Ramsey Winch REP 5000, Owner'S Manual

Electrical Connections and Operations

For normal self recovery work, your existing 

electrical system is adequate. Your battery must 

be kept in good condition. A fully charged battery 

and proper connec tions are essential. Run the 

vehicle engine during winch ing operations to keep 

the battery charged.
The solenoid assembly reverses the direction 

of cable drum rotation. Route red and black 

battery cable up to the battery. 

CAUTION: BE SURE 

BATTERY CABLES ARE NOT DRAWN TAUT ACROSS 
ANY SURFACES WHICH COULD POSSI BLY DAMAGE 

THEM.

Connect red cable to positive (+) bat tery 

terminal and black cable to negative (-) battery 

ter minal.
The remote control switch is water proof. It has 

push button stations on either side. It is designed 

this way to prevent quick winch reversals which 

lead to solenoid fail ure. Make sure the motor has 

stopped fully before reversing direction of winch. 

To actuate winch simply plug remote control 

switch into receptacle in black sole noid cover of 

winch. Run winch forward and reverse to check 

connection and to determine winch operating 

directions. Snap appropriate “IN” and “OUT” disc 

into proper thumb cavity. The switch is also color 

coded to aid you in not having to guess at the 

direction your winch will run. DO NOT LEAVE 

THE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS 

NOT IN USE.

Maintenance

All moving parts in the winch are permanently 

lubricated with high temperature lithium grease 

at the time of assembly. Under normal conditions 

factory lubrication will suffice.

Lubricate the cable periodically using light 

penetrating oil. Inspect for broken strands and 

replace if necessary with Ramsey part number 

listed in Parts List. If the cable becomes worn or 

damaged, it must be replaced.

Corrosion  on electrical connections will reduce 

perform ance  or may cause a short. Clean all 

connections espe cially in remote control switch and 

receptacle.  In salty environments use a silicone 

sealer to protect from corro sion. 

To minimize corrosion of the internal motor 

components that may occur due to condensation, 

power the winch in or out periodically. Energizing 

the motor will generate heat, which will help 

dissipate any moisture buildup in the motor. This 

should be performed at regular intervals (such 

as with each oil change on your vehicle). 

Note: 

Refer to Troubleshooting Guide if the motor has 

been submerged.

Cable Installation

1. Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along 

the ground to prevent kinking. Remove old 

cable and observe the manner in which it is 

attached to the cable drum flange.

2. Before installing the new cable assembly, 

make sure the end of the cable is squarely 

cut and wrapped with tape to prevent fraying. 

Form a short 90° bend approximately 1/2” long 

on the end of the cable.

3. Position the cable drum so that the large 

13/32” diameter hole in the motor end side of 

the drum flange is approximately on the top.

4. Insert the bent end of the cable into the 13/32” 

hole in the drum flange and carefully run the 

winch in the “reel in” direction approximately 

3/4 revolution until the 1/4” diameter threaded 

hole in the drum flange is at the top.

5. Secure the cable to the drum flange using the 

cable anchor and capscrew shown in the parts 

drawing. Securely tighten the capscrew, but do 

not over-tight en.

6. Wind 5 wraps of cable onto the drum. Winch 

on the rest of the cable by pulling in a light load 

to  keep ten sion  constant.  Allow  the cable to 

swivel  by using a length of chain or a swivel 

block between the cable hook and the load.

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