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FREESPOOL Operation
The control lever normally cannot be
moved to the FREESPOOL position if
there is a load on the wire rope. If enough
force is used to disengage the gear
train for the FREESPOOL operation, an
uncontrolled release of the load will occur.
Loss of the load can result in injury and
damage.
The power control lever must be in the BRAKE-ON or
BRAKE-OFF position to operate the FREESPOOL control
lever. When the FREESPOOL control lever is moved to
the FREESPOOL position, the winch drum is disengaged
from the gear train. The FREESPOOL operation permits
the wire rope to be pulled from the winch drum by hand.
If the FREESPOOL control lever cannot be moved to
engage the gear train for power operation, apply a clutch
to move the gear train a small amount. This action will align
the splines in the sliding sleeve so that the intermediate
gear can be engaged.
FREESPOOL Drag Adjustment for AW6F-4061 and
below without Exterior Drag Adjust
The preload on the bearings of the intermediate shaft
controls the resistance to rotation of the drum during the
FREESPOOL operation. The resistance to rotation is
correct when the drum can be rotated by hand, but the
drum will not rotate more than one-half revolution freely.
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