Ramsey Winch RPH-30000T-117 - Manual (Page 6)

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 cable 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 cable. If the cable 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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.
4. Damaged brake shaft seal.
4. Replace brake, check back pressure to
motor. If back pressure is more than 50
PSI, reduce back pressure or add exter-
nal case drain line.
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.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT FREESPOOL 1. Clutch not disengaged.
1. Check air pressure to clutch cylinder 90
PSI minimum required-Refer to page 14.
BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE 1. Air in hydraulic system. 1. Bleed air from brake. Refer to page 13.