You have purchased the finest winch available in its
service class. The Quick Mount
winch. It can be easily mounted to the front or rear of
a vehicle for self recovery and other applications. It
allows one winch to be used on multiple vehicles, and
can be quickly installed and removed to avoid extra
vehicle weight.
The Quick MountTM comes with a remote control
switch,
anti-theft locking pin and a hawse fairlead. Front mount
requires a front receiver mounting kit. Optional 5 ft., 20
ft. or 24 ft. battery cables for front or rear mounting are
available.
The Quick Mount
features a highly efficient 3 stage
TM
planetary gear set which transmits torque from a
series wound D.C. motor. A positive clutch allows free
spooling for quick cable deployment. An automatic load
holding brake is designed to hold the full rated capacity
of the winch. It was designed and manufactured to
provide you with the utmost in utility. As with any device
that combines power and movement in its use, there
are dangers if improperly used. At the same time, there
are easier and faster ways for getting the job done if
certain precautions are taken first.
Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful
ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation from
your 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. You will be
glad you have one working for you.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See
Safety Precautions.
is a detachable
TM
Ramsey Winch Company
Owner’s Manual
Front Mount Electric Winch
Model Quick Mount 9000/9500
Please Note: Ramsey Quick MountTM series
winches are designed for front and rear mount
vehicle use. The winches are not designed for and
should not be used in industrial applications (car
haulers /carriers, wreckers, hoisting, etc.), and
Ramsey does not warrant them to be suitable for
such use. Ramsey makes a separate, complete line
of winches for industrial/commercial use. Please
contact the factory for additional information.
Winch Parts List................................................................ 7-9
Warranty ................................................................ Back Cover
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
To Guard Against Possible
Injury.....
A minimum of five wraps of cable around the drum barrel
is necessary to hold the rated load. Cable clamp is not
designed to hold the load.
A. Secure Quick MountTM locking pin into place
before start ing winching operation.
B. Use only locking pin #448097.
C. Front mount receiver is for use with the Quick
Mount
D. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side
of the cable when pulling under load.
E. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under
load. F. Use supplied hook strap when handling
hook for spooling wire rope.
G. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load on the winch
cable. This could result in cable breakage and/or
winch damage.
H. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from
burrs when handling winch cable.
I. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an
incline. J. Winch clutch should be disengaged
when winch is not in use and fully engaged when in
use.
K. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch
should only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
L. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as possible.
If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the
touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes. Do
not pull more than one minute at or near the rated
load. Do not maintain power to the winch if the
motor stalls. Electric winches are for inter mittent
usage and should not be used in constant duty
applications.
M. Disconnect the remote control switch from the winch
when not in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 battery
disconnect switch in your vehicle is recommended.
N. Do Not use winch in hoisting applications due to
required hoist safety factors and features.
O. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in
tables. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
P. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a
slight load on the cable. This is accomplished by
(wearing gloves) holding the cable with one hand
and the remote control with the other, starting as
far back and in the center as you can, walking up
keeping load on the cable as the winch is powered
in.
winch only. Do not use for towing.
TM
Do not allow the cable to slip through your
hand and do not approach the winch too
closely. Turn off the winch and repeat the
procedure until all the cable except a few feet
is in. Disconnect the remote control switch
and finish spooling in cable by rotating the
drum by hand with clutch disengaged.
Tips for Safe Operation
Do not underestimate the potential danger in winching
opera tions. Neither should you fear them. Do learn
the basic dan gers and avoid them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls can
cause cable to pile up at one end of the drum. To
correct uneven stacking, spool out that section of the
cable and move it to the other end of the drum and
continue winching. Uneven spool ing which causes
cable pileup can interfere with the solenoid housing
causing damage to the winch.
Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle
where it will not become damaged. Inspect it before
you plug it in.
When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote
control switch with clutch disengaged. Do not engage
clutch with motor running.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This
causes cable damage. Always use a sling or chain of
suitable strength as shown in the illustration, page 3.
Observe your winch while winching, if possible, while
stand ing at a safe distance. If you use vehicle drive
to assist, stop and get out every few feet to assure the
cable is not piling up in one corner. Jamming cable
can break your winch.
Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting apparatus.
They must attach to vehicle frame.
When double lining during stationary winching, the
winch hook should be attached to the chassis of the
vehicle.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the
innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull
off as much line as you can for heavy pulls. If this
is not practical, use a snatch block and double line
arrangement as shown in the illustra tion, page 3.
Remember, a minimum of 5 wraps of cable
around the drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated
load.
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Techniques of Operations
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding. Cable binding
occurs when a cable under load pulls down into the layer
below, becoming pinched between two other wraps of
cable. If this happens, alternately power the winch in and
out a few inches. Do not attempt to work a bound cable
under load; free by hand.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch
operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember
you hear your winch as well as see it operate. Get to
recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull,
and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Soon you
will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with you.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin over the cable five or six feet from the hook. It will
slow the snap back in the event of a broken cable. Also,
open the vehicle hood for additional protection.
Use the vehicle wheel power to help the winch, but do
not overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can not
always hook up and pull out in one step. Examine the area
for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situa tions,
direction, and goal.
Your winch will not only pull you up or ease you down
a steep grade, it will also pull another vehicle or a load
while your vehicle is anchored in a stationary position.
The following illustrations show a few basic winching
techniques.
For basic self recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock. When
anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk protector.
Stakes driven in solid earth and chained together make a good
anchor point for self-recovery when no solid anchor point is
available.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place it in a
deep ravine
For a direct pull of 2,000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid
anchor, and take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line with snatch block and tie off
to chassis. Take out of gear.
Use for loading and unloading boats, trailers, race cars, etc.
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Winch Assembly
Assembling Your Winch
To assemble the QUICK MOUNT attach the handles to both ends of
the quick mount channel using (2) black 3/8” button head screws for
each handle. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. torque.
Once the handles are attached, lift the winch into the quick mount
channel. Feed the looped end of the pre-wrapped cable through the
fairlead.
Place a 3/8” nut and flatwasher in each of the feet. Align the four
mounting holes in the quick mount channel with the feet of the winch.
Place a lockwasher on each 3/8” hex head screw and then press a
screw through each mounting hole and start it through a nut. Do not
tighten until all of the screws have been started. Tighten to 34 ft-lbs.
torque.
Align the base of the clevis hook with the loop on the end of the cable.
Run the pin through the clevis hook and the loop. Push the cotter pin
through the hole in the pin and bend the cotter pin to lock.
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ELECTRICAL / CLUTCH / REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connections
For normal self recovery work, your vehicle’s existing
electri cal system is adequate. Your battery must be
kept in good condition. A fully charged battery and
proper connections are essential.
A Quick Connect battery lead, sold separately, is
required. Ramsey makes three lengths of Quick
Connect leads:
Part No.Description
2510535 ft. (1.5 m) Battery Lead
25102120 ft. (6.1 m) Battery Lead
25105424 ft. (7.3 m) Battery Lead
The 5 foot battery lead is used with a front receiver
mount, and the 20 or 25 foot battery leads are used
with a rear receiver mount, depending on the size of
the vehicle.
For front mounting, route quick connect battery lead
through grille leaving connector outside and connect
red cable to posi tive (+) battery terminal and black
cable to negative (-) bat tery terminal. Secure cable
under hood using cable ties.
For rear mounting, connect battery power leads as
described above. Secure cables under vehicle away
from moving parts and exhaust system. Terminate
routing near the center of the vehicle at the rear.
Be sure battery cables are not drawn taut
across any surfaces which could damage
them.
Installation
The Quick Mountis solely and exclusively designed
for vehicle-mounted, non-industrial applications. All
other applica tions will void warranty.
The Quick Mount must be front mounted with a front
receiv er hitch available from Ramsey for selected
vehicles. For rear mounting of the QM, a SurePull
Class III rear receiver or equivalent with a 5,000 lb.
minimum weight carrying (WC) rating must be used.
Secure Quick Mount
locking pin. Connect quick disconnect from Quick
Mount
switch into receptacle on
solenoid assembly.
winch to battery power lead. Plug remote
TM
in the receiver with the Ramsey
TM
Clutch Operation
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the wire
rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The
clutch is operated by the shifter knob located as shown
below. The operation is as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter
knob to the “OUT” position. Wire rope may now be
freespooled off the drum.
2. To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter knob
into the “IN” position. The winch is now ready for
pulling.
Remote Control Switch Operation
The remote control switch is waterproof and has push
button stations on either side. It is designed this way to
prevent quick winch reversals which lead to premature
solenoid fail ure. The switch is also color coded to aid
you in not having to guess at the direction your winch
will run. Make sure the motor has stopped fully before
reversing. Run the winch for ward and reverse to check
connections. Snap appropriate plastic disc into proper
thumb button cavity on remote switch after determining
direction of rotation for winch drum.
DO NOT LEAVE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH
IS NOT IN USE.
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MAINTENANCE AND CABLE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Maintenance
All moving parts are permanently lubricated with high
temper ature lithium grease at the time of assembly.
Under normal conditions factory lubrication will suffice.
Lubricate cable periodically using light penetrating
oil. Inspect cable for broken strands and replace if
necessary. If the cable becomes worn or damaged, it
must be replaced.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce
performance or may cause a short. Clean all
connections especially in the remote control switch
and receptacle. In salty environments use a silicone
sealer to protect from corrosion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor
components that may occur due to condensation,
power the winch in or out periodically. Energizing the
motor will generate heat, which will help dissipate
any moisture buildup in the motor. This should be
performed at periodic intervals (such as with each oil
change of your vehicle).
Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide if the motor
has been submerged.
Cable Installation
1. Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along the
ground to prevent kinking.
2. Remove the old cable and observe the manner in
which it is attached to the cable drum.
3. Before installing the new cable assembly, securely
wrap the end of the cable with plastic tape or
similar tape to prevent fraying.
4. Position the cable drum so that the large 13/32”
diameter hole in the drum flange is approximately
at the top.
5. Feed the end of the rope opposite the hook
through the fairlead and form a short bend
(approximately 1/2” long) in the end of the cable.
Insert the bend into the 13/32” hole in the drum
flange and then carefully run the winch in the “reel
in” direction approximately 3/4 revolution until the
1/4” diameter threaded hole in the drum flange is
on top.
6. Secure the cable to the drum flange using the
cable anchor and capscrew shown in the parts
diagram on page 8. Securely tighten the capscrew,
but do not over tighten.
7. Wind 5 wraps of cable onto the drum. Wind on the
rest of the cable by pulling in a light load to keep
tension con stant. Allow the cable to swivel by using
a length of chain or swivel block between the cable
hook and the load.
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CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTION
Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each solenoid by
applying 12 volts to coil-terminal (it should make an audible click
when energized).
Defective remote control
switch
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch from the
socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run. Jump
pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor
should run.
Long period of operationCooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
Insufficient Battery
Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or less,
replace or parallel another battery to it.
Bad connectionCheck battery cable for corrosion; clean and grease.
Insufficient charging systemReplace with larger capacity charging system.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN
Clutch n
ot engaged
If clutch engaged but symptoms still exist, it will be necessary to
disassemble winch to determine cause and repair.
Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each solenoid by
applying 12 volts to coil-terminal (it should make an audible click
when energized).
Defective remote control
switch
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch from the
so
cket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run. Jump
pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor should run.
Defective motor.
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post; replace
motor.
Loose connections
Check connections for quick connect battery lead to battery and
quick connect motor lead to winch.
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED
Submerged in water or water
from high pressure car wash.
Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor without load in
short bursts to dry windings.
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY
ONE DIRECTION
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
HOT
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE
Troubleshooting Guide
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Item
No.
Qty. Parts No.Description
Item
No.
Qty. Parts No.Description
11247009GEAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY - INPUT251416212SCREW #10-24NC X 3/8 LG. SOC. BUTT. HD. Z/P
21247022GEAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY - INTERMEDIATE261414830CAPSCREW - 1/4-20NC X 3/8 SOC BUTTON HD
31247023GEAR CARRIER ASSEMBLY - OUTPUT276414861CAPSCREW - 1/4-20NC X 3/4 FLT SOCHD NYLOK
41282001SWITCH ASSEMBLY -12 FT286414868CAPSCREW - 5/16-18NC X 2 1/2
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Care and skill go into every
winch we make. If the need should arise, the warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your selfaddressed 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.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Ramsey Winch offers a limited lifetime warranty for each new Ramsey
consumer/RV winch against manufacturing defects in work manship
and materials on all mechanical components.
Warranty registration cards for each winch must be submitted at the
time of purchase or within 30 days. Warranty will only be valid for the
original purchaser of the winch and installed on the vehicle with which
it was originally registered.
New cable assemblies are warranted against defects in workman ship
and materials. No warranty applies after initial use.
All Ramsey mounting kits and other accessories carry a 1-year lim ited
warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is void if winch is used in commercial/industrial applications other than front mount self recovery.
Electrical components consisting of motors, solenoids, wiring, wire
connectors, and associated parts carry a 1-year limited warranty.
Battery isolators carry a 90-day limited warranty.
The obligation under this warranty, statutory or otherwise, is limited to
the replacement or repair at the manufacturer’s factory, or at a point
designated by the manufacturer, of such part as shall appear to the
manufacturer, upon inspection of such part, to have been defective
in material or workmanship. This warranty does not obli gate Ramsey
Winch Company to bear the cost of labor or trans portation charges
in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts, nor
shall it apply to a product upon which repairs or alterations have
been made, unless authorized by the manufacturer, or for equipment
misused, neglected, or improperly installed.
Important Notice: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, the following are hereby excluded and disclaimed: 1. All
warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. 2. All war ranties
of merchantability; 3. All claims of consequential or incidental
damages. There are no warranties that extend beyond the
description that appears on the face hereof.
Some states do not allow the above exclusions or disclaimers
in consumer transactions and as such this disclaimer/exclu sion
may not apply to your particular case.
To the extent such warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability are deemed to apply to this product,
they exist for only so long as the express limited warranty
elsewhere set forth in existence.
Ramsey Winch Company makes no warranty in respect to accessories, same being subject to the warranties of their respective manufacturers.
Ramsey Winch Company, whose policy is one of continuous product improvement, reserves the right to improve any product through
changes in design or materials as it may deem desirable without
being obligated to incorporate such changes in products of previous
manufacture.
If field service at the request of the buyer is rendered and the fault is
found not to be with Ramsey Winch Company’s product, the buyer
shall pay the time and expense cost of the field representative. Bills
for service, labor, or other expenses which have been incurred by the
buyer without express approval or authorization by Ramsey Winch
Company will not be accepted.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other legal rights which vary from state to state.