Ramsey Winch RPH 111,2 - Manual (Page 7)

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 rope 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 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 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 frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
END OF SERVICE MEASURES
When winch reaches the end of it’s servicable life, dispose of per local environmental regulations.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
1. Seals damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
OPERATION.
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
1. Low flow rate 1. Check flow rate.Refer to flow
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 2.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out. 2. Replace motor.
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ROPE DRUM WILL NOT
1. Clutch not disengaged 1. Check air pressure to clutch
FREESPOOL cylinder 6,2 bar (90 PSI) mini
mum required-Refer to page
2. If equipped with air 2. Reduce air pressure to
tensioner, too much tensioner actuators.
force on tensioner bar.
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BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE 1. Air in hydraulic system
1. Bleed air from brake. Refer
to page 2.
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