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Carefully read these instructions

before starting and using your log winch!

Original Instruction Manual

Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH

99734 Nordhausen, Helmestraße 94

Service Tel. 0 36 31 / 62 97 104 • Fax 0 36 31 / 62 97 111

Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de   

e-mail:   [email protected]

Mechanical Logging Winch 

FSW 4.5 M / 5.5 M  

       

- Set-up & installation

- Use

- Maintenance

- Accessories

Summary of Contents for FSW 4.5 M

Page 1: ...riginal Instruction Manual Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH 99734 Nordhausen Helmestraße 94 Service Tel 0 36 31 62 97 104 Fax 0 36 31 62 97 111 Internet www bgu maschinen de e mail info bgu maschinen de Mechanical Logging Winch FSW 4 5 M 5 5 M Set up installation Use Maintenance Accessories ...

Page 2: ...the latest electromagnetic standards issued by the European Council of 3 5 89 and later enforced by all member states This statement of compliance does not apply to customer modifications of the equipment without manufacturer s written approval The manufacturer shall not be responsible for such modified equipment and machines Machine type Logging winch Models Mechanical FSW 4 5 M 5 5 M Production ...

Page 3: ...e installation 9 5 4 1 Checking the wire rope quality 10 5 4 2 Spooling of the wire rope 10 5 4 2 Unspooling of the wire rope 10 5 5 Skidding operations 10 5 6 Settings 11 5 6 1 Clutch 11 5 6 2 Pre braking arrangement 11 5 6 3 Brake 12 5 6 4 Stretching of the drive chain 13 5 7 Lubrication 13 14 5 7 1 Visual and functional tersting before first use 15 5 7 2 Effects of overloading or misusing the w...

Page 4: ...amaged packing or scrat ched buckled parts If so make a remark on all copies of the delivery bill before signing for acceptance The truck driver must absolutely sign all copies of the delivery bill Should your shipper or the truck driver re fuse to accept your claim fully reject delivery and make sure to inform us the manufacturer immediately No claims shall be taken into account by the shipper or...

Page 5: ... winch 3 Machine safety label max 540 min This label shows the max number of revolutions and the direc tion of rotation of the driveshaft connecting the winch to the tractor 4 Danger sign No hoisting 5 Machine operation sign Disconnect the winch read and comply with manufacturer s maintenance instructions This is to remind the operator to familiarize himself with the maintenance procedures of the ...

Page 6: ...ar visibility on the work area It very dangerous and strictly prohibited to sit stand on the winch while transporting it Provide due and correct mounting of the winch Make sure to comply with driving speed requirements for the specific road conditions Use caution when changing direction or turning while winching uphill downhill or across slopes Do not stand in the dangerous area Assure that nobody...

Page 7: ...ad throughout the entire pulling operation Although winches are one man equipment you should never work alone and a second person should be ready to help in the event of lack of full visibility Attach your winch to any tractor equipped with road transport tires to avoid infringement of road travel profiles If this is not available provide your towing vehicle with protection chains Chains are manda...

Page 8: ...pulled to the skid and the rope is hung up to the special grooves in the skid by means of fixation chains Timber and long tree trunks are so winched to a parking area for loading on trucks and further delivery 5 1 PTO shaft requirements Do not PTO operate winch at any faster speeds than max 540 RPM To mount your winch to the tractor use three point hitch CAT I and Cat II only 5 2 Connecting the wi...

Page 9: ...s clear chips and dust away and oil all slinding contact areas before final assembly Fig 6 5 4 Wire rope installation DO DON T Remove the small protection grid and then take the cap off Fig 8 Pos 7 Now turn the drum to the right position for releasing and removing the drum screw Pos 8 Before releasing the fixation screw make sure to disengage the brake lever Pos 1 Fig 9 by shifting it on AUS Insert...

Page 10: ...he Lever 1 snaps into the AUS position Fig 7 Release the brake and start spooling the wire rope off If the wire rope is tangled or badly wounded on the drum first unwind the entire rope length Keep running the tractor idle while loading the winch and completely rewinding the rope onto the drum Stop pulling as soon as the tractor reaches close to the anchor point where the rope end was attached Now ...

Page 11: ...asuring scale Attach the torque wrench or scale apply a 350 N 35 kg force to the line Pos 5 Fig 8 and make sure that the clutch slowly shifts towards the winch frame as you apply the force and stops moving when hitting against the winch If the force applied is too small tighten the nut Pos 9 Fig 8 by turning it clockwise and making sure that as you do this the clutch lever gradually shifts towards...

Page 12: ...n EIN Fig 7 First adjust the nut 3 using an open end spanner until the nut stands approx 5 mm away from the lever Then adjust nut 4 till the sliding plate underneath the nut projects 3 4 mm out out of the winch frame If you cannot reach the required brake force repeat the same steps tightening the nut by further turning it to the right side Excessive brake force will cause troublesome unwinding pr...

Page 13: ... any maintenance repair work on the machine The winch is equipped with self lubricating bearings that required no further lubrication or maintenance Maintenance is mainly required on the engagement locking mechanism Pos 13 Fig 7 that needs peri odical checkup Clean all metal surfaces with spray agents in order to increase lubricant efficacy and inhibit formation of humidity condense water and ice o...

Page 14: ...g off Wrong setting of the pull force Adjust rope pull force Damaged rope Replace rope Damaged brake band collar Replace brake collar Winch does not pull even if the clutch is released Wrong clutch setting Check pull force Damaged drum Replace drum Damaged clutch discs Replace clutch Maintenance works identified by this symbol require help of a skilled technician or technical service All log winch...

Page 15: ...k the chain tension every 48 operation hours if re quired or after 3000 operation hours Change the clutch discs Change the brake collar Every time when adjsting the brake force is no longer possible and latest after 3000 operation hours Change the oil Every 48 operation hours and then once a year Lithium grease Lubricate at least every 8 operation hours Lithium grease Drive chain every 48 operatio...

Page 16: ...ufacturer eventual material or production claims on their detection While asking for warranty service customer should show copy of their purchase invoice or receipt The warranty does not cover for faults due to natural wear temperature or weather agents as well as misuse faulty installation or set up improper operation and lubrication or acts of vandalism No warranty will be given on parts damaged...

Page 17: ...26 Self locking nut M12 to DIN985 3 27 Screw M8 70 to DIN931 1 27 Self locking nut M8 to DIN985 4 28 Screw M8 60 to DIN931 1 28 Washer d 12 5 36 3 2 29 Nut M12 to DIN985 8 29 Spacer sleeve 1 30 Nut M10 to DIN985 1 30 Screw M12 40 to DIN558 2 31 Flat washer ID 8 5 to DIN 125A 1 31 Flat washer ID 8 5 to DIN 125A 2 32 Spacer sleeve 2 32 Screw M6 35 to DIN933 1 33 Hair cotter d 3 1 33 Safety grid smal...

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Page 20: ... making sure to leave 3 to 4 coils on the drum check for possible eventual damages Apply approximately 1 5 2 t load when rewinding Lack of compliance with this instruc tion may cause rope damages MIND for rope twirling changes of rope construction strands nicking and wear DANGER The warranty applies only to brand new undamaged wire ropes No warranty claim shall be considered for worn out damaged o...

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Page 24: ...inenbau GmbH 99734 Nordhausen Helmestraße 94 Service Tel 0 36 31 62 97 104 Fax 0 36 31 62 97 111 Internet www bgu maschinen de e mail info bgu maschinen de Subject to changes Form 871 29 12 2009 Rev C Form 872 29 12 2009 Rev C ...

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