Wallenstein FX Series, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Instructions
FX85, FX110, FX140
PTO Skidding Winch
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6.2 Machine Break-In
Although there are no operational restrictions on the winch when
used for the first time, it is recommended that the following
mechanical items be checked:
After 1–5 hours of operation:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to
specified torque.
2. Check condition of winch clutch.
3. Check the condition of the rope. Replace if kinked, frayed or
if it has any broken strands.
4. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled material
before resuming work.
5. Check the condition of the clutch rope. Replace if cut,
knotted, worn or if it has any broken strands.
6.3 Winch Safety
• Never stand in line with the path of a rope under tension.
Stand at least 10 ft (3 m) to the side to activate the
winch. If a rope breaks under tension, it can snap back
in an unpredictable direction with great force. The recoil
may cause injury or death to a person in its path.
• Do not risk a rollover by exceeding a winching angle
of ±25° from the centerline of the tractor. If unsure of
winch angle, reposition tractor or use a snatch block.
Whenever possible winch in-line with the tractor.
• Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of logs when
winching. Logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
• Choose a flat, solid skidding route for the tractor. Avoid
steep slopes.
• Check that the winching trail is clear of other trees and
obstructions so logs can be winched in easily.
• Make sure the winch is lowered and that the tractor
parking brake is applied. Operate with the winch blade
lowered, on level ground to provide stability.
25° Max 25° Max
10 ft
(3 m)
00525
Fig. 40 –
Safe Winch Angle
IMPORTANT! If the winch is equipped with a synthetic rope,
always use a choker chain. NEVER wrap the rope around the
log or hook the forged end back onto the rope. Damage to
the rope results that is not covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT! Avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up
the rope at one end of the drum. This pile up can cause rope
damage.