Troubleshooting Guide
Condition
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY ONE
DIRECTION
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
HOT
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER, OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN
MOTOR WILL NOT OPER-
ATE
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED Submerged in water or water
Possible Cause
Defective or stuck solenoid
Defective remote control
switch
Long period of operation
Insufficient Battery
Bad connection
Insufficient charging system Replace with larger capacity charging system.
Clutch not engaged
Loose connections or low
battery.
Defective or stuck solenoid
Defective remote control
switch
Defective motor
from high pressure car wash
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Correction
Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check each solenoid by
applying 24 volts to coil terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch
plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock.
Motor should run.
Jump pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor should run.
Cooling off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 20 volts or
less, replace or parallel another battery to it.
Check battery cable for corrosion; clean and grease.
If clutch is engaged but problem still exists, it will be
necessary to disassemble winch to determine cause
and repair.
Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and motor.
Confirm that voltage at battery terminal is 24 volts.
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each sole-
noid by applying 24 volts to coil terminal (it should
make an audible click when energized).
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch
plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock.
Motor should run.
Jump pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor should run.
If switch and solenoids operate, check voltage at motor
terminals; if there is power to terminals, replace motor.
if there is no power to terminals, check connections
and battery.
Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor with-
out load in short bursts to dry windings.