Please read and understand this entire manual
BEFORE operating or servicing your PACCAR winch.
Retain this manual for future reference.
This manual contains instructions for the operation of
PACCAR Models PA55 & PA56 power shift winches.
When instructions apply to only one series of winch, the
specific model number (PA55 or PA56 only) will appear
at the beginning of the pertinent text. If not identified in
this manner, the text applies to BOTH series of winch-
es; PA55 & PA56.
Some illustrations in this manual may show details or
attachments which may be different from your winch.
Also, some components may have been removed for
illustrative purposes.
Continuing product improvement may cause changes in
your winch which may not be included in this manual.
Whenever a question arises regarding your PACCAR
winch or this manual, please contact your nearest
Caterpillar dealer or the PACCAR SERVICE DEPART-
MENT at 1-918-251-8511, Monday - Friday, 0800 hrs -
1630 hrs CST or by FAX at 1-918-259-1575. Provide
the complete winch MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL
NUMBER when making inquiries.
FOREWORD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Model Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Winch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Freespool Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preventive Maintenance & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Recommended Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Metric Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
WARNING - This emblem is used to warn against
hazards and unsafe practice which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death if proper procedures
are not followed.
CAUTION - This emblem is used to warn against
potential or unsafe practices which COULD result in
personal injury, and product or property damage if
proper procedures are not followed.
CAUTION
Safety and informational callouts used in this manual include:
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