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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL 1 LEVEL WINDER KIT
#256048
This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Models 200/300 Series Winches
(200/300, H200/H300 or DC200/DC300), which is 11.31 inches between drum flanges. It will also work
on Braden Winch Co. Model U8, Tulsa Winch Co. Model H938, Desert Dynamics Model 1106-11, 130611, 1106-11H or Pierce Model DC11R, which have the 11.31 inches long cable drum.
NOTE:
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256049. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH LEVEL WINDER OR VEHICLE.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Disengage the winch clutch and free spool all the cable off the winch and lay it in a line on the ground
behind the truck. Disconnect the end of the cable from the cable drum anchor. Drill .531” diameter holes
through the horizontal flange of the forward-most winch mounting angle as shown in FIG. 1.
IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
DRILL .531 (17/32) DIA.
THRU. (2 PLACES)
VEHICLE CAB
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
DRUM
200/300
SERIES WINCH
DRUM
FIGURE 1
Insert the spring retainer into the springs so that the cleat at the center of the retainer will extend toward
the vehicle cab when the assembly is in place. Slide the retainer into the spring so that the hole in the
center of the retainer lines up with the hold-down loop in the center of the spring. Position the hole in the
center of the retainer over the .531” diameter hole previously drilled in the flange of the winch mounting
angle. Loosely attach the spring retainer and spring to the flange of the winch mounting angle using the
1/2 inch diameter capscrew, nut and lockwasher.
After making sure the spring and spring retainer are aligned squarely with the winch, as shown in FIG. 2,
install the other capscrew, nut, and lockwasher into the other hole and tighten both capscrews securely
so that the spring is clamped hard down onto the mounting surface.
NOTE: The surface to which the spring is bolted must be 2.00 ± .50 inch above the centerline of
winch mounting bolts. See FIG. 2, VIEW A-A.
Insert the end of the cable into the opening of the tensioner so that it passes under the center cross bar
and over the front cross bar and install the cable into the cable anchor. Make a sharp bend in the cable
where it comes out of the cable anchor. Bring the tensioner up to the winch and lift up first one then the
other of the spring tangs while sliding the center cross bar of the tensioner under the tangs. A pry bar will
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SPRING RETAINER AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
15° (ON BARE DRUM)
NOTE: CABLE MUST FEED
BETWEEN CENTER CROSS
BAR AND FRONT CROSS BAR
OF LEVEL WINDER
TENSIONER
BAR MUST NOT TOUCH
CABLE WRAPPED AROUND
DRUM BARREL.
SECTION
SHOWN ROTATED 90° CCW
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW HOOK TO CONTACT
TENSIONER. TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO WINCH,
TENSIONER AND/OR VEHICLE
HALF LOOPS ON ENDS OF SPRING
TANGS MUST SNAP INTO PLACE
OVER CROSSBAR OF TENSIONER.
FIGURE 2
be necessary to lift up the tangs. Push the tensioner toward the spring until the half loops at the end of
each spring tang snap into place over the center cross bar of the tensioner. See FIG. 2.
Engage the clutch and run the winch in the reel in direction winding about five wraps of cable onto the
drum and stop. Using a hammer, tap these five wraps tightly over against the cable anchor flange of the
cable drum. Finish winding all the cable onto the cable drum. As cable winds onto the drum, watch the
tensioner. Tensioner must be free to move without obstruction to function properly. If tensioner touches
any surrounding structure, correct the problem.
CAUTION:
STOP REEL IN OF CABLE BEFORE THIMBLE/HOOK ENTERS LEVEL WINDER.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH, LEVEL
WINDER, OR VEHICLE.
OPERATION
Lay cable out in a straight line behind the truck to prevent kinking before beginning to wind in. It is not
necessary to walk in with the cable, let your Level Winder do the work.
PARTS LIST FOR #256048
PART
NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
414558 2 CAPSCREW 1/2-13NC X 3 LG. HX.HD. GR. 5, ALL-THRD. PLTD.
418069 2 NUT-HEX. 1/2-13NC REG. PLTD.
418218 2 LOCKWASHER 1/2 MED. SECT. PLTD.
434254 1 DECAL
494091 1 SPRING
688525 1 RETAINER SPRING
688478 1 TENSIONER-CABLE
RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY
* P.O. BOX 581510 *
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158
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