Ramsey Winch RPH-12000 - Manual (Page 8)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION / ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Brake damaged. Inspect and replace brake.
AT NO LOAD
Gears damaged. Inspect and replace damaged gears.
Brake not releasing See section below.
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 RUNS TOO SLOW
Low hydraulic system flow rate. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Motor worn out. Replace motor.
DRUM WILL NOT
Clutch not disengaged. Check clutch shifter. Refer to page 5.
FREESPOOL Check ADJUSTMENT. Refer to page 10.
BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE Brake damaged. Inspect and replace. Refer to page 8 & 11 for
overhaul.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
Drag screw improperly Adjust nylon drag screw.
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED adjusted. Refer to pg. 3.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
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.
OIL SEEPAGE FROM
Brake piston not sealing properly. Replace o-ring and back up rings on brake
BREATHER VENT OF piston. Refer to page 8 & 11.
BRAKE HOUSING
GREASE SEEPAGE FROM
Grease applied to seals during NONE. Normal condition during the first
JOINTS IN MOTOR assembly by the motor manufacturer. few times the winch is operated.