Ramsey Winch ATV 1800T - Manual (Page 3)

Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting apparatus.
They must attach to ATV frame.
When double lining during stationary winching, the winch
hook should be attached to the chassis of the ATV. Since
the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost
layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as much
line as you can for heavy pulls. If this is not practical,
use a snatch block and double line arrangement.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding which is
caused when a load is applied and the cable is pinched
between two other wraps of cable. If this happens, alter-
nately power the winch in and out a few inches. Do not
attempt to work a bound cable under load, free by hand.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch
operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember
you hear your winch as well as see it operate. Get to
recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull,
and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Soon you
will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with you.
Your winch will not only pull your ATV up or ease your
ATV down a steep grade, it will also pull another ATV or a
load while your ATV is anchored in a stationary position.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tar-
paulin over the cable five or six feet from the hook. It
will slow the snap back in the event of a broken cable.
Use the ATV wheel power to help the winch, but don't
overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can't
always hook up and pull out in one step. Examine all the
areas for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situ-
ations, direction, and goal.
General Installation
The winch shown in this owner’s manual is solely and
exclusively designed for ATV mounted, non-industrial
applications. All other applications will void warranty.
1. Install Winch and Mounting Kit according to instruc-
tions supplied with Mounting Kit. Tighten mounting
bolts to 16 ft-lbs (21.6 Nm) torque.
2. Do not attach motor and battery leads until instructed
to do so.
3. It is very important that the winch be mounted
on a flat surface, with the cable underwound as
shown in the dimensional drawing on page 7.
CAUTION: Supplied 7/8” long mounting bolts
with lockwashers are for a recommended
winch mounting plate thickness of 3/16”. If
a different mounting plate thickness is used,
the bolt length must be adjusted accordingly
or damage to winch may occur. Replacement
bolts must be SAE Grade 5 or equivalent.
Winches equipped with cable guide fairleads can pull from
several directions. Pull from an angle only to straighten up
the ATV--otherwise you can damage structural members or
other parts of your ATV and cause excess cable buildup on
one end of the winch drum.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock. When
anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk protector.
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