PREMIER WINCH DV-12 light, Manual

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VI.Trouble Shooting
When the winch fails to operate after several attempts, or if there is any fault while
operating check the following:
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Winch will not operate
Cut circuit Check battery lead
Weak battery Recharge or replace battery (at least 650CCA)
Damaged over-load protector(option) Replace over-load protector(option)
Bad connection of wiring Reconnect tightly
Damaged contactor Replace contactor
Cut circuit on switch Replace switch
Damaged motor or worn carbon brush. Replace motor or carbon brush
Poor or lost connections to motor Replace wiring or tighten it
Motor runs in one
direction.
Broken wiring or bad connections Reconnect or replace wiring
Damaged or stuck contactor Replace contactor
Switch inoperative Replace switch
Drum will not clutch.
Clutch does not disengage Replace clutch
Damaged 1
st
shaft Replace 1
st
shaft
Damaged brake cam and disc Replace brake cam and disc
Damaged output shaft Replace output shaft
No brake
The gear train is mechanically binding up
Check to insure the winch is mounted on a flat, rigid
surface
Damaged brake cam and disc Replace brake cam and disc
Damaged gear box Replace gear box
Broken retaining ring Replace retaining ring
Oil leakage into brake cavity Repair and clean oil leakage
Damaged or inoperative spiral spring Replace and position spiral spring
Brake distance is too
long
Worn brake disc or loose brake spacer
Replace brake disc or adjust brake spacer according to
brake adjustment procedures
Oil leakage into brake cavity Repair and clean oil leakage
Brake will be locked
Too much brake disc powder in the brake hub Clean brake hub
Over tensioned spiral spring Adjust tension on spiral spring
Stuck between brake disc and gear box Replace with new brake assembly
Damaged gear box
Hit by certain exterior force Replace the damaged components
Damaged gear train Replace the damaged components
Over load operation
Stop the winch operation and reduce the load
Motor runs extremely
hot
Long period of operation Allow to cool
Damaged motor Replace or repair motor
Damaged or inoperative brake Replace or repair brake