Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 W_SYNTHETIC ROPE - Manual (Page 8)

Before you begin:
1. Remove the rope from the drum. Turn the
clutch handle to Freespool and pull rope off.
Slide the end of the rope out of the pocket next
to the drum flange until the rope anchor can be
removed. Be sure to keep the rope anchor for
re-installing the rope. Leave the clutch set to
Freespool.
2. Disconnect the motor leads.
3. Remove the winch from its mounting channel.
Place it on a sturdy, level workbench.
Set the winch down on the clutch end.
1. Remove the tie bar bolts and nuts. Pull tie bars
from between end bearings.
2. Lift the motor end off the drum and set down
with the motor end down. Make sure the shaft,
drum bushing and spring stay with the drum.
3. Remove the bolts that hold the end plate to the
motor end housing. Lift off the end plate and
take the nuts and washers out of the mounting
feet. Set aside the gear assemblies and bush-
ing. The input sun and planetary gear carrier
may come out together.
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Rotating the Motor on your ATV Winch
The ATV winch has the motor studs and leads positioned on the end of the motor aligned vertically. If
you need to rotate the motor on your ATV winch to gain clearance, you can rotate the motor 90°. The
motor studs will then be aligned horizontally.