Ramsey Winch HD-P 42 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
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
performance 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.
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 12,7 mm (.50 in)
thread depth in the end bearing.
BRAKE WILL NOT
HOLD Incorrect directional control valve (cylinder
spool-closed center) Use only a motor spool (open center) control
valve.
LOAD DRIFTS Excessive Backpressure 6,9 bar (100 PSI)
Max. Check for restrictions in hydraulic system.
Refer to System Requirements and Typical
Layout page 6.
ROPE BIRDNESTS
WHEN CLUTCH IS
DISENGAGED Drag screw improperly adjusted Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to Rope
Installation, page 4.
EXCESSIVE NOISE Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page
6.
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
6.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting Check relief valve setting.
OIL LEAKS FROM
BREATHER VENT
UNDER MOTOR END
BEARING Damaged brake o-rings, backup rings, or
sealing surfaces Disassemble brake and inspect. See
Overhaul Instructions, pg. 8.
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