BGU FSW 5.5 H Evolution, Original User Manual

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Trouble description

Possible origins

Remedies

No winch response when 
pressing the buttons or 
engaging the plug of the 
control panel or the radio 
control 

• The winch drives are damaged 

• No power available 

• Control valve out of service 

• Check the winch drives (the driveline 
must be duly connected for the pump to 
operate) and ensure that there is enough 
oil in the tank 
• Check the power connections (plug on 
the tractor, side lights ON)
• Check the batteries of your radio control 
and make sure they‘re not rusty. If nee-
ded clean them.
• If power is missing, remove cause of 
the blackout 
• if the control valve is temporarily out of 
use, try concurrent activation of the but-
tons on the control panel und the pressu-
re pads located in the middle of the ma-
gnets front side. If the problem is just a 
temporary jamming, this will release the 
valve. 

Winch is not pulling
enough

• Too much rope on the drum 
• Oil on clutch discs due to bad 
lubrication of the drivechain 
• Clutch lining worn out 
• Winch drives are damaged 
• Insufficient oil pressure 

• Clean or change the clutch lining  
• Replace the clutch discs 
• Replace damaged parts 

Oil pressure lower than 
145 bar

• Not enough oil in the tank 

• Check the oil level and touch-up if nee-
ded. Seal all leaking points. 

Oil pressure insufficient 

• The pump is damages 
• Wrong setting of the pressure 
switch or safety valve 

• Ask for service 
• Ask for service 

The operating pressure 
drops very rapidly although 
the winch is not in use 

• Damaged non-return valve, 
pressure relief valve, control 
valve or pressure accumulator 

• Ask for service 

Brake is not holding

• Wrong brake regulation
• Grease on the brake band lining  
• Damaged brake mechanismus
• Worn-out brake band (collar)

• Adjust brake force
• Clean the brake lining and the brake
surface on the drum
• Replace damaged parts
• Replace brake collar   

5.9    Troubleshooting