Safety When installing your ATV winch system, read and follow all mounting and safety instructions. Always use caution when working with electricity and remember to verify that no exposed electrical connections exist before energizing your winch circuit. For specifications and performance data, refer to the specification sheet supplied with your winch.. Regardless of the mounting kit you use, ensure that your winch is mounted on a flat surface so that the three major sections (motor, drum and gear housing) are properly aligned. Proper alignment of the winch will allow even distribution of the full rated load.
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.. View online (24 pages) or download PDF (5 MB) Smittybilt X20 10,000LB Installation Guide • X20 10,000LB PDF manual download and more Smittybilt online manuals