WORLD CLASS WINCHES
RELIABLE - DEPENDABLE - UNCOMPLICATED
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Symptom
Probable cause
Action
1. Winch does not
function
1. No oil flow to winch
2. PTO not engaged
3. Defective hydraulic
motors
4. Emergence stop
button is engaged
5. No electrical power
6. The free-spool clutch
is engaged
7. Hydraulic brake is
not releasing
8. Defect hydraulic pump
– Check hydraulic oil
level
– Check all hydraulic
lines, fittings and
components for leaks
– Engage PTO
– Replace motor or
contact authorized
service shop
– Release the emergency
stop
– Inspect and repair
electrical system
– Disengage the
free-spool clutch
– Check oil pressure at
the inlet to the brake
(≥ 30 bar).
– Replace the hydraulic
brake
– Replace pump or
contact authorized
repair service
7 Troubleshooting
Maintenance