Ramsey Winch RPH-8000 - Manual (Page 8)

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 Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
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 7.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Systerm Requirements and
Typical Layout page 7.
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.
Side mounted bolts too long, causing binding of ring
gear (Item #15, 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.
LOAD DRIFTS Brake needs adjusting Adjust brake. see Page 6.
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 7.
Brake Torque too high Reduce torque. Refer to page 6.
Brake oil level low. Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Drum in bind, winch not mounted squarely Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 4.
DRUM CHATTERS IN
“REEL IN” DIRECTION Low hydraulic system flow rate Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 7.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting Check relief valve setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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