Mile marker Maverick 12 User Manual

Installation & Operator’s

Manual

12000 LBS

Model Number: 76-6012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Warnings ...............................................2

Precautions ......................................................3

Getting Started ................................................4

Clocking Instructions .......................................5

Control Box Installation ....................................6

Wiring Instructions ..........................................8

Winch Operation ..............................................9

Winching Tips & Techniques ..........................10

Winch Maintenance ......................................13

Troubleshooting .............................................13

Parts Breakdown & Assembly........................14

Warranty ........................................................15

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SAFETY WARNINGS

READ INSTRUCTIONS

LEARN TO USE YOUR MILE MARKER WINCH: After winch has been installed, take some time and practice using it so you will be familiar with ALL

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ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES

ALWAYS USE WINCH

STRAP

PINCH HAZARD

KEEP FINGERS AWAY

DO NOT USE WINCH TO

TRANSPORT PEOPLE

DO NOT USE WINCH TO

HOIST

OPERATIONS. Periodically check the winch installation to ensure that all bolts are tight. To ensure proper operation, carefully inspect for any
damaged parts before operating the winch.
KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR: Do not allow people to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not step over a taut steel cable or allow

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anyone else to do so. Due to the possibility of steel cable failure stand clear of any possible pathway. A snapped steel cable could cause winch
failure, injury or death. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across the winch and/or pulling steel cable while the
winch is in operation.
INSPECT STEEL CABLE AND EQUIPMENT FREQUENTLY: The steel cable should be inspected for damage that could reduce it’s breaking strength.

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A frayed steel cable with broken strands should be replaced immediately. Always replace the steel cable with a steel cable that is rated to
sustain the load that the winch is capable of pulling. Any substitute must be IDENTICAL in strength, quality, lay and stranding to the Mile Marker
steel cable originally supplied.
WORKING AREA CONDITIONS: Keep the working area well lit. Do not use this winch in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY: Keep children away from working area. Never let children operate the winch.

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DRESS PROPERLY: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically non

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conductive clothes and non skid footwear is the only type of clothing you should be using when operating the winch. Wear restrictive hair
covering to contain long hair.
USE HEAVY GLOVES: When handling or rewinding steel cable always use hand protection to eliminate the possibility of cuts caused by burrs &

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slivers from broken strands.
DRUM: Always make sure that there are at least 5 complete turns of steel cable left on the drum before winching.

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KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF STEEL CABLE AND HOOK WHEN OPERATING WINCH: Do not put your finger through the hook when reeling

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in the last few feet. If your finger should become trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger. Do not guide a steel cable under tension onto
the drum with your hand.
DO NOT HOOK THE STEEL CABLE BACK ONTO ITSELF: Hooking the steel cable back onto itself creates an excessive strain that could break

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individual strands; this, weakens the entire steel cable.
KEEP PULLING DURATIONS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE: The winch is designed for intermittent use and cannot be used in

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constant duty applications. Do not pull more than one minute at or near rated load. If the motor becomes too hot to touch, stop and let it cool
off for a few minutes. If the motor stalls, cut off the power immediately.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: For your safety and efficient performance, always use this winch at or under its rated capacity for your safety and for better

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performance. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed its rated capacity.
AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS FROM EXTREME ANGLES: This will cause the steel cable to pile up at one end of the drum. The steel cable should be

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as straight as possible to the direction of the object.
DO NOT OPERATE THE WINCH WITHOUT THE FAIRLEAD FITTED: Operator injury or winch damage can result if a fairlead is not installed.

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STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use your common sense. Do not use this winch when you are tired, stressed or WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION.
DISCONNECT SWITCH: Unplug switch when not in use.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Usage of any other parts will void the warranty. Approved

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accessories are available from your local distributor.
DO NOT force clutch. Rotate drum to align gears for freespool.

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PRECAUTIONS

Keeps hands and body away from roller fairlead (steel cable intake slot) when operating.

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Secure vehicle in position before using winch.

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Do not exceed winch load weight capacity.

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Be certain winch is properly bolted to a structure (or vehicle) that can hold the winch load.

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Always use proper couplings when connecting winch steel cable hook to load.

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Do not lift items vertically. The winch was designed for horizontal use only.

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Do not overload the winch. It will do the job better at the load it was intended.

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Do not use inappropriate attachments to extend the length of the steel cable.

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Do not lift people or hoist loads over people.

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Do not come in between the winch and the load when operating.

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Do not apply load to winch when steel cable is fully extended. Keep at least 5 full turns of steel cable on the drum.

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After moving an item with the winch, secure the item. Do not rely on the winch to hold it for an extended period.

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Examine winch before using. Components may be affected by exposure to everyday weathering, chemicals, salts, and rust.

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Do not fully extend steel cable while under load. Keep 5 COMPLETE TURNS of steel cable around the winch drum.

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When loading a boat into a trailer without reel or side hull rollers, make sure the trailer is submerged in the water when the boat is

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loaded by the winch. Attempting to drag the boat on to the trailer while on land can cause winch failure and possible injury.
Do not operate winch if steel cable shows any signs of weakening, is knotted or kinked.

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Winch does not have a locking mechanism. Secure load after moving.

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Do not cross over or under the steel cable while it is in process of loading.

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Do not move vehicle with steel cable extended and attached to load to pull it. The steel cable could snap.

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Apply blocks (such as a wheel choke) to vehicle when parked on an incline.

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Respool steel cable properly.

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GETTING STARTED

Winch Mounting

NOTE:

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 that the winch is mounted so the three major sections
(gear housing end, drum, and motor end) are in proper alignment.

1. If necessary, drill four mounting holes (10mm in dia.), in a 10” x 4.5” pattern

2. Fasten the winch body to the mounting platform using the four screws, washers and spring washers (items 46, 47 & 48 on page 14) provided

3. Torque the capscrews to about 35 ft-lb (47.5 N-m)

4. All Mile Marker mounting systems come pre-drilled with fairlead holes. If you are using any other mounting platform, drill two holes for the
roller fairlead installation. Position the holes so 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.

Mile Marker recommends the use of its Mile Marker mounting systems for proper winch installation and optimum winch performance.
However, if not using a Mile Marker mounting system, make sure the mounting platform being used is strong enough to meet the
maximum rated load of the winch. Mile Marker recommends steel plates with a thickness of at least 0.25”.

CAUTION: When replacing the cap screws or when longer bolts are required, make sure you use bolts Grade 5 or greater

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