Ramsey Winch 50K WILDCAT WINCH - Manual (Page 7)

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LUBRICATION TABLE
Min
A mbie nt &
O pera ting
Max
A m bient
Ma x O pera ting
80W 140 Synthetic ‐25 (‐32) 125 (52) 225 (107)
75W 90 Syntheti c ‐40 (‐40) 115 (46) 215 (102)
80W 90 Conve ntional ‐20 (‐29) 100 (38) 180 (82)
85W 140 Conventional 20 (6) 120 (50) 200 (93)
Temp R ange F(C)
*Use A PI GL‐5 or E P lubricants.
Lubri ca nt Description*
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
1. Seals damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged o-rings.
4. Case drain not connected.
1. Replace seal
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to page 7.
3. Replace o-rings.
4. Connect case drain.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
1. Low flow rate.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Check flow rate. Refer to Hydraulic
Systems Performance Chart, page 3.
2. Replace motor.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
1. Clutch not disengaged 1. Check operation, refer to Clutch
Operation, page 5.
BRAKE WLL NOT HOLD
1. Incorrect directional control valve
(cylinder spool, closed center).
2. Excessive hydraulic system back
pressure.
3. Sprag clutch worn out.
1. Use only a motor spool (open center)
directional control valve.
2. Reduce system back pressure to less
than 100 psi.
3. Replace sprag clutch mechanism.
BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE
1. Brake line disconnected or blocked 1. Repair brake line.
WINCH WILL NOT OPERATE
AT HIGH SPEED
1. Shift solenoid not working. 1. Verify shift spool is energized.
WINCH OPERATES
ERRATICALLY ON INHAUL
1. Sprag hub is reversed. 1. Install sprag hub correctly.