Ramsey Winch ATV-2500 - 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
winches 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
spooling 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 winch-
ing 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 flashes.
Do not engage clutch with motor running.
Contents
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . .cover
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rotating the Motor on your ATV . . . . . . . .4-6
Winch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Electrical Schematic (Wireless Remote) . . . .9
Winch Parts List (Wireless Remote) . . .10-11
Wireless Remote Control Operation . . . . . .11
Electrical Schematic (Manual Switch) . . . .12
Manual Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manual Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Winch Parts List (Manual Switch) . . . .16-17
Electrical Schematic (Rocker Switch) . . . .18
Rocker Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rocker Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Winch Parts List (Rocker Switch) . . . . .22-23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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