Ramsey Winch RPH-45000 (Foot Mtd.) - Manual (Page 15)

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14. Apply Permatex to thread of plug #43. Thread plug into tapped hole in bottom of gear housing
end bearing #10. Pour approximately 4.75 pints of SAE 80W-140 oil into end bearing. Check oil
level by removing oil plug noted below. Insert relief fitting #38 and thread reducer #42 into end
bearing at oil fill hole. Be sure breather vent #39 and relief fitting #38 are not damaged and in
good operating condition. Replace if necessary.
Install winch and connect pressure lines. Apply at least 230 PSI pressure to release brake and
verify that brake releases, by observing that the winch drum rotates.
15. Check proper operation of clutch by applying air pressure to clutch air cylinder to disengage
clutch. Verify that winch freespools. Re-engage clutch. A loud noise should be heard when the
clutch engages. Winch drum should not freespool.
16. Operate winch forward and reverse to verify that drum rotates.
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OIL LEVEL PLUG
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43
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