Ram 1500/2500/3500: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch

Winch Components

1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and features a thermal protection switch that automatically stops motor function in the power-in direction if the motor gets too hot.
2. Remote Socket: The remote socket allows the remote control to be attached to the control pack to allow the winch to function.
3. Winch Drum With Integral Brake: The winch drum allows the wire rope to be stored on the winch and transmits force to the wire rope. The winch is equipped with an integral brake that will stop rotation of the winch drum if the winch motor is stopped.
4. 3-Stage Planetary Gear Set: Provides balance between speed and pulling power.
5. Wire Rope: The wire rope allows the winch to be connected to an anchor to provide a pulling force.
6. Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the winch drum to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
7. Remote Control: The remote control provides the interface between the winch operator and the winch.

   The remote control provides the ability to power the winch in, out, and stop the winch. To operate the winch, the toggle switch is pressed down to power the winch in and up to power the winch out. The winch will stop if the switch is left in the neutral (center) position.

CAUTION! If not installed, the hook strap must be placed on the hook.

Fairlead: The fairlead acts as a guide for the wire rope and minimizes damage to the rope.

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