Ramsey Winch RPH-45000 (Foot Mtd.) - Manual (Page 7)

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MAINTENANCE
Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and performing
as it should with a minimum of repair.
A. WEEKLY
1. Check the oil level and maintain it to the oil level plug. If oil is leaking out, determine location and repair.
2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is not plugged.
3. Lubricate cable with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are
loose. Use grade 5 or better bolts.
2. Inspect the cable. If the cable has become frayed with broken strands, replace immediately.
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 tie bars and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Seals damaged or
worn.
1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to OPERATION.
OIL LEAKS FROM
WINCH
3. Damaged gaskets. 3. Replace gaskets.
1. Low flow rate 1. Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS performance chart page 2.
WINCH RUNS TOO
SLOW
2. Hydraulic motor
worn out.
2. Replace motor.
CABLE DRUM WILL
NOT FREESPOOL 1. Clutch not
disengaged
1. Check air pressure to clutch cylinder 100 PSI
minimum required - Refer to page 14 for port
location.
BRAKE WLL NOT
RELEASE 1. Brake line
disconnected or
blocked.
1. Check brake function. Refer to page 12.