User Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Winch will not operate

Clutch does not hold

1. Disconnected or bad wiring or

bad circuit breakers

2. Bad plug

1. Worn or broken roller clutch

2. Worn gears or clutch lining

a. Start checking the wiring at the battery. Bypass the circuit breakers

and test the winch. If the winch operates, replace the circuit

breakers.

b. Check the wiring insulation for worn or bare spots that may be

causing a short.

c. Check all connections for tightness.

a. Check the male connection at the end of the wiring kit by using

probe light across the two prongs inside the plug. If the light

illuminates, the wiring is correct.

b. Remove the two cover connecting screws and rods the cover

containing the female socket. Plug the male socket into the female

socket. Use a probe light across the two connections on the

underside of the female socket. Replace the appropriate socket if

the light does not illuminate. If the light illuminates, check the

switch and/or motor.

Replace roller clutch (Models 712A and 912 only).

Replace gears or lining.

Technical Information

For information on the operation or repair, please call 1-800-243-3097.

Replacement Parts Information

For information regarding where to order replacement parts, call 1-800-243-3097. Please have the following information available:

Winch Model Number

Winch Serial Number

Part Number and Description

Address correspondence to:

Powerwinch

301 Lawton Avenue

Monroe, OH 45050