Ramsey Winch RE-8000/10000/12000/12000X - Manual (Page 9)

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
MOTOR RUNS IN ONE
DIRECTION ONLY (1) Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid
(2) Inoperative remote control switch
(1) Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil
terminal (it should make an audible click when energized).
(2) 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.
MOTOR RUNS
EXTREMELY HOT
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER, OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
(1) Long period of operation
(2) Insufficient battery
(3) Electrical cable from battery to winch
or ground strap from engine block to
vehicle chassis too small.
(4) Bad electrical connections
(5) Insufficient charging system
(1) Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
(2) Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or less, replace
or parallel another battery to it.
(3) Must be No.2 equivalent (or larger if longer than 15ft.).
(4) Check all connections for looseness or corrosion; tighten, clean and grease.
(5) Replace with larger capacity charging system.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN (1) Clutch not engaged
(2) Sheared drum shaft key
(3) Stripped bronze gear
(4) Parted shaft (1-4) If clutch engaged but symptom still exists, it will be necessary to
disassemble winch to determine cause and repair.
MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE (1) Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid
(2) Inoperative remote control switch
(3) Inoperative motor
(4) Loose connections
(1) Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil
terminal (it should make an audible click when energized).
(2) 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.
(3) If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post; replace motor.
(4) Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on motor.
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED (1) Submerged in water or water
from high pressure car wash
(1) Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor without load in short
bursts to dry windings
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP (1) Dry or rusted shaft
(2) Dog point setscrew too tight
(3) Bent yoke
(4) Keys pulled out of shape by overload
(1) Clean and lubricate
(2) Remove rubber plug from clutch housing and rotate setscrew outward
until clutch operates smoothly. Replace rubber plug.
(3) Replace yoke or shifter assembly
(4) If drum shaft keyways are rounded or damaged replace shaft and
keys. If not, file off burrs and replace keys.
CLUTCH SPRING DOES NOT
OPERATE (1) Broken spring (1) Replace
CLUTCH DOES NOT LOCK AT
DISENGAGED POSITION (1) Setscrew loose or worn (1) Remove rubber plug from clutch housing, tighten setscrew or replace.
Replace plug.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING (1) New seal
(2) Seal damaged or worn
(3) Too much oil
(4) Damaged gasket (1) New seals sometimes leak until seated to shaft.
(2) Replace.
(3) Drain excess oil per lubrication instructions.
(4) Replace.
Ramsey Electric Winches Troubleshooting Guide