S101622 Rev. 1
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Improper adjustments
and Oil Leaks
Check relief valves, etc. Adjust per
manual of pump. Tighten all
fittings.
Overheating of Oil in the
system
Oil is passing through the
relief valve for an
excessive amount of time
Return control valve to neutral
when not in use, allow to cool
down
Incorrect oil, low oil, dirty
oil.
Use
recommended
oil,
fill
reservoir, clean oil, replace filter
Excessive component
internal leakage
Repair or replace components as
necessary. Check system pressure
Malfunctioning oil cooler
Clean or repair
Insufficient heat
radiation
Clean dirt and mud from the oil
cooler and other components
Foaming of the Oil
Incorrect, dirty or low oil
Replace, clean or add oil as
needed
Air leaks
Tighten all fittings and check
suction line
Load Moves with Control
Valve in Neutral
Control valve not
centering when released
Check for spool binding and repair
Control valve handle is
not tight enough
Tighten handle and make sure the
valve is centering right
Control Valve Binding
Valve linkage misaligned
Repair
Valve Damaged
Replace
Drum will not rotate at all
Winch is not mounted
squarely
Checking mounting. Refer to
WINCH mounting page
Brake not disengaging
Check shuttle valve operation.
Check hose for leakage. Check
port for blockage. Disassemble &
inspect brake
Winch runs slow
Low Flow rate
Check flow rate. See hydraulic
systems flow spec page
Brake does not fully
disengage
Check to make sure pressures are
high enough to release the brake
