Ramsey Winch HDG-350 (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 14)

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SERVICING OF THE OIL COOLED BRAKE
1. Back off the lock nut, then the adjusting screw, both two turns or more by
turning them counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the cover mounting screws.
3. Remove the cover along with coil spring and leaf spring.
4. Remove the retainer plate, composition brake disc, cam plate and balls.
5. Inspect parts as follows:
a. Composition brake discs are 1/8" thick when new. Replace if
thinner than 0.080” or if surfaces are glazed or burnt.
b. Inspect the flat, ground surface of the cam plate and retainer
plate for glazing, warpage, or other damage. Glazing can be removed
by scraping carefully.
c. Inspect the leaf spring. It should be bowed 1/8".