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Installing Winch
Make sure mounting surface is flat
Check sheet entry angle. Should be at least 8° (see drawing)
Open winch
Position winch on deck with drive gear where sheet
enters winch drum and mark holes
Remove winch and drill holes
Mount using five (5)
1
/
4
" (6 mm) flathead machine screws
Apply bedding compound and bolt winch to boat
Clean excess bedding compound from base drain holes
Lubricate and close winch
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Opening Winch
Remove top screw
Lift off drum
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Servicing Winch
Remove pawls and springs – service as below
Remove bearings, gear shaft and gears
To reach interior shaft bearing, winch must be removed from deck
Clean all parts with rags and solvent
Use a brush to lubricate all moving parts lightly with grease
Replace pawls and springs and lubricate lightly with oil
Reassemble and close winch
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Servicing Pawls
Catch spring with knife and hold against pawl
Lift out pawls
Clean and check for wear
Lubricate pawls using oil
Place spring against pawl with straight leg against pawl
Hold spring closed and slip pawl into pawl socket
Service winch before the sailing season begins and once during.
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Position drive gear where sheet
enters winch drum.
Sheet entry angle must be at least
8°.
Clean all parts with solvent.
If ratchet gear is mounted
backwards, winch will slip.
Use a brush to spread a light, even
coat of grease.
Use knife to free captive spring.
Insert spring with straight leg against
pawl. Use oil for lubrication.
Mounting
Servicing Winch
Servicing Pawls
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