Fulton Performance FW32000301 User Manual

Warning, Trailer winch, Installation instructions

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F3647 (Rev-A 12258)

• 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 top of winch to obtain
rated capacity. If uncertain, contact Cequent
Trailer Products at 800-604-9466 or
www.cequentgroup.com

▪ Capacity is based on direct line pull on third layer

of the strap on the drum. Capacity is reduced as
strap builds up on the drum.

• Never stand along side winch or guide the strap

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 layers of

strap on the drum.

• A loud clicking sound from the ratchet must be

heard when pulling the load. If properly engaged
and loud clicking sound is not heard, do not use
and replace ratchet components immediately.

• Never release the crank handle unless the ratchet

plunger is fully engaged and the load is supported.

• Winch will not hold the load when load is being

let out.

• 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 will
require a max of 45 lbs of handle force to pull
rated load.

• If you cannot crank the winch with one hand you

are potentially overloading the winch.

• Winches are not designed to secure boats to

trailers while towing. Boat tie downs must be
used for this purpose.

• Periodically check mounting hardware for proper

torque and tighten if necessary.

▪ Do not use cable or rope.
• Always replace bent, broken, or worn parts before

using this product.

• On two-speed winches, make sure that the ratchet

plunger is properly engaged and holding the load
before attempting to change gears.

Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.

WARNING

The mounting surface must be equal to or greater than the footprint of the winch frame. When attaching the trailer winch, use the three (3) supplied 3/8”
dia. grade-5 carriage bolts/lock nuts and torque to 28-30 ft-lbs. 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.

Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instructions

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.

Handle
Bolt

Adjustable
Winch Handle

Lock
Washer

Small Flat
Washer

Handle

Installation

Large Flat
Washer

Lock Washer

Cap
Bolt

Handle Roller

Assembly

Installing Handle Roller Assembly:
Assemble handle assembly as shown and torque locknut to 20-25 ft-lbs., using a 9/16” socket.

Adjustable Handle (6” to 9” and Right or Left Hand Drive):
This handle can be mounted not only in different length configurations, but also in a right or left hand orientation. In order to switch to a right or left hand
drive first remove the bolt and washers from each side of the drive shaft. Push the hex shaft 1/2”-3/4” through to the other side. Do not try to remove the
shaft completely in order to keep the internal gears and bushings inline. Place the handle bolt and washers on the handle side and torque to 22-25 ft-lbs.
Then repeat for the opposite side of the shaft. Do not over torque.

Attaching Winch Strap:
Use strap anchor provided with winch as pictured above. Pass the strap loop under the cross bolt, insert strap anchor in the strap loop, then pull tight.
Always maintain a minimum of three complete wraps of strap on the drum.

Winch

Mounting

Strap

Installation

Strap

Anchor

Cross

Bolt

Strap
Loop

Trailer Winch

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