Smittybilt X20 10, 000LB, X20 17, 500LB, X20 12 Installation Instructions Manual

X2O Winches

NEVER operate winch with less than 10 wraps of rope around the drum. The terminal end is to prevent

the rope from unraveling, it is NOT a load bearing attachment point. Improper installation and /

or spooling out to last layer will put a load on the terminal end and the rope will release from the
terminal.

Always re-spool winch rope under a minimum 1000 lb. load before each use.
Prior to your next pull, re-spool winch line under at least 1000lbs of resistance to prevent damage
to winch line during next recovery.

6
wraps of steel cable or 10 wraps of synthetic rope minimum on the drum. If this is not pra­tical use a snatch block and double line arrangement.

1000lbs(460kgs)

1000lbs(460kgs)

6 wraps of steel cable or

10 wraps of synthetic rope remain on the winch drum when this mark appears at the rollers.

No recovery should be attempted beyond this marking.

17. Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.

18. Do not drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement in combi-

19. Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increase force