2 Speed Trailer Winch-1800 Lb. Capacity Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use This Ultra-Tow 2 Speed Trailer Winch is designed for multipurpose hauling and lifting operations. It has a fast speed for quick pull in and a low speed for increased mechanical advantage. The quick attach handle allows for an easy change from high speed to low gear for heavier loads. Pulling winches are best suited for boat trailers and other horizontal pulling applications which require the freewheeling feature of ratchet type winches. Technical Specifications Property Item No.
⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the winch. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the winch.
briefly create excess load causing product failure. Do not use for overhead lifting. Do not lengthen the handle for additional leverage. Keep hands clear from the gear, drum and rolling cable. Always wear gloves when using the winch. Never leave winch unattended while supporting a load. Follow all instructions when replacing the cable of strapping. Always maintain a minimum of four (4) full turns of cable or strap around the drum of the winch. Never apply load to winch fully extended.
Select a winch line with breaking strength at least 1-1 ⁄2 times the winch rating and a hook 1-1 ⁄2 times stronger than the line. CABLE REPLACEMENT: Use extreme care when replacing cable, it is secured under tension by the cable clamp, and may spring back forcefully. a. Place pawl in reel out position. Reel the old cable all the way out by turning handle counterclockwise. b. Loosen the nut and remove the old cable from underneath the cable clamp. c. Remove the old cable. d.
Main Parts of Winch Assembly Instructions Insert the quick attach handle and click into place. Fast speed for quick pull in, low speed for increased mechanical advantage. The quick attach handle allows easy adjustment from high speed to low gear for heavier loads. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING CHECK BEFORE USE Check the safety devices and the safe condition of the product: Check whether there are any visible defects. Check whether all parts of the product are firmly attached.
Moving or Tensioning Loads Winding/unwinding the cable without load 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the ratchet lever in the center position. The cable reel now moves freely in both directions. Pull the steel cable at the fixed hook until the hook can be attached to the load to be moved. Wind back in excessive cable by turning the crank clockwise. Winding up the cable under load (towing, loading) 1. Hold the crank firmly and push gently to relieve the ratchet lever 2. Place the ratchet lever at position. 3.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point Daily before operating Inspect periodically all parts, steel cable, accessories and replace them if damaged or used. Have damaged parts replaced by an authorized service center. Check the nuts periodically and tighten them if they are loose, any other condition that may affect its safe operation. After the first 20 operating hours Wipe external surfaces of the winch with clean cloth. Follow the instructions for lubricating periodically.
Parts Diagram Page 11 of 14
Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Item Description Qty Cable control strip Gear plate tube Gear control strip Gear Rivet Cable Aluminum sleeve Hook Guarantee clip Guarantee clip Rivet Screw Gear shaft Washer Washer Shaft sleeve Square hole gear Rear cover Handle Cap nut Cap nut 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 Part Number 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Item Description Plastic Screw Cap nut Shaft sleeve Gear shaft Scre
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ultra-Tow product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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