Ramsey Winch DC-7/DC-7B User Manual

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Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and per-
forming 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 loca-

tion and repair.

2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is in good operat-

ing 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 accept-

able.

2. 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.

3. Check the torque setting of the oil cooled worm brake. Make any adjustments required, fol-

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

Owner’s

Manual.

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

5. 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.

3. 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