Fransgard V-3004, Manual

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Installing and/or replacing the wire cable (if the winch is initially delivered without the cable
installed)
During the initial cable installation or when replacing a worn wire cable, unroll the cable completely,
making sure there are no twists in it. (see diagram A)
Then proceed to install the wire cable on the cable drum by leading it over the top pulley and down
though the tube located under the pulley to the cable drum. (fig. 1 in drawing 1) There are three holes
in the side wall of the cable drum, run the wire cable out through hole no 2, back in through hole no. 3
and out through hole no. 4 (fig. 2, 3 and 4 in drawing)
Lock the cable to the wire drum by means of the locking lug (which is in the plastic bag where the
owner’s manual was stored; there is also an Allen Key and set crew in the same bag). Pass the cable
through lug, with a maximum of 3/16” (5mm) of cable exceeding the length of the lug, and tighten the
set screw securely with the Allen Key that is supplied with the lock lug. Then pull the remainder of the
cable into the cable drum.
Do not leave any excessive cable hanging out from the lock lug since it may get snagged when the
winch is operated.
Next, attach the hook end of the wire cable with a choker chain to a fixed object (tree, another
implement, etc.).Then with the PTO operating at 500 rpm engage the winch with the Green pull cord
and pull the tractor towards the fixed object. This will enable the cable to be wrapped evenly and
tightly on the cable drum.
This is critical in ensuring the wearing life of the cable, and smooth operation of the winch.
This procedure should be repeated occasionally, also when you note that the wire cable is
loosely wrapped on the cable drum or it is difficult to pull the cable out, when logs are to be
tied
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Drawing ”A” Unrolling New cable
Drawing ”B” Attaching cable to wire drum
Fransgard uses a specially designed cable that resists abrasion from being dragged on the ground.
Therefore it is highly recommended that an original Fransgard wire cable be used as a replacement for a
LONGER WEARING LIFE AND BETTER VALUE FROM YOUR PURCHASE.