4X4 ELECTRIC WINCH
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
PLEASE NOTE: This is compulsory maintenance. If you choose not to follow these steps your warranty may be void.
If you look after your winch it will perform flawlessly when you need it most. A well used winch is a reliable winch.
There is a common misconception that the less you use your winch the more reliable it should be because it’s done
very little work. Winches that sit unused for long periods of time are the ones that generally give problems as parts
can seize up over time.
WHAT TO DO AND WHEN
EVERY 4–6 WEEKS EVERY 24 MONTHS
• Put the winch into free-spool and pull the cable/ • A full inspection of the motor and gearbox internals.
rope out down to the last layer. (Keep a full tightly (This does require the winch to be removed from
wrapped layer on the drum). the vehicle).
• Winch the cable/rope back in with some tension on • At this point the motor brushes can be replaced if
it. This will help keep all the parts moving and is the worn, seals inspected/replaced and any dirt cleaned
most vital part of any winch maintenance routine.
out if present.
• Check that all the electrical connections are clean
• The gearbox grease only needs to be replaced if
and tight.
there are signs of contamination.
REMEMBER TO TURN OFF YOUR ISOLATOR SWITCH
AFTER WINCHING THE ROPE BACK IN.
CLEANING YOUR WINCH
EVERY 12 MONTHS Never directly pressure clean your winch. Rather
This is to be done as well as your regular use a hose and sponge or brush.
4–6 week maintenance schedule.
• Check that all the electrical connections on the
winch motor is clean and tight. If there are any
signs of corrosion on the terminals, simply clean REMEMBER
it off. You want to have a proper look and not If you choose not to do any of the maintenance
just the quick visual like you would with the 4–6 steps mentioned above and you experience
week maintenance.
a product fault which is clearly linked to no
• If any of the terminals are loose, tighten them up as maintenance, your warranty may be void.
this could potentially cause motor failure.
If you run the motor regularly, nearly 99% of all
• You can even seal the terminals with CRC Soft Seal
potential issues can be avoided and your winch will
after cleaning them to make sure they stay clean and
work like new for years to come.
corrosion free.
• If your vehicle battery is a few years old, make
sure to get it tested to ensure it is still in top
working condition. If you operate the winch with
an inadequate battery you could damage your
winch and void the warranty. Remember that we
recommend a battery no smaller than 750CCA.
