musketk
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I have inherited a LOFRANS Royal manual windlass and no user guides/manuals, so no ideas about maintenance. Have been washing it down with fresh water periodically, but it has never been very easy to work the lever (even with no load), and it is becoming increasingly difficult to move. There is a plug hole on the top of the body of the windlass which looks like it should be for the addition of oil, but I can see no sign of oil inside the casing. I have found the (laughingly called) user guide and an exploded diagram on the Lofrans site, but these do not help much. I still don't know whether this winch should have oil in the body etc., or how to take it apart,
Can anyone tell me whether this winch should have oil in it, and if so, what grade of oil? Also, any information on routine maintenance would be appreciated, as would any advice on stripping it to try to remedy the problem.
Can anyone tell me whether this winch should have oil in it, and if so, what grade of oil? Also, any information on routine maintenance would be appreciated, as would any advice on stripping it to try to remedy the problem.