Ramsey Winch ATV 1800T - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Precautions To Guard Against
Possible Injury.....
A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side
of the cable when pulling under load.
B. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under load.
C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for
spooling wire rope.
D. Do not use ATV to pull a load on the winch cable.
This could result in cable breakage and/or winch
damage
E. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from
burrs when handling winch cable.
F. Apply blocks to wheels when ATV is on an incline.
G. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is
not in use and fully engaged when in use.
H. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch
should only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
I. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as possible.
If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the
touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes. Do not
pull more than one minute at or near the rated load.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor
stalls. Electric winches are for intermittent usage
and should not be used in constant duty applications.
J. Disconnect the remote control switch from the
winch when not in use. A safety ON-OFF switch
on your ATV is required.
K. Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to
required hoist safety factors and features.
L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight
load on the cable. Do not allow the cable to slip
through your hand and do not approach the winch
too closely. When all the cable except a few feet is in,
stop and finish spooling in cable by rotating the drum
by hand with clutch disengaged. Always use hook
strap to hold hook when spooling.
Tips for Safe Operation
Don't underestimate the potential danger in winching
operations. Neither should you fear them. Do learn the
basic dangers and avoid them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls can
cause cable to pileup at one end of the drum. To correct
uneven stacking, spool out that section of the cable and
move it to the other end of the drum and continue winch-
ing. Uneven spooling which causes cable pileup can
interfere with the winch tie rods causing damage to the
winch.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes
cable damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable
strength.
Observe your winch while winching. If possible, while
standing at a safe distance. If you use ATV drive to
assist, stop and get off every few feet to assure the
cable is not piling up in one corner. Jamming cable can
break your winch.
Contents
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cover
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Winch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Manual Control Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electrical Connections and Operations . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Winch Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Solenoid Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Winch Parts List (Manual Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Winch Parts List (Remote Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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