Worm Gear Winch 2000 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 Worm Gear Winches are built for multi-purpose hauling and pulling operations that require a positive mechanism for braking. These winches are not to be used as hoists for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or for loads over areas where people could be present. The winch design allows the reel to automatically stop when the handle is released. No minimum loading is required for winch operation.
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. Using the winch in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the winch. ⚠CAUTION WINCH USE AND CARE Do not force the winch.
Do not use to transport people of animals. Not for use by or around children. Winch Mounting and Cable Attachment ⚠WARNING Inspect before every use. Do not use if damaged or parts loose. Examine the Winch for structural cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked cable, and any other conditions that may affect the safe operation of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears. Keep cable straight to avoid kinking it.
Main Parts of Winch Assembly Instructions Insert the handle and secure with a lock nut. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING CHECK BEFORE USE Check the safety devices and the safe condition of the produce: Check whether there are any visible defects. Check whether all parts of the product are firmly attached. Check that the safety devices are in faultless condition.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING The handle and nut must be tightened against the drive shaft before operating the 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. 2. The cable reel now moves freely in both directions. 3. Pull the steel cable at the fixed hook until the hook can be attached to the load to be moved.
Have damaged parts replaced by an authorized service center. Check the nuts periodically and tighten them if they are loose. 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. Maintain the winch by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Item Description Bushing Bolt Worm Bracket Frame Drum Bolt Drum Drum Bushing Cable Bolt Cable Clamp Cable Nut Drum Nut Bushing 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 10 of 13 Item Description Bushing Nut Shear Pin Worm Gear Worm Gear Bushing Worm Gear Shaft Worm Gear Nut Handle Arm Handle Nut Handle Shaft Handle Worm Bolt Qty 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
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 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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