Ramsey Winch PLAT-9500 - Manual (Page 6)

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Ramsey Electric Winches Trouble Shooting Guide
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY ONE
Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid. Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each
DIRECTION solenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
Defective remote control switch 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.
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MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY
Long period of operation Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent
HOT overheating.
Insufficient battery Check battery terminal voltage under load. If
10 volts or less, replace or parallel another
battery to it.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
Bad connection Check battery cable for corrosion; clean
INSUFFICIENT POWER, and grease
OR WITH LOW LINE SPEED
Insufficient charging system Replace with larger capacity charging system.
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MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
Clutch not engaged If clutch engaged but symptoms still exist, it
DOES NOT TURN will be necessary to disassemble winch to
determine cause and repair.
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MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE
Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid. Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check solenoid
by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should
make an audible click when energized).
Defective remote control switch 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.
Defective motor If solenoids operate, check for voltage at
armature post; replace motor.
Loose connections Tighten connections on
bottom side of hood and on motor.
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MOTOR WATER DAMAGED
Submerged in water or water Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run
from high pressure car wash motor without a load in short bursts to dry
windings.
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