Trailer Winch–600 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.
Thank you very much for choosing an Ultra-Tow™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This winch is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ultra-Tow Trailer Winch is a great tool for safer, easier boat loading and unloading. 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. Rated Capacity Gear Ratio Speed Drum Size Handle Size Mounting Plate Mounting Hardware Specification 52866 (Empty) 600 lbs. 2 in. x 23ft. Strap (Not Included) 5/32 in. x 21ft. Cable (Not Included) 3.
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this winch. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the winch is used in a safe and responsible manner. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the winch until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. Do not modify this winch in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product.
Always be sure cable or strap is strong enough to support the load to be lifted. Always inspect cable and attachment hook before each use to insure they are not damaged. Replace cable if worn, frayed or kinked. If cable or hook breaks, the cable can act like a whip and inflict serious injury to anyone in the path of its movement. Do not force your winch. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed.
Do not use a recovery strap while winching. They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip back towards the operator during a winching operation. The winch is designed to be attached to a mounting plate or structure capable of supporting the load that is intended to pull (lift). Mounting location and hardware must support your winch and load. For maximum strength and safety, this winch should be mounted with three 3 ⁄8" or M10 bolts, washers, and lock washers (not included, sold separately).
If nylon strap is used, it should have a loop sewn in one end and be attached using a 3 /8" x 3" or 1 /4" x 2-3/4" long bolt and locknut. Use a locknut, not a nut, and lock the washer. Insert bolt through slots in both reel side plates so that nut is on gear side. Tighten only until snug with bolt in bottom of slot next to reel hub.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Handle and nut must be tightened against the drive shaft before operating winch. The wire rope must be properly wrapped on the drum to be able to support a load without damaging the wire rope. Moving or Tensioning Loads Winding/Unwinding the Cable without Load 1. Place the ratchet lever in the center position. The cable reel now moves freely in both directions. 2. Pull the steel cable at the fixed hook until the hook can be attached to the load to be moved. 3.
Keep winch in good working order. Damaged or severely-worn parts create unnecessary dangers and could result in personal injury or property damage. Always lock up product and keep out of children. 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.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Description Bolt (M10x100) Lock Nut (M6) Wire Rope Anchor Bolt (M6x14) Drum Assembly Drum Bushing Gear Spindle Frame Flat Washer (10) Lock Nut (M10) Bolt Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Part Number 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 11 of 14 Item Description Qty Pawl Flat Washer Direction Switch Pulling Spring Circlip (10) Sleeve Flat Washer (8) Crank Handle Nut (M8) Lock Nut (M12) Cable with Hook (not shown) 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
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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