Superwinch S9000 - 4,082 kgs/12V (1916, 1918) - Manual (Page 7)

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4. The pull required to start a load
moving is often much greater
than the pull required to keep it
moving. AVOID FREQUENT STOP-
PING AND STARTING during pull.
5. PREVENT KINKS BEFORE THEY
OCCUR.
6. EQUIPPING THE WINCH WITH A
ROLLER FAIRLEAD will substantial-
ly reduce wear on the wire rope
during angle pulls (Figure 16).
The rollers eliminate heavy rub-
bing and abrasion to the wire rope.
Periodically check tightness of
mounting bolts and electrical con-
nections. Remove any dirt or corro-
sion that may have accumulated on
the electrical connections.
Repairs should be done by
Authorized Superwinch Repair
Centers ONLY. Do not attempt to
disassemble the gearbox.
Disassembly will void warranty.
LUBRICATION
The gearbox and drum bearing are
permanently lubricated with a high
performance gear lube. If relubrica-
tion is necessary (after repair or
disassembly) only use factory
approved grease (Superwinch Part
No. 90-15020).
REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE
Never substitute a heavier or lighter
wire rope. Never use rope made of
any other material other than wire.
Always replace damaged wire
rope with manufacturer’s identi-
cal replacement part (see
Replacement Parts list). Pass attach-
ing end of wire rope through the
fairlead (if equipped) and attach it
to the drum. When inserting the
wire rope into the drum, insert it
into the correct end of the hole
provided (Figure 17). Tighten the set
screw securely.
It is important that the wire rope be
wound tightly onto the drum. A
good way to do this is to attach the
wire rope hook to a fixed object at
the top of a slight incline, then
winch the vehicle up the incline.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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Figure 15
a
b
c
a. This is the start
of a kink. Wire
rope should be
straightened.
b. Wire rope was
pulled and loop
has tightened into
a kink. Wire rope
is now permanent-
ly damaged and
must be replaced.
c. Result of kink-
ing is that each
strand pulls a dif-
ferent amount caus-
ing strands under
greatest tension
to break and
reduce load capac-
ity of wire rope.
The wire rope
must be replaced.
Figure 16
Figure 17
BRAKE OPERATION
Your S9000 winch has a drag brake
that stops and holds loads up to
4,500 lbs. (2041 kg) on the first layer
of wire rope closest to drum. Each
additional layer of wire rope
reduces brake capacity approxi-
mately 10%. When powering the
winch in, the brake is disengaged
and does not become activated
until the motor is turned off and
the load tries to pull the wire rope
off the drum. When the winch is
powered out, as in releasing a load,
the brake is engaged and the motor
must over power the brake drag to
rotate the drum. Therefore, it is
normal for the winch to operate
faster in one direction than the
other. The brake is designed for the
wire rope to be used in the under-
wind position only. Drum must turn
clockwise, looking from motor
end, when winching in. Do NOT
overwind.
Powering against the brake will
cause heat to build up in the drum
and may transfer heat to the wire
rope (Figure 18). DO NOT POWER
OUT FOR MORE THAN 20 FEET (6m)
OR 2 MINUTES.
The drum and
wire rope may
get very hot.
When wire rope is removed from
the drum, as in bringing the hook
to the load, the freewheel feature
of the winch should be used.
Figure 19
Figure 18
DANGER !
HOT
HOT
HANDHELD REMOTE
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
(Spring to Center)
HANDHELD REMOTE
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
(Rope-In Position)
HANDHELD REMOTE
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
(Rope-Out Position)
BLUE BLUE BLUE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW
BLACK
GROUND
BLACK
GROUND
BLACK
GROUND
RED RED RED
WHITE WHITE WHITE
BLACK BLACK BLACK MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR
FIELD WINDINGS FIELD WINDINGS FIELD WINDINGS
OFF WIRE ROPE IN WIRE ROPE OUT
BLUE BLUE BLUE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW
RED RED RED