Lewmar OCEAN & EVO® Electric/Hydraulic Winches ref B2303 Iss.14 | 37
9.3 Hydraulic question & answer
Winch will not start
1. No power to Commander
• Check unit is switched on
• Check electrical connections to Commander
• Check fuses & safety cut-outs
2. Insufficient hydraulic fluid
Check Commander fluid level.
3. Incorrect electrical or hydraulic connections
• Refer to your Lewmar Commander manual
• See the button sheet for correct function identification.
Winch motor is running but the winch is not working
Winches 44 - 64
1. Hydraulic pipes connected the wrong motor port.
Swap the hydraulic connections on the winch motor.
Winches 66 - 111
2. Winch handle le in winch
Remove handle.
3. Mechanical fault
• Check all pawls & springs for correct operation and engagement.
• Check drive dog & spring
• Ensure free operation and engagement.
Winch runs very slowly
1. Hydraulic pipes connected to wrong Commander function.
Refer to Commander manual and examine the button sheet to identify correct function.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to the wrong motor port.
Swap hydraulic connections on the winch motor.
3. Deck switch connected to wrong function.
Refer to Lewmar Commander manual.
Winch does not pull sufficient load
1. Insufficient hydraulic fluid.
Check Commander fluid level.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to wrong Commander function.
• Refer to Commander manual.
Examine the Button Sheet to identify correct function.
3. Sharp bends or kinks in the hydraulic pipes starving the winch of fluid.
• Check pipe runs for sharp bends or kinks.
• Minimum bend radius is 6” (150mm).
4. System pressure too low.
• Refer to fault diagnostic charts in the Commander manual.
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