Ramsey 256110 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL 2 LEVEL WINDER KIT #256110
This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Models Y200/Y300 Series
Winches (Y200/Y300, HY200/HY300 or DCY200/DCY300), which is 6.31 inches between drum
flanges and the RPH8 Winch with Y drum which is 6.50 inches between drum flanges.
NOTE:
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256053. 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.
IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
1.25
5.44
C
L
DRUM
RPH 8000-Y
HY-200/HY-300
.562 DIA. THRU.
SERIES
4.81
6.31
5.66
C
L
DRUM
VEHICLE CAB
1.75
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
1.72
C
L
DRUM
5.44
.562 DIA. THRU.
4.81
C
L
6.50
VEHICLE CAB
6.25
1.75
DRUM
FIGURE 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. After making sure the springs and spring retainer are aligned
squarely with the winch, as shown in FIG. 2., tighten the capscrews securely so that the springs
are clamped hard down onto their mounting surface.
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. 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 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.
SPRING RETAINER AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
1.25 ±.50
RPH 8000
CLEAT
15° (ON BARE DRUM)
TENSIONER
BAR MUST NOT TOUCH
CABLE WRAPPED AROUND
DRUM BARREL.
NOTE: CABLE MUST FEED
BETWEEN CENTER CROSS
BAR AND FRONT CROSS BAR
OF LEVEL WINDER.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW HOOK TO CONTACT
TENSIONER. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO W INCH,
TENSIONER AND/OR VEHICLE
TENSIONER
HALF LOOPS ON ENDS OF SPRING
TANGS MUST SNAP INTO PLACE
OVER CROSSBAR OF TENSIONER.
HOOK
SECTION
SECTION THRU CENTER OF DRUM
SHOWN ROTATED 9 0° CCW
A-A
FIGURE 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:
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.
STOP REEL IN OF CABLE BEFORE THIMBLE/HOOK ENTERS LEVEL WINDER.
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
494115 2 SPRING, LH
688489 1 TENSIONER-CABLE
688524 1 RETAINER-SPRING, LH
RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 581510
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158
KI-912598-1202-B
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