Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 W_PENDANT REMOTE User Manual
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Trouble Shooting Guide
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CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid (Remote switch only).
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 switch plug
(Remote switch only)
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.
Defective manual switch.
Replace manual switch.
MOTOR RUNS
EXTREMELY HOT
Long period of operation
Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
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
necessary to disassemble winch to determine cause and
repair.
Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid (Remote switch only).
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 switch plug
(Remote switch only)
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.
Defective manual switch.
Replace manual switch.
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 without
load in short bursts to dry windings.
WINCH RUNS IN
OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF
MANUAL SWITCH
Battery leads crossed
Reverse red and black battery leads.
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY
ONE DIRECTION
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE