Ramsey Winch H-800 W/AIR SHIFTER (TALBERT) - Manual (Page 9)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR
BINDS UP 1. Dry or rusted shaft. 1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Bent yoke or linkage. 2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING 1. Seal damaged or worn. 1. Replace seal.
2. Too much oil. 2. Drain excess oil.
3. Damaged gasket. 3. Replace gasket.
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN 1. Worm brake has become worn. 1. Refer to “Worm Brake Maintenance”,
page 5.
2. Worm brake out of adjustment 2. Turn adjusting bolt clockwise 1/4 turn
or until load does not drift.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW 1. Hydraulic motor worn out. 1. Replace motor.
2. Low flow rate. 2. Check flow rate. Refer to “Hydraulic
Systems”, flow chart, page 8.
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT
FREESPOOL 1. Winch not mounted squarely, causing
end bearings to bind drum
1. Check mounting, refer to “Winch
Mounting”, page 4.
2. Clutch not disengaged 2. (Air Shift) Check air pressure to air
cylinder. Minimum 70 PSI required.
Refer to Clutch Air Shifter Adjustment,
page 7.
(Manual shift) Confirm that clutch pin
has dropped into “IN” slots properly.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
FROM HOLE IN ADAPTER 1. Damaged motor shaft seal. 1. Replace seal.
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