Ramsey Winch PATRIOT 9500 UT, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
Condition Possible Cause Correction
MOTOR RUNS IN
ONLY ONE DIRECTION Defective or stuck sole-
noid
Defective remote control
switch
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each so-
lenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control
switch plug from the socket and jump hot pin and
either of the other pins. Motor should run. Jump hot
pin and the remaining pin. Motor should run.
MOTOR RUNS
EXTREMELY HOT
Long period of operation
Insufficient battery
Cooling off periods are essential to prevent over-
heating.
Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10
volts or less, replace or parallel another battery to it.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
WITH INSUFFICIENT
POWER, OR WITH
LOW LINE SPEED. Bad connection
Insufficient charging sys-
tem
Check battery cable for corrosion; clean and
grease.
Replace with larger capacity charging system.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
DRUM DOES NOT
TURN Motor running in the reel
out direction while clutch
is not engaged If motor is running in the reel in direction or clutch
is engaged but symptom still exists, it will be nec-
essary to disassemble winch to determine cause
and repair.
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE Defective or stuck sole-
noid
Defective remote control
switch
Defective motor
Loose Connections
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each so-
lenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized.
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control
switch plug from the socket and jump hot pin and
either of the other pins. Motor should run. Jump hot
pin and the remaining pin. Motor should run.
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature
post; replace motor.
Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on
motor.
MOTOR WATER
DAMAGED
Submerged in water or
water from high pressure
car wash
Allow dry thoroughly, then run motor without load
in short bursts to dry windings.