Ramsey Winch HD-200 (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 7)

2. Check the action of the sliding clutch, making sure it is fully engaging and
disengaging with the cable drum. Remove the plastic plug in top of the
housing and observe if the clutch is fully engaging. If clutch is not fully
engaging, inspect clutch shifter assembly parts, check for damage or
excessive wear and replace as necessary. Observe the jaws on both the
clutch and cable drum, checking for rounding of the driving faces. If
rounding has occurred they should be replaced immediately.
3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and
securely tighten any that are loose. Make sure to use only grade 5 bolts
or better.
4. Check alignment of chain and sprockets and adjust as required to
minimize wear.
5. 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 minutes 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 E.P. 140 gear oil.
4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
5. Gear wear can be estimated by rocking the drum back and forth and if
necessary drain oil and remove cover for closer inspection.
CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking.
Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook, with plastic or similar tape to
prevent fraying.
2. Insert the end of cable, opposite hook end, into the 7/16" dia. hole in
drum barrel. Secure cable to drum barrel, using setscrew furnished with
winch. TIGHTEN SETSCREW SECURELY.
3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of
cable, spool all the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly
wrapped layers.
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