Ramsey 256078 User Manual

This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Model RPH-8000/RPH-10,000
& IPH-8000/IPH-10,000 Series Winches, with standard length drums. The RPH8 winch is 9.75
inches between drum flanges and the IPH8/IPH10 winch is 9.75 inches between drum flanges .

NOTE: IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256079.
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 two
.562 diameter holes through the horizontal flange of the forward most winch mounting angle as
shown in FIG. 1.

Insert the spring retainer into the springs so that the cleats of the retainer will extend toward the
vehicle cab when the assembly is in place. Slide the retainer so that the holes in the retainer line
up with the hold down loops in the springs. Position the holes in the retainer over the .562
diameter holes previously drilled in the flange of the winch mounting angle. Loosely attach the
spring retainer and springs to the flange of the winch mounting angle using the 1/2 inch
diameter capscrews, nuts and lockwashers. Slide tensioner into position until half loops on ends
of springs snap into place over crossbar. Tighten capscrews securely, but do not torque. Use
rubber mallet to tap springs and spring retainer toward winch to the forward-most position,
making sure that cable tensioner is centered between the drum flanges, as shown in FIG. 2.

Tighten the capscrews securely so that the springs are clamped hard down onto their mounting
surface.

RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY * P.O. BOX 581510 * TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

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NOTE: CABLE MUST FEED
BETWEEN CENTER CROSS
BAR AND FRONT CROSS BAR
OF LEVEL WINDER.

NOTE: The surface to which the springs are bolted must be 1.25 +.50 inch above the
centerline of the drum barrel. See FIG. 2, SECTION 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. 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 256078

PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

414558 2 CAPSCREW 1/2-13NC X 3 LG. HX.HD. ALL THRD. GR. 5, PLTD.
418069 2 NUT-HEX. 1/2-13NC REG. PLTD.
418218 2 LOCKWASHER 1/2 MED. SECT. PLTD.
434254 1 DECAL
494098 2 SPRING
688500 1 TENSIONER-CABLE
688501 1 RETAINER-SPRING

RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY * P.O. BOX 581510 * TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

KI-912544-1202-C