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Operating and Maintenance Manual Omega 8 Hydraulic Winch English OM 914319 Rev A CAUTION READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS. Mailing Address: Phone: (918) 438-2760 P.O. Box 58151 Fax: (918) 438-6688 Tulsa, OK 74158...
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Ramsey Winch and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use. When you follow our guidelines for operation, your Ramsey Winch will give you many years of satisfying service. Thank you for choosing Ramsey.
Refer to the last page for information on the Ramsey Winch limited warranty. At the time of publishing, this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Ramsey Winch reserves the right to change any or all items, components and parts, necessary for any reason.
If not using the RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit, or a RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit is not available, use the mounting hole patterns described in the Dimensional drawings. The mounting surface must be flat within 0.015 in.
0.5 inch thread length engagement in the tapped holes in sides of each end bearing. Use of longer bolts will damage the winch and prevent free spool of the drum. Omega 8...
If the cable “birdnests,” loosen the jam nut and turn the capscrew clockwise to increase drag on the drum. If the cable pull is excessive, loosen the capscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten the jam nut when the proper setting is obtained. Omega 8...
1. Remove air pressure from the cylinder (a return spring engages the plunger). 2. Run the winch in reverse until the clutch engages and the drum begins to rotate. Do not attempt to pull a load with the clutch not engaged. Omega 8...
IN and OUT several times to lubricate inside the shifter assembly. 4. Check to see that the drum cable does not overrun (“birdnest”) when freespooling. Contact Ramsey Winch for detailed instructions regarding how to adjust the drag brake. Omega 8...
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Manufacturer, upon inspection on of such part, to have been defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not obligate RAMSEY WINCH to bear the cost of labor or transportation charges in connection on with the replacement or repair of defective parts, nor shall it apply to a product upon which repair or alterations have been made, unless authorized by Manufacturer, or for equipment misused, neglected or which has not been installed correctly.