Symptom
Winch will
not operate
Motor runs in
one direction.
Drum will
not clutch.
No brake
Brake distance
is too long
Too much brake disc powder in the brake hub
Brake will
be locked
Damaged
gear box
Motor runs
extremely hot
18
CEQUENT
Troubleshooting
Table 6 - Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Cut circuit
Weak battery
Damaged circuit breaker
Bad connection of wiring
Damaged DC solenoid
Cut circuit on switch
Damaged motor or carbon brush
Poor or lost connections to motor
Broken wiring or bad connections
Damaged or stuck DC solenoid
Switch inoperative
Clutch does not disengage
Damaged 1st shaft
Damaged brake cam and disc
Damaged output shaft
The gear train is mechanically binding up
Damaged brake cam and disc
Damaged gear box
Broken retaining ring
Oil leakage into brake cavity
Damaged or inoperative spiral spring
Worn brake disc or loose brake spacer
Oil leakage into brake cavity
Over tensioned spiral spring
Stuck between brake disc and gear box
Hit by certain exterior force
Damaged gear train
Over load operation
Long period of operation
Damaged motor
Damaged or inoperative brake
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Remedy
Check battery lead
Recharge or replace battery, 650CCA
Replace circuit breaker
Reconnect tightly
Replace DC solenoid
Replace switch
Replace motor or carbon brush
Replace wiring or tighten it
Reconnect or replace wiring
Replace DC solenoid
Replace switch
Replace clutch
Replace 1st shaft
Replace brake cam and disc
Replace output shaft
Check to insure the winch is mounted
on a flat, rigid surface
Replace brake cam and disc
Replace gear box
Replace retaining ring
Repair and clean oil leakage
Replace and position spiral spring
Replace brake disc
Repair and clean oil leakage
Clean brake hub
Adjust tension on spiral spring
Replace with new brake assembly
Replace the damaged components
Replace the damaged components
Stop the winch operation and reduce the load
Allow to cool
Replace or repair motor
Replace or repair brake
F3837-00 REV B (4782) 08/15