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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 return cable to winch mount. This may overload winch 
mount and/or front receiver.

Rating

Safety Tips

For maximum line pull rating, winch cable direction must not exceed:
1. 15º angle up or down from horizontal (See Figure Below).
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.

• 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 unauthorized 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 attachment. 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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Summary of Contents for 75-50050C

Page 1: ...s Manual HI9000 PN 75 50085C HI10500 PN 75 50050C HI12000 PN 75 52000C 2121 BLOUNT ROAD POMPANO BEACH FL 33069 USA WWW MILEMARKER COM INFO MILEMARKER COM 800 886 8647 TOLL FREE 954 782 0604 USA INT L...

Page 2: ...ttaching Valve Assembly 7 Wiring Instructions 8 Plumbing Connections 9 Winch Operation 11 2 Speed Lever Positions 12 Parts List 13 Warranty 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 2121 BLOUNT ROAD POMPANO BEACH F...

Page 3: ...ch it may be necessary to rotate the drum by hand to align the clutch pin 8 NEVER disengage the winch clutch under load 9 Store the winch with clutch lever function in the HIGH GEAR position 10 The ma...

Page 4: ...le on the drum 12 After moving an item with the winch secure the item Do not rely on the winch to hold it for an extended period 13 Examine winch before using Components may be affected by exposure to...

Page 5: ...ERE 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 pla...

Page 6: ...spect cable and equipment frequently The cable should be replaced immediately if any sign of burrs or broken strands are evident A frayed cable with broken strands should be replaced immediately Alway...

Page 7: ...present on the front page of this manual Winch Mounting Your winch should be aligned and secured to a solid part of the vehicle front or rear where the full rated load will be evenly distributed NOTE...

Page 8: ...ce of your winch and greatly reduce its pulling power This is a safety item IT MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE SECURING VALVE ASSEMBLY TO THE MOTOR MAKE SURE THAT THE FLOW RESTRICTOR DISK IS IN PORT LABELED...

Page 9: ...fluid in system until full To purge air start engine run for two seconds and shut off engine Check fluid level again Add fluid until full Do this until system stays full Run truck for three minutes o...

Page 10: ...Does the factory hose have a sensor in it What this does is increase the rpm of the engine slightly when there is high power steering pump pressure during idle We have found this is not needed Remove...

Page 11: ...thru the grill of the truck or under the radiator area Tighten the flare fittings hand tight then go turn more They can be longer than needed sometimes as this is designed to fit many applications Fo...

Page 12: ...gear Leave the side lever at FREE free spool This will engage the winch into low gear Turn top lever to FREE Turn side lever to HIGH lock high gear Operate remote control switch to IN or OUT until lo...

Page 13: ...2 SPEED WINCH LEVER POSITIONS Page 12...

Page 14: ...PARTS BREAKDOWN Page 13...

Page 15: ...nd any condition Mile Marker determines to have been caused by misuse abnormal use The Mile Marker hydraulic motor has a five 5 year warranty The owner will be responsible for removing the winch and r...

Page 16: ...2121 BLOUNT ROAD POMPANO BEACH FL 33069 USA WWW MILEMARKER COM INFO MILEMARKER COM 800 886 8647 TOLL FREE 954 782 0604 USA INT L 954 782 0770 FAX...

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