Powerwinch 915 User Manual
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P7040104AV
MODEL 915
CABLE
FASTENER
COUNTERBORE
CABLE DRUM
INSERT
NEW
CABLE
2"
OR ANCHOR POINT AND THE WINCH. SERIOUS
INJURY COULD OCCUR, IF THE CABLE BREAKS.
3. Step clear of the winch and winch cable area. Use
the remote control switch and power-in the cable
until the boat hits the bow stop.
4. When the boat is fully loaded, secure the boat to the
trailer with tie-downs. It is not recommeded to use
the winch to hold the load because damage could
occur to the winch.
5. Remove the winch cable hook from the bow eye and
power-in the cable.
Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Once a year, the cable should be lubricated with
Whitmore’s Wire Rope Spray, WD40 or a similar prod-
uct. Spray the drum and the cable as the cable is being
wound. Remove the cover and lubricate the gears once
a year with a lithium base grease. Be careful not to get
grease on the clutch lining.
CABLE REPLACEMENT
To replace the cable, follow the outlined procedures.
Use an exact replacement Powerwinch cable. The
winch rating and cable strength are carefully matched.
Never replace the cable with rope.
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE WIRING HARNESS TO PRE-
VENT AC CI DEN TAL STARTING BEFORE AT TEMPT-
ING TO INSTALL, SERVICE, RELOCATE OR PER-
FORM ANY MAINTENANCE.
1. Power-out the cable using the remote control de vice
and unplug the wiring harness.
2. Remove the two cov
er rods and the four cover
screws
3. Cut the old cable approximately 2” from the drum
and push the remaining cable and fastener through
the drum to remove (See Figure 3).
Figure 3 Cable Replacement
Operation (continued)
Maintenance (continued)