Ramsey Winch RPH-8000Y (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 7)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE Brake damaged. Inspect and replace brake.
AT NO LOAD
Gears damaged. Inspect and replace damaged gears.
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. 3.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 3.
Motor worn out. Replace motor.
DRUM WILL NOT Clutch not disengaged. Check OPERATION. Refer to page 4.
FREESPOOL Check ADJUSTMENT. Refer to page 11.
Side-mount bolts (item #19, Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST NOT
Page 15) too long causing engage threaded holes in sides of end
binding of ring gear. bearing by more than the .50 inch thread
depth in the end bearing. Refer to
CAUTION on pg.12
OIL LEAKAGE Damaged brake housing Replace gasket. Check for plugged
gasket or breather. breather. Refer to pgs. 7 & 9.
Damaged brake hub seal. Replace seal. Refer to pg. 9.
OIL LEAKAGE FROM Breather below oil level. Check oil level.
BREATHER PLUG
LOAD DRIFTS Brake needs adjusting. Adjust brake. Refer to pg. 6.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN Drag screw improperly Adjust nylon drag screw.
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED adjusted. Refer to pg. 2.
EXCESSIVE NOISE Brake torque too high. Reduce torque. Refer to page 6.
Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 3.
Brake oil level low. Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
DRUM CHATTERS, Low hydraulic system flow. Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
in "REEL IN" direction SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 3.
Low hydraulic system Check relief valve setting. Refer to
relief pressure setting. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS pg. 3.
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