Ramsey Winch ATV-3000 W_SYNTHETIC ROPE - Manual (Page 5)

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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY ONE
DIRECTION
Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid.
Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts. Check each
solenoid by applying +12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
Defective remote control or low
battery in transmitter. Check winch operation with auxilliary toggle switch.
Check battery in transmitter.
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
HOT
Long period of operation. Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED Insufficient battery. Test for faulty vehicle battery.
Bad connection. Check battery cable for corrosion; clean and grease.
Insufficient charging system. 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 nec-
essary to disassemble winch to determine cause and
repair.
MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE
Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid.
Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts. Check each
solenoid by applying +12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
Defective remote control or low
battery in transmitter. Check winch operation with auxilliary toggle switch.
Check battery in transmitter.
Defective motor.
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post;
replace motor.
Loose connections.
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 with-
out a load in short bursts to dry windings.
WINCH RUNS IN OPPOSITE
DIRECTION OF TRANSMITTER
BUTTONS Motor leads crossed. Reverse electrical connections to motor.
Solenoid control wires crossed.
Reverse position of green and yellow wires on solenoid
assembly.
ATV3000 Trouble Shooting Guide