Ramsey Winch RPH-35000 W/ 2 SPEED MOTOR User Manual

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14. Apply Permatex to threads of plug (item #42). Thread plug into tapped hole in bottom of gear housing end bear-

ing (item #10). Pour approx. 2.50 pints of SAE 80W-140 oil into end bearing. Check oil level by removing oil
plug noted below. Insert relief fitting (item #36) and thread reducer (item #41) into end bearing at oil fill hole.
Be sure breather vent (item #37) are not damaged and in good operating condition. Replace if necessary.
Install winch and connect pressure lines. Bleed pressure release section of brake by loosening bleeder fitting on
brake and allowing air to escape while slowly appling hydraulic system pressure to the winch. Apply at least 230
PSI pressure to release brake and verify that brake releases, by observing that the winch drum rotates.

15. Check proper operation of clutch by applying air pressure to clutch air cylinder to disengage clutch. Verify that

winch freespools. Re-engage clutch. A loud noise should be heard when clutch engages. Winch drum should not
freespool.

16. Operate winch forward and reverse to verify that drum rotates.