Ramsey Winch HDG-350 LEVER EQUIPPED - Manual (Page 13)

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SERVICING OF THE OIL COOLED BRAKE
1. Back off the lock nut, then the adjusting screw, both two turns or
more by turning them counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the cover mounting screws.
3. Remove the cover along with coil spring and leaf spring.
4. Remove the retainer plate, composition brake disc, cam plate and
balls.
5. Inspect parts as follows:
a. Composition brake discs are 1/8” thick when new. Replace if thinner than
0.080” or if surfaces are glazed or burnt.
b. Inspect the flat, ground surface of the cam plate and retainer plate for glazing,
warpage, or other damage. Glazing can be removed by scraping carefully.
c. Inspect the leaf spring. It should be bowed 1/8”.