End Of Service Measures; Troubleshooting Guide - RAMSEY WINCH RE 34,9 Manual Del Propietário

5. After desired setting is reached, tighten bottom set
screw securely.
6. Re-install top set screw and tighten securely. Fill threaded
hole with a potting-type compound which must be removed
before any future adjustment is made.

Troubleshooting Guide

CONDITIONS
MOTOR RUNS IN ONE
DIRECTION ONLY
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
HOT
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER, OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
WINCH WILL NOT PULL
RATED LOAD
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED 1. Submerged in water or water from high
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP
CLUTCH SPRING DOES
NOT OPERATE
CLUTCH DOES NOT LOCK
AT DISENGAGED POSITION
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING 1. New seal
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid
2. Inoperative remote control switch
1. Long period of operation
2. Insufficient battery
1. Electrical cable from battery to winch or
ground strap from engine block to
vehicle chassis too small.
2. Bad electrical connections
3. Insufficient charging system
1. Rated load limiter mis-adjusted.
1. Clutch not engaged
2. Sheared drum shaft key
3. Stripped bronze gear
4. Parted shaft
1. Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid
2. Inoperative remote control switch
3. Inoperative motor
4. Loose connections
pressure car wash
1. Dry or rusted shaft
2. Dog point setscrew too tight
3. Bent yoke
4. Keys pulled out of shape by overload
1. Broken spring
1. Setscrew loose or worn
2. Seal damaged or worn
3. Too much oil
4. Damaged gasket

End of Service Measures

When winch reaches the end of its serviceable life, dispose of
per local environmental regulations
CORRECTION/ACTION
1. Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal
(it should make an audible click when energized).
2. Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket
and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run.
1. Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
2. Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or less, replace or parallel
another battery to it.
1. Must be Grade 2 or equivalent or larger if longer than 4,5 M (15 feet).
2. Check all connections for looseness or corrosion; tighten, clean and grease.
3. Replace with larger capacity charging system.
1. Adjust rated load limiter per instructions on page 4 and 5.
1-4 If clutch engaged by symptom still exists, it will be necessary to disassemble
winch to determine cause and repair.
1. Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
2. Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket
and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run.
3. If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post, replace motor.
4. Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on motor.
1. Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor without load in short bursts to
dry windings
1. Clean and lubricate
2. Remove rubber plug from clutch housing and rotate setscrew outward until
clutch operates smoothly. Replace rubber plug.
3. Replace yoke or shifter assembly.
4. If drum shaft keyways are rounded or damaged replace shaft and keys. If not,
file off burrs and replace keys.
1. Replace
1. Remove rubber plug from clutch housing, tighten setscrew or replace. Replace
plug.
1. New seals sometimes leak until seated to shaft.
2. Replace.
3. Drain excess oil per lubrication instructions.
4. Replace.
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