Ramsey Winch RPH-30000T-117 User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL
1.
Remove wire rope from winch. Disconnect hydraulic, air and electric lines. Remove winch and
frame from vehicle mounting.
Remove (2) nuts and washers (item #32 & #34) from air tensioner mounting bracket and
remove air tensioner assembly from winch frame. If air tensioner does not need service, move
on to STEP 2.
Loosen nuts (item #33) under air fittings and on opposite end of air actuators (item #52).
Loosen tube fittings (item #45 & #46) and remove tube (item #16), (it may be necessary to
rotate the fitting to obtain clearance to remove connecting tube). Remove the fittings. Remove
nuts to replace actuators. Actuator nut tightening torque should be no more than 10 ft.-lbs
each. Fitting should be no more than 1/4 turn beyond hand tight. Tensioner bar (item #6) is
held in place by 2 screws (item #21). Use a thread locking compound when replacing. Torque
to 30 ft-lbs each.
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CABLE TENSIONER
ASSEMBLY