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 steel cable/synthetic rope.
Warning: Do not use a ball and/or ball mount as an anchor point for tow strap or winch steel cable/synthetic rope.
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.
CAUTION: Do not 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.
2. 45º angle left or right from straight ahead.
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum line pull rating may overload
winch, mount, and/or front mounted receiver.
WINCHING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
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• DO NOT 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 under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications.
•Isolate winch before putting hands in or around the fairlead or steel cable/synthetic rope drum.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WINCH. Do not maintain power to the winch if the drum stops. Overloads can damage the vehicle, winch or winch
steel cable/synthetic rope and create unstable operating conditions.
• It is recommended to lay a dampener over the steel cable/synthetic rope about halfway along to the hook attachment. If a steel
cable/synthetic rope failure should occur, the weight of the dampener will help prevent the broken steel cable/synthetic rope from whipping.
Remember to move the dampener 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 steel cable/synthetic rope, consistent with sufficient forward visibility for the
operator.
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