Ramsey Winch RPH-15000 - Manual (Page 7)

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION/ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
AT NO LOAD Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
Brake damaged Inspect and replace brake
Gears damaged Inspect and replace damaged gears
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
UNDER LOAD Load greater than rated capacity of winch Refer to Specifications page 3 for line pull rating.
Low hydraulic system pressure Check pressure. Refer to Hydraulic Systems per-
formance charts page 6.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Systerm Requirements and
Typical Layout page 6.
Motor worn out Replace motor
DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL Clutch not disengaged. Check Adjustment of Manual
Shifter, page 9. Check Operation, page 5.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
BRAKE WILL NOT
RELEASE Brake damaged Inspect and replace brake
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED Drag screw improperly adjusted Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to Cable Installation,
page 4.
EXCESSIVE NOISE Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 6.
DRUM CHATTERS IN
“REEL IN” DIRECTION Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 6.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting Check relief valve setting.
OIL SEEPAGE FROM
BREATHER VENT OF
BRAKE HOUSING Brake piston not sealing properly Replace o-ring and backup rings on brake piston.
Refer to pages 8 and 10.
GREASE SEEPAGE FROM
JOINTS IN MOTOR Grease applied to seals during assembly by motor
manufacturer. NONE. Normal condition during the first few times
the winch is operated.
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