Table 5. Winch Troubleshooting Procedures.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

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Table 5. Winch Troubleshooting Procedures.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Check oil level in hydraulic Add oil as required (WP 0165

1. Winch Does Not Operate.

tank.

00).

2. Check hydraulic lines, hoses 1. Tighten loose fittings.

and fittings for signs of leaks 2. Replace damaged lines, hoses

and/ or damage.

and fittings (WP 0160 00).

3. Check winch control lever Adjust control lever cables (WP

cables for proper adjustment. 0139 00).

(WP 0141 00).

4. Check winch control lever Replace damaged control lever

cables for bends, kinks, cables (WP 0142 00).

breaks or damage.

5. Inspect winch control valve 1. Tighten loose fittings.

for damage and leaks.

2. Replace control valve (WP

0140 00).

6. Check winch gear pump for 1. Tighten loose fittings.

leaks and overheating.

2. Replace winch gear pump (WP

0147 00.

7. Check for broken winch drive 1. Replace driveshaft (WP 0137

shaft.

00).

2. Replace winch assembly (WP

0139 00).

1. Check winch control lever Adjust control lever cables (WP

Winch Operates in One Direction Only.

cables for proper adjustment. 0141 00).

(WP 0141 00).

2. Check winch control lever Replace damaged control lever

cables for bends, kinks, cables (WP 0142 00).

breaks or damage.

3. Inspect winch control valve 1. Tighten loose fittings.

for damage and leaks.

2. Replace control valve (WP

0140 00).

3. Replace winch assembly (WP

0139 00).

Winch Does Not Hold Load With Control 1. Check winch control lever 1. Adjust control lever cables

cables for proper adjustment.

(WP 0141 00).

Lever in BRAKE ON Position.

(WP 0141 00).

2. Replace winch assembly (WP

0139 00).

Oil Leak at Both or One End of Winch Drum. Internal damage

winch Replace winch assembly (WP

assembly.

0139 00).

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