Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 - Manual (Page 8)

Operating Instructions
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the wire
rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The
clutch is operated by the shifter located on the end of
the winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter to
the "FREESPOOL" position. Wire rope may now be
freespooled off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter to the
"ENGAGED" position. The winch is now ready for
pulling.
Your battery must be kept in good condition. A fully
charged battery and proper connections are essential.
Run the ATV engine during winching operations to keep
battery charged.
Maintenance
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce per-
formance or may cause a short. Clean all connections.
In salty environments use a silicone sealer to protect
from corrosion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor components
that may occur due to condensation, power the wench
in or out periodically. Energizing the motor will generate
heat, which will help dissipate any moisture buildup in
the motor. This should be performed at periodic inter-
vals (such as with each oil change of your vehicle).
Note: Refer to Troubleshooting Guide if the motor has
been submerged.
See supplied instructions for programming a replace-
ment transmitter.
All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubricat-
ed with broad temperature range lithium based grease.
Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrating oil.
Inspect for broken strands and replace if necessary. If
the cable becomes worn or damaged, it must be
replaced.
Cable Installation
Note: Cable should be installed so that it feeds
from the bottom of the drum.
Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along the ground
to prevent kinking. Remove old cable and observe the
manner in which it is attached to the cable drum flange,
watching carefully for the cable anchor puck.
Before installing the new cable assembly, securely wrap
the end of the cable with tape to prevent fraying.
Slide the cable through narrow end of the pocket
against drum flange and wrap the cable around the
anchor puck. Pull the cable and anchor back into the
wide end of the pocket leaving approximately 1/8”
beyond edge of pocket as shown. Use a hammer and
drift punch to drive the back side of the wire rope, firm-
ly seating the wire rope and anchor into the pocket.
Wind on the cable by pulling in a light load to keep the
tension constant. Allow the cable to swivel by using a
length of chain or a swivel block between the cable
hook and the load.
Wireless Remote Control Operation
Caution: When the transmitter reaches a tem-
perature below 0°F (-18°C) it will not operate.
In extremely cold temperatures, keep trans-
mitter in a pocket of innermost layer of cloth-
ing when not in use.
The transmitter has push buttons labeled according to
their function. Make sure the motor has stopped fully
before reversing to prevent premature solenoid failure.
To operate the winch hold “ON/OFF” button for 2 sec-
onds to activate the “IN and “OUT” functions. Run
winch forward and reverse to check connection and to
verify winch operating directions. The transmitter is
clearly labeled and a red LED flashes when the winch is
in operation. Pushing both buttons at the same time
will not damage your winch in any way. Press and hold
the “ON/OFF” button on the transmitter to disable the
transmitter when winch is not in use. This will prolong
the battery life of the transmitter. The transmitter auto-
matically turns off after 20
minutes.
Refer to page 5 of
Remote Control
Installation Instructions
for remote operation
notes.
The short end of the cable should
extend approximately 1/8” beyond
the top edge of pocket.
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