[voids]

Hi guys having a bit of a problem with my XD9000 winch, everything works but the free spool or neutral leaver doesn't want to dis-engage fully leaving it in gear. spools in or out even with load no worries but no neutral
winch hasn't been used for a while but has not been subjected to any bad conditions or submerged, believe may have selected neutral with load on the winch.

Any tricks to try before I pull the winch out to get it repaired?

Can the neutral leaver be remover for inspection without removing the gearbox?

 

[shanegu6]

I had the same issue with my warn. The lever attaches to a cam slide and this slide seizes up. You have to strip the unit and pull this slide apart and regrease. I got sick of fixing my xd9000 and got rid of it for a 12000lb ironman. I think warns are over rated after having one for 5 years and numerous fixes.

 

[heyhey]

Shane is on the money, you'll have to pull out the slide gear and regrease it

 

[voids]

removed the free spool leaver,found signs of rust so correct guys needs a clean and re grease.
what type of grease is recomended?

 

[heyhey]

removed the free spool leaver,found signs of rust so correct guys needs a clean and re grease.
what type of grease is recomended?

I wire brushed mine and gave it a very light sand with emery paper and then used waterproof bearing grease. Others might do something different.

 

[r8plugger]

the same happened to my xdc9500, some corrosion jammed the lever up when it was about 8months old. havent had an issue since its about 2 1/2 years old now

 

[voids]

used some quality Penrite Grease, good as new now.
there was a bit of rust and corrosion in the gearbox.