Ramsey Winch Powermaster Series 20K Bumper and Winch User Manual
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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.
Refill the winch to the oil level plug with all purpose SAE 80W-140 gear oil.
4.
Inspect bumper and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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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.
4. Damaged o-rings.
4. Replace o-rings.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
1. Low flow rate
1. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
performance chart page 3.
2.
Hydraulic
motor
worn
out. 2. Replace motor.
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CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
1. Clutch not disengaged
1. Check operation, refer to page
FREESPOOL
4.
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BRAKE WLL NOT HOLD
1. Incorrect directional control
1. Use only a motor spool (open
valve. (Cylinder spool, closed center) directional control
center).
valve.