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WINCH APPLICATION & SAFETY TIPS:
Fulton trailer winches are designed for use on boat
trailers. To insure safe loading make certain that the
rated load capacity of the winch is at least equal to two
times the maximum pull on the winch strap, rope, or cable
required to load the boat on the trailer. A general guide
is for the winch rating to be no less than 75% of the
total boat weight, including equipment. The breaking
strength of the strap, rope, or cable should be at least 1
½ times the winch rating. Breaking strength of the hook
should be 1 ½ times the breaking strength of the strap or
rope and 1 ¼ times the breaking strength of the cable.
For safety purposes, always inspect the strap, rope, or
cable and hook before each use. Never use strap, rope, or
cable that is worn, frayed, or kinked. Never let anyone
stand in or behind a boat, or near the winch line as
serious injury could result if the line should break.
Routine maintenance can add years of service life to your
winch and increase safety during use. The ratchet pawl
mechanism must be clean and free of dirt and paint, as
these conditions will prevent the ratchet pawl from
operating properly. Maintain a few drops of automotive
engine oil on ratchet pawl mechanism and bushings to keep
lubricated and help prevent corrosion. The spur gears
should have a film of grease on them at all times for
extended service life.
ELECTRIC WINCH APPLICATION & SAFETY TIPS:
Marine electric trailer winches are designed for boat
trailer use and easy loading. Some routine maintenance
includes lubricating the cable at least once a year with
WD40 or a similar product. Spray the shaft and the cable
as the cable is being wound for maximum lubrication.
NOTE: when winding the cable onto the
cable shaft with no load, keep the cable taut going into
the drum. With no load, the wire rope will easily kink and
tangle inside the winch. Other maintenance includes
removing the cover and lubricating the gears with a
lithium base grease at least once a year. Be careful not
to get grease on the clutch lining.
Winch safety precautions include wiring the power
harness with an appropriate size circuit breaker. Failure
to use the breakers could cause overheating thus creating
a potential fire hazard or motor damage. Never use the
winch for overhead lifting or to lift or move people or
animals. Always stand away from the winch when in use to
avoid serious injury if the cable should break and whip
violently.
The winch is not designed to hold or support the load
once a job is complete or to permanently secure the load.
Once fully loaded, secure the boat to the trailer and
remove the winch cable hook from the bow eye, then
power-in the cable. Do not let the cable hook go into the
winch and the level wind plate.
Various load conditions will affect the winch performance.
The line pull required for a specific application depends
on the weight of the load, condition of the trailer
rollers or bunks, and the degree of the loading ramp
incline.
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