Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL Front
Mount Electric Winches
Model RE 8,000
Model RE 10,000
Model RE 12,000
Model RE 12,000X
CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased the fi nest winch available in its
service class. It features a strong worm and gear
drive to provide load-reversing protection. An exclu-
sive semi-automatic RAM-LOK clutch disengages
for free spooling and is spring loaded for positive
engagement. It 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 improper1y used. At
the same time, there are easier and faster ways
for getting the job done if certain precautions are
taken fi rst. Please read this manual carefully. It
contains useful ideas in obtaining the most effi cient
operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety pro-
cedures you need to know before beginning use.
When you follow our guidelines for opera-
tion 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 RE 8000, RE 10,000
and RE 12,000 Series winches are designed
for front mount vehicle use. The winches are
not designed for and should not be used in
industrial applications (car haulers/carriers,
wreckers, hoisting,etc.), and Ramsey does
not warrant them to be suitable for such use.
Ramsey makes a separate, complete line
of winches for industrial/commercial use.
Please contact the factory for further infor-
mation.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of
winch. See safety precautions.