000-lb Hand Winch Truck Crane 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 The Ultra-Tow 1000-lb Hand Winch Truck Crane can easily lift loads onto the bed of your pickup. The crank-operated cable winch provides extra reach. The base swivels to easily access all sides of your truck or trailer bed. The crane folds away when not in use. This heavy-duty pickup truck crane is built for professional use.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the crane. Do not use the crane while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Always wear the proper personal protective gear such as gloves and steel toed boots. No alteration shall be made to this product. Do not adjust the safety valve. Not for use by or around children. Main Parts of Product Reference 1 2 3 4 5 Subassembly Base Boom Boom Extended Winch Jack Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Once assembly is complete, tighten all bolts before initial the operation. Mount the base (01) to the truck bed or anywhere you'd like to mount it.
Insert the boom extension to the boom retracted. Take off the cable from the winch then mount the winch (09) onto the boom retracted (04). Cross the cable from the downside hole of the boom extension and to the upside hole. Connect the cable to the winch and use the winch handle to wrap the cable onto the winch.
How to install the cable on the hand winch: Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Do not use damaged equipment. If an abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Inspect the general condition of the tool.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Do not lift more than the rated capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading. Sudden loading movement may briefly create an excess load causing crane failure and serious bodily injury. Engage the parking brake before use. Do not move the vehicle with a load attached to the crane. Do not attempt to extend or retract the boom while load is attached. Use the Crane to Lift 1.
2. To pull out all of the cable, unlock the winch. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Keep the crane away from children. Before driving the vehicle, retract the winch cable completely, position the boom over the truck’s wheel well, and insert the post pin to prevent the boom from swiveling. Maintenance It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Ram will not lift at its weight capacity. Hook lowers under load. Hook will not lift all the way. Oil leaking from fill plug. Possible Cause Corrective Action Air bleeding of the jack. Fully close the release valve. Low on oil. Check the oil level and refill if needed.
Parts List Part# 01 02 Description Base Post Qty 1 1 Part# 15 16 Description Washer Spring Washer Qty 1 1 03 Grease Fitting 1 17 Bolt M8x12 1 04 Boom Retracted 1 18 Pin 12x78 1 05 Pin 12x84 1 19 Pin 12x78 1 06 Cotter Pin 3 20 Lock Pin 1 07 Boom Extension 1 21 Jack Handle 1 08 Pin, Boom Extendible 1 22 Bolt M12x50 5 09 Winch 1 23 Washer 5 10 Hook and Steel Cable 1 24 Spring Washer 5 11 Angie Steel 2 25 Nut M12 5 12 Long Ram Jack 1 26 Split Lock
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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