Wallenstein FX40, Operator'S Manual

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8.4 Cable Inspection
Check the general condition of the wire. Look for
localized damage and wear, especially at attachments.
Inspect all parts that come in contact with the cable.
Inspect regularly for kinks, broken wires, abrasions,
lack of lubrication, rust damage, crushing, reduction of
diameter, stretch or other obvious damage. If any of
these conditions exist or if there is any other apparent
damage, replace the cable.
If unsure whether the cable should be used,
replace it.
Conditions to check for:
• Surface wear—normal and unusual
•
Broken wires—number and location
• Reduction in diameter
• Rope stretch (elongation)
• Integrity of end attachments
•
Evidence of abuse or contact with another object
• Corrosion
Conditions that can lead to problems:
• Sheaves that are too small, worn or corrugated
cause damage to a cable.
• Broken wires mean a loss of strength.
• Kinks permanently damage a cable and must be
avoided.
• Cables are damaged by knots. Cables with knots
must never be used.
• Environmental factors such as corrosive conditions
and heat can damage a cable.
8.5 Cable Replacement
1. Remove rear cover to access winch cable.
2.
Pull out and unwind the old cable out of the winch.
3. Loosen the bolt securing the rope end on the winch
drum and pull the end out.
4. Route new cable through the lower pulley and up
around the winch drum.
5. Thread the cable end through the hole in the winch
drum, then thread through the cable capture block.
6. Tighten the hex bolt down to secure the end.
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Fig. 35 – Winch Cable Routing
Service and Maintenance
FX40
PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
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