Ramsey Winch HDP35000 - Plantetary Industrial Winch - Manual (Page 7)

MAINTENANCE
Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and perform-
ing 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 the gear housing cover. Be sure that it is not plugged.
3. Lubricate cable with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are
loose. Use grade 5 or better bolts.
2. 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 seconds with no load in
the reel in direction. Drain the kerosene from the winch.
3. Refi ll the winch to the oil level plug with all-purpose SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil.
4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS FROM
WINCH
1. Seals damaged or
worn.
1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to OPERATION.
3. Damaged gaskets. 3. Replace gaskets.
WINCH RUNS
TOO SLOW
1. Low fl ow rate 1. Check fl ow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYS-
TEMS performance chart page 2.
2. Hydraulic motor
worn out.
2. Replace motor.
CABLE DRUM
WILL NOT FREE-
SPOOL 1. Too much air pres-
sure to tensioner.
2. Clutch will not dis-
engaged
1. Adj. air pressure lower & confi rm tensioner
still holds tension.
2. Check air pressure to clutch cylinder: 100 PSI
Minimum required. Refer to page 10 for port
location.
BRAKE WLL NOT
RELEASE 1. Brake line discon-
nected or blocked.
1. Check brake function.
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