Ramsey Winch Sierra H8, Operation, Service And Maintenance Manual

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Cable Installation - Set Screw
An "A" or "B" decal on the motor end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. If the decal is damaged or
unreadable, contact Customer Service for addition information.
1. Unwind the cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap the end of the cable opposite
of the hook with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Place the taped end of the cable into the hole in cable drum. Use the 3/8-16NC x 1/2" long hex socket drive
setscrew to secure the cable to the drum. The setscrew is included with the drum assembly.
3. Carefully run the winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on the end of the cable, spool all the cable onto
the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
4. With the cable installed, check the freespool operation. Disengage the clutch and pull on the cable at a walking
speed. If the cable "birdnests," loosen the jam nut and turn the capscrew clockwise to increase drag on the drum.
If the cable pull is excessive, loosen the capscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten the jam nut when the
proper setting is obtained.
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