Ramsey Winch HDGY-350R W/4.5 CID MOTOR - 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. 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
There are two tapered pockets cast into the drum. One pocket is for installations with the wire rope wound over
the drum. The other pocket is for an under-wound wire rope.
When properly used, the wedge pocket design is one of the most secure anchoring methods available.
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. Slide the wire rope into the narrow end of the pocket against the drum flange.
3. Wrap the wire rope around the anchor “puck” and pull the wire rope and anchor back into the wide end of
the pocket.
4. Use a soft hammer to drive the back side of the wire rope, firmly seating the wire rope and anchor into the
pocket.
The wire rope can easily be removed from the drum by driving the anchor out the wide end of the pocket.