Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 914184-0209 - Manual (Page 7)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION/ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE AT NO
LOAD Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing to bind
up Check mounting.
Gears damaged Inspect and replace damaged gears
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE UNDER
LOAD Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing to bind
up Check mounting.
Load greater than rated capacity of winch Refer to Specifications page 1 for line
pull rating.
Low hydraulic system pressure Check pressure. Refer to Hydraulic
Systems per-formance charts, page 3.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to System
Requirements and Typical Layout,
page 3.
Motor worn out Replace motor
DRUM WILL NOT FREESPOOL Clutch not disengaged. Check Adjustment of Manual
Shifter, page 10. Check Operation, page 4.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing to bind
up Check mounting.
Side mounted bolts too long, causing binding of ring gear
(Item #32, page 14). Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST
NOT engage threaded holes in sides of
end bearing more than the .50 inch
thread depth in the end bearing.
BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD Incorrect directional control valve (cylinder spool-closed
center) Use only a motor spool (open center)
control valve.
LOAD DRIFTS Excessive Backpressure (100 PSI Max.) Check for restrictions in hydraulic
system. Refer to System Requirements
and Typical Layout, page 3.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN CLUTCH
IS DISENGAGED Drag screw improperly adjusted Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to
Cable Installation, page 2.
EXCESSIVE NOISE Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to Typical
Layout page 3.
Drum in bind, winch not mounted squarely Check mounting.
DRUM CHATTERS IN “REEL IN”
DIRECTION Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Typical
Layout page 3.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting Check relief valve setting.
OIL LEAKS FROM BREATHER VENT
UNDER MOTOR END BEARING Damaged brake o-rings, backup rings, or sealing surfaces Disassemble brake and inspect. See
Overhaul Instructions, pg. 7.