Ramsey HDG-350 User Manual

OPERATING, SERVICE

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL HDG 350 RAM-LOK

INDUSTRIAL LOW-MOUNT

(MFG. PER JERR-DAN SPECS.)

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

WINCH MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CABLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WORM BRAKE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SERVICING THE BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

RE-ASSEMBLING AND CHECKING THE BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TEST FOR PROPER BRAKE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS/PERFORMANCE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TYPICAL LAYOUT/HYD. SYSTEM DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL OF RAMSEY MODEL HDG-350 RAM-LOK

WINCH

DIS-ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

RE-ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

RAMSEY WINCH MODEL HDG-350 RAM-LOK

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch, and safety procedures one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into every winch we make. If the need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with your winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS: CONFORMS TO SAE J706

NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings.

Rated Line Pull (lbs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000

(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,536

Gear Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30:1

Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110lbs. (50 kg)

Duty Cycle (ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4**

*Rated line pull lbs. 10,000 8,100 6,900 4,800

per layer kg 4,536 3,670 3,120 2,180

*Cable capacity ft. 20 50 85 125

m 6 15 25 37

*Line speed FPM 32 38 44 54

(at 15 GPM) MPM 9,7 11,5 13,3 16,4

*These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 7/16 inch

diameter extra improved plow steel or equivalent.

**Does not conform to SAE J706 Specifications.

TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION

The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you actually use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Get to recognize the sounds of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Gain confidence in operating your winch and its use will become second nature with you.

The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pileup on one end of drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.

When pulling a load where there is even a remote chance of cable failure, place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin over the cable about six feet behind the hook. This will slow the snap back of a broken cable and could prevent serious injury.

NOTE: The Ramsey level winder is an available accessory for tightly respooling unloaded cable onto the drum.

The Ram-Lok® semi-automatic clutch allows rapid unspooling of the cable, from cable drum, for hooking onto the load. The clutch on the winch is operated as follows:

1. TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH,

run the winch in the reverse (reel out)direction until the load is off the cable. Lift up knob and pull out, lock in place. See warning label located by shifter knob. The clutch is now locked out and the cable may be pulled off by hand.

2. TO ENGAGE CLUTCH,

lift up knob then release. See warning label located by shifter knob. Run the winch in reverse until the shifter knob snaps fully in or until the cable drum starts turning. At this point make sure the shifter knob is all the way in. The plastic plug in top of clutch housing may be removed, for inspection of clutch to assure total engagement. After the clutch is fully engaged, the winch is ready for winching in the cable.

WARNINGS

CLUTCH MUST BE TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.

DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.

STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.

STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING. DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.

DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.

DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PEOPLE.

A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD. CABLE SETSCREW IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.

WINCH MAINTENANCE

Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and performing as it should with a minimum of repair.

A. WEEKLY

1. Check the oil level and maintain it to the oil level plug. If oil is leaking out, determine location and repair.

2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is in good operating condition so that hot oil gases may escape.

3. Lubricate cable with light oil.

B. MONTHLY

1. Lubricate the various grease fittings located in the cable drum, end bearing, clutch housing, or clutch operating linkage. Any good grade of molydisulfide containing grease is acceptable.

2. Check the action of the sliding clutch—ensure it is fully engaging and disengaging with the cable drum. To observe if the clutch is fully engaging, remove the plastic plug in top of the housing. If clutch is not fully engaging:

• Inspect clutch shifter assembly parts, check for damage or excessive wear and replace as necessary.

• Observe the jaws on both the clutch and cable drum, checking for rounding of the driving faces. If rounding has occurred they should be replaced immediately.

3. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are loose. Make sure to use only SAE grade 5 bolts or better.

4. Check alignment of chain and sprockets and adjust as required to minimize wear.

5. Inspect the cable. If the cable has become frayed with broken strands, replace immediately.

C. ANNUALLY

1. Drain the oil from the winch annually or more often if winch is used frequently.

2. Fill the winch to the oil level plug with clean kerosene. Run the winch a few minutes with no load in the reel in direction. Drain the kerosene from the winch.

3. Refill the winch to the oil level plug with all purpose E.P. 140 gear oil.

4. Inspect frame and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.

5. Gear wear can be estimated by rocking the drum back and forth and if necessary drain oil and remove cover for closer inspection.

CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.

2. Insert the end of cable, opposite hook end, into the 1/2" dia. hole in drum barrel. Secure cable to drum barrel, using setscrew furnished 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 the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.

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