Controls
LXG400 Series
Log Grapples
30
6.6.3 Hydraulic Winch
(LXG430RP model)
The single speed hydraulic winch has a capacity of 9,000 lb
(4082 kg). The winch rope is 1/2" x 100' (12.7 mm x 30 m) long
and made of high-strength, braided ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene. The rope is abrasion resistant, has low stretch,
light weight, made with a 12-strand braided construction. The
rope also floats on water.
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Winch Forward and Reverse is activated in cab using the
control selector box and the skid steer's hydraulic remote
control.
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Disengaging and engaging the winch is done manually from
the left-hand side of the grapple, using the clutch lever on
the top side of the winch.
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When the clutch is
engaged
, the gear train is coupled to the
winch drum and power can be transferred from the winch
motor.
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When the clutch is
disengaged
, the drum is in the
freespool
position and the gear train and winch rope drum
are uncoupled, allowing the drum to rotate freely. Use
freespool to pull the rope out to the load.
IMPORTANT! For complete instructions on winch operation,
refer to the WARN
®
Winch operator's manual provided with
the manual set for this grapple in the operator's manual
tube.
IMPORTANT! To prevent damage to the winch, never
engage or disengage clutch when winch is under load,
winch rope is in tension, or drum is moving.
Always fully engage or fully disengage clutch lever.
On the control box, push
the right-hand switch up
to activate the
Winch
.
Leave the other two
switches down.
Disengage winch (freespool)
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Press down on the clutch control lever and move fully to
the right, towards the grapple. Release the lever to lock it.
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Pull out enough rope for the winching operation.
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Fig. 21 –
Winch Control Disengaged (Freespool)
IMPORTANT! Never spool out further than five wraps of
rope around the drum. Rope end could come loose. Rope
attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load.
Engage winch
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Press down on the clutch control lever and move fully to
the left, towards the front of the skid steer. Release the lever
to lock it.
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Fig. 22 –
Winch Control Engaged
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Power in winch rope evenly keeping winch rope tight on the
drum.
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Avoid shock loads when spooling such as pulsing the
control to take up slack. Shock loads can exceed rope
rating.