Ramsey Winch ATV-2500 (W_Brake) - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Precautions To Guard
Against Possible Injury
A.
Keep yourself and others a safe distance to
the side of the cable when pulling under load.
B.Do not step over a cable, or near a cable
under load.
C.Use supplied hook strap when handling hook
for spooling wire rope.
D.Do not use ATV to pull a load on the winch
cable. This could result in cable breakage and/
or winch damage.
E.Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands
from burrs when handling winch cable.
F. Apply blocks to wheels when ATV is on an
incline.
G.Winch clutch should be disengaged when
winch is not in use and fully engaged when in
use.
H.Modification, alteration, or deviation to the
winch should only be made by Ramsey Winch
Company.
I. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as
possible. If the motor becomes uncomfortably
hot to the touch, stop and let it cool for a few
minutes. Do not pull more than one minute at
or near the rated load. Do not maintain power
to the winch if the motor stalls. Electric winch-
es are for intermittent usage and should not be
used in constant duty applications.
J. Do not use winch in hoisting applications due
to required hoist safety factors and features.
K.Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings
shown in tables. Shock loads must not exceed
these ratings.
L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a
slight load on the cable. Do not allow the cable
to slip through your hand and do not approach
the winch too closely. When all the cable
except a few feet is in, stop and finish spool-
ing in cable by rotating the drum by hand with
clutch disengaged. Always use hook strap to
hold hook when spooling.
Tips for Safe Operation
Don’t underestimate the potential danger in
winching operations. Neither should you fear
them. Do learn the basic dangers and avoid
them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls
can cause cable to pileup at one end of the
drum. To correct uneven stacking, spool out that
section of the cable and move it to the other
end of the drum and continue winching. Uneven
spooling which causes cable pileup can interfere
with the winch tie rods causing damage to the
winch.
Store the wireless remote control transmitter in
a safe place where it will not become damaged.
Inspect it before you use it.
When ready to begin winching, push and hold
the On/Off button on the transmitter until it flash-
es. Do not engage clutch with motor running.
Contents
Performance Specifications…………..
1
Safety Precautions……………………. 2
Tips for Safe Operation……………….. 2
Techniques of Operation……………... 3
General Installation……………………
3
Winch Operation………………………. 4
Maintenance…………………………… 4
Cable Installation………………………. 4
Troubleshooting Guide………………… 5
Electrical Schematics………………….. 6-7
Wireless Remote Control Installation
and Operation………………………. 8
Rocker Switch Operation……………... 8
Rocker Switch Installation……………. 8-10
Winch Parts List………………………... 12-14
Warranty…………………………….. Back Cover
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