Maintenance
LUBRICATION
The cable should be lubricated a minimum of once a year
with a Wire Rope Spray, WD40 or a similar product. Spray
the shaft and the cable as the cable is being wound. You
may remove the cover and lubricate the gears once a year
with marine grease. Be careful not to get grease on the
clutch lining. Before removing the housings, slice the
printed label down the middle with a utility knife.
SALT WATER RINSING
To minimize common corrosion from salt water, it is a best
practice to rinse off the winch after each use with fresh
water. Simply point a hose inside the rope opening, over
the cover and around the surrounding boat deck to wash
away any salt water residue.
CABLE REPLACEMENT
Always unplug the wiring harness to prevent accidental
starting before attempting to install, service, or perform any
maintenance. To replace the cable, follow the outlined
procedures. Use an exact replacement TRAC cable. The
winch rating and cable strength are carefully matched.
1. Unplug the power cord. Loosen the clutch knob and
free-spool the cable out.
2. It is not necessary to remove the cover in order to
replace the cable; however, removing the cover does create
more access to the drum shaft and make the installation
easier.
3. Remove the set-screw on the cable spool and remove
cable.
4. Insert the new cable into the drum shaft hole and
replace set-screw and tighten.
5. Reassemble the cover halves back onto the winch if
they were removed during the cable installation process.
6. Power-in the cable with a light load to help wind the
cable straight and tight onto the drum.
COURTESY LIGHT OPERATION
The trailer winches come equipped with a 12v Courtesy
light. The light can be used when the winch is running or
when it is idle. The winch must be wired to a 12v battery
in order for the light to function. There is a push button
switch located on the wired and wireless controls of the
winch that activates the light.
Push the button
to turn light on and press the
to
turn it off.
To prevent damage to light, do not operate light for longer
than 20 minutes.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the two screws that hold the Lens against the
winch cover
2. Remove the lens.
3. Remove the bulb.
4. Replace with new light bulb and reinstall lens. The light
bulb is a 5W halogen bulb. Higher wattage may melt the
housing and void warranty.
Screw
Lens
Halogen bulb
