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FAILURE
PROBABLE CAUSE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Brake will not hold.
Brake vibrates when lowering a load.
Oil leaks.
Refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS if it becomes necessary to disassemble the Model M5 winch.
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a) Brake plates or divider plates have been damaged by
contamination in the hydraulic fluid or lack of circulation
flow in the brake housing.
b) Brake piston is seized in the brake housing because
of contamination in the hydraulic fluid.
c) Excessive back pressure in the return line of the
hydraulic circuit causes the brake to release.
d) Control valve has incorrect spool which traps hydraulic
pressure in the brake piston when the control valve
handle is returned to neutral position. For proper
function of the automatic brake, both pressure ports of
the winch must be open to the reservoir in neutral
position of the control valve.
e) Wire rope is fastened to the incorrect cable anchor slot.
f) Sprag clutch is damaged or surfaces where sprag
clutch engages on primary sungear or brake hub are
worn or indented.
a) Pump is too slow. Pump rpm must be maintained at
normal operating speed when a load is lowered.
b) Brake is running too hot. This is caused by insufficient
circulation flow. To check the circulation, observe the
flow of oil from the circulation return line of the winch
(approx. 1 (US) gpm - 4 l/min) when the winch is
reversed.
c) Control valve for the winch operation has poor metering
characteristics.
d) Damaged brake plates or divider plates.
e) Over-running clutch, which connects the primary
sungear with the brake assembly, is damaged.
f) Air has mixed with hydraulic oil resulting in foamy oil.
a) Oil leaks from the motor flange are caused by a
damaged O-ring seal on the motor flange.
b) Oil leaks occurring between the cable drum flanges
and housing are caused by excessive pressure in the
brake housing. Excessive pressure in the brake housing
will damage the oil seal between the brake housing
and cable drum interior.
c) If the breather relief on the end cover leaks, the seal
between the drum interior and the brake housing is
damaged and must be replaced. This condition is
caused by excessive pressure in the brake housing of
the winch, or operation with the incorrect hydraulic
fluid during cold weather, or a restriction in the circulation
return line leading back to tank.
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