Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 W/FRAME (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 5)

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION/ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT
ROTATE AT NO LOAD Winch not mounted squarely, causing
end bearing to bind up Check mounting.
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.
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 7.
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 Remote Shifter, page 14. Check Clutch Operation, page 7.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing
end bearing to bind up Check mounting.
Side mounted bolts too long, causing
binding of ring gear (Item #15, page 16). Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST NOT
engage threaded holes in sides of end bear-
ing more than the .50 inch thread depth in
the end bearing.
BRAKE WILL NOT
HOLD Incorrect directional control valve (cylin-
der spool-closed center) Use only a motor spool (open center) con-
trol valve.
LOAD DRIFTS Excessive Backpressure (100 PSI Max.) Check for restrictions in hydraulic system.
Refer to System Requirements and Typical
Layout page 6.
CABLE BIRD-NESTS
WHEN CLUTCH IS
DISENGAGED Drag screw improperly adjusted Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to Cable
Installation, page 8.
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.
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 set-
ting 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. 11.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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