VI.Trouble Shooting
When the winch fails to operate after several attempts, or if there is any fault while
operating check the following:
Recharge or replace battery (at least 650CCA)
Damaged over-load protector(option)
Replace over-load protector(option)
Damaged motor or worn carbon brush.
Replace motor or carbon brush
Poor or lost connections to motor
Replace wiring or tighten it
Motor runs in one
direction.
Broken wiring or bad connections
Reconnect or replace wiring
Damaged or stuck contactor
Clutch does not disengage
Damaged brake cam and disc
Replace brake cam and disc
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
Oil leakage into brake cavity
Repair and clean oil leakage
Damaged or inoperative spiral spring
Replace and position spiral spring
Brake distance is too
long
Worn brake disc or loose brake spacer
Replace brake disc or adjust brake spacer according to
brake adjustment procedures
Oil leakage into brake cavity
Repair and clean oil leakage
Too much brake disc powder in the brake hub
Over tensioned spiral spring
Adjust tension on spiral spring
Stuck between brake disc and gear box
Replace with new brake assembly
Hit by certain exterior force
Replace the damaged components
Replace the damaged components
Stop the winch operation and reduce the load
Damaged or inoperative brake