How to Troubleshoot an American Power Pull

Although many four-wheel-drive vehicles come equipped with power winches, handheld "come-alongs" like the American Power Pull are still good backup tools to have for towing, pulling or even stump removal. The American Power Pull is manufactured by an Ohio-based company of the same name. American power pulls are sturdy pieces of equipment but sometimes need adjusting or lubricating when giving you difficulty. Troubleshooting and adjusting the American Power Pull can be done at home.

Things You'll Need

• Three-in-one oil
• Impact wrench
• Spray lubricant

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Check to make sure the safety lock is not in place.

   • 2

     Lubricate the ratchet wheel with three-in-one oil if there is difficulty working the ratchet.

   • 3

     Check to make sure the teeth of the ratchet bar are engaging with the teeth on the ratchet wheel. If a gap appears between the two, use an impact wrench to loosen the bolt on the steel handle. Slide the ends together and tighten with impact wrench.

   • 4

     Release all of the steel cable, lubricate it with spray lubricant and then ratchet it back onto the ratchet wheel.