Superwinch X9 – 4,082 kgs/12V (1901, 1902) User Manual
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wire to get the best performance
from the winch. If the total
length added exceeds 10 ft. (3m),
use a larger wire gauge size.
6. Disconnect the vehicle battery
leads.
Automobile bat-
teries contain
gasses which are flammable and
explosive. Wear eye protection
during installation and remove
all metal jewelry. Do not lean over
battery while making connections.
7. Route the long red and long black
color coded wires to the battery. To
ensure against insulation abrasion
and/or cutting, apply several layers
of electrical tape where wiring may
come in contact with sharp parts on
the vehicle. Attach the red color
coded wire to the battery positive
terminal, and reattach the terminal
to the battery.
If your vehicle is equipped with side
pole terminals, it may be necessary
to obtain auxiliary side terminal
bolts from your local auto parts
dealer to make these connections.
Connect the long black color coded
wire to the battery negative termi-
nal, then connect the terminal to
the battery.
8. Turn the freespool clutch lever to
the “free” position. Pull several
feet of wire rope off the drum.
Return the clutch lever back to
the “Engage” position. Plug in
remote pendant control. Slide the
lever to “Rope Out” position to
check the wire rope drum rota-
tion direction. If drum rotates
in the wrong direction, recheck
your wiring.
To prevent
unauthorized
use of the winch, remove pendant
control and store in a clean dry area
such as the glove box.
Under some circumstances it may
|be appropriate to install additional
circuit protection devices (circuit
breakers). If in doubt, seek appro-
priate expert advice. Superwinch
recommends that all winch electri-
cal systems can be readily and
quickly isolated from their electrical
supply in the event of an emer-
gency. The winch electrical system
should always be isolated when
the winch is not in use.
PENDANT OPERATION
The handheld pendant switch
activates a solenoid that activates
power to the winch motor.
To connect the pendant control,
remove the cover on the plug recep-
tacle and insert the plug end of
remote switch. The plug on the pen-
dant control cord is keyed and will
fit into the socket only one way.
The switch trigger returns to the
“Off” position when released.
To change direction, move the
toggle in the other direction.
The switch
assembly must
be kept free of dirt and moisture
to ensure safe operation.
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PULLING OUT THE WIRE ROPE
The wire rope has been installed on
your winch under minimal load at
the factory. The wire rope must be
respooled onto the drum under
load so that the outer layers will
not draw down into the inner ones
thereby damaging the wire rope.
Rotate the clutch lever to the “Free
position as shown in Figure 11. If
there is a load on the wire rope,
the clutch lever may not turn easily.
DO NOT FORCE THE CLUTCH LEVER.
Release tension on the wire rope by
jogging out some of the wire rope,
then try releasing the clutch. Pull
out the wire rope and secure to
anchor or load. Check that there
are at least five (5) turns of wire
rope left on the drum. Re-engage
the drum by rotating the clutch
lever to the “Engaged” position
(see Figure 11).
Lever must be in
the engaged posi-
tion and locked before winching.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING
WINCH CONFIGURATION
The X9 winch may be used in either
the foot down or foot forward con-
figuration. For convenience of oper-
ation, the Gearbox Housing can be
rotated to position the Clutch Lever
to the top of the winch.
To reposition, remove the (4) screws
holding the Gearbox Housing to the
Gearbox Support Housing. Rotate
the Gearbox Housing to the posi-
tion that you would like the Clutch
Lever. Replace all (4) screws.
Be careful
to keep the
Gearbox Housing against the
Gearbox Support Housing during
the time the (4) screws are loose
or removed. This will prevent parts
inside the Gearbox Housing from
becoming disengaged.
Be Prepared
Figure 9
Gearbox Screws
Gearbox Support
Housing
Gearbox Housing
Foot Down Configuration
Figure 11
DANGER
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
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Gearbox Screws
Gearbox Support
Housing
Gearbox Housing
Foot Forward Configuration
CAUTION
!
Figure 10
Rope In
Rope Out
Figure 12
Figure 13