Maintenance
(Continued)
Always replace with approved replacement parts from Mile Marker.
Never replace with inferior parts.
General
1. Keep vehicle battery in good condition. Make sure winch battery cables are not drawn
taunt against any surfaces which could possibly damage them.
2. Corrosion will reduce performance or may cause a short circuit. Make sure to remove
and clean cable connections to the battery fuse box and chassis ground periodically.
Cover cables and winch when not in use.
Troubleshooting Instruction Insert
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
-Switch Assy not connected
properly
Insert Switch Assy firmly to the connector.
-Loose battery cable
connection
Tighten nuts on cable connectors
-Solenoid malfunctioning
Tap solenoid to free contact, applying 12 volts
to coil terminal directly. It will make an
audible clicking when activating.
-Defective Switch Assy
Replace Switch Assy.
-Defective motor
Check for voltage at armature port with switch
pressed. If voltage is present,replace motor.
Motor does
not turn on
-Water has entered motor
Drain and dry. Run in short bursts without
load until completely dry.
Motor runs too hot
-Long period of operation
Let winch cool down periodically.
-Battery runs down
Recharge battery by running vehicle engine.
Motor runs slowly or
without normal power
-Insufficient current or
voltage
Clean, tighten or replace the connector.
Motor runs but cable
drum does not turn
-Clutch not engaged
Turn Clutch Gear to IN/ENGAGED position. If
that does not work, ask a qualified
technician to check and repair.
-Defective or stuck solenoid
Tap solenoid to free contacts. Repair or
replace solenoid.
Motor runs in one
direction only
-Defective Switch Assy
Replace Switch Assy
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