Ramsey Winch 300/H-300 RAM-LOK - Manual (Page 5)

WINCH MOUNTING
It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the clutch housing end, the cable
drum and the gear housing end) are properly aligned.
All standard model DC-200 Series Winches are furnished with recommended mounting angles. Angle size is 1/4 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2
x 36" (6 x 63 x 63 x 914 mm) Lg. high strength (50,000 PSI [344,500 KPa] yield) steel angle.
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LOW PRESSURE LINES
CONTROL VALVE
RESERVOIR
FLUID
FLUID FILTER
RELIEF VALVE
PUMP INLET LINE
TYPICAL LAYOUT
3 POSITION 4 WAY
PUMP
CYLINDER SPOOL
(.75 I.D. MINIMUM)
LOW PRESSURE LINES
HIGH PRESSURE LINES
(.50 I.D. MINIMUM)
WINCH MOTOR
HYDRAULIC
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR BINDS
UP. 1. Dry or rusted shaft. 1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Bent yoke or linkage. 2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
3. Clutch jaws are in contact. 3. See TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING. 1. Seal damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to TECHNIQUES OF OPER-
ATION.
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN. 1. Safety brake has become worn. 1. Replace brake disc. (See Page 7, Diagram 1).
2. Safety brake out of adjustment. 2. Turn adjusting bolt clockwise 1/4 turn or until load
does not drift.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW 1. Hydraulic motor worn out. 1. Replace motor.
2. Low flow rate. 2. Check flow rate. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT FREE
SPOOL. 1. Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
drum.
1. Check mounting. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. 1. Drag brake disc worn. 1. Replace discs.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS OUT
HOLE IN MOTOR ADAPTER. 1. Hydraulic motor shaft seal dam-
aged.
1. Replace seal.