Two actions are required to initiate any winch operation.
First, the button on top of the control lever MUST be
depressed. Next, move the lever into one of four direc-
tions to select a winch function. Movement of the lever
without first depressing the button will NOT result in
winch function and is intentional to prevent inadvertent
winch function.
The winch functions available with this control lever are
Reel-In (forward), Reel-Out (reverse), Brake-Off and
Freespool. The spring-centered, neutral position of the
lever is Brake-On. Note that it is NOT possible to con-
trol winch cable drum speed in the Reel-In and Reel-
Out functions with the control lever. The speed of cable
drum rotation must be controlled by varying the tractor
engine RPM. Sufficient hydraulic pressure will be avail-
able to fully apply the clutches at engine (PTO) speeds
above low idle. If the winch is installed on a direct drive
tractor, the tractor master clutch MUST be engaged
BEFORE moving the winch control lever. The internal
winch pump is only driven when the PTO shaft is turn-
ing. A continuous supply of oil is needed to provide reli-
able clutch and brake operation.
Brake-On
. The control lever is spring-
centered to Brake-On. The brake is
applied by spring force. The cable drum
and load is held secure by the spring-
applied brake.
Reel-In (forward)
. Depress the button
and move the lever forward into the
fully engaged position. The winch
brake is hydraulically released and the
Reel-In clutch is hydraulically applied.
Reel-Out (reverse)
. Depress the
button and move the lever toward the
rear of the tractor into the fully
engaged position. The winch brake is
hydraulically released and the Reel-
Out clutch is hydraulically applied.
CONTROL OPERATION
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