Ramsey Winch H-930R DOW-LOK w/Air Shifter for Szummar - Manual (Page 6)

WINCH MAINTENANCE
Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and performing as it should with a mini-
mum of repair.
A. WEEKLY
1. Check the oil level and maintain it to the oil level plug with SAE 140 EP gear oil. 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 in good operating condition so that hot oil gases
may escape.
3. Lubricate cable with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Lubricate the various grease fittings located in the cable drum, end bearing, clutch housing, or clutch operating linkage. Any
good grade of moly-disulfide containing grease is acceptable.
2. Check the action of the locking ring. Make sure it is spring loaded and free to move fully against the cable drum in the
engaged position and that it is pulled fully away from the cable drum and latched when disengaged.
3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are loose. Use grade 5 or
better bolts.
4. Check the torque setting of the oil cooled worm brake. Make any adjustments required, following the procedure described
in Adjusting the Oil Cooled Worm Brake in this manual.
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.
· After draining, 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 completely from the winch.
· Refill the winch with 4 pints all purpose SAE 140 EP gear oil.
2. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
3. 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, under drum and into the 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 drum, taking care to
form neatly wrapped layers.
The wire rope can easily be removed from the drum by loosening the setscrew.
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