Ramsey Winch RPH 8000T User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
AT NO LOAD
Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
up drum.
Brake damaged
Gears damaged
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
MOUNTING page 2.
Inspect and replace brake.
Inspect and replace damaged gears.
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
UNDER LOAD
Load greater than rated
capacity of winch.
Low hydraulic system pressure.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing
end bearing to bind up drum.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS page. 1 for
line pull rating.
Check pressure. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS performance charts page 4.
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
MOUNTING page 2.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
Low hydraulic system flow rate.
Motor worn out.
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart page. 4.
Replace motor.
DRUM WILL NOT FREESPOOL
Clutch not disengaged.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing
end bearings to bind drum.
Side mount bolts (item #18 Page 17) too
long, causing binding of ring gear.
Check OPERATION. Refer to page. 5.
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
MOUNTING page. 2.
Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST
NOT engage threaded holes in sides of
end bearing by more than the .50 inch
thread depth in the end bearing. Refer
to page 15.
OIL LEAKAGE
Damaged brake housing, gasket, or
breather.
Damaged brake hub seal.
Replace gasket. Check for plugged
breather. Refer to pages 8 & 10.
Replace seal. Refer to page 10.
OIL LEAKAGE FROM BREATHER PLUG
Breather below oil level.
Check oil level.
LOADS DRIFT
Brake needs adjusting
Adjust brake. Refer to page 7
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN CLUTCH IS
DISENGAGED
Drag screw improperly adjusted.
Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to page
3
EXCESSIVE NOISE
Brake torque too high.
Hydraulic system flow too high.
Brake oil level low.
Drum in bind, winch not mounted
squarely.
Reduce torque. Refer to page 7.
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
MOUNTING page 2.
DRUM CHATTERS IN “REEL IN” DIRECTION
Low hydraulic system flow.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure
setting.
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Check relief valve setting. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS page 4.