Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 - Manual (Page 4)

General 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
“ENGAGE” position. The winch is now ready for
pulling.
Your battery must be kept in good condition. A fully
charged battery and proper connections are essen-
tial. Run the vehicle engine during winching opera-
tions to keep battery charged.
Maintenance
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce per-
formance or may cause a short. Clean all connec-
tions. In salty environments use a silicone sealer to
protect from corrosion.
All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubri-
cated with broad temperature range lithium-based
grease.
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.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor compo-
nents that may occur due to condensation, power
the winch in or out periodically. Energizing the motor
will generate heat, which will dissipate 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 the Troubleshooting
Guide if the motor has been submerged.
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 fray-
ing.
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 ham-
mer 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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