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Ramsey Winch Company

OWNER’S MANUAL

ATV Electric Winch Model ATV2500

CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.

Note: Fairlead does not attach directly 

to winch. Winch shown with mounting 

plate, sold separately.

Congratulations

You have purchased the finest winch available 
in its service class. It features a highly efficient 
3 stage planetary gear set which transmits 
torque from a permanent magnet motor. A safe 
positive clutch allows free spooling for quick 
cable deployment. Your Ramsey winch 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 precau-
tions 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.

Please Note:

 Ramsey ATV 2500 winches are 

designed primarily for ATV use. This winch is 

not designed to be used in industrial applica-

tions (car haulers/carriers, wreckers, hoisting, 

etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant it to be 

suitable for such use. Ramsey makes a sepa-

rate, complete line of winches for industrial/

commercial use. Please contact the factory for 

further information.

ATV2500 WINCH

LAYER OF CABLE

1

2

3

4

5

Rated line pull per layer (lbs)

2500

2090

1800

1580

1400

                                                   (kgs)

1133

947

815

716

634

Cumula

ti

ve cable                (

ft

)*

7

15

25

37

50

capacity per layer                (m)*

2.12

4.56

7.6

11.3

15.2

(3/16" - 4.8mm - dia. cable)
 *CABLE MUST BE UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.
Line pull              (lbs)

NO

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

rst layer            (kgs)

LOAD

227

453

680

906

1133

Line speed          (fpm)

18

17

15

12

11

7.5

rst layer            (mpm)

5.5

5.1

4.6

3.7

3.4

2.3

Amp draw           (12v)

36

60

90

116

140

160

Summary of Contents for ATV2500

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...y it is necessary to keep a slight load on the cable Do not allow the cable to slip through your hand and do not approach the winch too closely When all the cable except a few feet is in stop and fini...

Page 3: ...n 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 Use the ATV wheel power to help...

Page 4: ...m ponents that may occur due to condensation power the winch in or out periodically Energizing the motor will generate heat which will dissipate any moisture buildup in the motor This should be perfor...

Page 5: ...lutch engaged but symptoms still exist it will be neces sary to disassemble winch to determine cause and repair MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE Stuck or defective solenoid Jar solenoid assy to free contacts Ch...

Page 6: ...Electrical Schematic Wireless Remote only 6 Electrical Schematic Rocker Switch only...

Page 7: ...lenoid needs to be mounted at the rear of the vehicle switch the battery and motor leads In this case connect the black w yellow stripe lead to the positive terminal of the battery and the longer blac...

Page 8: ...lly turns off after 20 minutes Rocker Switch Operation Press Rocker Switch toward IN position to spool cable IN and press Rocker Switch toward OUT position to spool cable OUT Rocker Switch Installatio...

Page 9: ...assembly item 17 will be assembled with the two halves of the housing already attached Install the Mounting Bracket item 18 8 using 2 6 screws item 18 12 and shake proof washers item 18 18 See figure...

Page 10: ...ol Installation Instructions 1 Connect Red Battery Lead between A termi nal on Solenoid and positive vehicle battery terminal 2 Connect Black Motor Lead between 2 ter minal on motor and C terminal on...

Page 11: ...NOTES...

Page 12: ...OK KIT 6 1 251213 CLUTCH END GEAR KIT 7 1 251236 ROLLER FAIRLEAD KIT 8 1 251195 BUSHING KIT 9 1 251196 TIE BAR KIT 10 1 251197 ELECTRICAL WIRING KIT 11 1 282058 WIRELESS RECEIVER TRANSMITTER KIT 12 1...

Page 13: ...ATV 2500 PARTS 13 16 3 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 6 2 17...

Page 14: ...RACKET 18 9 2 NUT 3 8 16NC REG HEX ZINC FAIRLEAD MTG 18 10 1 SCREW 10 24NC X 7 8 LG TRUSS CROSS RECESS BLACK 18 11 4 SCREW 10 24NC X 3 4 LG TRUSS CROSS RECESS BLACK 18 12 2 SCREW 6 32NC X 1 4 LG SOCKE...

Page 15: ...NOTES...

Page 16: ...y to bear the cost of transportation 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 aut...

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