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Overhaul Your Winches
Overhaul Your Winches
A neglected winch is at best inefficient and at worst dangerous. Old grease gathers salt and dirt and creates friction or can even cause the winch to seize. To prevent this, clean and lubricate them every season or two.
4. If you don’t have a bunch of clean rags, use paper towels and a few shots of WD-40 to remove old oil and grease from every part. A toothbrush helps to get grease and dirt stuck between the gears.
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