PC3000 with 26" Deck (PC3000-26) User’s Manual
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Oil Maintenance
Using the correct type and viscosity of lubricating oil is critical to the proper function of the winch. The
sprag clutch is particularly sensitive to extreme pressure (EP) additives. Refer to Table 6-3.
Change Oil
To change the oil, do the following:
1. Run winch to warm up oil and to ensure particles are suspended in the oil.
2. Place oil pan or bucket beneath drain port to collect the oil.
3. Loosen and remove the drain plug, and allow oil to drain from the winch.
4. Rotate drum to the fill position.
5. Fill with oil to the correct level. The correct oil level is indicated when oil begins to run out of the plug at
the 9 o’clock position.
6. Replace and tighten drain plug.
7. Operate winch for 30 seconds.
8. Stop winch for 30 seconds and recheck for correct oil level.
Warning!
Failure to use the proper type and viscosity of oil
may cause failure of the winch to hold the load and
may result in property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Table 6-3: Oil Change Frequency According to Winch Use
Frequency of Use Hrs./Mo. Based on Average Use Over 3–mo.
Period
Oil Change
Requirements
Infrequent <10 hours Annually (every 12 months)
Moderate 10 to 50 hours Annually (every 12 months)
Heavy 50 to 200 hours Semi–annually (every 6 months)
Severe
Operated at loads over 75% of rated load for
more than 75% of lifts and/or over 200 hours
per month
Quarterly (every 3 months)
NOTE
Before changing the oil, consider
obtaining an oil sample for analysis.
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