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Ramsey Winch RPH 133,4 User Manual

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14. Apply Permatex to threads of plug item #47. Thread plug into tapped hole in bottom of gear

housing end bearing item #11. Pour approx. 1.2 liters (2.50 pints) of SAE 80W-140 oil into end
bearing. Check oil level by removing oil plug noted below. Insert relief fitting item #41 and thread
reducer item #46 into end bearing at oil fill hole.

Install winch and connect pressure lines. Bleed pressure release section of brake by loosening
bleeder fitting on brake and allowing air to escape while slowly appling hydraulic system pres-
sure to the winch (refer to bleeder fitting in step 13). Apply at least 15,9 bar (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 clutch
engages. Winch drum should not freespool.

16. Operate winch forward and reverse to verify that drum rotates.

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