Ramsey Winch RPH-50000 SHORT DRUM W/AIR TENSIONER & 2-SPEED MOTOR - Manual (Page 10)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS FROM
WINCH
Seals damaged or worn Replace seal.
Too much oil
Drain excess oil. Refer to IN-
STRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL,
pg. 16.
Damaged gasket Replace gasket.
Damaged brake shaft
seal
Replace brake, check back
pressure to motor. If back
pressure is more than 50 PSI,
reduce back pressure or add
external case drain line.
WINCH RUNS TOO
SLOW
Low flow rate
Check flow rate. Refer to Hy-
draulic Systems Performance,
page 4.
Hydraulic motor worn
out
Replace motor.
Clutch not disengaged
Check air pressure to clutch
cylinder 100 PSI minimum
required. Refer to drawing
page 20-21 for more informa-
tion.
Excessive air pressure to
cable tensioner Reduce air pressure to ten-
sioner.
BRAKE WILL NOT
RELEASE Brake line disconnected
or blocked Check brake function. Refer to
page 16
LOAD LOWERS
TOO FAST
Hydraulic lines to
counter-balance valve
incorrectly installed and/
or cartridge plug position
incorrect for drum rota-
tion direction to reel
cable in.
Refer to pages 20-21 for cor-
rect installation.
CABLE DRUM
WILL NOT
FREESPOOL