Trobleshooting - Polaris 4500 PRO HD Manual

TROBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Dead vehicle
battery
Winch will not
operate
Winch operates in
one direction only
Winch makes noise
but rope does not
move
Winch operates too
slowly
Winch will not
change gears
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Incorrect, damaged, or
corroded electrical
connections
Contactor not receiving
power
Wireless remote not
powered on
Incorrect, damaged, or
corroded electrical
connections
Keyed power circuit
(orange wires) not
properly powered
Autostop fairlead not
properly connected
Contactor powered, but
not winch
Winch not in proper
gear
Winch is improperly
loaded
Rope/cable is under
load
Instr 9929140
RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
Verify all winch electrical connections are per instruction
manual and free of damage and/or corrosion.
Turn vehicle key on.
Turn wireless remote on.
Verify all winch electrical connections are per instruction
manual and free of damage and/or corrosion.
Check 10A accessory circuit fuse for continuity; replace as
required.
If winch operates only outward then ensure magnetic stop
(black rubber puck) is not touching autostop fairlead.
If winch operates inward even when magnetic stop is
touching fairlead then verify all winch electrical connections
are per instruction manual and free of damage and/or
corrosion.
If clicking sound is heard when winch control button is
depressed, but winch motor is silent, then verify electrical
connections between winch and contactor are free of
damage and/or corrosion.
If winch makes noise but does not move, verify winch is in
gear.
If winch is in gear, but winch still does not move, have a
dealer inspect the winch.
Rotate gear knob fully into L or H, then recheck.
Verify rope/cable is not binding on spool or fairlead.
Changing gears while under load is intentionally difficult to
prevent accidental operation, which could lead to personal
injury or winch failure. Ensure rope is under no tension, and
rope is not binding on spool or fairlead. Briefly operate winch,
then attempt to shift again.
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