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Guides are only intended for use on Atwood™ products by service technicians who have successfully completed Atwood™ training. This guide should be used in conjunction with the appropriate Instruction Manual provided with the product and any applicable Industry Standards. This is not intended to be a complete list. Please direct questions concerning service of Atwood™ products to 815-877-5700 or service@atwoodmobile.com

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MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE


CONDITION

     SOLUTION

  • No or low voltage
  • Jack flange not making good contact to provide
       adequate ground with coupler surface
  • Blown fuse
  • Loose wires on the ON/OFF switch
  • ON/OFF switch
  • Motor
    • Check battery & electrical connections. Must have minimum of 10 VDC
    • Clean paint or dirt from coupler frame
    • Replace with 30 amp AWG fuse
    • Secure wire connections
    • Replace switch
    • Replace motor

    MOTOR CLUTCH ENGAGES


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Normal if jack leg is at fully retracted position
  • Worn worm gear
  • Dirty inner ram tube

  • Bent inner ram tube
  • Clutch
  • Jack at angle

  • Excessive tongue weights
    • None, let go of switch when you hear the clutch
    • Replace jack ram
    • Clean ram tube and apply light coat of silicon spray
    • Replace inner ram
    • Replace motor
    • Secure mounting bolts and ensure a support plate is being used
    • Determine tongue weight and shift weight towards the rear of the trailer

    UTILITY LIGHT DOES NOT WORK


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Loose wires on the ON/OFF switch
  • Bad light bulb
    • Secure wire connection
    • Replace bulb

    * not covered under warranty

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