Ramsey Winch RPH-20000 (RAMSEY GBX) - Manual (Page 6)

BASED ON 9.6 CU. IN./REV. MOTOR
CLUTCH OPERATION
To engage clutch:
1. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position.
Anytime the temperature is below freezing, run 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.
2. 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.
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 actu-
ally use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate.
Get 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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