Maintenance & Repair - Keeper KX9.5 Manual De Instrucciones

install on the new replacement rope. This provides abrasion and heat protection from damaging the synthetic
rope.
2) Confirm that the length of the replacement rope matches the original length supplied with your unit. You
may need to trim it to the correct length.
3) Feed the trailing end of the rope through the hole in the drum and secure with the set screw. You may
want to wrap the trailing end in tape to make inserting it in the hole easier.
4) Run the new rope with the protective sleeve along the length of the drum and begin winding it on the
drum, making sure it feeds along the bottom. You can use a piece of tape to help hold the sleeved section in
place while winding the first layer in place.
5) Make sure each layer is installed in an even and tight pattern until the full length is installed. Overlapping
layers can cause difficulties in free spooling and up take when you need your winch the most.
Maintenance & Repair
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WARNING
Before each use, check mounting bolts for tightness, inspect rope for damage. Inspect remote control
assembly for any damage. Periodically use a clean, dry towel to remove dirt and debris from winch housing.
Lubrication: The gear box is permanently lubricated. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. This will
void your warranty.
The following guidelines apply for both wire rope and synthetic rope models
1. KEEP A TIGHTLY WOUND WIRE ROPE DRUM. Keep the rope tightly and evenly wound on the drum all the
time. Do not allow the rope to become loosely wound. A loosely wound drum allows a rope under load to
work its way down into the layers of rope on the drum. When this happens, the rope may become wedged
within the body of the windings damaging the wire rope. A good practice is to rewind the rope under ten-
sion after each use. Apply tension using hand saver strap (FIGURE 3) and ALWAYS wear safety glasses and
leather gloves.
2. DO NOT ALLOW WINCH MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. Keep the duration of pulls as short as possible. If the
motor becomes uncomfortably hot by touching, stop winching and allow the motor to cool down.
KEEP THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY during the cooling break.
3. USE A PULLEY BLOCK FOR HEAVY LOADS. To maximize Winch and rope life, use a pulley block (not
included) to double line heavier loads. (See FIGURE 3) For maximum performance use a pulley block that
is greater than 75% of the rated capacity of the winch. For the 9,500 lbs. winch use a pulley block once
you exceed 7,125 lbs. Always use a pulley block (for part number Call Keeper Winch) that is rated twice
the capacity of the winch.
CAUTION
4. The pull required to start a load moving is often much greater than the pull required to keep it moving.
AVOID FREQUENT STOPS AND STARTS DURING THE PULL.
5. PREVENT KINKS IN ROPE BEFORE THEY OCCUR (FIGURE 13).
a. This is the start of a kink. Rope should be straightened.
b. Rope was pulled and loop has tightened into a kink. Rope is now permanently damaged and MUST be
replaced.
c. Result of kinking is that each strand pulls a different amount causing strands under greatest tension to
break and reduce load capacity of rope. The rope MUST be replaced. Use only genuine Keeper Winch
replacement part number KWA14520 100' X 21/64"
Contact: winches@hamptonproducts.com to order.
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If the winch motor stalls, do not continue to apply power.
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