Ramsey Winch RPH-25000 (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 6)

MAINTENANCE
Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and per-
forming 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 loca-
tion and repair.
2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is not plugged.
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 immedi-
ately.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Oil leaks from winch 1. Seal damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. See Overhaul
Section, Step 15.
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
4. Damaged brake shaft
seal.
4. Replace brake, check back pres-
sure to motor. If back pressure is
more than 50 PSI, reduce back
pressure or add external case drain
line.
Winch runs too slow 1. Hydraulic motor worn
out.
1. Replace motor.
2. Low flow rate. 2. Check flow rate. Refer to Hydraulic
Systems flow chart, page 2.
Cable drum will not
freespool. 1. Clutch not disengaged. 1. Check air pressure to clutch
cylinder 90 psi minimum required -
Refer to page 15.