Troubleshooting Guide - Ramsey Winch RE 12000 Handbuch

Troubleshooting Guide

CONDITIONS
MOTOR RUNS IN ONE 1. Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid 1. Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
DIRECTION ONLY
2. Inoperative remote control switch
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY 1. Long period of operation
HOT
2. Insufficient battery
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH 1. Electrical cable from battery to winch
INSUFFICIENT POWER, OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
2. Bad electrical connections
3. Insufficient charging system
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM 1. Clutch not engaged
DOES NOT TURN
2. Sheared drum shaft key
3. Stripped bronze gear
4. Parted shaft
MOTOR WILL NOT OPER- 1. Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid 1. Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
ATE
2. Inoperative remote control switch
3. Inoperative motor
4. Loose connections
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED 1. Submerged in water or water from
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR 1. Dry or rusted shaft
BINDS UP
2. Dog point setscrew too tight
3. Bent yoke
4. Keys pulled out of shape by overload
CLUTCH SPRING DOES NOT 1. Broken spring
OPERATE
CLUTCH DOES NOT LOCK 1. Setscrew loose or worn
AT DISENGAGED POSITION
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING 1. New seal
2. Seal damaged or worn
3. Too much oil
4. Damaged gasket
POSSIBLE CAUSE
or ground strap from engine block to
vehicle chassis too small.
high pressure car wash
CORRECTION/ACTION
should make an audible click when energized).
2. Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket
and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run.
1. Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
2. Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or less, replace or par-
allel another battery to it.
1. Must be Grade 2 or equivalent (or larger if longer that 15 feet).
2. Check all connections for looseness or corrosion; tighten, clean and grease.
3. Replace with larger capacity charging system.
1-4 If clutch engaged by symptom still exists, it will be necessary to disassem-
ble winch to determine cause and repair.
should make an audible click when energized).
2. Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket
and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should run.
3. If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post, replace motor.
4. Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on motor.
1. Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor without load in short
bursts to dry windings
1. Clean and lubricate
2. Remove rubber plug from clutch housing and rotate setscrew outward until
clutch operates smoothly. Replace rubber plug.
3. Replace yoke or shifter assembly.
4. If drum shaft keyways are rounded or damaged replace shaft and keys. If
not, file off burrs and replace keys.
1. Replace
1. Remove rubber plug from clutch housing, tighten setscrew or replace.
Replace plug.
1. New seals sometimes leak until seated to shaft.
2. Replace.
3. Drain excess oil per lubrication instructions.
4. Replace.
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