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Troubleshooting Guide
Condition
Possible Cause
Correction
Defective or stuck
solenoid
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each solenoid
by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).
Defective remote control
switch
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch
plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock.
Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor
should run.
Long period of operation Cooling off periods are essential to prevent overheating.
Insufficient battery
Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10 volts or
less, replace or parallel another batter to it.
Bad connection
Check battery cable for corrosion; clean and grease.
Insufficient charging
system
Replace with larger capacity charging system
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
DRUM DOES NOT TURN
Clutch not engaged
If clutch engaged but symptom still exists, it will be
necessary to disassemble winch to determine cause and
repair.
Defective or stuck
solenoid
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each solenoid
by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).
Defective remote control
switch
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch
plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock.
Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o'clock. Motor
should run.
Defective motor
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post;
replace motor.
Loose Connections
Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on
motor.
MOTOR WATER
DAMAGED
Submerged in water or
water from high pressure
car wash
Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then run motor without
load in short bursts to dry windings.
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY
ONE DIRECTION
MOTOR RUNS
EXTREMELY HOT
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
WITH INSUFFICIENT
POWER, OR WITH LOW
LINE SPEED.
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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