Winch Mounting
It is important to mount the winch securely so the three major sections (the motor end, the cable
drum, and the gear housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and difficulty
freespooling are usually symptoms of misalignment.
If the winch is mid-mounted, attach at least one tie-plate to the mounting feet at the bottom of
the winch to maintain alignment. If the winch is foot mounted, attach at least one tie-plate at the
midpoint to maintain alignment. It is always preferred to use both tie-plates in the final installed
configuration.
Contact your local RAMSEY WINCH distributor or RAMSEY WINCH customer service for the
recommended mounting kit. The mounting kit will allow the winch to be mounted in upright or
midmount applications and meets the criteria of serving as a solid and true mounting surface.
If not using the RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit, or a RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit is not available,
use the mounting hole patterns described in the Dimensional drawings. The mounting surface must
be flat within 0.015 in. and sufficiently stiff to resist flexing.
If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting the winch, attach the
provided tie plates to the remaining mounting pads to the either the side or
foot.
Hydraulic System Layout
NOTICE
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