Ramsey Winch H-800 DOW-LOK - Manual (Page 7)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Dry or rusted shaft. 1. Clean and lubricate
2. Bent yoke or linkage. 2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
CLUTCH HANDLE WON'T
LATCH
1. Debris in clutch 1. Clean and lubricate
1. Seal damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
Techniques of Operation .
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
1. Winch cable used as tie down
during transit. 1. Do not use winch cable as a tie
down.
2. Worn out hydraulic component. 2. Replace control valve or motor.
1. Hydraulic motor worn out. 1. Replace motor.
2. Low flot rate.
2. Check flow rate. Refer to
Hydraulic Systems flow chart.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREE SPOOL
1. Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
drum.
1. Replace discs.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
1. Drag brake disc worn. 1. Replace discs.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
OUT HOLE IN MOTOR
ADAPTER
1. Hydraulic motor shaft seal
damaged.
1. Replace seal.
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP
OIL LEAKS FROM
HOUSING
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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