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WHICH MAINTENANCE
Well maintained and cared for, a correctly specified and
installed Maxwell Anchor Winch will provide years of reliable,
trouble-free anchoring. Below is a brief summary of recommended
procedures to ensure you get the best out of your Maxwell
Winch year in and year out.
Tips and guidelines:
- Accumulation of dirt and debris is the biggest problem
for any equipment. Routinely wash down the above deck
portion of the winch and chain with clean salt or fresh
water.
- Remove any corrosion build up and coat with a suitable
protective product. This applies especially to the gearbox
and motor
- Ensure that the clutches are in good working order by
releasing and re-setting them during inspection and wash
down. Periodic greasing of the clutch cones with a waterproof
marine grease is essential.
· PRIOR TO SEASON:
- Above deck components should be removed and greased
following the appropriate maintenance and installation
instructions in the owner's manual. Check the level of
oil in the gearbox and top up as per instructions if necessary
- Underdeck components should be sprayed, preferably
with CRC-3097 Long Life or alternatively, CRC 6-66, CRC
"Soft Seal" or WD 40
- Particular attention should be paid to the motor terminals,
footswitch terminals, terminals on the reversing solenoids,
plus the battery and isolator terminals to ensure all
are in good working order
· SIX-MONTHLY
· Repeat procedures under PRIOR TO SEASON
· END OF SEASON
· Before storage, carry out procedures under PRIOR
TO SEASON
- ABOVE DECK COMPONENTS: Clean the windlass with a cloth
damp with kerosene (paraffin). Spray, preferably with
CRC 3097 Long Life or, alternatively, CRC 6-66 or WD 40.
Polish off with a clean non-fluffy cloth
- GEARBOX: The Maxwell gearbox is a totally self-contained
sealed unit. Providing the windlass is not abused this
unit should give years of trouble free service. Every
three years the gearbox should be removed, oil drained,
cleaned and replaced with SAE 90
- RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS: Gearbox Oil: SAE 90, (e.g. Shell
Omala 320, Castrol Alpha SP 320). Mainshaft and bearing:
Marine grease, lithium based or lithium complex based,
(e.g. Duckhams Keenol, Castrol LMX). Do not use soap-based
grease. Above deck components: CRC 3097 spray
- Most anchor winches on vessels up to about 18 metres
use 12V or 24V DC electric motors. It is important if
the motor is not kept well protected and serviced. Neglect
of the winch's electric motor is one of the most common
causes of windlass failure
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