8
Getting Started
Unpacking Your Winch
•Unpack your new Mile Marker winch and ensure
that all the parts are included by referring to parts
list and exploded view drawings provided in this
manual.
NOTE:
If you find any missing or broken parts, please
call Mile Marker as soon as possible at the number
present on the cover page of this manual.
Winch Mounting
NOTE:
Mile Marker recommends the use of its
mounting systems for proper winch installation and
optimum winch performance. However, when not
using Mile Marker Mounting System, ensure that
the mounting platform is strong enough to meet
the maximum rated load of the winch in use. Mile
Marker recommends steel plates with thickness of at
least 0.25”.
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.
CAUTION:
It is essential that the mounting surface
be flat and the winch is mounted such that the three
major sections (Gear housing end, drum and motor
end) are in proper alignment.
1. Drill four mounting holes (10mm in Dia.), if neces-
sary, according to the bolt pattern mentioned in the
winch specifications.
2. Fasten the winch body to the mounting platform
using the four Capscrews (M10 X 34mm) and Nuts
(M10) provided.
3. Torque the Capscrews to about 35 ft-lb (47.5 N-
m).
4. All Mile Marker Mounting Systems come predrilled
with fairlead holes. If you are using any other mount-
ing platforms, drill two holes for the roller fairlead
installation. Position the holes such that the fairlead
opening hole stretches from the circumference of the
drum to the end of the maximum permissible layers
on the drum in the direction cable is being rolled.
CAUTION:
When replacing the capscrews or when
longer bolts are required, make sure that you use
bolts of Grade 5 or greater.
Clocking Positions: 0° and 60°
Clocking Instructions
Winch gear housing can be clocked in 12 ways en-
abling the user to position the clutch lever at 12
equidistant locations (0°, 30°, 60°….360°). Undo
the 11 bolts (item # 33, M5x58) on the gear hous-
ing. Rotate the gear housing to any one of the above
position so that all holes align. Secure the gear side
housing to the winch leg by the 11 bolts (item # 33,
M5x58) that were earlier removed.
FRP Insulated Cables
Your new Mile Marker
winch is packaged with Fibreglass Reinforced Poly-
mer Sheathing on all cables. This exclusive feature
provides better heat and abrasion resistance over
non insulated material, but all existing cable precau-
tions should contie to be followed carefully.
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