Magnum — Manually Lowering the Mast
Repair & overhaul
From a Magnum operator's manual covering: MLT5150M, MLT5200IV, MLT5200IVCAN. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Magnum MLT5200IVCAN, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 or 4LE1NYGV-03E engine, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03G engine
Before you start
- Do not use this procedure unless absolutely necessary. Continuous use could damage planetary gear brake of winch. This procedure will not work if planetary gear brake is damaged.
Procedure
- Remove power cables from two terminals on winch motor assembly.
- Remove two flange head screws securing winch motor assembly to winch. Retain screws.
- Carefully remove motor assembly, ensuring two pieces do not separate.
- Insert a 3/8 inch allen head wrench into sleeve bearing.
- Rotate wrench counter-clockwise to lower mast. If slack observed in cable, stop immediately and remove slack.
- When mast completely down, reinstall winch motor assembly with retained screws.
Tools required
- 3/8 inch allen head wrench Amazon
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Full service-parts list: Magnum MLT5200IVCAN →, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine →
Source: Magnum operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.