Ramsey Winch RPH-15000T User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION ____ _
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to
AT NO LOAD
causing end bearings to bind up drum. WINCH MOUNTING page 2.
Brake damaged.
Inspect and replace brake.
Gears damaged.
Inspect and replace damaged gears.
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DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Load greater than rated
Refer to Specifications pg.1
UNDER LOAD
capacity of winch.
for line pull rating.
Low hydraulic system
Check pressure. Refer to HYDRAULIC
pressure.
SYSTEMS
performance
charts
pg.
4.
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to
causing end bearing to bind
WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2.
up drum.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
Low hydraulic system flow rate.
Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Motor worn out.
Replace motor.
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DRUM WILL NOT
Clutch not disengaged.
Check OPERATION. Refer to page 5.
FREESPOOL
Check ADJUSTMENT. Refer to page 10.
Winch not mounted squarely,
Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
causing end bearings to bind drum.
MOUNTING pg. 2
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BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE Air in hydraulic system
Bleed air from brake. Refer to page 11.
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CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
Drag screw improperly
Adjust nylon drag screw.
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
adjusted.
Refer to pg. 3.
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EXCESSIVE NOISE
Hydraulic system flow too high
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Drum in bind, winch not
Check mounting. Refer to
mounted squarely.
WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2
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DRUM CHATTERS,
Low hydraulic system flow.
Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
in "REEL IN" direction
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Low hydraulic system
Check relief valve setting. Refer to
relief pressure setting.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS pg. 4.
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BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE Air in hydraulic system
Bleed air from brake. Refer to page 11.
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