Fulton Performance XLT18ZB101 - Manual

Prior to Use
- Inspect rope, strap or cable and replace if damaged.
- Check mounting hardware for proper tightness and tighten if necessary.
- Gears, ratchet pivot point and shaft bushings must be kept lubricated with a thin oil or grease.
Attaching a Rope:
Attaching a rope to the winch drum requires no bolts, nuts, or clamp. The rope must weave through the drum
outer wall and be secured beneath itself as shown in the illustration.
Attaching a Strap:
Winches designed for a strap have holes in the drums to accommodate a strap cross
bolt. A grade 5 bolt of the largest possible diameter is required for strap mounting
(see chart on following page). Tighten the locknut just to where end play in bolt is
taken up. Over-tightening can deform drum. For winches having a strap anchor
included, pass the strap loop under the cross bolt, insert strap anchor in the strap
loop, then pull tight.
Attaching a Steel Cable to a Drum:
Pass the cable from the inside of the drum through one of the dimpled holes in the outer plate. Loop
the cable around the drum bearing, under itself, and leave 1 of cable extending past the clamp
location. Tighten the clamp nuts to approximately 2 ft-lbs.
Rope
Drum
Bearing
Outer
Plate
Cable
Keeper
Cable
Strap
Strap Anchor
F3295 (Rev-E 11885)
Purchaser/owner must ensure that product is
installed according to these instructions.
Purchaser/owner must not alter or modify the
product.
Operator and bystanders should never position
any part of body under or on the path of any
portion of this product or the load being
supported, or moved.
Do not allow children to play on or around this
product or the load being supported, or moved.
Do not use winch to move humans.
Never exceed the maximum rated capacity. Refer
to stamped markings on side of frame to obtain
rated capacity. If uncertain, contact Cequent
Trailer Products at 800-604-9466 or
www.cequentgroup.com
Always inspect the cable and its attachment
before each use to make sure they are not
damaged. Never use worn, kinked, or frayed
cable. If the cable or attachment breaks, the cable
will whip violently, causing property damage,
serious bodily injury, and/or death.
Never stand along side the winch cable, strap, or
rope or guide the cable, strap, or rope with your
hands.
Never operate with slippery, wet, or oily hands
and always maintain a firm grip on the winch
handle. Do not attempt to stop a winch by
grabbing the handle while in motion.
Always maintain a minimum of three complete
wraps of cable or rope on the drum, or three
layers of strap on the drum.
Only winches that have a hub diameter of 1 3/4
can accommodate steel cable.
Assure there is adequate safety factor, of at least 3
times the maximum load for all components used.
A loud clicking sound from the ratchet must be
heard when lifting the load. If a loud clicking
sound is not heard, do not use and replace ratchet
components immediately.
Never release the crank handle unless the ratchet
pawl is fully engaged and the load is supported.
In no case will a one-way ratchet pawl system
hold the load when it is being let out.
Never leave a weight supported from the winch
while the winch is unattended, as another person
may attempt to operate the winch, thereby
creating an unsafe condition.
This winch is designed for manual operation only
and the load rating is based on an intermittent
duty cycle.
Excessive force in turning winch handle may
indicate overload. Fulton brand winches require
25-45 lbs of handle force to pull their rated load.
If you cannot crank the winch with one hand you
are potentially overloading the winch.
On two speed winches, make sure that the ratchet
pawl is properly engaged and holding the load
before attempting to change gears.
Winches are not designed to secure boats to
trailers while towing. Boat tie downs should be
used for this purpose.
Periodically check mounting hardware for proper
torque and tighten if necessary.
Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts before
using this product.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death. WARNING
(Mounting hardware not supplied.) The winch stand must be capable of supporting at least five times the rated capacity of the winch. The mounting
surface must be equal to or greater than the footprint of the winch frame. When attaching the trailer winch, use 3/8 dia. grade-5 hardware and torque to
28-30 ft-lbs. Mounting bolts will vary in length for each application. Check final installation and make sure winch is secure to mounting structure.
Installation Instructions Warning: Failure to follow all installation instructions could result in
winch failure.
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Trailer Winches
Attaching a Handle:
Assemble the handle onto the flatted input shaft end. Tighten the 1/2 - 13 locknut against handle and torque to 22-25 ft-lbs. Do not over torque.
Attaching Winch Line (Rope, Strap or Cable):
Always maintain a minimum of three complete wraps of rope, strap or cable on the drum. If attaching a rope or strap without strap anchor to an XLT series
winch, remove the drum bolt and gently separate the plastic cover to allow the winch drum to be removed. Install the steel cable, strap or rope according
to the instructions below and re-install the winch drum as it was before. Torque the locknut to 9-10 ft-lbs and be certain winch drum is not bound and
spins by hand.
Handle
Drum
Input
Shaft
Ratchet
Pawl
Handle
Locknut
Lin
e direction
Drum
Bolt
Shift Lock
Lever
Input
Shaft
Handle
Locknut
Handle
Drum
Hub
Ratchet
Pawl
Lin
e dire
ction
Brake Lever
(optional)
Read, understand and follow all of these instructions and warnings (Instructions) before installing and using this product. Install and use this product
only as specified in these instructions. Improper installation or use of this product may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death. Never
allow installation or use of this product by anyone without providing them with these instructions. You must read, understand and follow all
instructions and warnings for any product(s) to which this product is used in conjunction with or installed. Save these instructions with the product
for use as a reference for any future installation and use of the product.