Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 - 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 the ATV to pull a load on the
winch cable. This could result in cable break-
age 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 uncomfort-
ably 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
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 flashes.
Do not engage clutch with motor running.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This
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Contents
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . .cover
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rotating the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Wireless Remote Control Operation . . . . . . .8
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Winch Parts List (Wireless Remote) . . .10-11
Electrical Schematic (Wireless Remote) . . .11
Rocker Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rocker Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Electrical Schematic (Rocker Switch) . . . .13
Winch Parts List (Rocker Switch) . . . . .14-15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover