Ramsey Winch ATV 1800T - Manual (Page 4)

Winch Operation
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the wire
rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The
clutch is operated by the shifter located on the end of the
winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch,
turn the clutch shifter to
the "FREESPOOL" posi-
tion. When the clutch is
in FREESPOOL, the arrow
on the clutch knob will
point to FREESPOOL on
the decal on the winch.
Wire rope may now be
freespooled off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch,
turn the clutch shifter to the "ENGAGED" position.
When the clutch is in ENGAGED position, the arrow
on the clutch knob will point to ENGAGED on the
decal on the winch. The winch is now ready for
pulling.
Your battery must be kept in good condition. A fully
charged battery and proper connections are essential.
Run the vehicle engine during winching operations to
keep battery charged.
Maintenance
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce perform-
ance or may cause a short. Clean all connections. In
salty environments use a silicone sealer to protect from
corrosion.
All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubricated
with broad temperature range lithium based grease.
Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrating oil.
Inspect for broken strands and replace if necessary. If
the cable becomes worn or damaged, it must be
replaced.
Cable Installation
Note: Cable should be installed so that it feeds
from the bottom of the drum.
Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along the ground
to prevent kinking. Remove old cable and observe the
manner in which it is attached to the cable drum flange,
watching carefully for the cable anchor puck.
Before installing the new cable assembly, securely wrap
the end of the cable with tape to prevent fraying.
Slide the cable through narrow end of the pocket against
drum flange and wrap the cable around the anchor puck.
Pull the cable and anchor back into the wide end of the
pocket leaving approximately 1/8” beyond edge of pock-
et as shown. Use a hammer and drift punch to drive the
back side of the wire rope, firmly seating the wire rope
and anchor into the pocket.
Wind on the cable by pulling in a light load to keep the
tension constant. Allow the cable to swivel by using a
length of chain or a swivel block between the cable hook
and the load.
Manual Control Switch Operation
The manual control switch assembly is attached to the
motor power terminals. Rotation of the switch clockwise
spools cable “in” and counterclockwise spools cable
“out”.
The short end of the cable should
extend approximately 1/8” beyond
the top edge of pocket.
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