Ramsey Winch H-800 (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 8)

CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP
CLUTCH HANDLE WON’T
LATCH
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN
OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
FROM HOLE IN MOTOR
ADAPTER
1. Dry or rusted shaft.
2. Bent yoke or linkage.
1. Debris in clutch.
1. Winch cable used as tie
down during transit.
2. Worn out hydraulic compo-
nent.
1. Seals damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Low flow rate.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Winch not mounting square-
ly, causing end bearings to
bind drum.
1. Drag brake disk worn.
1. Damaged motor shaft seal.
1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Replace yoke or shaft
assembly.
1. Clean and lubricate.
1. Do not use winch cable as a
tie down.
2. Replace control valve or
motor.
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Check flow rate. Refer to
Hydraulic System
Requirements.
2. Replace motor.
1. Check mounting.
1. Replace discs.
1. Replace seal.
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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