Troubleshooting Chart - Allied Systems W8L Operating Manual

PROBLEM
Operation is rough or irregular.
Hydraulic oil becomes too hot.
Operation, Electronic Controls

Troubleshooting Chart

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Hydraulic oil is too cold.
Low oil level.
Low oil pressure.
Wrong oil.
Winch is operated in the BRAKE-
OFF position for long periods.
Low oil level.
Clogged suction strainer/fi lter.
Clutches are dragging.
Defective or improperly adjusted oil
relief valve.
Figure 13 - Troubleshooting Analysis Chart
CORRECTION
Put the control lever in the BRAKE-OFF
position. Run the engine at 1000 rpm to
warm the oil before operating the winch.
Add hydraulic oil to the correct level.
See the Service Manual for additional
troubleshooting.
Drain oil and replace with correct grade.
Refer to Figure 3, Recommended Oil List.
Use the BRAKE-OFF position less. When
the BRAKE-OFF position is used, the
hydraulic oil fl ows continuously through
the relief valve. See the Service Manual
for additional troubleshooting.
Add oil.
Check and clean or replace the suction
strainer.
Check the clutch pressure.
See the Service Manual for additional
troubleshooting.
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