Ramsey Winch RPH-50000 (Mtg. Frame) User Manual
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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 not plugged.
3.
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 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 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
1. Seals damaged or worn.
1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer
to
OPERATION.
3. Damaged gaskets.
3. Replace gaskets.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
1. Low flow rate
1. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS performance
chart
page
2.
2.
Hydraulic
motor
worn
out. 2. Replace motor.
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CABLE DRUM WILL NOT 1. Clutch not disengaged
1. Check air pressure to clutch
FREESPOOL
cylinder 100 PSI min. required
Refer to page 13 for port
location.
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BRAKE WLL NOT RELEASE
1. Brake line disconnected or
1. Check brake function. Refer to
blocked.
page 12.
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LOAD LOWERS TOO FAST 1. Hydraulic lines to counter-
1. Refer to View A-A pg. 13 for
balance valve incorrectly
correct installation.
installed and/or cartridge
plug position incorrect for
drum rotation direction to
reel cable in.