Muir HFF 700, Manual

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T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S
Trouble Shooting
ELECTRICAL
1. Check the battery circuit breaker and ensure the isolating switch is on.
2.
Check battery is charged up to 12 or 24 volts.
3. Check that the foot switch plunger is contacting
4. Check remote control solenoid is contacting, if this is clicking the
problem may be low voltage a faulty solenoid or a wire not properly
connected or tightened.
5. Check wiring between controls, solenoid and motor are in tact.
6. If the motor will not turn after checking the above points check that the
motor bushes are not worn or sticking.
MECHANICAL
If the windlass running gear will not turn or operate check the following
1.
Check the drive key between the gearbox and motor input.
2. Check the drive key on main shaft to gearbox output.
3. Check that the clutch above the chain gypsy is tightened to the chain
gypsy drive using the manual handle supplied.
4. If the line slips check the tension on the finger and increase spring
tension.
HYDRAULIC MOTOR
Refer any problems with your hydraulic motor to a Muir service agent or
Muir Hobart.
FREEFALL MECHANISM
1. Check that the freefall plunger and spring can move freely.
2. Ensure that the declutcher pawl is in the correct position and that the
grub screws holding this in place are tightened.
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