Ramsey Winch H-49,8 - Manual (Page 6)

WINCH 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 in good operating condition so that hot oil gasses may escape.
3. Lubricate rope with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Lubricate the various grease fittings located in the rope drum, end bearing, clutch housing or clutch operating linkage. Any good grade of
moly-disulfide containing grease is acceptable.
2. Check the action of the sliding clutch, making sure it is fully engaging and disengaging with the rope drum. Remove the plastic plug in
top of the housing and observe if the clutch is fully engaging. If clutch is not fully engaging, inspect clutch shifter assembly parts, check
for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary. Observe the jaws on both the clutch and rope drum, checking for rounding of
the driving faces. If rounding has occurred they should be replaced immediately.
3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are loose. Make sure to use only grade
5 bolts or better.
4.. Inspect the rope. If the rope 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 minutes 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 E.P. 140 gear oil.
4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
5. Gear wear can be estimated by rocking the drum back and forth and if necessary drain oil and remove cover for closer inspection.
ROPE INSTALLATION
1. Unwind rope by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of rope, opposite hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Slide the wire rope through narrow end of the pocket against the drum flange. Wrap the wire rope around on the anchor “puck” (item #5) and pull the
wire rope and anchor back into the wide end of the pocket. Use a soft hammer to drive the back side of the wire rope, firmly seating the wire rope and
anchor into the pocket.
3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of rope, spool all the rope onto the rope drum, taking care to form neatly
wrapped layers.
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