RPH12000 CE.qxp - Ramsey Winch

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION/ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
AT NO LOAD
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
UNDER LOAD
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up
Brake damaged
Gears damaged
Load greater than rated capacity of winch
Low hydraulic system pressure
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
Inspect and replace brake
Inspect and replace damaged gears
Refer to Specifications page 3 for line pull rating.
Check pressure. Refer to Hydraulic Systems performance
charts page 6.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Systerm Requirements and
Typical Layout page 6.
DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
BRAKE WILL NOT
RELEASE
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
Motor worn out
Clutch not disengaged. Check Adjustment of Manual
Shifter, page 9.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up
Brake damaged
Drag screw improperly adjusted
Replace motor
Check Operation, page 5.
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
Inspect and replace brake
Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to Cable Installation,
page 4.
EXCESSIVE NOISE Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 6.
DRUM CHATTERS IN
“REEL IN” DIRECTION
Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 6.
OIL SEEPAGE FROM
BREATHER VENT OF
BRAKE HOUSING
GREASE SEEPAGE FROM
JOINTS IN MOTOR
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting
Brake piston not sealing properly
Grease applied to seals during assembly by motor
manufacturer.
Check relief valve setting.
Replace o-ring and backup rings on brake piston.
Refer to pages 8 and 10.
NONE. Normal condition during the first few times
the winch is operated.
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