Ramsey Winch HDG-350 LEVER EQUIPPED - 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 operating linkage. Any good grade of moly-disulfide 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. 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. 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. 3/8” x 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x 36” lg. high strength steel angle is recommended.
CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of
able, opposite hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Insert the end of cable, opposite hook end, into the ½” dia. hole in drum barrel. Secure
cable to drum barrel, using setscrew furnished with winch. TIGHTEN SETSCREW
SECURELY.
3. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all
the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.