Ramsey Winch LEVEL WINDER 2 L.H. 256110 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL 2 LEVEL WINDER KIT #256110
This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Models Y200/Y300 Series
Winches (Y200/Y300, HY200/HY300 or DCY200/DCY300), which is 6.31 inches between drum
flanges and the RPH8 Winch with Y drum which is 6.50 inches between drum flanges.
NOTE: IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256053. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH LEVEL WINDER OR
VEHICLE.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Disengage the winch clutch and free spool all the cable off the winch and lay it in a line on the
ground behind the truck. Disconnect the end of the cable from the cable drum anchor. Drill two
.562 diameter holes through the horizontal flange of the forward most winch mounting angle as
shown in FIG. 1.
Insert the spring retainer into the springs so that the cleats of the retainer will extend toward the
vehicle cab when the assembly is in place. Slide the retainer so that the holes in the retainer line
up with the hold down loops in the springs. Position the holes in the retainer over the .562 diameter
holes previously drilled in the flange of the winch mounting angle. Loosely attach the spring
retainer and springs to the flange of the winch mounting angle using the 1/2 inch diameter
capscrews, nuts and lockwashers. After making sure the springs and spring retainer are aligned
squarely with the winch, as shown in FIG. 2., tighten the capscrews securely so that the springs
are clamped hard down onto their mounting surface.
NOTE: The surface to which the springs are bolted must be 1.25 ± .50 inch above the
centerline of the drum barrel. See FIG. 2, SECTION A-A.
Insert the end of the cable into the opening of the tensioner so that it passes under the center
cross bar and over the front cross bar and install the cable into the cable anchor. Bring the
tensioner up to the winch and lift up first one then the other of the spring tangs while sliding the
center cross bar of the tensioner under the tangs. A pry bar will be necessary to lift up the tangs.
Push the tensioner toward the spring until the half loops at the end of each spring tang snap into
place over the center cross bar of the tensioner. See FIG. 2.
FIGURE 1
6.50
DRUM L C
RPH 8000-Y
.562 DIA. THRU.
4.81
5.44
L C
1.25
VEHICLE CAB
1.75
ANGLE
WINCH MOUNTING
HY-200/HY-300
DRUM
6.31
SERIES
L C
VEHICLE CAB
1.75
.562 DIA. THRU. 4.81
L C
1.72
5.44
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
6.25
5.66
DRUM
DRUM