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Winch. Troubleshooting procedures for the winch are listed in table 3-22.
a. The table lists the common malfunctions that you may find during the operation or maintenance of the winch.
You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests/inspections and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective action, notify your supervisor.
Table 3-22. Troubleshooting the Winch
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
WINCH WILL NOT
Step 1. Check to see if
Set clutch handle to POWER
UNWIND.
winch clutch handle is set to
WIND position.
POWER WIND position.
Step 2. Check to see if
Set winch control to UN-
winch control in truck cab
WIND position.
is set to UNWIND position.
Step 3. Check to see if
Engage power take-off/hy-
truck power take-off/hyd-
draulic system.
raulic system is engaged.
Step 4. Check to see if
Add fluid to hydraulic re-
fluid level in hydraulic re-
servoir.
servoir is low.
2.
WINCH WILL
Step 1. Check to see if
Set clutch handle to POWER
NOT WIND.
winch clutch handle is set
WIND position.
to POWER
WIND position.
Step 2. Check to see if
Set winch control to WIND
winch control in truck cab is
position.
set to WIND position.
Step 3. Check to see if
Engage power take-off/hyd-
truck power take-off/hyd-
raulic system.
raulic system is engaged.
Step 4. Check to see if
Add fluid to hydraulic re-
fluid level in hydraulic re-
servoir.
servoir is low.
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