Smittybilt 97612, Instruction Manual

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Winch Mounting

After turning on the winch or plugging in the 

remote you must always select a direction in 

order for the trigger to operate. 

3.  Recheck all cable rigging before proceeding.
4.  Plug in the winch hand control. It is recommended 

that the winching operation takes place from the 

driver's position to ensure safe operation.

5.  To commence winching operation, start vehicle 

engine, select neutral in transmission, maintain engine 

speed at idle.

6.  Operate the remote control switch to the IN or OUT 

position until the vehicle has been retrieved. Regularly 

check the winch to ensure cable is winding onto the 

drum evenly.

WINCH MOUNTING

  The fitment of winches and/or a frontal  

protection system may affect the  

triggering of SRS airbags. Check that the 

mounting system has been tested and approved 

for winch fitment in the airbag-equipped vehicle. 

Failure to comply may cause death or severe 

personal injury.

The winch is to be mounted into a suitable steel 

mounting frame using the 4-pont foot mounting system 

either a horizontal or vertical plane. It is very important 

that the winch be mounted on a flat surface so that the 

three sections (motor, cable drum and gear housing) are 

properly aligned.
Winch mounting frames and/or frontal protection systems 

are suggested to suit most popular vehicles. Winch 

frames are packaged with detailed fitting instructions.
The winch should be secured to the mounting with the 

M10x 32mm bolts and spring washers provided. Winch 

plate must be at least 6mm thick. Thicker winch plates 

may require longer bolts (not included). Ensure winch 

mounting bolts protrude past the top surface of the 

square nut.
The roller fairlead is to be mounted so as to guide the 

rope onto the drum evenly.

NOTE: The gear box and motor assembly are 

not clockable. Attempting to do so can cause 

damage to the winch and voids warranty.
DO NOT FORCE CLUTCH HANDLE.
Rotate drum to align gear in order to free spool if 

needed.
ROPE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THIS IS A 

NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEM.
Inspect rope before first use during the 

mandatory pre-stretching. Any defects must be 

noted before initial use.
Improper use, inadequate fairlead to bumper 

clearances, abuse, neglect, chafing damage are 

not covered by any warranty.