Ramsey Winch H930 Dow-Lok W/Counterbalance Valve, Less Brake - Manual (Page 7)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR BINDS UP
Dry or rusted shaft. Clean and lubricate.
Bent yoke or linkage Replace yoke or shaft assembly
Debris in clutch Clean and lubricate.
Clutch not disengaging, drum
does not freespool
Adjust clutch air shifter. See page 14.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING
Seal damaged or worn Replace seal.
Too much oil. Drain excess oil. Refer to Techniques of Operation.
Damaged gasket Replace gasket
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
Hydraulic motor worn out. Replace motor.
Low flow rate.
Check flow rate. Refer to Hydraulic Systems
Performance Chart, page 2.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT FREE SPOOL
Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
drum.
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting section.
Clutch not disengaged.
Check air pressure to clutch cylinder--70 psi minimum
required.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN CLUTCH IS
DISENGAGED
Drag brake disc worn. Replace discs.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS FROM HOLE
IN MOTOR ADAPTER
Damaged motor shaft seal. Replace seal.