Winching Tips & Techniques - Mile Marker PEC8 Installation And Operator's Manual

Winching Tips & Techniques
WINCHING TIPS AND USE OF A SNATCH BLOCK
•Use OEM tow hooks, recovery eyes or a clevis mount for
attachment of a tow strap or winch cable. Warning: Never
use a ball and /or ball mount as an anchor point for tow
strap or winch cable. Severe personal injury or death could
occur.
•Always heed all winch manufacturer's recommendations,
cautions, and warnings.
•Attach return cable to tow hook or recovery eye when
using a snatch block. Always use a clevis to secure snatch
block to strap, or severe damage could occur to persons
and vehicle. (See Figure Below). Caution: Never attach re-
turn cable to winch mount. This may overload winch mount
and/or front receiver.
RATING
For maximum line pull rating, winch cable direction must
not exceed:
1. 15º angle up or down from horizontal (See Figure Be-
low).
2. 45º angle left or right from straight ahead (See Figure
Below). Caution: Exceeding the maximum line pull rating
may overload winch, winch mount, and/or front mounted
receiver.
SAFETY TIPS
•NEVER DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVER WHEN THERE IS
A LOAD ON THE WINCH. Mile Marker electric winches
utilize an automatic load holding brake, therefore no
adjustment to clutch is needed to maintain load.
•Store the remote control cord in a safe place when
not in use to prevent use by children or other unauthor-
ized persons who could injure themselves or others or
damage the controls.
•Do not operate winch inder the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications.
•Isolate winch before putting hands in or around the
fairlead or wire rope drum (The Danger Zone).
•DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WINCH. Do not maintain
power to the winch if the drum stops. Overloads can
damage the vehicle, winch or winch rope and create
unstable operating conditions.
•It is recommended to lay a heavy blanket or jacket
over the rope about halfway along to the hook attach-
ment. If a rope failure should occur, the weight of the
cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the broken
rope from whipping (See Figure Below). Remember to
move the blanket or jacket as winching proceeds, but
halt winching when doing so. Partially raising the hood
of the vehicle will also give a measure of protection
to its occupants from broken rope or cable, consistent
with sufficient forward visibility for the operator.
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