Trouble Shooting; Hydraulic Question & Answer - Lewmar V1/Sport Owner's Manual

9. Trouble shooting

9.1 Electric windlass
1. Anchor rode pays out independently
while windlass is not in use.
• This problem is a result of not
securing the anchor rode combined
with the gypsy drive cap being slack.
Tighten the gypsy drive cap using
the winch handle and always secure
the anchor rode independently of the
windlass when not in use.
2. Failure to operate or sluggish
operation.
• The majority of these problems
are electrical in nature. It is
essential that the proper voltage be
maintained. The proper voltage on a
12 Volt system is 13.5 Volts (24 Volt
system is 26.5 Volts), constant low
voltage will damage motor.
Ensure electrical cable size is
large enough to handle the current
draw and keep voltage drop within
acceptable limits.
• Check control switches, connections,
battery condition, isolator switch,
fuse and motor for operation failure.
9.2 Hydraulic windlass
Hydraulic leak
The following are possible causes for
hydraulic oil leakage from hydraulic
drive unit:
• Excessive pressure.
• Dirt obstructing a seal.
• Loose or badly fi tted connections.
• Damaged or broken components.
When an hydraulic oil leak is detected,
identify the true cause of the leakage
before remedial action is taken.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to remove hydraulic
components or repair the hydraulic
system whilst pressured. To prevent
accidental operation, switch off
power before removing any system
component.
9.3 Hydraulic question
& answer
Windlass will not start
1. No power to Commander
• Check unit is switched on
• Check electrical connections to
Commander
• Check fuses & safety cut-outs
2. Insuffi cient hydraulic fl uid
• Check Commander fl uid level.
3. Incorrect electrical or hydraulic
connections
• Refer to your Lewmar Commander
manual
• See the button sheet for correct
function identifi cation.
Windlass motor is running but the
windlass is not working
1. Check the drive between the gypsy
and capstan (friction drive or dog
drive).
2. Check the drive shaft between
the hydraulic motor and windlass
gearbox.
Windlass runs very slowly
1. Check suffi cient fl ow is being
provided by the hydraulic system as
windlass speed is directly related to
hydraulic oil fl ow.
• Refer to lewmar Commander fault
fi nding.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to the
wrong motor port.
• Swap hydraulic connections on the
winch motor.
3. Deck switch connected to wrong
function.
• Refer to Lewmar Commander
manual.
Windlass does not pull suffi cient
load
1. Check suffi cient fl ow is being
provided by the hydraulic system as
windlass speed is directly related to
hydraulic oil fl ow.
• Refer to lewmar Commander fault
fi nding.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to wrong
Commander function.
• Refer to Commander manual.
Examine the Button Sheet to identify
correct function.
3. Sharp bends or kinks in the hydraulic
pipes starving the winch of fl uid.
• Check pipe runs for sharp bends or
kinks.
• Minimum bend radius is 6"
(150 mm).
4. System pressure too low.
• Refer to fault diagnostic charts in
the Commander manual.
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