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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED ACTION
Motor does not
turn on
-Switch Assembly not
connected properly
-Insert switch assembly all the way into the
connector.
-Loose battery cable
connections
-Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
-Defective switch
assembly
-Replace switch assembly.
-Defective motor
-Check for voltage at armature port with Switch
pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor.
-Water has entered
motor
-Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts
without load until completely dry.
Motor runs but
cable drum does
not turn
-Clutch not engaged
-Turn clutch to the
“
In
”
position. If problem
persists, a qualified technician needs to check
and repair.
Motor runs
slowly or without
normal power
-Insufficient current or
voltage
-Battery weak recharge. Run winch with vehicle
motor running.
-Loose or corroded battery cable connections.
Clean, tighten, or replace.
Motor
overheating
-Winch running time
too long
-Allow winch to cool down periodically.
Motor runs in
one direction
only
-Loose or corroded
battery cable or motor
cable connections.
-Clean and tighten.
Winch braking
malfunction.
-Cable works in wrong
direction.
-Adjust the cable working direction
-Clockwise direction looking from motor end.
-Brake slice worn or
breakdown.
-Adjust braking angle or replace with new brack
slice.
