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NOTE
: For optimal winch performance, it is recommended that you use a fully charged 12V battery with at least 650 Cold
Cranking Amperes. Further, it is advised to keep the engine running during the winch operation, so that the battery is being
charged continuously.
All Mile Marker winches are equipped with a Clutch Lever that engages / disengages the clutch. Clutch, when engaged, will
couple the gear train with winch drum; this is also known as Locking of the winch. The Clutch, when disengaged, de-couples the
gear train from the winch drum enabling the drum to rotate independently; this is also called Freespooling the winch.
CAUTION:
Before you start using your new Mile Marker winch, you will have to re-wind the entire cable on the drum under a
load of at least 500 lbs (227 Kg) starting with at least 5 wraps on the initial layer. Failure to do so will result in the outer wraps
pressing against the inner wraps resulting in the damage of the cable.
Always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum before winching.
Always ensure that the clutch is fully engaged or fully disengaged to avoid any injuries and damages.
All electric winches are for intermittent use only. Never run the winch for more than 1 min at maximum rated load. Wait until
the motor cools down before resuming winching operation. Usage of a snatch block is recommended to reduce the load on the
winch motor.
All Mile Marker Electric Winches feature an Automatic Load Holding brake; so never run the winch against the brake (OUT on
the hand control) for more than 10 seconds. Failure to do so might result in damage to the brake and motor.
Always stay clear of the loaded winch cable.
Operational Instructions
1. Disengage the clutch by moving the Clutch Lever to Disengage Position (or Freespool mode) (Fig. 3-1).
2. Free Spool the cable and connect to the desired anchor point (self recovery) or vehicle being recovered.
3. Fully Engage the clutch by moving the Clutch Lever to Engage Position (Fig. 3-1).
4. Lift the protective boot covering the hand control plug-in. Insert the hand control plug.
5. Rotate the red Kill Switch from the “OFF” position, to the “ON” position. (Figs. 3-2 & 3-3).
6. Start winching IN (Figs. 3-4) to remove the slack on the cable, ensuring that the cable is winding onto the drum properly (with
out any overlapping or gaps). Never disengage the clutch while the cable is under load!
7. When finished winching, let off the load by winching OUT. With adequate slack created, unhook the cable and re-wind the cable
onto the drum.
8. Turn Red Kill Switch back to the “OFF’ position. Unplug the hand control and push the protective boot cover back on to the Plug-in.
Winch Operation:
3-4: Remote Control Function Diagram
LINE OUT
(FOR INTERMITTENT USE ONLY)
LINE IN
(SPOOL CABLE BACK ON DRUM)
3-1: Clutch Engagement: SEC (ES) Models
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
