Installation Instructions
When installing a winch, your installation may vary from
the manual diagrams and instructions included here due
to vehicle variations and mounting options in the structure.
Always disconnect the battery from the vehicle to avoid
electric hazzard.
If you choose not to use an ATV mounting kit
you may be required to drill holes in the structure to
support the load. Be sure the location will be
strong enough to support the rated pulling force of
the winch. Do not drill into wiring or gas tank!
If the mounting bolts needed are of different length
than those supplied, use a bolt of equal or better quality
to that supplied by Mile Marker. Torque the provided
5/16” Grade 5 mounting bolts to 12 ft lbs.(1.7kg-m)
Step #1
Line up the winch on the vehicle mounting frame (not provided). Make drill
markings throughout the mounting holes. Winch should be aligned & secured to a
solid, flat part of the vehicle (capable of supporting the winch and load
capacity) where the full rated load will be evenly distributed. Also, please
remember that the winch is designed for horizontal pull, not vertical pull.
Step #2
Before drilling the (3) 5/16 inch holes through the vehicle mounting frame, remove the
winch. Drill the holes at this time. Secure the winch to the vehicle mounting
frame with the correct hardware. Tighten securely at this time.
Step #3
Remove the outer connection nuts from the winch motor; connect the red cable
(+) to the red terminal and the black cable (-) to the black terminal.
Tighten the connections.
Property damage or serious injury may occur if this winch is
mounted or wired incorrectly. Therefore, installation should be
done by a qualified technician.
Step #4
Connect the red & black Remote Control-to-Battery cables (marked as “Battery” on
the cables) to the 12 volt battery fuse box terminal strip on the vehicle in accordance
with Step#5. The circuit fuse must be 70 amps and the circuit must be 12 volt.
Remote control battery cables should not be drawn taut. Leave
slack for some cable flexibility. Do not put cables near moving
engine parts or heated areas that could melt the cable
insulation.
Step #5
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the vehicle battery. You will now be making
an electrical connection from the Remote Control-to-Battery cables to the vehicle
electrical system (the vehicle’s fuse box terminal strip)
NOTE: Even though the 12 volt battery cannot shock you, it may spark
and heat up to the melting point. It may cause serious burns if
not installed and fused correctly. Due to these factors, it is imperative
to have the battery disconnected at this time.
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