Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 914178-0209 - Manual (Page 5)

CABLE INSTALLATION
An “A” or “B” decal on the clutch end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Also, a letter “A” or “B” is
stamped in the end bearing on the clutch end indicating rotation direction. If the decal is damaged or unreadable,
contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction. To reverse the rotation direc-
tion, exchange positions of the cartridge and plug shown below.
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. Place taped end of cable into hole in cable drum as shown below. Use the 3/8-16NC x 1/2” long hex socket
drive setscrew (included with drum assembly item #1) to secure cable to drum.
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.
After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking speed. If cable
“birdnests”, loosen jam nut (item #20) and turn nylon setscrew (item #17) clockwise to increase drag on drum. If
cable pull is excessive, loosen nylon setscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is
obtained. CAUTION: OVER-TIGHTENING OF JAM NUT MAY STRIP NYLON SETSCREW.
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INSERT CABLE AS SHOWN FOR "A" ROTATION
OVERWOUND APPLICATION.
(UNDERWOUND APPLICATION REQUIRES CABLE TO
COME UNDER DRUM FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION
AND INSERTED IN THIS SAME CABLE POCKET.)
INSERT CABLE AS SHOWN FOR "B" ROTATION
OVERWOUND APPLICATION.
(UNDERWOUND APPLICATION REQUIRES CABLE TO
COME UNDER DRUM FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION
AND INSERTED IN THIS SAME CABLE POCKET.)
"B" ROTATION
DIRECTION
"A" ROTATION
DIRECTION
SETSCREW
17
20
PLUG
POSITION
CARTRIDGE
POSITION
CARTRIDGE
POSITION
CABLE DRUM
ROTATION DIRECTION
CABLE DRUM
ROTATION DIRECTION
"B" ROTATION "A" ROTATION
(REEL IN) RAISE INLET