Troubleshooting guide – Ramsey Winch H-800 DOW-LOK (JERR-DAN) User Manual
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CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN
OIL LEAKS FROM WINCH
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL
1. Dry or rusted shaft.
2. Bent yoke or linkage.
3. Debris in clutch.
4. Clutch not disengaging
drum does not freespool.
1. Safety brake has become
worn.
2. Safety brake out of adjust-
ment.
1. Seals damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Low flow rate.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Clutch not disengaged.
1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Replace yoke or shaft
assembly.
3. Clean and lubricate.
4. Adjust clutch air shifter
(see section under
Maintenance).
1. Replace brake disc (See
Servicing of the Oil
Cooled Safety Brake).
2. Turn adjusting bolt clock-
wise 1/4 turn until load
does not drift.
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to
Winch Maintenance.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Check flow rate. Refer to
Hydraulic System
Requirements.
2. Replace motor.
1. Check air pressure to
clutch cylinder 70 PSI
minimum required—Refer
to page 15.
CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
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