Ramsey Winch HDG-350 RAM LOK User Manual

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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. 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.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.

CABLE INSTALLATION

1.Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap

end of cable, 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.

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