Mile Marker PE2500 Installation & Operator's Manual page 10

Use of Gloves
When handling or rewinding the steel cable always use gloves to reduce the possibility of cuts that can be caused by burrs or broken strands. Inspect
steel cable/synthetic rope and equipment frequently. The cable should be replaced immediately if there are any evident signs of fraying, burrs, or
broken strands. Replace the steel cable/synthetic rope with a Mile Marker recommended replacement part and make sure the steel cable/synthetic
rope is rated to sustain any load the winch is capable of pulling. Substitutes must be IDENTICAL in strength, quality, lay and stranding to the Mile
Marker steel cable/synthetic rope originally provided. Never hook the steel cable/synthetic rope back onto itself. Hooking the steel cable/synthetic
rope back onto itself creates an unacceptable strain, breaking individual strands, which in turn weakens the entire steel cable/synthetic rope.
Use a sling and avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles as this causes steel cable/synthetic rope to pile up at one end of the drum.
NOTE: For optimal winch performance, it is recommended that you use a fully charged 12V battery with at least 150 Cold Cranking Amperes.
Further, it is advised to keep the engine running during the winch operation, so that the battery is being charged continuously.
Motor Temperature
ELECTRIC WINCHES ARE DESIGNED FOR INTERMITTENT USE ONLY. Do not run this winch at a high load for an extended period of time. To
check the motor temperature: stop operation, secure the load, release the tension on the steel cable/synthetic rope, and place your hand
on the motor to check temperature. If you feel the motor is warm to the touch, let it cool off for a few minutes. If the motor is laboring, stop
sooner and more often to check the motor temperature. Using a double line with a snatch block will reduce the load on the winch to about
half. The lower the amp load on the winch the longer it will take to heat up the motor.
Spooling Under Load
Always ensure that steel cable/synthetic rope passes between drum & mounting surface. Always wind the steel cable/synthetic rope as
evenly and tight as possible. Avoid shock loading the winch when spooling in. If this is done you can cause a hazardous condition that can
break the steel cable/synthetic rope or damage the winch. Avoid pulling at an angle for an extended period. This will stack the steel cable/
synthetic rope up on side of the spool and cause serious damage to the winch. You may have to reposition the steel cable/synthetic rope a
few times to allow the winch to pull in a straight line.
Rigging
Spool out as much steel cable/synthetic rope as possible to the farthest object available. Keep the steel cable/synthetic rope in as straight a
line as you can. Spool the line back on the winch as evenly as possible when retrieving the steel cable/synthetic rope. Natural anchors like
trees, stumps and rocks are the better choices. Always use a tree saver wherever possible. Only connect the steel cable/synthetic rope to an
object that will be able to resist the pulling power of the winch being used.
• 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.
•If using steel cable, lubricate the steel 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 steel cable/synthetic rope for damages such as kinks, broken strands etc. When damaged, replace
the steel cable/synthetic rope immediately.
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