Lubrication - Superwinch T2000 Mode D'emploi

starter interlock solenoid that
restricts power to the winch when
the key is in the OFF position, elimi-
nating the need to disconnect the
winch from the battery to prevent
unauthorized use.
FREESPOOL OPERATION
Pull and turn the clutch knob to the
"Disengaged" position as shown in
Figure 9. If there is a load on the
wire rope, the clutch knob may not
pull out easily. DO NOT FORCE THE
CLUTCH KNOB. Release tension on
the clutch by jogging out some of
the wire rope. Release the clutch
and pull out the wire rope and
secure to anchor or load. Check that
there are at least five (5) turns of
wire rope left on the drum. Re-
engage the drum by returning the
clutch knob to the "Engaged"
position. (See Figure 9).
Clutch must be
CAUTION
!
fully engaged
before winching. Never engage
clutch knob while drum is turning.
Engaged
Figure 9
Disengaged
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The clutch knob
CAUTION
!
has been adjust-
ed and permanently locked in place
with a thread locking compound at
the factory. Do not attempt to
readjust the knob.
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR
WINCH
1. KEEP A TIGHTLY WOUND WIRE
ROPE DRUM. Do not allow the
wire rope to become loosely
wound. A loosely-wound spool
allows a wire rope under load to
work its way down into the layers
of wire rope on the drum. When
this happens, the wire rope may
become wedged within the body
of the windings damaging the
wire rope. To prevent this prob-
lem, keep the wire rope tightly
and evenly wound on the drum at
all times. A good practice is to
rewind the wire rope under ten-
sion after each use. One way to
do this is to attach the hook to a
stationary object at the top of a
gradual incline and winch your
vehicle up the incline.
2. DO NOT ALLOW WINCH MOTOR
TO OVERHEAT. Keep the duration
of pulls as short as possible. If the
motor becomes uncomfortably
hot to the touch, stop winching
and allow the motor to cool
down. At 1,250 lb. (567 kg) allow
motor to cool after 20 seconds of
ON time. At loads of 500 lb. (227
kg) or less allow to cool after 2
1/2 minutes of ON time. KEEP THE
ENGINE RUNNING TO RECHARGE
THE BATTERY during this break.
3. USE A PULLEY BLOCK FOR HEAVY
LOADS. To maximize winch and
wire rope life, use a pulley block
to double line heavier loads
(Figure 2).
If the winch
CAUTION
!
motor stalls,
do not continue to apply power.
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
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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 permanently
damaged and must be
replaced.
c. Result of kinking is that each
strand pulls a different amount
causing strands under greatest
tension to break and reduce load
capacity of wire rope. The wire
rope must be replaced.
REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE
Never substitute a heavier or lighter
wire rope. Never use rope made of
any other materials other than wire.
Always replace damaged wire
rope with manufacturer's
identical 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 11). Tighten the
set screw securely.
Figure 11
M A I N T E N A N C E
A N D R E P A I R
Periodically check tightness of
mounting bolts and electrical
connections. remove any dirt or
corrosion that may have accumulat-
ed 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 is permanently lubri-
cated. Relubrication is necessary
after repair or disassembly. Use
Shell Alvenia EP2 or equivalent.
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