Ramsey Winch RCH 12K HOIST - Manual (Page 10)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS FROM HOIST
1. Seals damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged o-rings.
4. Case drain not connected.
1. Replace seal
2. Drain excess oil.
3. Replace o-rings.
4. Connect case drain.
HOIST RUNS TOO SLOW 1. Low flow rate.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Check flow rate. Refer to
Hydraulic Systems
Performance Chart, page 3,4.
2. Replace motor.
BRAKE WLL NOT HOLD
1. Incorrect directional control
valve (cylinder spool, closed
center).
2. Excessive hydraulic system
back pressure.
3. Sprag clutch worn out.
1. Use only a motor spool (open
center) directional control
valve.
2. Reduce system back pressure
to less than 100 psi.
3. Replace sprag clutch
mechanism.
BRAKE WILL NOT
RELEASE
1. Brake line disconnected or
blocked
1. Repair brake line.
HOIST WILL NOT
OPERATE AT HIGH
SPEED
1. Shift solenoid not working. 1. Verify shift spool is energized.
HOIST OPERATES
ERRATICALLY ON
INHAUL
1. Sprag hub is reversed. 1. Install sprag hub correctly.