Ramsey Winch RPH-45000T - Manual (Page 7)

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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
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Seals damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
OPERATION.
OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
3. Damaged gaskets. 3. Replace gaskets.
1. Low flow rate. 1. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
performance chart page 2.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
2. Hydraulic motor worn
out.
2. Replace motor.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
1. Clutch not disengaged. 1. Check air pressure to clutch
cylinder 100 PSI minimum required-
Refer to page 13 for port location.
BRAKE WLL NOT
RELEASE 1. Brake line disconnected
or blocked.
1. Check brake function. Refer to page
12.