Troubleshooting - Raider RD-EW06 User Manual

with tongue to 35 feet-lbs. It should be aligned and secured to a soil part of the vehicle (front
or rear) where the full rate load will be evenly distributed. Also remember that the winch is
designed for horizontal pull, not vertical.
2.2. Connect the red (positive) battery cable from the solenoid assembly to the closest
screw-down positive (+) terminal to the 12 volt battery.
Caution! Battery cables should not be drawn taut. Leave slack for some cable movement.
2.3. Connect the black (negative) battery cable from the solenoid assembly to the closest
screw-down negative (-) terminal to the 12 volt battery.
2.4. Test electric winch for proper operation. Refer to the operation section, below.
3. Operation.
3.1. Disengage the clutch by moving the cam ring to the out position.
3.2. Grab the cable hook and pull the cable to the desired length, then attach to item being
pulled.
Caution: always leave at least four turns of cable before continuing.
3.3. Reengage the clutch by moving the cam ring to the "In" position.
3.4. Lift the female connector cover exposing the electrical switch connector.
3.5. Insert the switch connector onto the female connector.
3.6. While standing aside of the tow path, press and hold the red pushbutton on the Switch.
Press and hold the opposite pushbutton to reverse directions. Wait until the motor stops
before reversing directions.
3.7. When the towing is complete, remove the switch. Form the female connector and
replace the female connector cover.
4. Maintenance.
4.1. Lubrication. All moving parts within the electric winch have been lubricated using high
temperature lithium grease at the factory. No internal lubrication is required.
4.2. Lubricate cable assembly periodically using a light penetrating oil.
4.3. Cable assembly replacement.
- Move cam ring to the "Out" position.
- Extend cable assembly to its full length. Note how the existing cable is connected to the
inside of the drum.
- Remove old cable assembly and attach new one.
- Retract cable assembly onto cable drum being careful not to allow kinking.

5. Troubleshooting.

SYMPTOM
Motor does not turn On
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Switch not connected properly
2.Loose battery cable
connections
3.Solenoid malfunctioning
4.Defective switch 5.Defective
motor 6.Water has entered motor
SUGGESTED ACTION
. Insert Switch all the way into
connector2. Tighten nuts on all
cable connections 3.Tap solenoid
to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts
to coil terminals directly. A clicking
indicates proper activation 4.
Replace switch 5.Check for
voltage at armature port with
Switch pressed. If voltage is
present, replace motor. 6. Allow to
drain and dry. Run in short bursts
without load until completely dry
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