Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 W_SYNTHETIC ROPE - Manual (Page 3)

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 rope. This
causes rope damage. Always use a sling or
chain of suitable strength.
Observe your winch while winching. If possible,
while standing at a safe distance. If you use ATV
drive to assist, stop and get off every few feet to
assure the rope is not piling up in one corner.
Jamming rope can break your winch.
Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting appa-
ratus. They must attach to ATV frame.
When double lining during stationary winching,
the winch hook should be attached to the chassis
of the ATV. Since the greatest pulling power is
achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it
is desirable to pull off as much line as you can for
heavy pulls. If this is not practical, use a snatch
block and double line arrangement.
Neat, tight spooling avoids rope binding which is
caused when a load is applied and the rope is
pinched between two other wraps of rope. If this
happens, alternately power the winch in and out a
few inches. Do not attempt to work a bound rope
under load, free by hand.
Do not expose rope to chemicals or heat sources.
Avoid prolonged exposure of synthetic rope to
ultraviolet rays from sunlight which can degrade
rope strength over time. Use a winch cover over
winch and rope when not in use.
Any sharp bend in the rope under load decreases
its strength substantially and may cause prema-
ture damage or failure. Sheave diameters on
rotating snatch blocks should be at least 8 times
the rope diameter (1-1/2” for 3/16” rope).
Avoid pulling rope over rough surfaces or sharp
edges. Slide the protective sleeve along the length
of the rope to place it at a location where the rope
would encounter rough surfaces such as rock or
tree branches.
See Rope Inspection, page 7 for information on
when to replace the synthetic rope.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your
winch operates is to make a few test runs before
you actually need to use it. Plan your test in
advance. Remember you hear your winch as well
as see it operate. Get to recognize the sound of a
light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused
by load jerking or shifting. Soon you will gain
confidence in operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with you.
Your winch will not only pull your ATV up or ease
your ATV down a steep grade, it will also pull
another ATV or a load while your ATV is anchored
in a stationary position.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket
or tarpaulin over the rope five or six feet from the
hook. It will slow the snap back in the event of a
broken rope.
Use the ATV wheel power to help the winch, but
don't overtake the winch line. Plan your pull.
You can't always hook up and pull out in one step.
Examine all the areas for anchoring possibilities
as well as leverage situations, direction, and goal.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk pro-
tector.
Winches equipped with a fairlead can pull from sev-
eral directions. Pull from an angle only to straighten
up the ATV-otherwise you can damage structural
members or other parts of your ATV and cause
excess rope buildup on one end of the winch drum.
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