03/20/2017
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Lewmar V-700 Windlass Troubleshooting Chart
Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch
(Part No. 0052519)
Is there voltage at the input terminal (positive) to
the control switch?
If no voltage is present, the battery isolation is OFF, the
breaker is tripped or a fuse has blown. The battery may
also have been dead or disconnected.
Yes
q
No
u
Check voltage at the output terminals of the
control switch with the switch on forward then
reverse.
Control switch is defective.
Yes
q
No
u
Replace Motor
Sluggish Operation Troubleshoot Chart
Is windlass overloaded?
Ease the load and ensure the battery is well charged.
Yes
q
No
u
Check the voltage across the motor leads with
the windlass on. (Proper voltage is 13.5V. Con-
stant low voltage will destroy the motor).
Is the voltage low? (Below 11.0V on a 12V
system?
There is a severe voltage drop in the circuit.
Check for undersized cables, poor connections or
corroded connections. Also check for resistance across
the battery isolation switch or solenoid. (Feel them to
see if they are heating up).
Yes
q
No
u
Is the voltage correct? (Above 11.0V and anchor
is not fouled).
The motor is defective. Replace the motor.
Yes
q
No
u
