TROUBLESHOOTING
WINCH WILL LOWER BUT WILL NOT RAISE
CAUSE REMEDY
The sprag clutch is assembled backwards.............................................Be certain that the winch is assembled properly.
Insufficient parts of line for the load being lifted..................................See the reeving diagram on the capacity chart.
WINCH WILL RAISE BUT WILL NOT LOWER
CAUSE REMEDY
The winch hold valve is mounted
on the winch motor incorrectly .............................................................Be certain that the winch is assembled properly.
The winch hold valve spool is sticking .................................................Repair or replace.
The winch brake is not releasing...........................................................Be certain that the brake release line is open. If nec-
essary, disassemble and inspect the brake compo-
nents.
Winch brake piston “O” ring damaged .................................................Replace “O” ring.
WINCH WILL NOT HOLD LOAD
(LOAD DRIFTS DOWN)
CAUSE REMEDY
System back pressure too high..............................................................Warm oil: check for restriction in down stream flow.
The over-running sprag on the brake is broken.....................................Inspect and replace, if necessary.
The automatic brake is not applying .....................................................Be certain that the winch brake release line is not
plugged and no foreign objects are in the brake
assembly.
The winch brake friction plates are worn..............................................Replace friction plates.
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