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11. Troubleshooting

If a problem is encountered that is difficult to solve,

even after having read through this troubleshooting

section, contact your local dealer, distributor or

Wallenstein Equipment.

Identify machine serial number. See

Serial Number

Location on page 5

Problem

Cause

Solution

Cable does not retract.

Cable jammed.

Disengage winch or release brake,

pull cable out and rewind cable onto

the spool. Check winch brake.

Winch clutch disengaged.

Engage clutch.

PTO not operating.

Turn tractor PTO drive on.

Clutch brake pads worn out.

Replace pads.

Clutch out of adjustment.

Adjust clutch.

Broken PTO shaft shear pin.

Replace pin and reduce size of load.

Cable does not pull out.

Winch drum lock engaged.

Disengage winch lock.

Cable jammed.

Disengage winch or release brake and

pull cable out. Rewind cable onto the

spool. Check winch brake.

Slow cable retraction.

PTO shaft speed too slow.

Increase PTO speed (maximum

540 rpm)

Clutch slipping.

Pull harder on clutch rope.
Adjust Clutch. See

page 33

Clutch brake pads worn. Replace.

See page 34.
Reduce load.
Grease or oil has got on clutch

brake pads, probably resulting from

improper chain lubrication.

Clean or replace clutch brake pads.

See page 34.

Winch does not operate.

Clutch not engaged.

Pull harder on clutch rope.

Clutch brake pads worn out.

Inspect or replace brake pads.

Seepage 34.

Drive chain comes off.

Drive chain too loose.

Check the alignment of the chain and

for possible damage. Adjust chain

tension. Replace if necessary

Cable twists / jams and does

not wind in correctly.

Winch brake not working properly.

Clean brake block (greasy).
Replace brake block (worn out).
Repair damaged brake parts.

Cable pulls out when clutch

engaged.

Clutch out of adjustment.

Adjust clutch to prevent cable creep.

Winch jerks and shakes while

in operation.

Drive chain loose.

Check chain tensioner and adjust.

Drive sprocket misaligned. PTO

shaft too long.

Check that PTO shaft is the correct

length.

Front end of tractor comes

off ground when winching.

Tractor too light in front.

Add front end weights.

Tractor slides backwards

when winching

Parking brake not applied.

Apply parking brake.

Winch blade not fully lowered

enough to anchor firmly in the

ground.

Lower the winch all way to the ground.

FX40

PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for FX40

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL PTO drivenLogSkiddingWinch FX40 Part Number Z97130 Rev Sep 2020 ...

Page 2: ... within this Operator s Manual Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment technical manuals are written as US Customary SI metric Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Wallenstein dealer or distributor if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manuals Wallenstein Equipment Inc 2020 WARNING Do not attempt to start o...

Page 3: ... 6 FX40 Components 18 4 Sizing PTO Shaft 19 5 Attaching Winch to Tractor 20 6 Controls 21 6 1 Winch Clutch 21 6 2 Winch Drum Lock 21 7 Operating Instructions 22 7 1 Winching Safety 22 7 2 Forged Cable End 23 7 3 Keyhole Sliders 23 7 4 Keyhole Slots 24 7 5 Choker Chains 24 7 6 Pre start Checklist 25 7 7 Machine Break In 25 7 8 Winching Logs 26 7 9 Skidding Logs 27 8 Service and Maintenance 28 8 1 M...

Page 4: ...______________________ Dealer s Rep Signature __________ __________ __________ Delivery Date dd mm yy The product manuals have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care adjust ments safe operation and applicable warranty policy _________________________________________ Owner s Signature __________ __________ __________ Delivery Date dd mm yy 1 2 Delivery Inspection Repor...

Page 5: ...NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201 Line 86 Wallestein ON N0B2S0 Canada TYPE OF VEHICLE TYPE DE VEHICLE TRA REM GAWR PNBE KG GVWR PNBV KG DIMENSION RIM JANTE E R I T PNEU COLD INFL PRESS PRESS DE CONFLA A FROID PSI LPC THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIONS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE CE VEHICLE EST CON...

Page 6: ...ranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequen al damage indirect damage or loss of proﬁts 4 Damages resul ng from Misuse negligence accident the or ﬁre Use of improper or insuﬃcient fuel ﬂuids or lubricants Use of parts or a ermarket accessories other than genuine Wallenstein parts Modiﬁca ons altera on tamperi...

Page 7: ...d and can vary in the number of panels This type of decal explains the operation of a control Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number and other important information VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201 Line 86 Wallenstein ON N0B2S0 Canada TYPE OF VEHICLE TYPE DE VEHICLE TRA REM GAWR PNBE KG GVWR PNBV KG DIMENSION RIM JANTE E R I T PNEU COLD INFL PRESS PRESS...

Page 8: ...rious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indic...

Page 9: ...les or face shield DO set the machine in a Safe Condition before performing any service maintenance work storage preparation or hooking up Safe Condition involves performing the following SAFE CONDITION 1 Disengage the PTO 2 Set the parking brake 3 Turn off the tractor engine Remove the ignition key Block the tractor wheels 4 Make sure all components have stopped moving 5 Check winch cable is not ...

Page 10: ...PTO and shut off the tractor before dismounting to clean repair service or adjust machinery Walk around tractors and machinery rather than stepping over a rotating shaft Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting 2 6 Equipment Safety Guidelines Keep all shields in place If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs replace the shield prior to use Replace any safety sign or instruction s...

Page 11: ... if the noise in the Operator s position exceeds 80 dB Noise over 85 dB on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 dB adjacent to the Operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss Be aware of overhead hazards branches cables electrical wires Use only in daylight or good artificial light Make sure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly...

Page 12: ...in this manual Do not use or allow anyone else to use this winch until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to use this machine A sign off form provided below can be used to record personnel wor...

Page 13: ...FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch Safety 13 ...

Page 14: ... that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Think SAFETY Work SAFELY IMPORTANT If parts are replaced that have safety signs on them new signs must be applied Safety signs must always be replaced if they become damaged are removed or become illegible Safety signs are included in the product decal kit available from your authorized dealer Decals are not available separately 1 4 4 5 7 6 3 2 Fig 2 ...

Page 15: ... it is rotating 4 Warning Crushing hazard Do not stand in front of the winch when using it Stand to the side at a minimum 10 ft 3 m away 5 Warning Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when using this machine For example A hard hat Heavy gloves Hearing protection Protective shoes with slip resistant soles Protective glasses goggles or face shield 6 Warning Risk of entanglement from...

Page 16: ...y smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place 7 Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper 3 Familiarization IMPORTANT Before starting work with the winch become familiar with the location and function of all controls 3 1 To the New Operator It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other ope...

Page 17: ...he operators should check include but are not limited to 1 Close or cramped work space Be sure there is sufficient space and clearance for the machine to winch in the log during operation 2 Organize the working area to minimize the winching and wood removal distances The shorter the distances the faster the work will be finished 3 Use care when pulling logs from a pile as they can roll when attach...

Page 18: ...Drum Assembly 5 Clutch Rope 6 Clutch Rope Pulleys 7 Winch cable and Keyhole Sliders 8 Snatch Block 9 Anchor Blade 10 Support Foot 11 Keyhole Slots 12 Operator s Manual Tube 13 Top Link Connection 14 Winch Drum Lock 15 Lower Lift Arm Connection LH 16 Lower Lift Arm Connection RH Familiarization FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch 18 ...

Page 19: ...AUTION Wear suitable eye protection when cutting steel tubes Remove the PTO shaft and mount the attachment on the tractor three point hitch 1 Start the tractor and raise the three point hitch up off the ground until the machine s input shaft is level with the tractor PTO output shaft This is the shortest distance between the input and output shafts 2 Make sure tractor is shut off with parking brak...

Page 20: ... Marking steel tube 9 Cut the steel tube off at the mark 10 Using the cut off length of plastic tube to mark the remaining cuts repeat this process for BOTH PTO shaft halves Place the end of the steel shaft to be cut off in a vice so it is easier to control your cut 11 Remove the burrs from the edges of the steel shaft that were cut Clean the steel shaft halves 12 Grease the inner tube so the tube...

Page 21: ...nt B L 2 50 mm B 00944 L Fig 12 Measurement B 4 If the collapsed length A is longer than measurement B from Step 3 the PTO shaft must be shortened 5 Subtract B from the uncut PTO shaft measurement A A B The result is how much BOTH halves of the PTO shaft need to be shortened Call this value C A B C 00945 A B L 2 inches L 50 mm Fig 13 C Cut Length 6 Pull the PTO shaft apart then measure and cut the...

Page 22: ...shaft should never bottom out or come apart 6 Check the rotation direction A decal on the machine indicates correct rotation 5 Attaching Winch to Tractor WARNING Never let anyone stand between the tractor and the implement during hitching Too fast of an approach or the operator s foot slipping from the clutch can lead to injury or fatality to the person standing nearby W048 Before hooking the winc...

Page 23: ...h its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO shaft does not bottom out 00493 Fig 17 Winch Attached To detach winch from the tractor reverse the above steps 6 Controls Before starting to work become familiar with the winch controls 6 1 Winch Clutch The winch clutch is engaged by pulling the winch clutch control rope 1 Relaxing the rope disengages the clutch Pull the rope firm...

Page 24: ...d 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 Do not operate winch from tractor seat If the cable slips or breaks it could snap back with deadly force Stand at 10 ft 3 m to the...

Page 25: ...l or slide causing crushing injuries Winch up slope whenever possible 00489 Fig 23 Never Winch Down Slope 7 2 Forged Cable End The winch cable has a heavy duty forged steel end and choker Wrap the cable end around a log and set the forged cable end into the choker 00496 Fig 24 Forged Cable End IMPORTANT Do not use the forged end ferrule on the cable as an end stop The ferrule is designed to be use...

Page 26: ...end 7 3 Keyhole Sliders The cable has two keyhole sliders that are used to attach the choker chain to the winch cable 00498 Fig 26 Keyhole Sliders 00503 Fig 32 Winching Operation Operating Instructions FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch 26 ...

Page 27: ...logs 00499 Fig 27 Keyhole Slots 7 5 Choker Chains Push the probe end of the choker chain under the log Pull the ends together and put the hook end over the choker chain Attach the probe end of the choker chain to the keyhole slider on the cable 00501 Fig 28 Choker Chain FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch Operating Instructions 27 ...

Page 28: ... 3 Check the condition of the cable 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 7 8 Winching Logs Points to Remember Equip the tractor with weights on the front or a front loader to provide stability Weig...

Page 29: ...y are winched up to the tractor Be cautious of hills and rough terrain 1 Turn the tractor PTO off 2 Apply the winch drum lock 00518 Fig 29 Winch Drum Lock 3 Raise the winch and drive the tractor forward to pull the load to the desired location 4 To allow the winch drum to free wheel disengage the drum lock Skidding over Rough Ground Unlock the winch to let the cable drum free wheel Leave the log h...

Page 30: ...ondition of clutch rope See page 31 Every 100 hours or Annually Clean machine Remove debris and entangled material Check chain tension See page 33 Disassemble PTO shaft to clean and lubricate Inspect winch cable See page 32 8 2 Grease Points Use an SAE multi purpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure EP performance Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium based grease Use a hand h...

Page 31: ...ned to perform well without the shear pin failing However if the pin does fail generally it is because the winch was overloaded 8 3 Clutch Rope Replacing Replace the clutch rope if it becomes frayed or worn Remove the rear cover from the winch to gain access to the rope pulleys 1 Thread the replacement rope through the swivel pulley at the top 1 2 String it around the lower groove pulley 2 and bac...

Page 32: ...her 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 co...

Page 33: ...mp handle against the fixed ramp pushing the winch drum against the brake pads on the sprocket Through use periodic adjustment of the clutch may be required Check to make sure the brake pads are clean and free of oil and grease 1 Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor 2 Remove the rear cover from the winch 3 Tighten the hex locknut 1 to adjust the gap between the winch drum and the brake pads o...

Page 34: ... winch drum Remove the end from the cable capture block 00510 1 2 Fig 39 Rear Cover and PTO Shaft 3 Attach a lifting sling through the inside of the clutch drum frame assembly to support it 4 Remove the three screws 3 on the front side of the winch securing the drum frame to the main A frame 00508 3X 3 Fig 40 Screws on the front side 5 Remove the bolt 4 and locknut 5 from the end of the drum shaft...

Page 35: ...he drum shaft 8 out enough to pull off the clutch sprocket 9 with the thrust washer 10 NOTE When removing the sprocket be aware the spring in the winch drum is under compression 9 10 7 8 00514 Fig 43 Remove Drive Sprocket 11 Replace all three brake pads on the sprocket 00515 Fig 44 Brake Pads on Clutch Sprocket IMPORTANT With the drive sprocket removed check the condition of the sprocket bearings ...

Page 36: ...hain and tension it correctly See Drive Chain Tension Adjusting on page 33 3 Install the drum frame assembly into the winch A frame Install the three screws on the front side of the winch securing the drum frame to the main A frame 4 Install the bolt 4 and locknut 5 on the end of the drum shaft 00509 4 5 Fig 45 Drum Shaft Bolt 5 Re install the cable See page 32 for instructions 6 Install the rear ...

Page 37: ...t 5 Sprocket Bearings 6 Compression Spring 7 Clutch Sprocket 8 Drum Brake Block 9 Drum Bearing 10 Winch Drum 11 Drum Bearing 12 Lower Groove Pulley 3 13 Extension Spring 14 Clutch Ramp Handle 15 Fixed Clutch Ramp 16 Drum Shaft Hex Nut 17 Needle Thrust Bearing 18 Drum Bearing Outer 19 Upper Groove Pulley 2 FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch Service and Maintenance 37 ...

Page 38: ...parts and remove any entangled material 5 Check the condition of chain and sprockets Replace or adjust as required 6 If the winch cannot be stored inside cover with a waterproof tarp 00520 1 2 Fig 48 Storage Position 1 PTO Shaft on a block 2 Winch Support Leg 10 Transporting 00493 Fig 49 Winch Attached Comply with local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads Do not exc...

Page 39: ... Reduce load Grease or oil has got on clutch brake pads probably resulting from improper chain lubrication Clean or replace clutch brake pads See page 34 Winch does not operate Clutch not engaged Pull harder on clutch rope Clutch brake pads worn out Inspect or replace brake pads Seepage 34 Drive chain comes off Drive chain too loose Check the alignment of the chain and for possible damage Adjust c...

Page 40: ...lb 1814 kg Horsepower Range 15 30 hp PTO Input Speed 540 rpm Winch Type Mechanical Dry Disc Clutch Winch Line Speed 103 290 ft min 31 88 m min Winch Cable Type Steel Length 165 ft 50 m Diameter 3 8 in 10 mm PTO Height 16 in 41 cm Mounting System Category Cat I 1 Specifications subject to change without notice L W H 00527 Fig 50 Dimensions Specifications FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch 40 ...

Page 41: ...ied by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 6 8 9 12 12 17 5 16 10 13 19 25 27 36 3 8 20 27 33 45 45 63 7 16 30 41 53 72 75 100 1 2 45 61 80 110 115 155 9 16 60 95 115 155 165 220 5 8 95 128 160 215 220 305 3 4 165 225 290 390 400 540 7 8 170 230 420 570 650 880 1 225 345 630 850 970 1320 ...

Page 42: ...event direct winching or to prevent damage to other trees the Wallenstein self releasing directional pulley should be used The pulley releases the rope when the keyhole slider reaches it Fig 52 Self releasing Directional Pulley Chain Saw Holder The chain saw holder bolts to the side of the winch Fig 53 Chain Saw Holder Accessories FX40 PTO driven Log Skidding Winch 42 ...

Page 43: ...ak In 25 Machine Specifications 38 Maintenance Schedule 28 100 hours or Annually 28 O Operating Safety 10 Operation Pre Operation Checklist 25 Skidding 27 Skidding over Rough Ground 27 Winching Logs 26 Operator Orientation 16 P Personal Protective Equipment PPE 9 Pre start Checklist 25 Product Labels 7 PTO Shaft Connection 19 Determine the Correct PTO Shaft Length 19 Shortening PTO Shaft 19 R Repl...

Page 44: ...Storage 36 T Tractor Gets Stuck 27 Transporting 36 Troubleshooting Guide 37 W Warranty 6 Winch Cable Inspection 30 Winch Clutch 21 Winch Drum Lock 21 Winching Logs 26 ...

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