Ramsey Winch H-400 LEVER (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 7)

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 locat-
ed on the end of the winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter
to the “FREESPOOL” position. Wire rope may
now be freespooled off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch, turn the clutch shifter to
the “ENGAGED” position. 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
performance or may cause a short. Clean all
connections. In salty environments use a silicone
sealer to protect from corrosion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor com-
ponents that may occur due to condensation,
power the winch in or out periodically. Energizing
the motor will generate heat, which will help dis-
sipate any moisture buildup in the motor. This
should be performed at periodic intervals (such
as with each oil change to your vehicle). Note:
Refer to Troubleshooting Guide if the motor has
been submerged.
All moving parts in the winch are permanently
lubricated with broad temperature range lithium
based grease. Under normal conditions factory
lubrication will suffice.
Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrat-
ing oil. Inspect for broken strands and replace if
necessary. If the cable becomes worn or dam-
aged, 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, secure-
ly 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 approxi-
mately 1/8” beyond edge of pocket 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.
7
The short end of the cable
should extend approximately
1/8” beyond the top edge of
pocket.