Ramsey Winch DCS-200 SPEED REDUCER - EZ ANCHOR - Manual (Page 4)

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Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your speed reducer in top
condition and performing as it should with a minimum of repair.
A. WEEKLY
1. Check the oil level and maintain it to the oil level plug. If oil is leaking out,
determine location and repair.
2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is
in good operating condition so that hot oil gasses may escape.
B. MONTHLY
1. Check the speed reducer bolts. If any are missing, replace them and secure-
ly tighten any that are loose. Make sure to use only grade 5 bolts or better.
C. ANNUALLY
1. Drain the oil from the speed reducer annually or more often if used
frequently.
2. Fill the speed reducer to the oil level plug with clean kerosene. Run the
speed reducer a few minutes with no load in the reel in direction. Drain the
kerosene from speed reducer.
3. Refi ll the speed reducer to the oil level plug with all purpose EP 140 gear
oil.
4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
5. Gear wear can be estimated by rocking the drum back and forth and if
necessary drain oil and remove cover for closer inspection.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
See dimensional drawing on page 10. Using a power cable with appropriate end
terminals, connect the positive (+) battery terminal to the 5/16” dia. stud on the plastic
solenoid cover on the winch.
IMPORTANT: Hold inner nut on stud with a wrench while tightening outer nut. Using
a ground cable with appropriate end terminals, connect the negative (-) battery ter-
minal to the 3/8” dia. bolt at motor. For distances up to 15 feet from battery to winch,
use #2 Ga. Wire for the above connections. For distances greater than 15 feet, use
wire larger than #2 Ga.
WINCH MAINTENANCE