Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Ramsey Winch HD-P 177,9 Bedienungsanleitung

MAINTENANCE

Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and per-
forming 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 the gear housing cover. 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 75W-90 synthetic gear oil.
4.
Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.
END OF SERVICE MEASURES
When winch reaches the end of it's serviceable life, dispose of per local environmental regulations.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CONDITIONS
OIL LEAKS
FROM WINCH
WINCH RUNS
TOO SLOW
CABLE DRUM
WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
BRAKE WLL NOT
RELEASE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Seals damaged or
worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gaskets.
1. Low flow rate
2. Hydraulic motor
worn out.
1. Clutch not disen-
gaged
1. Brake line discon-
nected or blocked.
CORRECTION
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to OPERATION.
3. Replace gaskets.
1. Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS performance chart page 2.
2. Replace motor.
1. Check air pressure to clutch cylinder: 100
PSI Minimum required. Refer to page 10 for
port location.
1. Check brake function.
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