Ramsey Winch RPH 50000 UW/TNR & 2 SPEED MOTOR - Manual (Page 5)

PERFORMANCE CHARTS
(BASED ON 9.6 CU. IN./REV MOTOR-LOW SPEED)
CLUTCH OPERATION
To engage clutch:
1. Move the clutch control valve to the “clutch engaged” position.
2. Anytime the temperature is below freezing, run the motor in the “cable out” direction only until the drum
starts to turn. In extreme cold temperatures (below 0o F/-18o C), pull out on the cable by hand only until
the drum starts to turn.
3. Wait at least 3 seconds for the clutch to fully engage, after which the winch is ready to winch in the cable.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to engage the clutch by first running the winch motor and then moving the clutch
control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position while the motor is running. Do not start picking up the load at the
same time the clutch is being engaged.
To disengage clutch:
1. Run the winch in the "cable out" direction until the load is off the cable.
2. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-disengaged" position.
3. The cable may now be pulled off by hand.
WINCH OPERATION
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you use it. Plan your
test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Learn to recognize the sounds of a
light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Gain confidence in operating your
winch and its use will become second nature with you.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pileup on one end
of drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center
of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
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