Smittybilt XRC8 User Manual

Installation Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning! Observe safety precautions for personal safety and the safety of others. Improper equipment operation may
cause personal injury and equipment damage.
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for future reference.
1. Dress Properly:
- Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
- Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable. Do not handle cable with bare hands as broken wires can cause
injuries.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended.
- Protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2. Keep a Safe Distance:
- Ensure that all persons stand well clear of winch cable and load during winch operation, 1.5 times the cable length
recommended. If a cable pulls loose or breaks under load it can lash back and cause serious personal injury or death.
- Don’t step over the cable.
- All visitors and onlookers should be kept away from the work area.
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
3. Don’t Abuse the Cord:
- Never carry your winch by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle.
- Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
4. Don’t Overwork the winch:
- If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Don’t maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls.
- Don’t exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
5. Avoid Unintentional Starting:
- Winch clutch should be disengaged when not in use and fully engaged when in use.
6. Check Damaged Parts:
- Before using, you should check your winch carefully. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
7. Repair Your Winch:
- When repairing, use only identical replacement parts or it may cause considerable danger to the user.
8. Re-spool the cable:
- Leather gloves must be worn while re-spooling. To re-spool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight load on the
cable. Hold the cable with one hand and the remote control switch with the other. Start as far back and in the center
as you can .Walk up keeping load on the cable as the winch is powered in.
- Do not allow the cable to slop through your hand and do not approach the winch too closely.
- Turn off the winch and repeat the procedure until all the cable except 1m is left.
- Disconnect the remote control switch and finish spooling in cable by rotating the drum by hand with clutch
disengaged.
- On hidden winches, spool in cable under power but keep hands clear.
PARTS INCLUDED QTY PARTS INCLUDED QTY
Winch 1 Roller Fairlead 1
Solenoid Box 1 Clevis Hook 1
Hardware Bag 1 Remote Control 1

Smittybilt XRC8 Specifications

General

Brand	Smittybilt
Model	XRC8
Category	Winches
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Dress Properly

Guidelines for personal attire to prevent entanglement in moving parts.

Keep a Safe Distance

Instructions on maintaining a safe perimeter during winch operation.

Don't Abuse the Cord

Precautions for handling and protecting the winch cable.

Don't Overwork the Winch

Advice on preventing motor overload and stall conditions.

Avoid Unintentional Starting

Procedures to prevent accidental winch activation.

Check Damaged Parts

Importance of inspecting winch components for damage before use.

Repair Your Winch

Guidance on using identical replacement parts for repairs.

Re-spool the Cable

Detailed steps for correctly re-spooling the winch cable.

WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS

Battery Precautions

Safety and maintenance advice for the winch battery and its connections.

Winch Cable Precautions

Guidelines for safe use and maintenance of the winch cable.

MOUNTING YOUR WINCH

General Installation Guidelines

Standard procedures and considerations for mounting the winch assembly.

XRC15 Mounting Specifics

Special requirements for installing the XRC15 model winch.

LUBRICATION INSTALLATION

Cable Installation

Instructions for unwinding and preparing the winch cable for use.

ELETRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical Connection Steps

Detailed steps for correctly and safely connecting the winch's electrical components.

WINCH OPERATION

Operating Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the winch for self-recovery.

Operation Notes and Warnings

Important reminders and safety advice for winch operation.

MAINTENANCE

Spare Parts Information

Information on the availability of replacement parts for the winch.

General Notes

Important general advice and disclaimers regarding winch use and safety.

XRC 8 Specifications

XRC 8 WINCH PARTS LIST

XRC 8 DRAWING

XRC 10 Specifications

XRC 10 WINCH PARTS LIST

XRC 10 DRAWING

XRC 12 Specifications

XRC 12 WINCH PARTS LIST

XRC 12 DRAWING

XRC 15 Specifications

XRC 15 WINCH PARTS LIST

XRC 15 DRAWING

Troubleshooting

SMITTYBILT ADVANTAGE WARRANTY

Mechanical Component Warranty

Warranty terms for the mechanical parts of the winch.

Electrical Component Warranty

Warranty terms for the electrical parts of the winch.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Conditions and circumstances that void the winch warranty.

Accessory Safety Warning

Recommended Accessories

Presentation of complementary Smittybilt products for the winch.

SOLENOID MOUNTING SUPPLEMENT

Tie-Rod Mounting Instructions

Steps for mounting the solenoid using tie-rods over the cable.

Over Motor Mounting Instructions

Steps for mounting the solenoid bracket over the motor.

XRC8 Gear Lever Installation

Winch Motor Clocking

Gear Box Clocking Procedure

Steps for rotating the gear box to a desired position.

Warranty Information Card