Winch Operation; Operational Instructions - Mile Marker SEC15 Installation & Operator's Manual

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 (Fig. 3-2) 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 (Fig. 3-2). With adequate slack created, unhook the cable and rewind the cable
onto the drum.
NOTE: Mile Marker recommends a fully charged, 12V battery with a minimum of 650 cold-cranking amperes.
Recommended: keep engine running during winch operation to continuously charge battery.
NOTE: All Mile Marker winches are equipped with a clutch lever that engages/disengages the clutch. When engaged, the
clutch will couple the gear train and the winch drum to lock the winch. When disengaged, the clutch de-couples the
gear train from the winch drum, enabling the drum to rotate independently or free spool.
CAUTION: Before using your new Mile Marker electric winch, rewind the entire steel cable/synthetic rope on the drum under a load of at
least 500 lbs (227 kg) starting with at least 5 wraps of steel cable, or 10 wraps of synthetic rope on the initial layer. Failure to
do so will result in the outer wraps pressing against the inner wraps, damaging the steel cable/synthetic rope. Always have at
least 5 wraps of steel cable, or 10 wraps of synthetic rope on the winch drum BEFORE winching and make sure the clutch is fully
engaged or fully disengaged to avoid any injuries or damages. Electric winches are for intermittent use only. Never run the winch
for more than 1 minute at maximum rated load and wait until the motor cools down before resuming winch operations. To reduce
the load on a winch motor, the use of a snatch block is recommended (see pages 9 and 10, Winching Tips & Techniques for
snatch block usage). This winch model also features 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 steel cable/synthetic rope.
Fig. 3-1
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WINCH OPERATION

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Fig. 3-2
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