Ramsey Winch RPH-8000Y (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 4)

CABLE INSTALLATION
A decal on the top of the end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Another decal
(located on brake housing) indicates the balls in the brake are in #1 slots. If the decals are
damaged or unreadable, contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper
direction.
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable,
opposite hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Place taped end of cable into hole in cable drum, as shown below. Use 3/8-16NC x 1/2 lg. Hx.
Soc. drive setscrew to secure cable to drum.
3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable
onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking
speed. If cable "Birdnests", loosen jam nut (item #28) and turn nylon screw (item #23) clockwise to
increase drag on drum. If cable pull is excessive loosen nylon setscrew by turning
counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is obtained. CAUTION: Over-tightening of
jam nut may strip nylon setscrew.
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