Ramsey Winch H-49,8 - Manual (Page 7)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR BINDS
UP. 1. Dry or rusted shaft. 1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Bent yoke or linkage. 2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
3. Clutch jaws are in contact. 3. See TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING. 1. Seal damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil. Refer to TECHNIQUES OF
OPERATION.
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW 1. Hydraulic motor worn out. 1. Replace motor.
2. Low flow rate. 2. Check flow rate. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
ROPE DRUM WILL NOT FREE
SPOOL. 1. Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
drum.
1. Check mounting. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
ROPE BIRDNESTS WHEN CLUTCH
IS DISENGAGED. 1. Drag brake disc worn. 1. Replace discs.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS OUT
HOLE IN MOTOR ADAPTER. 1. Hydraulic motor shaft seal
damaged.
1. Replace seal.
WINCH MOUNTING
It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the clutch housing end, the rope drum and
the gear housing end) are properly aligned. If mounting angles are used, 13mm (.50 in) thick spacers must be used to provide
clearance between the drum flange and mounting angles. The spacers (4) must be installed between the clutch and gear housing
ends and the mounting angles. Recommended mounting angles are: 10 X 65 X 65mm (3/8 x 2-1/2 x 3") Lg. high strength 248 GPa
(36,000 PSI) yield steel angle.