Ramsey Winch RPH 8000, Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION _____
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
Winch not mounted squarely, Check mounting. Refer to
AT NO LOAD causing end bearings to bind up drum. WINCH MOUNTING page 2.
Brake damaged. Inspect and replace brake.
Gears damaged. Inspect and replace damaged gears.
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DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE Load greater than rated Refer to Specifications pg.1
UNDER LOAD capacity of winch. for line pull rating.
Low hydraulic system Check pressure. Refer to HYDRAULIC
pressure. SYSTEMS performance charts pg. 4.
Winch not mounted squarely, Check mounting. Refer to
causing end bearing to bind WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2.
up drum.
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WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW Low hydraulic system flow rate. Check flow rate. Refer to
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS flow chart page 4.
Motor worn out. Replace motor.
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DRUM WILL NOT Clutch not disengaged. Check OPERATION. Refer to page 5.
FREESPOOL Check ADJUSTMENT. Refer to page 12.
Winch not mounted squarely, Check mounting. Refer to WINCH
causing end bearings to bind drum. MOUNTING pg. 2
Side-mount bolts (item #18, Check bolt length. Bolt thread MUST NOT
Page 17) too long causing engage threaded holes in sides of end
binding of ring gear. bearing by more than the .50 inch thread
depth in the end bearing. Refer to page 15.
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OIL LEAKAGE Damaged brake housing Replace gasket. Check for plugged
gasket or breather. breather. Refer to pgs. 8 & 10.
Damaged brake hub seal. Replace seal. Refer to pg. 10.
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OIL LEAKAGE FROM Breather below oil level. Check oil level.
BREATHER PLUG
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LOADS DRIFT Brake needs adjusting. Adjust brake. Refer to pg. 7.
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CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN Drag screw improperly Adjust nylon drag screw.
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED adjusted. Refer to pg. 3.
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EXCESSIVE NOISE Brake torque too high. Reduce torque. Refer to page 7.
Hydraulic system flow too high Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Brake oil level low. Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Drum in bind, winch not Check mounting. Refer to
mounted squarely. WINCH MOUNTING pg. 2
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DRUM CHATTERS, Low hydraulic system flow. Check flow rate. Refer to HYDRAULIC
in "REEL IN" direction SYSTEMS flow chart pg. 4.
Low hydraulic system Check relief valve setting. Refer to
relief pressure setting. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS pg. 4.
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