Troubleshooting - Horntools Winch Box Benutzerhandbuch

Troubleshooting

Symptom Potential reasons
Engine can't be • switch unit is not
switched on connected correctly
• loose battery cable
connections
• fault control box
• fault engine
• water is in the engine
penetrated
Engine runs but • Clutch is not inserted
the rope drum
does not spin
Engine runs • Not enough electricity
slowly or or voltage
without normal
power
Engine is • Winch has been used
overheated for too long
Engine only runs • Fault control box
in one direction
Winch brake is not • Winch turns into wrong
working correctly direction
• Brake is worn out
94
Recommended action
• put the control box in the connector
• Tighten the screws of all electricity connections
• Replace control box
• Measure the voltage on the engine connectors while pressing
• a direction button: If there is voltage and the winch doesn't
work, replace the engine
• Drown the water and allow winch to dry. Run in short pulses
• without a load until completely dry. Do an engine service after
that
• Position the clutch on the 'IN' position. If the problem persists,
a qualified technician will need to check and repair the device
• Recharge the battery. Use the winch only when engine is
running
• Loose or rusted battery connections: clean, tighten or replace
• allow the winch to cool
• loose or rusted connections: clean and tighten
• repair or replace the control box
• The winch should run clockwise seen from the end of the
engine
• Set the brake angle or use new brake pads
Subject to technical changes Subject to technical changes
EN
95