Ramsey Winch Sierra H8, Operation, Service And Maintenance Manual

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Sierra Troubleshooting Guide
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE WITH
NO LOAD
1. Winch not mounted squarely causing
end bearings to bind the drum.
2. Brake damaged.
3. Gears damaged.
1. Check the mounting. Verify it's
square.
2. Inspect and replace brake.
3. Inspect and replace damaged
gears.
DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE
UNDER LOAD
1. Load greater than rated capacity of the
winch.
2. Low hydraulic system pressure.
3. Winch not mounted squarely causing
end bearings to bind the drum.
1. Reduce load to less than the
rated capacity of the winch.
2. Check pressure.
3. Check the mounting. Verify it's
square.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
1. Low flow rate.
2. Hydraulic motor worn out.
1. Check flow rate.
2. Replace motor.
DRUM WILL NOT FREESPOOL
1. Clutch not disengaged.
2. Winch not mounted squarely causing
end bearings to bind thedrum.
1. Disengage clutch.
2. Check the mounting. Verify it's
square.
BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD 1. Brake damaged. 1. Inspect and replace brake.
LOAD DRIFTS 1. Worn brake. 1. Overhaul the brake assembly.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN THE
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGE
1. Drag screw improperly adjusted. 1. Adjust drag screw.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
1. Hydraulic system flow too high.
2. Drum in bind, winch not mounted
squarely.
1. Check flow rate.
2. Check the mounting. Verify it's
square.
DRUM CHATTERS in "REEL IN"
DIRECTION
1. Low hydraulic system flow.
2. Low hydraulic system relief pressure
setting.
1. Check flow rate.
2. Check relief valve setting.
CLUTCH DIFFICULT TO
ENGAGE
1. Detent screw damaged or improperly
adjusted. 1. Replace or readjust detent screw.
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