Troubleshooting Chart - Superwinch S2500 Mode D'emploi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom
Motor will not operate or
runs in one direction only
Winch will not shut off
Motor runs extremely hot
Motor runs but with
insufficient power or line
speed
Motor runs but drum
doesn't turn
Winch runs backwards
Winch will not hold load
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If a problem arises, contact your nearest
Superwinch dealer or repair center.
Possible Cause(s)
1. Damaged or stuck
solenoid
2. Switch inoperative
3. Broken wires or bad
connection
4. Damaged motor
5. Solenoids not grounded
1. Solenoid stuck "On"
1. Long period of operation
2. Damaged motor
3. Damaged brake
1. Weak battery
2. Battery to winch wire too
long
3. Poor battery connection
4. Poor ground
5. Damaged brake
1. Clutch not engaged
1. Motor wires reversed
2. Solenoids wired
incorrectly
1. Excessive load
2. Worn or damaged brake
Corrective Action
1. Disengage
CAUTION
clutch before performing
this test to prevent pow-
ering the wire rope
drum. If a solenoid sticks
once, it is likely to stick
again and must be
replaced immediately.
Tap solenoid to free stuck
contacts. Check by apply-
ing voltage to the small
solenoid terminal. Be
sure solenoid is grounded
back to source. A sole-
noid that is not stuck will
make an audible "click"
when first energized.
2. Replace switch
3. Check for poor connections:
Always use 2
CAUTION
wrenches (spanners)
(see Fig. 11)
4. Replace or repair motor
5. Check the ground path
between battery nega-
tive and solenoid base
1. If a solenoid sticks on,
reverse direction and
hold trigger switch until
the power lead can be
disconnected. A safety
disconnect switch is avail-
able as an accessory
1. Allow to cool
2. Replace or repair motor
3. Replace or repair brake
1.
Recharge or replace battery.
Check charging system
2. Use larger diameter wire
3. Check battery terminals
for corrosion. Clean as
required
4. Check and clean
connections
5. Repair or replace brake
1. Engage clutch
1. Recheck wiring
2. Recheck wiring
1. Reduce load or double
line
2. Repair or replace brake