LiftMaster K13-36117 Clutch Cover Replacement Kit
The LiftMaster K13-36117 is a replacement clutch cover, often shown in older listings as a cludge cover, for select LiftMaster swing gate operators and perimeter access systems. The cover protects the clutch or related mechanical assembly from weather, debris, and accidental impact. When the cover is missing or cracked, moisture and dirt can reach parts that should remain protected, which can shorten service life and make future adjustments harder. Official listing language supports use with LiftMaster RSW12UL and CSW24UL. Additional distributor references commonly connect the later K13-36117-1 cover with RSW12U/UL, CSW24V, CSW24U/UL, CSW200U/UL, and HDSW24UL, but those should be treated as verify-by-diagram applications because operator generations and cover profiles can change.
Compatible With
- LiftMaster RSW12UL residential swing gate operators
- LiftMaster CSW24UL commercial swing gate operators
- Select LiftMaster swing gate operators and perimeter access systems that list K13-36117 or K13-36117-1
- Commonly referenced with RSW12U / RSW12UL operator families when the parts diagram confirms the cover
- Commonly referenced with CSW24V, CSW24U, and CSW24UL operator families when the parts diagram confirms the cover
- May be associated with CSW200U / CSW200UL and HDSW24UL in some distributor references; verify cover shape and diagram before ordering
- Not interchangeable with unrelated operator covers or electronic control box covers
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | LiftMaster |
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| Product Type | Clutch / cludge cover replacement kit |
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| Part Number | K13-36117 |
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| Related Numbers | K13-36117-1 |
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| Application | Swing gate operator mechanical cover |
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| Compatible Operator Type | Select LiftMaster swing gate operators |
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| Common Models | RSW12UL, CSW24UL; other references require diagram confirmation |
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| Notes | Verify cover profile, mounting points, and operator generation |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
Technician Note
This part should be matched by the operator model, original part number, and replacement parts diagram. Similar LiftMaster parts can look close but differ by switch rating, actuator style, chain length, bracket geometry, mounting pattern, or operator generation.
Before Ordering
- Confirm the manufacturer part number on the old part or parts diagram.
- Match the operator model and production series, not just the product family name.
- Compare physical mounting points, terminals, actuator style, chain length, or bracket layout where applicable.
- Check nearby worn parts that may have caused the original failure.
- For electrical switch replacement or unsafe gate movement, use a qualified gate or commercial door technician.
Professional Advisory
Gate and commercial door operators are heavy moving systems. Do not bypass monitored safety devices, limit controls, stop circuits, or required entrapment protection to keep an operator running. If the operator has high-voltage wiring issues, damaged controls, missing safety devices, or unpredictable movement, have the system inspected before returning it to service.
Product Questions and Answers
Is this part a clutch cover or cludge cover?
Listings commonly use both terms. It refers to the protective cover for the clutch or cludge area on select LiftMaster swing gate operators.
What models are confirmed in the main listing?
The main compatibility reference lists LiftMaster RSW12UL and CSW24UL.
Yes, K13-36117-1 is commonly listed as a related or replacement service reference for this cover family.
Why should the cover be replaced if the operator still runs?
A missing or cracked cover can allow debris, water, and impact damage to reach the protected mechanical area.
Can I use this cover on HDSW24UL?
Some references associate K13-36117-1 with HDSW24UL, but the exact cover and parts diagram should be confirmed before ordering.
