Specifications

Installation Instructions
X2O Winches
11. Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is
desirable to pull off as much line as you can for heavy pulls(you must leave at least 5
wraps minimum on the drum----red cable). If this is not practical use a snatch block and
double line arrangement.
12. Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is recommended
as it will dampen any back lash should a failure occur.
13. Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is caused when a load is applied and the
cable is pinched between the others. If this happens, alternatively power the winch in and
out. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under a load, free by hand.
14. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15. Battery:
-Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other
contaminants.
-Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
-Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
16. Winch cable:
-Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
-Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
-Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
-Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
-The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its first and
subsequent uses, a cable must be wound on to the drum under a load of at least 500lbs (230kgs) or
the outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps and severely damage the cable during winching. The
first winch use should be a familiarization run while in a relaxed, non-recovery situation. Spool out
the cable until the red cable mark appears(about 5 wraps on the drum),then rewind the cable on the
drum under a load of 500lbs(230kgs) or more. This will slightly tension and stretch the new cable
and create a tight cable wrap around the drum. Failure to do so may result in cable damage and
reduced cable life.
-When the cable is replaced, be sure to apply loctite, or an equal compound, to the cable clamp
thread. Tighten the clamp screw properly but do not over tighten. The loctite will prevent loosening
of the screw in arduous conditions. Loctite 7471 primer and 222 threadlocker are recommended.
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
combination with winch operation may overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging shock
loads.
19. Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increase force
is suddenly applied to the cable. A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging
shock load.