Portable Winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS - Manual (Page 19)

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4.0 Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning
Once your job is done, you should clean and dry your winch.
INSPECT THE WINCH, HOOKS,
ROPE, KNOTS AND POLYESTER SLING TO DETECT
ANY DAMAGE OR SIGNS OF WEAR.
Periodically, remove the capstan drum (section 2.2.4) and
clean around the shaft (figure 1). Accumulated debris can
damage the shaft seal. Apply oil to prevent corrosion.
4.2 Lubrication
The rope entry pulley (figure 1, no 1) must turn
freely. Lubricate it regularly with light oil. Dirt and
grime lodged between the pulley and the shaft
may prevent it from turning freely. If required,
disassemble it to clean the shaft. Use an 8 mm
hex key.
The gearbox is lubricated at the factory and
should not require additional lubrication or
maintenance. If there is appearance of a leak,
check oil level by placing the winch on a level surface and remove the oil plug (figure 1, no 2).
Use an 8 mm hex key.
Lean it toward you; some oil should leak out of the hole. If needed, you can add type
SAE80W90EP gear box oil.
4.3 Honda engine
Maintain the engine according to the instructions found in the Honda engine user manual
provided.
4.4 Storage
Always store your Portable Capstan Winch
TM
seated on its protection plate. Refer to the Honda
engine user manual for engine storage instructions.
4.5 Spark arrestor
If your Portable Capstan Winch
TM
is equipped with the optional spark arrestor (PCA-1151, sold
separately), you must clean it every hundred (100) hours to keep it running properly. Refer to the
Honda engine user manual for cleaning instructions.