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BRAKE IDENTIFICATION AND ADJUSTMENT
In general, worm brakes on Tulsa winches should be set to hold the load you are
currently working with. Excessive brake torque will result in excessive heat generation
and brake wear. The best way to insure proper brake adjustment is to pull the cable
tight against the load and stop to ensure the brake holds. If it doesn’t, tighten the brake
slightly and try it again. If the brake doesn’t respond to adjustment the brake must be
serviced.
If the input to the winch is accessible and a torque wrench can be adapted to it, the
brake can be set with a torque wrench. The Model 64 brake is shipped from the factory
pre-set at 120 Ft.-Lbs.
ADJUSTABLE DRUM BRAKE
To tighten the brake, remove the two capscrews located in the set of holes in the top
and bottom of the brake cover. Loosen the two capscrews in the slotted holes and
rotate the brake clockwise. The direction of braking can be changed by replacing the
cam with the opposite version. For detailed service instructions, contact your Tulsa
Winch distributor or the factory.
ADJUSTABLE MULTIPLE DISC OIL BRAKE
This is the standard version of the multiple disc oil brake. This style of brake can be
adjusted by turning the hex adjuster counter-clockwise to increase brake and clockwise
to decrease brake. The direction of braking for all multiple disc brakes can be changed
by removing the cam clutch, turning it over, and re-installing it. For detailed service
instructions, contact your Tulsa Winch distributor or the factory.
If the input to the winch is accessible and a torque wrench can be adapted to it, the
brake can be set with a torque wrench. The Model 64 adjustable oil brake is shipped
from the factory pre-set at 120 Ft.-Lbs.
