Operating Instructions; Electrical Connections And Operation; Rope Maintenance - Ramsey Winch PATRIOT 9500 UT Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions

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 lever located on the
gear housing end of the winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch
shifter lever to the "DISENGAGED" position.
Wire rope may now be freespooled off the
drum.
2. To engage the clutch, power winch motor to
reel in cable. The clutch will automatically
engage and the clutch shifter lever will auto-
matically move to the "ENGAGED" position.
Note: Slight tension on the cable may be necessary
to fully engage the clutch.
Note: Clutch may be manually engaged by manually
moving the clutch lever to the "ENGAGED" posi-
tion. Rotation of the drum may be necessary to fully
engage the clutch manually.
Caution: Insure the clutch fully engages by
observing clutch shifter lever position before
winching.
Caution: Stay clear of clutch lever while clutch is
being automatically engaged. Disconnect the re-
mote from the winch before operating the clutch
manually.
Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing electri-
cal system is adequate. Your battery must be kept
in good condition. A fully charged battery and proper
connections are essential. Run the vehicle engine
during winching op-erations to keep battery charged.
Route battery cables up to battery.
Caution: Be sure battery cables are not drawn
taut across any surfaces which could possibly
damage them.
Connect red cable to positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect black ground cable to negative (-) terminal
of battery (See Figure 1).
Models Equipped with Push Button Remote
Control Switch
The remote control switch is water proof. It has push
but-tons on either side. Make sure the motor has
stopped fully before reversing. To actuate winch
simply plug remote control switch into receptacle in
cover of winch. Run winch forward and reverse to
check directions. Snap appropriate "IN" and "OUT"
disc into proper thumb cavity. Do not leave switch
plugged in when winch is not in use.
Models Equipped with Wireless Remote
Control
See Installation and Operating Instructions for
Ramsey Universal Remote Control (OM-914057)
included with the wireless remote.
Maintenance
All moving parts are permanently lubricated with high
tem-perature lithium grease at the time of assem-
bly. Under normal conditions factory lubrication will
suffice. Lubricate cable periodically using light pen-
etrating oil. Inspect the cable for broken strands and
replace if neces-sary. If the cable becomes worn or
damaged, it must be replaced. Corrosion on electrical
connections will reduce per-formance or may cause a
short. Clean all connections especially in remote con-
trol switch and receptacle. In salty environments use
a silicone sealer to protect from corrosion. To mini-
mize 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 vehi-
cle). Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide if the
motor has been submerged.

Rope Maintenance

The most important part of maintenance of the syn-
thetic rope is to inspect it regularly. Any time the
winch is used, the synthetic rope should be inspected
thoroughly as described on page 7.
Likewise, inspect the protective sleeve and replace if
it becomes torn, fused, or threadbare.
Keep the rope and protective sleeve free of
moisture, grease, dirt or other debris. If neces-
sary, clean with a damp cloth.
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