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Ramsey Winch RPH-50,000 (AATAC) 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 bearing

(item #8). 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 #37) and thread reducer (item #41) into end bearing at oil fill hole. Be sure breather

vent (item #38) is not damaged and in good operating condition. Replace if necessary.


Install winch and connect pressure lines. Apply at least 230 PSI pressure to release brake and verify that brake re-
leases, 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.

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OIL LEVEL PLUG

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