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Related Manuals for Smittybilt X20 17
Summarization of Contents
Safety Precautions
Personal Safety and Attire
Safe attire guidelines: avoid loose clothing, jewelry; wear gloves.
Operational Safety Zones
Maintain distance from cable, keep onlookers clear, ensure stable footing.
Winch Load and Component Safety
Avoid overworking, prevent starting, check/use correct parts.
Cable Re-spooling Procedure
Use gloves, maintain load during re-spooling for proper winding.
Winch Operation Warnings
Cable Management and Remote Use
Handle cable pile-ups, store remote safely, plug in clutch disengaged.
Safe Winding and Load Attachment
Avoid hook-to-cable connection, use slings/chains, observe winch.
Mounting and Load Support
Do not attach tow hook to mounting plate; use snatch block for capacity.
Advanced Safety and Cable Care
Anchor Points and Cable Retention
Use rated shackles with protectors; maintain minimum cable wraps.
Load Indicators and Limits
Understand red cable mark; do not exceed stated line pull limits.
Load Dampening and Binding Resolution
Use blankets for backlash; free bound cables manually.
Vehicle Stability and Power Management
Block wheels on inclines; maintain battery charge; run engine.
Winch Cable Condition and Maintenance
Inspect cable; re-spool with load to prevent damage and extend life.
General Usage Restrictions
Operational Limit Adherence
Do not exceed pulling limits or use vehicle to assist winch.
Application Scope and Safety
For non-industrial use; avoid hoisting or personnel transport.
INSTALLATION
Mounting Your Winch
Mount on flat surface with proper alignment using 4-point system.
Winch Component Preparation
Lubrication and Cable Setup
Parts pre-lubricated; use oil on cable; unwind new cable carefully.
Electrical System Requirements
Ensure adequate electrical system, charged battery, and proper connections.
Wiring Attention
Wiring Instructions and Diagram
Connect motor terminals (A,B,C,D) to cable terminals (A',B',C',D') per diagram.
Control Box Installation
Drum Mount Control Box
Attach brackets for center mounting on drum.
Motor Mount Control Box
Attach brackets for side mounting on motor.
Remote Control Operation
Wired vs. Wireless Modes
Initial setup in wired mode; switch to wireless for remote use.
Winch Operation
Operating Procedures
Secure vehicle, pull cable, engage clutch, connect control, start engine, operate winch.
Gear Housing Clocking
To Clock the Gear Box
Loosen bolts, rotate gear box in 90-degree intervals, re-install bolts.
Motor Housing Clocking
To Clock the Motor Housing
Loosen bolts, remove cover, rotate motor, re-install bolts.
Wireless Receiver Replacement
Receiver Installation Steps
Remove cover, disconnect old wires, connect new wires, re-install cover.
10-12K Part Identification
10-12K Parts List
Parts list with numbers for 10K and 12K models.
15-17k Part Identification
15-17k Parts List
Parts list with numbers for 15K and 17.5K models.
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