Ramsey Winch HD-P50000, Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

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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. 

Refi ll 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

CONDITIONS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

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.

WINCH RUNS 
TOO SLOW

1. Low fl ow rate

1. Check fl ow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYS-

TEMS performance chart page 2.

2. Hydraulic motor 

worn out.

2. Replace motor.

CABLE DRUM 
WILL NOT FREE-
SPOOL

1. Clutch not disen-

gaged

1. Check air pressure to clutch cylinder: 100 PSI 

Minimum required. Refer to page 10 for port 
location.

BRAKE WLL NOT 
RELEASE

1. Brake line discon-

nected or blocked.

1. Check brake function. 

MAINTENANCE