Lubrication; Brake Operation - Superwinch S9000 Mode D'emploi

4. The pull required to start a load
moving is often much greater
than the pull required to keep it
moving. AVOID FREQUENT STOP-
PING AND STARTING during pull.
5. PREVENT KINKS BEFORE THEY
OCCUR.
a. This is the start
of a kink. Wire
rope should be
straightened.
b. Wire rope was
a
pulled and loop
has tightened into
a kink. Wire rope
is now permanent-
ly damaged and
must be replaced.
c. Result of kink-
ing is that each
b
strand pulls a dif-
ferent amount caus-
ing strands under
greatest tension
to break and
reduce load capac-
ity of wire rope.
c
The wire rope
must be replaced.
Figure 15
6. EQUIPPING THE WINCH WITH A
ROLLER FAIRLEAD will substantial-
ly reduce wear on the wire rope
during angle pulls (Figure 16).
The rollers eliminate heavy rub-
bing and abrasion to the wire rope.
Figure 16
M A I N T E N A N C E
Periodically check tightness of
mounting bolts and electrical con-
nections. Remove any dirt or corro-
sion that may have accumulated on
the electrical connections.
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Repairs should be done by
Authorized Superwinch Repair
Centers ONLY. Do not attempt to
disassemble the gearbox.
Disassembly will void warranty.

LUBRICATION

The gearbox and drum bearing are
permanently lubricated with a high
performance gear lube. If relubrica-
tion is necessary (after repair or
disassembly) only use factory
approved grease (Superwinch Part
No. 90-15020).
REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE
Figure 17
Never substitute a heavier or lighter
wire rope. Never use rope made of
any other material other than wire.
Always replace damaged wire
rope with manufacturer's identi-
cal replacement part (see
Replacement Parts list). Pass attach-
ing end of wire rope through the
fairlead (if equipped) and attach it
to the drum. When inserting the
wire rope into the drum, insert it
into the correct end of the hole
provided (Figure 17). Tighten the set
screw securely.
It is important that the wire rope be
wound tightly onto the drum. A
good way to do this is to attach the
wire rope hook to a fixed object at
the top of a slight incline, then
winch the vehicle up the incline.

BRAKE OPERATION

Your S9000 winch has a drag brake
that stops and holds loads up to
4,500 lbs. (2041 kg) on the first layer
of wire rope closest to drum. Each
additional layer of wire rope
reduces brake capacity approxi-
mately 10%. When powering the
winch in, the brake is disengaged
and does not become activated
until the motor is turned off and
the load tries to pull the wire rope
off the drum. When the winch is
powered out, as in releasing a load,
the brake is engaged and the motor
must over power the brake drag to
rotate the drum. Therefore, it is
normal for the winch to operate
faster in one direction than the
other. The brake is designed for the
wire rope to be used in the under-
wind position only. Drum must turn
clockwise, looking from motor
end, when winching in. Do NOT
overwind.
HANDHELD REMOTE HANDHELD REMOTE
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
(Spring to Center)
BLUE YELLOW BLUE
BLACK BLACK
GROUND GROUND
RED
RED
WHITE
BLACK
MOTOR
FIELD WINDINGS
OFF
Figure 19
Powering against the brake will
cause heat to build up in the drum
and may transfer heat to the wire
rope (Figure 18). DO NOT POWER
OUT FOR MORE THAN 20 FEET (6m)
OR 2 MINUTES.
The drum and
DANGER
!
wire rope may
get very hot.
When wire rope is removed from
the drum, as in bringing the hook
to the load, the freewheel feature
of the winch should be used.
HOT
HOT
Figure 18
HANDHELD REMOTE
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
(Rope-In Position) (Rope-Out Position)
YELLOW BLUE
BLACK
GROUND
RED
RED
RED
RED
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
MOTOR
MOTOR
FIELD WINDINGS
FIELD WINDINGS
WIRE ROPE IN
WIRE ROPE OUT
YELLOW
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