Depending on use, winches should be serviced once or twice per year, although some weekend sailors stretch it to once every two to three years. They are easy and quick to service yourself; they require few or no tools, and can usually be completed in about 20 minutes per winch once you get the hang of it.
While every model is slightly different, all modern winches are fundamentally the same. Check out this video for basic overview, and see the manual for your specific winch for directions on dissembling it.
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