Ramsey Winch RPH-10000 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to
AT NO LOAD
causing end bearings to bind up drum. WINCH MOUNTING page 2.
Brake damaged.
Inspect and replace brake.
Gears damaged.
Inspect and replace damaged gears.
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DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Load greater than rated
Refer to Specifications pg.1
UNDER LOAD
capacity of winch.
for line pull rating.
Low hydraulic system
Check pressure. Refer to HYDRAULIC
pressure.
SYSTEMS performance charts pg. 4.
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to
causing end bearing to bind
WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2.
up drum.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
Low hydraulic system flow rate.
Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Motor worn out.
Replace motor.
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DRUM WILL NOT
Clutch not disengaged.
Check OPERATION. Refer to page 5.
FREESPOOL
Check ADJUSTMENT. Refer to page 12.
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
causing end bearings to bind drum.
MOUNTING pg. 2
Side-mount bolts (item #18,
Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST NOT
Page 17) too long causing
engage threaded holes in sides of end
binding of ring gear.
bearing by more than the .50 inch thread
depth in the end bearing. Refer to page 15.
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OIL LEAKAGE
Damaged brake housing
Replace gasket. Check for plugged
gasket or breather.
breather. Refer to pgs. 8 & 10.
Damaged brake hub seal.
Replace seal. Refer to pg. 10.
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OIL LEAKAGE FROM
Breather below oil level.
Check oil level.
BREATHER PLUG
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LOADS DRIFT
Brake needs adjusting.
Adjust brake. Refer to pg. 7.
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CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
Drag screw improperly
Adjust nylon drag screw.
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
adjusted.
Refer to pg. 3.
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EXCESSIVE NOISE
Brake torque too high.
Reduce torque. Refer to page 7.
Hydraulic system flow too high
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Brake oil level low.
Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Drum in bind, winch not
Check mounting. Refer to
mounted squarely.
WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2
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DRUM CHATTERS,
Low hydraulic system flow.
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
in "REEL IN" direction
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Low hydraulic system
Check relief valve setting. Refer to
relief pressure setting.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS pg. 4.