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Ramsey Winch ATV 8 WITH REMOTE User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

8

MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY

ONE DIRECTION

Defective remote switch plug

Defective solenoid or stuck sole

noid

Disengage winch clutch, remove remote
control switch 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.

Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts.
Check each solenoid by applying +12
volts to coil-terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).

MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY HOT

Long period of operation

Cooling-off periods are essential to pre-
vent overheating.

MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER OR

WITH LOW LINE SPEED

Insufficient battery.

Bad connection

Insufficient charging system

Test for faulty vehicle battery

Check battery cable for corrosion; clean
and grease.
Replace with larger capacity charging
system.

MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM

DOES NOT TURN

Clutch not engaged

if clutch engaged but symptoms still
exist, it will be necessary to disassemble
winch to determine cause and repair.

MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE

Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid.

Defective remote switch plug.

Defective motor.

Loose connections

Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts.
Check each solenoid by applying +12
volts to coil-terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).

Disengage winch clutch, remove remote
control switch from the socket and jump
pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should
run.

If solenoids operate, check for voltage at
armature post; replace motor.

Check all electrical connections from the
battery to the motor.

MOTOR WATER DAMAGED

Submerged in water or water from
high pressure car wash.

Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then
run motor without load in short bursts to
dry windings.