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- Page 1 Assembly and Operation Manual For models: SuperTow Pro Northwest Manufacturing, Inc. 10179 N. Navion Dr., Hayden, ID 83835 www.powertow.com 208-635-5352 (P) 208-635-5251 (F)
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Page 3: Read This First
Thank you for purchasing the Supertow Scout/Pro! We are proud to provide the best value aircraft tugs in the industry! Thank you for being part of a family tradition that now spans over 40 years. READ THIS FIRST! Please take time to familiarize yourself with this manual before assembly. While assembly may be done with one person, it is advisable to have a helper. - Page 4 ASSEMBLY...
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY, continued 5) Remove 3 bolts from handle Carefully use box cutter to remove bracket at rear of chassis. protective packaging from handle. 5a) Clip tie-wraps holding down 7) Remove screws on front support handle (4 total). (2 each side). The sides are now free to remove.
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Page 7: Operation
OPERATION FIRST TIME USERS! Please take time to read this section before operating. Following these instructions will increase the life of your machine. Initial Use Safety during motion can damage transmission and voids warranty. Safety is the main concern. Take about 2 minutes of continuous Chock both main wheels (far side operation unloaded to break in drive only). - Page 8 8. As nose wheel touches back of carriage, release clutch. Carriage closes automatically. 9. Shift transmission to Neutral 10. Visually verify that carriage is closed and locked. 11. Remove chocks. 12. Shift to forward or reverse as desired. 13. Gently squeeze clutch to begin moving aircraft.
- Page 9 Pre 2019 SuperTow Pro user manual also included the following SuperTow 2 manual as they were simular machines.
- Page 10 Model: SUPERTOW I, II, III Things to know: Keep your crate in the event there is any shipping damage to your unit. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before attempting to load and move your aircraft. Your unit will need Oil & Gas - before test running the unit. Tools handy for final assembly ½”...
- Page 11 Supertow II Setup Handle and four cables to hook up, it’s that simple. Have a friend help you with the handle. Pre Set-Up …Keep unit on pallet for ease of assembly. Remove the three black bolts from frame. Located at back of frame top and bottom and set aside. DO NOT REMOVE THE MASKING TAPE from any cables, until they have been attached.
- Page 12 Supertow II Setup Step 4 “Lazy Susan” Cradle The long black cable hooks up to the load and release plate for the Lazy Susan Cradle at the front end of unit. Follow same attachment procedures as shift cable hook-ups. Step 5 –Throttle Cable Locate the throttle control attached to the engine and bring it up to top of...
- Page 13 Supertow II Setup Secure Clutch Cable to Handle. Locate keeper on lower left side of handle. Remove the 10-24 Screw and attach Clutch Cable using the tab on cable housing. Be sure Clutch Cable is on the outside of Throttle and Brake Cables, then secure all cables (Except Clutch) to handle with nylon ties provided with Throttle Cable down left side and Brake Cable under handle.
- Page 14 SUPERTOW ™ part of the POWERTOW™ line by NW MFG SHORT & SWEET PLEASE READ Congratulations on your purchase of the Supertow. As you already know, it’s a unique machine. So let’s familiarize you with your new toy! What’s where…? Let’s start by standing at the rear of your tow.
- Page 15 However, if you continue to squeeze the clutch while trying to stop, it will weaken the brake action. Operate the Lazy Susan load features. Running the unit for a few minutes will break-in the engine, cables, belt and of course the operator. Load &...
- Page 16 Door Tracks To get a heavy plane over door rails or ledges, a moderate amount of speed is necessary so that the momentum of aircraft mass will help carry it over, but smoothly. Do not jump the unit over door tracks, which result in the nose gear turning within the Lazy Susan Cradle.
- Page 17 THE LOCALIZER APPROACH TO HANGARING This approach was designed specifically for the hangaring of aircraft by one person where there is little space between wingtips and hangar door opening. The minimums for this approach are down to 12" clearance at each wingtip.
- Page 18 SUPERTOW TROUBLESHOOTING ™ CHAIN IS TOO LOOSE……………………… Pillow blocks are slotted for take-up. CHAIN BREAKS……………………………… Chain is too loose. Check sprocket alignment. BELT SLIPPAGE WHEN CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED…………… Shorten clutch cable by turning turnbuckle at handle. Adjust cable so clutch is fully engaged with approximately 1”of space remaining between clutch handle and machine handle grip.
- Page 19 Supertow II Setup CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS After some use your chain may loosen up. Your machine may jump, experience chain noise or grinding. You can tighten the chain in this manner. This is a unique chain tightening system. Follow this procedure closely. Questions call 800-635-5565. You have 3 drive chains on the “Supertow II”...
- Page 20 After adjusting drive chains, adjust chain between transmission and differential. Loosen forward bolt, located on the inside of the frame in front of engine plate Loosen handle bolt Tighten the adjuster bolts the same amount, to take slack out of transmission chain. This will move the engine plate back.
- Page 21 17. Do routine maintenance to insure proper operation of unit. 18. Do not use unit if the Powertow engine is not running smoothly. We hope you enjoy this Northwest Manufacturing product. It was designed and built to give many years of reliable...
- Page 22 NOTE: Adding any unauthorized third party attachments or accessories to any Powertow, Voids all warranty and claims of responsibility by Powertow, or Northwest Mfg., its parent company. Any damage to tow or aircraft is the responsibility of the aircraft owner and accessory manufacturer.
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