Winch Mounting; Typical Layout/Hyd. System Diagram; Troubleshooting Guide - RAMSEY WINCH DC-300 Serie Manual De Funcionamiento, Servicio Y Mantenimiento

WINCH MOUNTING

It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the clutch housing end, the cable
drum and the gear housing end) are properly aligned.
All standard model DC-200 Series Winches are furnished with recommended mounting angles. Angle size is 1/4 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2
x 36" (6 x 63 x 63 x 914 mm) Lg. high strength (50,000 PSI [344,500 KPa] yield) steel angle.
TYPICAL LAYOUT
CONTROL VALVE
3 POSITION 4 WAY
CYLINDER SPOOL
PUMP INLET LINE
PUMP
RELIEF VALVE
FLUID FILTER
FLUID
RESERVOIR
LOW PRESSURE LINES
CONDITION
CLUTCH INOPERATIVE OR BINDS
UP .
OIL LEAKS FROM HOUSING.
LOAD DRIFTS DOWN.
WINCH RUNS TOO SLOW
CABLE DRUM WILL NOT FREE
SPOOL.
CABLE BIRDNESTS WHEN
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED.
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS OUT
HOLE IN MOTOR ADAPTER.
HIGH PRESSURE LINES
(.50 I.D. MINIMUM)
WINCH MOTOR
LOW PRESSURE LINES
(.75 I.D. MINIMUM)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Dry or rusted shaft.
2. Bent yoke or linkage.
3. Clutch jaws are in contact.
1. Seal damaged or worn.
2. Too much oil.
3. Damaged gasket.
1. Safety brake has become worn.
2. Safety brake out of adjustment.
1. Hydraulic motor worn out.
2. Low flow rate.
1. Winch not mounted squarely,
causing end bearings to bind
drum.
1. Drag brake disc worn.
1. Hydraulic motor shaft seal dam-
aged.
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HYDRAULIC
1. Clean and lubricate.
2. Replace yoke or shaft assembly.
3. See TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION.
1. Replace seal.
2. Drain excess oil. Refer to TECHNIQUES OF OPER-
ATION.
3. Replace gasket.
1. Replace brake disc. (See Page 7, Diagram 1).
2. Turn adjusting bolt clockwise 1/4 turn or until load
does not drift.
1. Replace motor.
2. Check flow rate. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
1. Check mounting. Refer to WINCH MOUNTING
above.
1. Replace discs.
1. Replace seal.
CORRECTION