Filter
Top Products
SKUs
40764, 93752,
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8
& 91905
Maintenance
Lubrication
1. All moving parts within the Electric Winch have been lubricated using high temperature
lithium grease at the factory. No internal lubrication is required.
2. Lubricate the cable portion of the Cable Assembly (36) periodically using a light penetrat-
ing oil.
Cable Assembly Replacement
1. Move Cam Ring (11) to the OUT position.
2. Extend Cable Assembly (36) to its full length.
Note how the existing cable is connected to the inside of the drum.
3. Remove old Cable Assembly and attach new one.
Caution: Do not replace with inferior cable. Always use the approved replace-
ment part from Harbor Freight Tools.
4. Retract Cable Assembly onto cable drum being careful not to allow kinking.
5. Cover the Cable Assembly and Electric Winch when not in use.
Troubleshooting
This chart is included as a reference tool for qualied technicians only.
Only a qualied technician should attempt to repair this unit.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION
Motor does not
turn On
Switch Assy not connected 1.
properly
Loose battery cable 2.
connections
Solenoid malfunctioning3.
Defective Switch Assy4.
Defective motor5.
Water has entered motor6.
Insert Switch Assy all the way into connector1.
Tighten nuts on all cable connections2.
Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to 3.
coil terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper
activation
Replace Switch Assy4.
Check for voltage at armature port with Switch 5.
pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor.
Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts without 6.
load until completely dry
Motor runs but
cable drum does
not turn
Cam Ring (clutch) not engaged Move the Cam Ring to the In position. If problem
persists, a qualied technician needs to check and
repair
Motor runs slowly
or without normal
power
Insufcient current or voltage1.
Loose or corroded battery 2.
cable connections.
Battery weak, recharge. Run winch with vehicle 1.
motor running
Clean, tighten, or replace2.
Motor overheating Winch running time too long Allow winch to cool down periodically
Motor runs in one
direction only
Defective or stuck solenoid1.
Defective Switch Assy2.
Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Repair or 1.
replace solenoid
Replace Switch Assy2.