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- Page 1 SUPERTOW® PRO USER MANUAL Northwest Manufacturing, Inc. 10179 N. Navion Dr. Hayden, Idaho 83835 (208) 635-5352 www.powertow.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SUPERTOW PRO TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Precautions 1) Specifications Weights and Capacity Speed of Operation Power Specs Fuel Dimensions 2) User Controls Brake Throttle Clutch Gear Shift Carriage Release 3) Features Pull Start Starter Button Battery Charger Headlight... -
Page 3: Precautions
SUPERTOW PRO Precautions ✓ Read through this entire manual before operating. ✓ The Supertow 1 is heavy machinery that moves expensive aircraft. ✓ Become familiar with Supertow 1 operation before using on aircraft. ✓ Be aware of surroundings before and during usage. -
Page 4: Specifications
SUPERTOW PRO 1) SPECIFICATIONS Weights and Capacity • Unit Weight: 285lb • Total Shipping Weight: 625 lb. • Towing Capacity: 15,000 pounds max push/pull (2 deg slope) • Carriage Weight Capacity: 1,200 pounds max • Carriage Carry Capacity: Up to Tire Size 600x6 Speed of Operation: •... -
Page 5: User Controls
SUPERTOW PRO 2) User Controls ENGINE START • Squeeze and hold both buttons to start engine (a single button will not start engine) • Release after engine starts • Optionally, the engine may be pull-started BRAKE • Brake handle controls disc brake located on side of transmission. -
Page 6: Pull Start
SUPERTOW PRO 3) Features PULL START • In case of low battery, the Supertow 1 may be started manually. LIGHTING • LED lights turn on automatically when engine is running • 2 lamps provide light for carriage area • 4 lamps are provided as headlights... -
Page 7: Lazy Susan Carriage
SUPERTOW PRO Features (continued) SUPERTOW 360 LAZY SUSAN CARRIAGE • Allows 360 deg. Rotation of tug beneath the aircraft wheel. • Aircraft tire stays at 0 deg. to aircraft • Carriage opens by pushing Carriage Release button, closes automatically as aircraft tire encounters rear of carriage. -
Page 8: Assembly
SUPERTOW PRO 4) Assembly (best with 2 persons) Required Tools • Heavy Duty Side Cutters or Tin Snips • #2 Phillips Screw Driver (screw gun is best) • ¼” Allen Wrench • ½” Open-End or Ratchet Wrench • Hammer or Mallet •... -
Page 9: Handle Assembly
SUPERTOW PRO Handle Assembly (assemble while still on crate pallet) • Front side handle bolt is pre-installed; leave in place. • Slide handle gently into end of bracket Feed Handle Cable carefully through bracket • Insert Top Bolts (use included flat washers); tighten fully •... -
Page 10: Attach Control Cables
SUPERTOW PRO Attach Control Cables (leave green tape on until fully done with these steps) • Attach throttle body assembly and brake lever • Attach 3 tabs of lower clutch cable to handle (bottom picture) • Fasten above cables to handle with 3 tie wraps (bottom picture). -
Page 11: Cautions
SUPERTOW PRO IMPORTANT! READ NEXT SECTION BEFORE OPERATING! 5) Cautions • The Supertow 1 is heavy machinery. Total weight of the system may exceed 8,000 pounds. Use caution when operating. Make sure you know your surroundings (obstacles, other aircraft, wing-to-door-clearances, etc.) before operating. -
Page 12: Familiarization
If possible, bring aircraft out to an open, flat area for loading/unloading practice Chocking • Northwest Manufacturing, Inc. recommends chocking at least one of the main tires when loading aircraft with any tug. • Never chock the tire that is to be loaded into the carriage. - Page 13 SUPERTOW PRO (shown with Supertow Striker) Unloading • Shift to Reverse • Pull aircraft slightly backwards to release pressure of aircraft tire on back of carriage. • Push Carriage Release; carriage will open. • Slowly apply clutch and back carriage from under aircraft tire.
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Page 14: Maintenance
SUPERTOW PRO 10) Maintenance 10.1 Lubrication • Use general purpose lithium-based, grease lubricants, e.g. Red-i-50042-T (NLGL #2) • Aerosol Lithium Spray grease is acceptable for lighter applications such as control cables (e.g. CRC 03080 White Lithium Grease) Drive Chains: Lubricate with grease as needed ... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SUPERTOW PRO 11) Troubleshooting 11.1 Aircraft Fails to Load • Check Tire Pressure on Tug and Aircraft. • Check Front Roller for Scratches – if heavily scratched, please call us. • Check for loose clutch. If the clutch handle can reach the rubber grip, tighten clutch. - Page 16 SUPERTOW PRO GUARANTEE All equipment manufactured by Northwest Mfg. Inc. is sold on a satisfaction-guaranteed basis. Within 30 days of delivery, if you are not satisfied, you may return the unit. You must contact our office to authorize your return and arrange shipping.
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