Ramsey Winch DC-300 RAM-LOK User Manual

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Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch 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.

3. Lubricate cable with light oil.

B. MONTHLY
1. Lubricate the various grease fi ttings located in the cable drum, end bearing, clutch housing

or clutch operating linkage. Any good grade of moly-disulfi de containing grease is

acceptable.

2. Check the action of the sliding clutch, making sure it is fully engaging and disengaging with

the cable drum. Remove the plastic plug in top of the housing and observe if the clutch is

fully engaging. If clutch is not fully engaging, inspect clutch shifter assembly parts, check

for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary. Observe the jaws on both the

clutch and cable drum, checking for rounding of the driving faces. If rounding has occurred

they should be replaced immediately.

3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any

that are loose. Make sure to use only grade 5 bolts or better.

4. Check the torque setting of the oil cooled worm brake. Make any adjustments required,

following the procedure described in ADJUSTING THE OIL COOLED WORM BRAKE in the

Owner's

Manual.

5. Check alignment of chain and sprockets and adjust as required to minimize wear.

6. Inspect the cable. If the cable has become frayed with broken strands, replace immediately.

C. ANNUALLY
1. Drain the oil from the winch annually or more often if winch is used frequently.

2. Fill the winch to the oil level plug with clean kerosene. Run the winch a few minutes with

no load in the reel in direction. Drain the kerosene from the winch.

Refi ll the winch to the oil level plug with all purpose E.P. 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.

WINCH MAINTENANCE