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Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Motor
overheats
1. Incorrect power cords
2. Winch running time too long
1. Use only supplied power cords
2. Allow winch to cool down periodically
Motor does
not turn on
1.
Switch assembly not connected
properly.
2.
Loose battery cable connections
3.
Vehicle battery needs charging
4.
Solenoid malfunctioning
5.
Defective switch assembly
6.
Defective motor
7.
Water has entered motor
8. Internal damage or wear
1.
Insert switch assembly all the way into
connector.
2.
Tighten nuts on all cable connections
3.
Fully charge battery
4.
Tap solenoid to loosen
contacts. Apply12 volts to coil
terminals directly. A clicking
indicates proper activation
5.
Replace switch assembly
6.
Check for voltage at armature port
with switch pressed. If voltage is
present, replace motor
7.
Allow to drain and dry. Run in
short bursts without load until
completely dry
8. Have technician service winch
Motor runs
but wire rope
drum does
not turn
Clutch not engage
Move the Clutch Handle to the Engaged
position
. If problem persists contact a
qualified technician to check and repair unit
.
Motor runs
slowly or
without
normaI
power
1 Insufficient current or voltage
2.Loose or corroded battery
cable connections
3.
Incorr
ect
power cords
1.
Battery weak, recharge
Run winch with vehicle motor running
2.
Clean, tighten, or replace
3.
Use only supplied power cords
Motor
runs in
one
direction
only
1. Defective or stuck solenoid
2. Defective switch assembly.
1. Tap solenoid
to loosen
contacts
2. Repair or replace solenoid
3. Replace switch assembly
