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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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