Troubleshooting guide – Ramsey Winch HD-P10000X User Manual
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CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION/ACTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
AT NO LOAD
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 2.
Gears damaged
Inspect and replace damaged gears
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
UNDER LOAD
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 2.
Load greater than rated capacity of winch
Refer to Specifications page 1 for line pull rating.
Low hydraulic system pressure
Check pressure. Refer to Hydraulic Systems
performance charts page 4.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
Low hydraulic system flow rate
Check flow rate. Refer to System Requirements and
Typical Layout page 4.
Motor worn out
Replace motor
DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
Clutch not disengaged. Check Adjustment of
Manual Shifter, page 10.
Check Operation, page 5.
Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing
to bind up
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 2.
Side mounted bolts too long, causing binding of
ring gear (Item #15, page 16).
Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST NOT engage
threaded holes in sides of end bearing more than
the .50 inch thread depth in the end bearing.
BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD
Incorrect directional control valve (cylinder spool-
closed center)
Use only a motor spool (open center) control valve.
LOAD DRIFTS
Excessive Backpressure (100 PSI Max.)
Check for restrictions in hydraulic system. Refer to
System Requirements and Typical Layout page 4.
CABLE BIRDNESTS
WHEN CLUTCH IS
DISENGAGED
Drag screw improperly adjusted
Adjust nylon drag screw. Refer to Cable Installation,
page 3.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
Hydraulic system flow too high
Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 4.
Drum in bind, winch not mounted squarely
Check mounting. Refer to Winch Mounting, page 2.
DRUM CHATTERS IN
“REEL IN” DIRECTION
Low hydraulic system flow rate
Check flow rate. Refer to Typical Layout page 4.
Low hydraulic system relief pressure setting
Check relief valve setting.
OIL LEAKS FROM
BREATHER VENT UNDER
MOTOR END BEARING
Damaged brake o-rings, backup rings, or sealing
surfaces
Disassemble brake and inspect. See Overhaul
Instructions, pg. 8.
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