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Installation
Winches shown in this owner's manual are solely and
exclusively designed for vehicle mounted, non-industrial
applications. Use in other applications will void warranty.
It is recommended that Ramsey Mounting Kits be used
to mount the winch. They are designed to align the
winch and distribute up to the full rated load correctly to
avoid possible damage to the winch or vehicle. NOTE: If
Ramsey Kits are not used, the winch must be mounted
to angles (3/8" x 2 1/2" x 3" min) or in a frame with both
sides of the clutch housing and gear housing bolted to
the angles or frame. See below for dimensions.
Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts, or
washers) different from those supplied with your winch
mounting kit can lead to failure causing damage or seri-
ous injury. Use SAE grade 5 bolts or better. See diagram
below for recommended mounting dimensions.
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 connections
are essential. Run the vehicle engine during winching
operation to keep battery charged.
Connect red cable from stud on plastic solenoid cover
on winch to positive battery terminal. Important: Hold
inner nut with end wrench while tightening outer nut.
Connect black cable from winch mounting bolt nearest
drum (as shown below) to negative battery terminal. A
good electrical ground is required for proper perform-
ance.
The remote control switch is water proof and 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 winch motor has stopped fully before
reversing.
When first setting up your winch, follow the directions for
ATTACH BLACK (-) GROUND CABLE
TO WINCH USING MOUNTING BOLT
AT THIS LOCATION
7/16" DIA. CABLE
ANCHOR HOLE
1.12
28.5
3/8-16 x .75"
DEEP THREADS
(EACH SIDE)
2.50 IN.
63.5 MM
MODEL
RE 8000
RE 10,000
RE 12,000
RE 12,000X
4
REMOVE RUBBER COVER
FROM RELIEF FITTINGS BEFORE
PUTTING WINCH INTO USE.
ATTACH RED (+) CABLE TO
STUD AT THIS LOCATION
3/8-16x.50"
DEEP
THREADS
(EACH
SIDE)
2.50 IN.
A
63.5 MM
"A" DIMENSION
+ –
IN. .015
10.12
10.12
10.12
13.12
inserting the proper "IN" or "OUT" label in the thumb but-
ton. The switch is also color coded to aid you in not hav-
ing to guess at the direction your winch will run.
Cable Installation
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to pre-
vent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite
hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Insert the end of the cable, opposite hook end, under
drum and into the 7/16" dia. hole in drum barrel.
Secure cable to drum barrel, using setscrew fur-
nished with winch. Tighten setscrew securely.
3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping
tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto
drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
Inspect the cable frequently. If the cable becomes frayed
with broken strands, replace immediately. Cable and
hook assemblies may be purchased from a Ramsey dis-
tributor.
Operating Instructions
The RAM-LOK™ semi-automatic clutch provides free
spooling and clutch engagement with the cable drum.
With the clutch disengaged, the cable can be pulled off
the drum by hand. For winching in the load, the clutch
must be fully engaged with the drum.
To disengage the clutch, run the winch in the reverse
("reel out") direction until the load is off the cable and the
cable drum stops turning. Pull outward on the clutch
handle, rotate it counterclockwise 90° and release. The
clutch is now locked out and the cable may be pulled by
hand. (NOTE: if the clutch handle can not be pulled out,
again run the winch momentarily in reverse to relieve
pressure on the clutch jaws.) WARNING: DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE CABLE DRUM WHEN
THERE IS A LOAD ON THE CABLE.
To engage the clutch, pull outward on the handle, rotate
it clockwise 90° and release. Run the winch in reverse
until the clutch handle snaps fully in or until the cable
drum starts turning. At this point make sure the
clutch handle is all the way in. The plastic plug
in top of clutch housing may be removed, for
inspection of clutch to assure total engage-
ment. After the clutch is fully engaged, the
7.44 IN.
188.8 MM
winch is ready for winching in the cable.
Maintenance
Check monthly the action of the sliding clutch,
making sure it is fully engaging and disengag-
ing with the cable drum. With the clutch in the
engaged position, remove the plastic plug in
3/8-16 x 1" DEEP THREADS
top of the housing and observe if the clutch is
(EACH SIDE)
fully engaging. If clutch is not fully engaging,
inspect the clutch shifter assembly parts, check
+ –
MM .4
for damage or excessive wear and replace as
257,2
necessary. Observe the jaws on both the clutch
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and cable drum, checking for rounding of the
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driving faces. If rounding has occurred they
333,3
should be replaced immediately.
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