Ramsey Winch QM-9000 - Manual (Page 6)

Electrical Connections
For normal self recovery work, your vehicle’s existing electri-
cal system is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good
condition. A fully charged battery and proper connections are
essential.
A Quick Connect battery lead, sold separately, is required.
Ramsey makes three lengths of Quick Connect leads:
Part No. Description
251053 5 ft. (1.5 m) Battery Lead
251021 20 ft. (6.1 m) Battery Lead
251054 24 ft. (7.3 m) Battery Lead
The 5 foot battery lead is used with a front receiver mount,
and the 20 or 25 foot battery leads are used with a rear
receiver mount, depending on the size of the vehicle.
For front mounting, route quick connect battery lead through
grille leaving connector outside and connect red cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal and black cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal. Secure cable under hood using cable ties.
For rear mounting, connect battery power leads as described
above. Secure cables under vehicle away from moving parts
and exhaust system. Terminate routing near the center of the
vehicle at the rear. Be sure battery cables are not drawn
taut across any surfaces which could damage them.
Installation
The Quick Mount TM is solely and exclusively designed for
vehicle-mounted, non-industrial applications. All other applica-
tions will void warranty.
The Quick Mount TM must be front mounted with a front receiv-
er hitch available from Ramsey for selected vehicles. For rear
mounting of the QM, a SurePull Class III rear receiver or
equivalent with a 5,000 lb. minimum weight carrying (WC)
rating must be used.
Secure Quick Mount TM in the receiver with the Ramsey locking
pin. Connect quick disconnect from Quick Mount TM winch to
battery power lead. Plug remote switch into receptacle on
solenoid assembly.
Clutch Operation
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 knob located as shown below. The operation is
as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter knob to
the “OUT” position. Wire rope may now be freespooled
off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter knob into
the “IN” position. The winch is now ready for pulling.
Remote Control Switch Operation
The remote control switch is waterproof and has push button
stations on either side. It is designed this way to prevent
quick winch reversals which lead to premature solenoid fail-
ure. The switch is also color coded to aid you in not having
to guess at the direction your winch will run. Make sure the
motor has stopped fully before reversing. Run the winch for-
ward and reverse to check connections. Snap appropriate
plastic disc into proper thumb button cavity on remote switch
after determining direction of rotation for winch drum.
DO NOT LEAVE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS NOT
IN USE.
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