Lubrication - Superwinch S2500 Mode D'emploi

4. The pull required to start a load
moving is often much greater
than the pull required to keep it
moving. AVOID FREQUENT STOPS
AND STARTS during pull.
5. PREVENT KINKS BEFORE THEY
OCCUR.
a
b
c
Figure 17
a. This is the start of a kink. At
this time, the wire rope should
be straightened.
b. The wire rope was pulled and
the loop has tightened to a
kink. The wire rope is now per-
manently damaged and must
be replaced.
c. Kinking causes the wire strands
under the greatest tension to
break and thus reduces the
load capacity of the wire rope.
The wire rope must be replaced.
6. EQUIPPING THE WINCH WITH A
ROLLER FAIRLEAD will substantially
reduce wear on the wire rope
during angle pulls (Figure 18).
The rollers eliminate heavy rub-
bing and abrasion to the wire rope.
Figure 18
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M A I N T E N A N C E
A N D R E P A I R S
Periodically check tightness of
mounting bolts and electrical con-
nections. Remove any dirt or corro-
sion that may have accumulated on
the electrical connections.
Repair 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 Shell Alvenia
EP2 or equivalent.
REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE
Figure 19
Never substitute a heavier or lighter
wire rope. Never use rope made of
any 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 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 19).
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.