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MHD56114 - Edition 4
Free Spool (optional feature)
Refer to Dwg. MHP2414 on page 63.
The Free Spool option allows wire rope to be spooled from the
drum without operating winch motor.
During normal winch operations the free spool is in non-free spool
position. The output shaft connects outboard upright to drum. The
free spool handle is in the ‘DOWN’ position.
WARNING
• To avoid damage to mounting structure and winch, the winch
drum must be stationary and there must be no load on wire
rope during Free Spool operation.
Free Spool Position:
1.
Engage drum band brake to lock drum in position.
2.
Pull handle (512) out.
3.
Rotate handle (512) counterclockwise, 180° to the ‘UP’
position.
4.
Release handle. Ensure handle is engaged in slots in detent
plate (514).
The drum is now in free spool. During free spool operations use
drum band brake to control drum speed during wire rope payout.
Non Free Spool Position:
Before operating winch with motor, ensure winch is not in free
spool mode.
1.
Engage drum band brake.
2.
Pull handle (512) out.
3.
Rotate handle clockwise, 180° to the ‘DOWN’ position. This
connects winch drum to outboard upright. If required, band
brake can be released and drum slowly rotated by hand to
assist in lining up output shaft (28) splines with upright.
4.
Release handle. Ensure handle is engaged in slot in detent
plate (514).
Free Spool Operation
(Dwg. MHP1322)
Drum
Engaged
Position
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Drum
Free Spool
Position
NOTE: Reverse prodedure
before operating winch.
