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Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Smittybilt X20 12
Summarization of Contents
Safety Precautions
Dress Properly
Guidelines for appropriate attire and personal protection when operating the winch.
Keep a Safe Distance
Maintaining safe distances during winch operation to prevent serious injury or death.
Don't Abuse the Cord
Proper handling and care of the winch cable to prevent damage or failure.
Don't Overwork the Winch
Avoiding overloading the winch and ensuring the motor cools down properly.
Avoid Unintentional Starting
Ensuring the winch clutch is properly engaged or disengaged when not in use.
Check Damaged Parts
Importance of inspecting winch components for damage before each use.
Repair Your Winch
Using only identical replacement parts to ensure safe winch repair.
Re-spool the Cable
Proper procedure for re-spooling the winch cable under slight load.
Winch Operation Warnings
Battery
Ensuring good battery condition and safety measures when working near it.
Winch Cable
Guidelines for inspection, care, and proper winding of the winch cable.
Installation
Mounting Your Winch
Procedures and considerations for securely mounting the winch onto a suitable frame.
Lubrication Installation
Guidance on lubricating winch components and the cable for optimal performance.
Cable Installation
Instructions for unwinding and installing a new winch cable correctly.
Electrical Connection
Connecting the winch to the vehicle's power source for proper operation.
Installing the Control Box
Drum (Center Mount)
Steps for mounting the control box to the winch drum.
Motor (Side Mount)
Steps for mounting the control box to the winch motor.
Winch Operation
Operating
Step-by-step guide for safely operating the winch during recovery.
Gear Housing “Clocking”
To Clock the Gear Box
Procedure for rotating the gear housing to achieve optimal positioning.
Motor Housing “Clocking”
To Clock the Motor Housing
Procedure for rotating the motor housing to achieve optimal positioning.
10-12K Part Drawing
10-12K Part List
List of components with part numbers for 10-12K winch models.
15-17k Part Drawing
15-17k Part List
List of components with part numbers for 15-17K winch models.
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