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Supertow III … Division of Northwest Manufacturing, Inc.

Pilot’s Operating Handbook

10179 N. Navion Dr., Hayden

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Summary of Contents for Powertow Supertow I

Page 1: ...ought to you by Powertow Supertow III Division of Northwest Manufacturing Inc Pilot s Operating Handbook 10179 N Navion Dr Hayden ID 83835 208 635 5352 FAX 208 635 5251 sales powertow com www powertow com ...

Page 2: ...e attempting to load and move your aircraft Your unit will need Oil Gas before test running the unit Tools handy for final assembly End Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Wire Cutters Thank you for choosing a Powertow for your hangaring needs Customer Service is 1 with our company If you have any questions or comments on your unit please call us at 800 635 5565 ...

Page 3: ... long black cable under the wire harness going to the engine Let it continue under engine to front of machine and let hang loosely for now You can then attach the main handle using the three black bolts Start with the top bolt loosely then the bottom bolts and tighten in the same order Wrench is supplied to tighten bolts into threaded frame Attach end of shift cable by pulling back outer sleeve an...

Page 4: ...h It s important for the clutch to fully disengage when released If you have this adjustment too tight the machine will continue to travel even when the handle is released 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 Locate the throttle control attached to t...

Page 5: ...r handle Bottom View for Reference The two bolts next to the engine pulley are belt guides that create a loop around the pulley keeping the drive belt from engaging while the engine is running and clutch is disengaged There are three pulleys on the bottom of the unit The engine drive pulley the large transmission and the small clutch pulley on the clutch arm These pulleys need to be line with each...

Page 6: ...loading Fingertip position is Brake lever on right side and Clutch Go lever at left Ready to roll Time to take the Supertow out for a solo without your aircraft It s very important to make sure the controls are all working correctly before you hook your beautiful bird up to it Yes a few touch and go s Engine Don t forget the oil for the engine it will take approximately of quart A splash of 100LL ...

Page 7: ...will have fun watching your nose gear stay straight while making a turn It s best to practice out in open first to get the feel of the machine at different speeds Remember You have one speed going into the hangar and five speeds to the gas pump First gear in both positions is 65 feet per minute When you are ready to unload your plane be sure cradle is inline with machine It s the only position for...

Page 8: ...nose gear the roller assists in moving the wheel up and onto the turn plate The nose gear then trips up the back plate locking it into place You can turn the plane without turning the yoke The Lazy Susan turns separately from the Supertow on ball bearings allowing rotation To unload from the Susan you simply pull the lever back It is attached to a rod and then to the two latches tripping them open...

Page 9: ...me direction as it will be hangared mark the hangar floor indicating the exact centerline of the right main gear tire only Pull the aircraft out and paint a single stripe on the centerline of the right main only starting approximately 10 out from hangar door and back as far as main wheel would normally go Only this single point of alignment needs to be checked progressively when hangaring the airc...

Page 10: ... and make sure they are in the exact same plane level Check to make sure belt guides are in place Check Clutch arm and make sure it is adjusted up and not Hanging down against the belt BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEY Tighten turnbuckle check to make sure motor and transmission pulleys are in line CLUTCH DOES NOT RELEASE Lengthen cable at turnbuckle Check belt guides See clutch cable this page Check Clutch A...

Page 11: ...s bolts evenly against all three pillow blocks until chain is comfortably tight Do not over tighten Tighten jam nuts or your bolts will back out over time Securely tighten the bolts holding pillow block bearings The pillow blocks are slotted also Last Retighten the back bolt against pillow block and tighten jam Adjuster Bolt Jam Nut Slotted Pillow Block Bearings Zirk Oil Fitting You have 3 drive c...

Page 12: ...o slide the engine plate back towards the handle to remove the chain slack from the transmission to differential You will need to tighten this chain also Adjusting Bolts Loosen and back off jam nut on each adjuster bolt located on the inside of the frame in front of engine plate Leave the bolt touching engine plate Maintenance Notes Zirk fittings on pillow blocks need grease once a year Change and...

Page 13: ...nge gearing to increase speed 10 Do not move planes up any inclines flat surface only 11 Do not attach any device to activate throttle when both hands are not on throttle control 12 Do not run engine without checking oil level 13 Do not spill gasoline on hot engine 14 Do not smoke when filling tank with gasoline 15 Use caution when operating machine on icy slippery surfaces 16 Do not move planes i...

Page 14: ...w com Homepage www powertow com 7 2009 Thank you for buying POWERTOW 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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