Winch Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Mile Marker SEC8 Installation & Operator's Manual

• All moving parts within the Electric Winch have been lubricated using high temperature lithium grease at the factory. No further internal
lubrication is required for the life of the winch.
•Lubricate the cable periodically using light penetrating oil.
• Electrical connections may corrode over a period of time due to environmental changes. This may result in reduced performance of the winch or
even possible electrical shorting. Hence, always clean the electrical connections before and after using the winch.
•After every use of the winch, inspect the cable for damages such as kinks, broken strands etc. When damaged, replace the cable immediately!
CAUTION: It is recommended that you replace the cable with superior Mile Marker cables. If replacing from other sources, carefully
compare for the maximum load capacity of the cable with that mentioned in the Specifications Section of this manual.
Symptom
Motor does not turn on
Motor runs too hot
Motor runs slowly or
without normal power
Motor runs but cable
drum does not turn
Motor runs in one
direction only
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WINCH MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
Safety Switch is OFF
-Switch assy not connected
properly
- Loose battery cable
- Connection
- Solenoid malfunctioning
- Defective Switch assy
- Defective motor
- Water has entered motor
- Long period of operation
- Battery runs down
- Insufficient current or voltage
- Clutch not engaged
- Defective or stuck solenoid
- Defective switch assy
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Suggested Remedy
Insert Switch assy firmly to the connector
Tighten nuts on cable connectors
Tap solenoid to free contact, applying 12 volts
to coil terminal directly. It will make an audible
clicking when activating.
Replace Switch assy
Check for voltage at armature port with switch
pressed. If voltage is present,
replace motor.
Drain and dry. Run in short bursts without load
until completely dry.
Let winch cool down periodically
Recharge battery by running vehicle engine
Clean, tighten or replace the connector
Turn Clutch Gear to IN/ENGAGED position. If
that does not work, ask a qualified technician
to check and repair.
Tap solenoid to free contacts. Repair or replace
solenoid
Replace switch assy
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