Mile Marker PE2.5 Installation And Operator's Manual page 10

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.
CAUTION: Before you start using your new Mile Marker winch, you will have to re-wind the entire cable on the drum under a load of at least
100 lbs starting with at least 5 wraps on the initial layer. Failure to do so will result in the outer wraps pressing against the inner wraps resulting in
the damage of the cable.
Always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum before winching.
Always ensure that the clutch is fully engaged or fully disengaged to avoid any injuries and damages.
All electrical winches are for intermittent use only. Never run the winch for more than 1 min at maximum rated load. Wait until the motor cools
down before resuming winching operation. Usage of a snatch block is recommended to reduce the load on the winch motor.
Always stay clear of the loaded winch cable.
Clutch Operation
The clutch is operated by rotating the clutch lever clockwise for "Free"and counter clock wise for "Locked or Engaged" (figure 3-1). Never
release the cable while under tension. Doing this can badly damage the winch and/or cause property damage and serious injury.
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 cable, 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
Spooling Under Load: Always ensure that wire rope passes between winch drum & mounting surface. Always wind the 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 wire or
damage the winch. Avoid pulling at an angle for an extended period. This will stack the wire up on side of the spool and cause serious damage
to the winch. You may have to reposition the wire a few times to allow the winch to pull in a straight line.
Rigging
Spool out as much wire as possible to the farthest object available. Keep the wire in as straight a line as you can. Spool the line back on the
winch as evenly as possible when retrieving the wire rope. Natural anchors like trees, stumps and rocks are the better choices. Always use a
tree saver where ever possible. Only connect the wire rope to an object that will be able to resist the pulling power of the winch being used.
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