Troubleshooting Guide - RAMSEY WINCH RAM-LOK DC 34,9 Manual De Funcionamiento, Reparación Y Mantenimiento

CONDITION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING. 1. Seal damaged or worn.
WINCH WILL NOT PULL RATED
LOAD
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREE SPOOL.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED.
MOTOR RUNS IN ONE
DIRECTION ONLY.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN.
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
HOT.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER, OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Dry or rusted shaft.
2. Bent yoke or linkage.
3. Clutch jaws are in contact.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Rated load limiter mis-adjusted.
1. Winch not mounted squarely, caus-
ing end bearings to bind drum.
1. Drag brake disc worn.
1. Inoperative solenoid or stuck sole-
noid.
2. Inoperative switch.
3. Broken wire or bad connection.
1. Clutch not engaged.
2. Sheared drum shaft key.
3. Stripped bronze gear.
4. Parted shaft.
1. Long period of operation.
1. Insufficient battery.
2. Electrical cables from battery to
winch too small.
3. Bad electrical connections.
4. Insufficient charging system.
1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
3. See TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION.
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Adjust rated load limiter per instructions on page 5.
1. Check mounting. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING Page 5.
1. Replace discs.
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 or remove armature lead. Remove switch
plug from hood. Raise connector cover on hood and with a
screwdriver, short the bottom two pins. Solenoid should click.
Short the two left hand pins. The other solenoid should operate. If
both solenoids operate, check for a broken wire in switch cable.
3. Check for loose connection on switch and switch connector.
1-4. If clutch engaged but symptom still exists, it will be necessary
to disassemble winch to determine cause and repair.
1. Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent over-heating.
1. Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or less,
replace or parallel another battery to it at motor terminal.
2. Must be #2 gauge wire for distances up to 4,5 m (15 ft) from
battery to winch. Use larger than #2 gauge for distances greater
than 4,5 m (15 ft).
3. Check all connections for looseness or corrosion. Tighten, clean
and grease.
4. Replace with larger capacity charging system.
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CORRECTION