Maintenance; End Of Service Measures; Trouble Shooting Guide - RAMSEY WINCH RPH 111,2 Traduction Des Instructions Originales

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 rope 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 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 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.

END OF SERVICE MEASURES

When winch reaches the end of it's servicable life, dispose of per local environmental regulations.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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CONDITIONS
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OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
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ROPE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
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BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Seals damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Low flow rate
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Clutch not disengaged
2. If equipped with air
tensioner, too much
force on tensioner bar.
1. Air in hydraulic system
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CORRECTION
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
OPERATION.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Check flow rate.Refer to flow
flow chart page 2.
2. Replace motor.
1. Check air pressure to clutch
cylinder 6,2 bar (90 PSI) mini
mum required-Refer to page
2. Reduce air pressure to
tensioner actuators.
1. Bleed air from brake. Refer
to page 2.