Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 W_MINI ROCKER SWITCH - Manual (Page 12)

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 fol-
lows:
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 should 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
performance or may cause a short. Clean all
connections. In salty environments use a sili-
cone sealer to protect from corrosion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor
components that may occur due to condensa-
tion, 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
intervals (such as with each oil change of your
vehicle). Note: Refer to Troubleshooting Guide
if the motor has been submerged.
All moving parts in the winch are permanently
lubricated with broad temperature range lithi-
um based grease.
Lubricate cable periodically using light pene-
trating oil. Inspect for broken strands and
replace if necessary. If the cable becomes
worn or damaged, it must be replaced.
See supplied instructions for programming a
replacement transmitter.
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,
firmly 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.
The short end of the cable should
extend approximately 1/8” beyond
the top edge of pocket.
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