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TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING -
Brake angle adjustment method: Tighten the spring in the direction
of rotation for two circles, then adjust the angle of spline gear sleeve by 20°±5° (see
below section view).
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED ACTION
Motor does not
turn on
-Switch Assembly
connected improperly
-Loose battery cable
connections
-Defective switch
assembly
-Defective motor
-Water has entered
motor
-Re-Insert switch assembly into the connector.
-Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
-Replace switch assembly.
-Check for voltage at armature port with Switch
pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor.
-Allow to drain and dry. Run winch until
completely dry.
Motor runs but
cable drum does
not turn
-Clutch not engaged
-Turn clutch to the “In” position. If problem
persists, ask a technician to check and repair.
Motor runs slowly
or without normal
power
-Insufficient current or
voltage
-Operate winch with vehicle motor running.
-Clean, tighten, or replace battery cable
connections.
Motor overheating -Winch running for too
long
-Allow winch to cool down periodically.
Motor runs in one
direction only
- Loose or corroded
battery cable or motor
cable connections.
- Clean and tighten.
-Repair or replace switch assembly.
Winch
braking
malfunction.
-Cable runs in wrong
direction.
-Brake slice worn or
breakdown
-Adjust the cable working direction
- Adjust braking angle or replaces with new
brake slice.
