Owner manual

VI .Trouble Shooting
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When the winch fails to operate after several attempts, or if there is any fault operation while
winching, check followings.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Cut circuit or loosing Check battery lead
Weak battery or insufficient power Recharge or replace battery
Damaged over-load protector Replace over-load protector
Loose connection of wirings Checking all wirings
Damaged or stuck contactor Replace contactor
Defective remote control
Check winch operation with an auxiliary
switch
Winch will not
operate
Damaged motor or worn carbon brush Replace motor or carbon brush
Broken wiring or bad connection Reconnect or replace wiring
Damaged or stuck contactor Replace contactor
Switch inoperative Replace switch
Motor runs in one
direction
Dropt or lost wiring Replace wiring and tighten
Clutch does not disengaged Engaged clutch
Damaged brake or clutch kit Replace brake or clutch kit
Damaged drum bushing Replace drum bushing
Drum will not
clutch
Damaged gear box Replace gear box
Damaged or inoperative pressed spring Replace pressed spring
Disengaged clutch Engaged
Damaged 3
rd
stage carrier Replace 3
rd
stage carrier
No brake
Damaged 1
st
shaft Replace 1
st
shaft
Brake distance is
too long
Worn or damaged brake Replace or adjust brake
Motor leads crossed Reverse electrical connections to motor
Contactor control crossed
Reverse black and red wires on the
contactor
Winch runs in
opposite direction
Remote control or rocker switch crossed Reverse electrical connections
Long period of operation Stop operation to have it cooled
Over-load Reduce load
Motor runs
extremely hot
Damaged or inoperative brake Replace or repair brake