User guide

Trouble Shooting
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If the winch fails to operate after several attempt, or if there is any fault whilst operation:
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Cut circuit Check battery lead
Weak battery Recharge or replace battery, 650CCA
Damaged over-load protector(option)
Replace over-load protector(option)
Bad connection of wiring Reconnect tightly
Damaged contactor Replace contactor
Cut circuit on switch Replace switch
Damaged motor or carbon brush. Replace motor or carbon brush
Winch will not
operate
Poor or lost connections to motor Replace wiring or tighten it
Broken wiring or bad connections Reconnect or replace wiring
Damaged or stuck contactor Replace contactor
Motor runs in one
direction.
Switch inoperative Replace switch
Clutch does not disengage Replace clutch
Damaged 1
st
shaft Replace 1
st
shaft
Damaged brake cam and disc Replace brake cam and disc
Drum will not
clutch.
Damaged output shaft Replace output shaft
The gear train is mechanically binding
up
Check to insure the winch is mounted on
a flat, rigid surface
Damaged brake cam and disc Replace brake cam and disc
Damaged gear box Replace gear box
Broken retaining ring Replace retaining ring
Oil leakage into brake cavity Repair and clean oil leakage
No brake
Damaged or inoperative spiral spring
Replace and position spiral spring
Worn brake disc or loose brake
spacer
Replace brake disc or adjust brake spacer
according to brake adjustment procedures
Brake distance is
too long
Oil leakage into brake cavity Repair and clean oil leakage
Too much brake disc powder in the
brake hub
Clean brake hub
Over tensioned spiral spring Adjust tension on spiral spring
Brake will be
locked
Stuck between brake disc and gear
box
Replace with new brake assembly
Hit by certain exterior force Replace the damaged components
Damaged gear train Replace the damaged components
Damaged gear
box
Over load operation
Stop the winch operation and reduce the
load
Long period of operation Allow to cool
Damaged motor Replace or repair motor
Motor runs
extremely hot
Damaged or inoperative brake Replace or repair brake
LED lights red in
the remote switch
Overheating of the motor
Stop the winch operation and cool the
motor