Ramsey Winch RPH-25000 (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 15)

15. Apply Permatex to threads of pipe cap (item #68). Thread pipe cap onto pipe nipple in
bottom of gear housing end bearing (item #13). Pour approx. 1.75 pints of SAE 80W-140
oil into end bearing. Check oil level by removing oil plug noted below. Insert relief fitting
(item #59) and thread reducer (item #66) into end bearing at oil fill hole.
Install winch and connect pressure lines. Apply at least 230 PSI pressure to release brake
and verify that brake releases, by observing that the winch drum rotates.
16. Check proper operation of clutch by applying air pressure to clutch air cylinder to disen-
gage clutch. Verify that winch freespools. Re-engage clutch. A loud noise should be heard
when clutch engages. Winch drum should not freespool.
17. Operate winch forward and reverse to verify that drum rotates.
18. Place winch and frame into angles (Item #7 & #8) and attach using capscrews and lock-
washers shown below. Tighten (4) upper-most capscrews securely, check rotation of
cable drum. Tighten (8) lower-most capscrews securely, check rotation of cable drum.
Torque the (4) upper-most capscrews to 85 ft.lbs. each, then the (8) lower-most capscrew
to 85 ft.lbs. each. Make sure cable drum assembly rotates freely at this point.
OIL FILL HOLE
OIL LEVER HOLE
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