Winch Maintenance; Electrical Connections - RAMSEY WINCH RAM-LOK DC 34,9 Manual De Funcionamiento, Reparación Y Mantenimiento

WINCH MAINTENANCE

Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and performing 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 location and repair.
2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is in good operating condition so that hot oil gasses
may escape.
3. Lubricate rope with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Lubricate the various grease fittings located in the rope drum, end bearing, clutch housing or clutch operating linkage. Any
good grade of moly-disulfide containing grease is acceptable.
2. Check the action of the sliding clutch, making sure it is fully engaging and disengaging with the rope drum. Remove the plastic
plug in top of the housing and observe if the clutch is fully engaging. If clutch is not fully engaging, inspect clutch shifter assem-
bly parts, check for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary. Observe the jaws on both the clutch and rope drum,
checking for rounding of the driving faces. If rounding has occurred they should be replaced immediately.
3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are loose. Make sure to use
only grade 5 bolts or better.
4. Inspect the rope. If the rope has become frayed with broken strands, replace immediately.
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 minutes 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 E.P. 140 gear oil.
4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
5. Gear wear can be estimated by rocking the drum back and forth and if necessary drain oil and remove cover for closer inspec-
tion.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

For normal self-recovery work, your existing electrical system is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good condition. A
fully charged battery and proper connections are essential. Run the vehicle engine during winching operation to keep bat-
tery charged. Connect red cable from stud on plastic solenoid cover on winch to emergency stop solenoid. Important:
Hold inner nut with end wrench while tightening outer nut. Install emergency stop switch and solenoid per kit # 282067
(12V) or 282068 (24V) as applicable.
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