Lewmar V700 - Troubleshooting; 8.1 Electric Windlass Problems

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• Replace new part by reversing the above procedure.
7.6 Fall safe lever replacement
• Turn fall safe lever (34) so it is horizontal.
• Remove socket screw (6) using allen wrench.
• Remove fall safe lever (34).
• To refi t use thread lock on the socket screw (6).
• Screw down screw (6) finger tight and leave to cure before operating fall safe lever (34).
8. Trouble shooting
1. Anchor rode pays out independently while windlass is not in use.
This problem is a result of not securing the anchor rode combined with the gypsy drive cap being slack. Tighten
the gypsy drive cap using the winch handle and always secure the anchor rode independently of the windlass
when not in use.
2. Failure to operate or sluggish operation.
• The majority of these problems are electrical in nature. It is essential that the proper voltage be maintained.
The proper voltage on a 12 Volt system is 13.5 Volts (24 Volt system is 26.5 Volts), constant low voltage will
damage motor.
• Ensure electrical cable size is large enough to handle the current draw and keep voltage drop within
acceptable limits.
• Check control switches, connections, battery condition, isolator switch, fuse and motor for operation failure.
8.1 Electric windlass
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 switch
is OFF, the breaker is tripped or a fuse has blown. The
battery may also have been dead or disconnected.YES  NO 
Check voltage at the output terminals of the control
switch with the switch on forward then reverse.
Is there voltage at either output terminal for forward
then reverse.?
Control switch is defective.YES  NO 
Replace motor.
Sluggish Operation Troubleshoot Chart
Is windlass overloaded?
Ease the load and ensure the battery is well charged.YES  NO 
Check the voltage across the motor leads with the
windlass on. (Proper voltage is 13.5 V. Constant low
voltage will destroy the motor).
Is the voltage low? (Below 11.0 V on a 12 V 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  NO 
Is the voltage correct?
(Above 11.0 V and anchor is not fouled).
The motor is defective. Replace the motor.YES 