Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 - Manual (Page 37)

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2) If the anchor is moving or show any sign of potentially moving, find a new anchor point
and perform the test again.
3) IMPORTANT: Document this initial inspection as the first Periodic Inspection in the log at
the end of this document.
4.8.2 Daily inspection and test
This has to be performed every day (written records are not necessary):
1) Inspect rope grabbing system (see picture) for any sign
of wear or loose parts.
2) Check engine oil and air filter.
3) Without load, test the winch controls by pulling the rope
end.
a. Observe that the throttle is rising to its maximum
and the drum is turning normally;
b. Listen for abnormal noises;
c. Release the rope and observe that the throttle is
going to idle by spring return and the drum stops
turning when idling.
4) Test the operation of the on/off switch.
5) Check that the rope entry pulley (brass pulley) is rotating
freely; if not clean and lubricate. Replace pulley if any flat spots are present.
6) Inspect the rope for excessive wear, damage or distortion (see rope inspection and
maintenance section 3.1.3).
7) Inspect slings and straps used to anchor the winch for cuts and abrasion.
8) If using a new anchor point:
a. With the rope grabbing system (brake) disengaged (see section 3.4.3): Test
anchor by exerting twice the maximum pulling force of the winch, using a block
attached to a fixed point and attaching the rope end to the anchor point.