The freespool allows rapid pay-out of the wire rope for hooking onto a load or anchor points
and is operated by a freespool shifter located on the end of the winch.
1). To engage the freespool, turn the freespool shifter counter-clockwise to the “Engaged”
position. The winch is now ready for pulling.
2). To disengage the freespool, turn the freespool shifter clockwise to the “Disengaged”
position. Wire rope can now be free spooled off the drum.
Before installing a new wire rope, wrap the end of the wire rope with tape to prevent fraying.
Wind the wire rope on the drum by pull a force to keep the tension constant. Never use a
wire rope of a different size or material and only use aircraft grade wire ropes.
1). Disengage the freespool.
2). Spool the old wire rope, and then remove it from the drum.
3). Have horizontal roller and bolts apart from the roller fairlead, then place the replacement
wire rope through the roller fairlead throat, pass below the drum, and insert it into the
hole on the drum core.
4). Use a hex wrench to tighten the screw downwards to secure the wire rope.
5). Tighten the horizontal roller and bolt of roller fairlead
6). Wear leather gloves and use a strap when guiding the wire rope off the drum.
FREESPOOL FUNTION
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