Ramsey Winch H930 Dow-Lok W/Counterbalance Valve, Less Brake - Manual (Page 5)

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WINCH MAINTENANCE
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 fittings located in the cable drum, end bearing, clutch housing or clutch op-
erating linkage. Any good grade of moly-disulfide containing grease is acceptable.
2. On the Dow-Lok clutch, check the action of the locking ring. Make sure it is spring loaded and free to
move fully against the cable drum in the engaged position and that it is pulled full away from the cable
drum and latched when disengaged.
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. 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. Refill 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 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 930/H-930 series winches are furnished with recommended mounting angles. Angle size is
1/2x4x4 high strength steel angle.
CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of wire rope, opposite hook,
with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Insert end of cable, opposite hook end, into the hole in drum barrel. Secure cable to drum barrel, using setscrew
furnished with winch, TIGHTEN SETSCREW SECURELY.
3. Carefully run the winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the ca-
ble drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.