Ramsey Winch 400, Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual, Page: 8 / 30

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1. Remove the drain plug and drain the worm gear oil from the worm housing.
2. Back off the lock nut,.then the adjusting screw, both two turns or more by turning them counter--
clockwise.
3. Remove the cover mounting screws.
4. Remove the cover along with coil spring and leaf spring.
5. Remove the retainer plate, composition brake disc, cam plate and balls. Note slots balls are in.
6. Inspect parts as follows:
a). Composition brake discs are 1/4" thick when new. Replace if thinner than 3/16 or if surfaces
are glazed or burnt.
b). Inspect the fl at, ground surface of the cam plate and retainer plate for glazing, warpage, or
other damage. Glazing can be removed by scraping carefully.
c). Inspect the leaf spring. It should be bowed 1/8".
SERVICING OF THE OIL
COOLED SAFETY BRAKE