Ramsey Winch UTV Honcho 5000 - Manual (Page 5)

Operating Instructions
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the
wire rope for hooking onto the load or anchor
point. The clutch shifter tab is located on the
gear-housing end of the winch and operated as
follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch
shifter tab to the “OUT” position. Wire rope
may now be free-spooled off the winch.
2. To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter
tab to the “IN” 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 vehicle engine during winching
operations to keep battery charged.
The remote control switch is waterproof. It has
push button stations on either side. It is designed
this way to prevent quick winch reversals, which
lead to solenoid failure.
Make sure the motor has stopped fully before
reversing. To actuate winch simply plug remote
control switch into receptacle in black solenoid
cover of winch.
Run winch forward and reverse to check connec-
tion and to determine winch operating directions.
Snap appropriate "IN" and "OUT" disc into proper
thumb cavity. The switch is also color coded to
aid you in not having to guess at the direction
your winch will run. DO NOT LEAVE SWITCH
PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.
Maintenance
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce
performance or may cause a short. Clean all con-
nections. In salty environments use a silicone
sealer to protect from corrosion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor com-
ponents that may occur due to condensation,
power the winch in or out periodically. Energizing
the motor will generate heat, which will help dissi-
pate any moisture buildup in the motor. This
should be performed at periodic intervals (such
as with each oil change to 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 lithium
based grease. Under normal conditions factory
lubrication will suffice.
Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrating
oil. Inspect for broken strands and replace if nec-
essary. 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.
It is not necessary to disassemble the winch or
remove it from where it is mounted to replace the
cable.
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. Loosen but
do not remove the cable anchor.
Before installing the new cable assembly, make
sure the end of the cable is squarely cut and
wrapped with tape to prevent fraying.
Feed the taped end of the cable through the fair-
lead and under the drum.
Slide the cable to the end of the slot on the drum
flange under the cable anchor.
Tighten the cable anchor securely to the drum so
that the cable is held securely.
Wind five wraps of cable onto the drum by rotat-
ing the drum while free-spooled. Wind on the rest
of the cable by pulling in a light load to keep ten-
sion constant. Allow the cable to swivel by using
a length of chain or a block between the cable
hook and the load.
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