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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch

66,

85/R

110/R,

140/R

Z97090_En

Rev Apr-2019

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Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL PTO drivenLogSkiddingWinch FX66 FX85 R FX110 R FX140 R Z97090_En Rev Apr 2019 ...

Page 2: ...equires that anyone using or maintaining the machine reads and understands the Safety Operation Maintenance information contained 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...

Page 3: ...21 4 1 Determine Proper PTO Shaft Length 22 4 2 Shortening PTO Shaft 23 4 3 Winches with Remote Control 23 5 Controls 24 5 1 Winch Clutch 24 5 2 Winch Drum Lock 24 5 3 Forged Cable End 25 5 4 Keyhole Sliders 25 5 5 Keyhole Slots 25 5 6 Choker Chains 26 5 7 Lower Snatch Block 26 5 8 Trailer Hitch 26 5 9 Safety Screen 27 5 10 Remote Winch Control 27 6 Operating Instructions 30 6 1 Pre start Checklis...

Page 4: ...r 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 Report Pre delivery Inspection In...

Page 5: ... Product Information Here Model Serial Number VIN 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 EF...

Page 6: ...nal purchase receipt with any claim This warranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequential damage indirect damage or loss of profits 4 Damages resulting from Misuse negligence accident theft or fire Use of improper or insufficient fuel fluids or lubricants Use of parts or aftermarket accessories other than g...

Page 7: ...essage how to avoid the hazard Potential Hazard How Hazard is Avoided Safety Notice Decals are pictorial with a blue background and generally rectangular with single or multiple symbols This decal informs what Personal Protective Equipment is required for safe operation Informative Decals are generally pictorial with a white background and can vary in the number of panels This type of decal explai...

Page 8: ... situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious 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 als...

Page 9: ...ive shoes with slip resistant soles Protective glasses goggles 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 tractor engine off Remove the ignition key Block the tractor wheels 4 Make sure all com...

Page 10: ...hem to make sure they have not become stuck to the shaft Disengage the 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 r...

Page 11: ...o not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewelry around equipment Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause permanent hearing loss Power equipment with or without equipment attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the Operator s position exceeds 80 dB Noise over 85 dB on a l...

Page 12: ...d ALL Safety Usage and Maintenance information presented 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 of...

Page 13: ... area or particular function related to 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 avai...

Page 14: ...Safety FX66 FX85 R FX110 R FX140 R PTO Skidding Winch Safety 14 Fig 3 Fx Series Safety Decal Placement 00577 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 15: ...earn the meaning of ALL safety signs on the machine The best safety feature is an informed operator 2 Warning Risk of entanglement from rotating driveline Keep hands loose clothing and long hair away from driveline while it is rotating 3 Warning Risk of injury when servicing or repairing this machine Disconnect the driveline before working on this machine ...

Page 16: ...for leaks with your hand or fingers when the system is pressurized Serious injury can result R models only equipped with remote control 5 Warning Risk of tractor overturning Do not operate with the winch cable angle greater than 25 off center in either direction 6 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 ...

Page 17: ...ing or have become illegible 3 Parts that were replaced with a safety Decal on them must also have the safety sign replaced 4 Replacement safety signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory 2 12 How to Install Safety Signs 1 Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry 2 Be sure temperature is above 50 F 10 C 3 Determine exact position befor...

Page 18: ...to operate the machine 1 Review control location function and movement directions 2 Move the unit to a large open area to allow the operator to become familiar with control function and machine response 3 When a new operator is familiar and comfortable with the machine they can proceed with the work Do not allow untrained operators to use the machine They can endanger themselves and others or dama...

Page 19: ... sure that all nuts and bolts are secure and that a moveable parts are secured and in their proper place 2 Always inspect the rope as it is pulled out of the winch Do not use the machine if the rope is cut frayed worn or knotted Any problem can result in early failure and create an unsafe operating condition Replace damaged rope before resuming work ...

Page 20: ...l Transmitter R Models 4 Remote Control Receiver R Models 5 Safety Screen 6 Hydraulic Hoses R Models 7 Drum Lock Rope green 8 Clutch Adjuster 9 Top Cable Pulley 10 Winch Clutch Rope white 11 PTO Shaft 12 Chain Tow Bar 13 Draw Bar FX85 R FX110 R FX140 R models 14 Chain Key Hole Sliders FX85 R FX110 R FX140 R models 15 Snatch Block 16 Winch Cable 17 Support Legs 18 Anchor Blade 3 6 Winch Components ...

Page 21: ...E R models are equipped with the remote winch control and require 1 2 gpm hydraulic flow and a 12 VDC power source Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back the tractor up to the winch 1 Move the tractor drawbar forward for clearance if required 2 Place the tractor lift arms in their full sway position Remove the hitch pins from the winch 3 At the slowest speed back the tractor u...

Page 22: ...teps 4 1 Determine Proper PTO Shaft Length The PTO shaft that came with your machine may need to be shortened A longer shaft is supplied because tractor lift arms vary in length It is very important that the PTO shaft is free to telescope and not bottom out when going through its working range It should never completely collapse in use If the shaft bottoms out the bearings on both ends can be over...

Page 23: ...O shaft then raise and lower the attachment to check clearances A correctly sized shaft should never bottom out or come apart IMPORTANT The two halves of the PTO shaft should overlap at least 6 150 mm 4 3 Winches with Remote Control FX85R FX110R and FX140R models include a wireless remote winch control The system consists of a hand held transmitter control and a receiver mounted on the winch For t...

Page 24: ...event the cable unwinding while skidding 5 2 1 Engaging Drum Lock As the tractor is moving forward pull sharply on the green winch lock rope 2 The latch engages on the cogged winch drum While the tractor is moving forward pressure is applied to the latch and it remains engaged so the rope can be relaxed With the winch drum locked and the machine can tow or pull a load 2 00587 Fig 14 Drum Lock NOTE...

Page 25: ...ule on the cable as an end stop The ferrule is designed to be used in the choker hook only The end ferrule can be damaged if used incorrectly 00497 Fig 16 Incorrect use of Forged End 5 4 Keyhole Sliders The cable has two keyhole sliders that are used to attach the choker chain to the winch cable 00498 Fig 17 Keyhole Sliders 5 5 Keyhole Slots The chain tow bar is on the back of the winch Keyhole sl...

Page 26: ...ls have a lower snatchblock The main use of the lower snatchblock is to lower the pulling point and make skidding more stable This enables larger loads to be skidded The snatchblock has three positioning holes on the FX110 and FX140 When finished winching the cable is moved to the lower snatchblock for skidding out the load To use it give the cable some slack and tuck it behind the snatch block on...

Page 27: ...d held Transmitter Each transmitter is pre programmed with a unique code The receiver is programmed to respond only to that transmitter Other radio controlled systems can therefore work in close proximity without interference The transmitter has a lithium polymer battery and 30 40 hours of use can be expected before recharging A micro USB charger port is located on the top of the unit for charging...

Page 28: ...d hold buttons 1 and 4 simultaneously on the remote see diagram to engage the clutch and retract the cable 00594 Fig 25 Remote Transmitter operation Disengage Winch Clutch Release the buttons to disengage the winch and stop the cable retracting With the clutch disengaged the winch free wheels so cable can be pulled out 5 10 4 Recharging Plug the charging connector into the USB port at the top of t...

Page 29: ...o neutral The cable stops retracting and the winch can now free wheels 00589 Fig 26 Manual Override Switch 5 10 6 Transmitter Sleep Time Programming The transmitter is set to turn off sleep after 25 minutes of non use To change the time the transmitter waits before going to sleep use this procedure 1 Press and hold buttons 3 4 5 and POWER 5 simultaneously 2 Release the buttons Both LEDs begin flas...

Page 30: ...tructions 6 1 Pre start Checklist Before operating the winch perform the following pre start checks A Pre start Checklist is provided for both personal safety and to keep the winch in good mechanical condition Pre start Checklist Check that the integral plastic journal shield on the PTO shaft can spin freely Check and lubricate the PTO shaft following the schedule outlined in the Maintenance secti...

Page 31: ... 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 Stand at 10 ft 3 m to the side of winc...

Page 32: ... used or the operator is leaving the seat If operating on steep slopes is necessary place chocks behind all the tires to prevent the tractor from slipping When operating the winch always stay at least 10 ft 3 m to the side of the of machine Lower three point hitch and winch frame to the ground when winching The weight of the load helps push the blade into the ground anchoring the winch and the tra...

Page 33: ...brake pads 8 Release the clutch rope when the load is in the desired position Disconnect from the choker chain 9 Winch additional logs as required IMPORTANT When pulling cable out of the winch avoid unwinding it FULLY to the end Putting tension on it at this point could cause it to pull out of its anchor Always leave at least two wraps on the drum spool 6 5 Skidding Logs Points to Remember When sk...

Page 34: ...r Rough Ground Avoid skidding over rough ground Unlock the winch to let the cable drum free wheel Leave the log hooked up to the winch 00599 Fig 34 Unlock Winch Drum Drive the tractor over the rough ground then stop the tractor and winch the log through Lock the winch drum and continue skidding 00600 Fig 35 Winch Log over Rough Ground Tractor Gets Stuck Unlock the winch to let the cable drum free ...

Page 35: ...ine or diesel fuel Use regular cleanser Always use proper tools in good condition Make sure a procedure is understood before beginning 7 1 1 Hydraulic System Safety Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system are kept clean and in good condition Make sure all connections are tight and that lines hoses and couplings are not damaged before applying pressure to the system Do not use a h...

Page 36: ...e 7 3 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 held grease gun for all greasing Pump one shot of grease slowly into each fitting Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit If fittings do not take grease remove and clean them ...

Page 37: ...overloading the drive system The winch is designed to perform well without the shear pin failing However if the pin does fail generally it is because the winch was overloaded 7 4 Drive Chain Lubrication Lubricate the drive chain every 50 hours of operation A chain operating in a dry condition can wear excessively leading to premature failure Remove the lower protective shield on the front side of ...

Page 38: ...and install the new chain 3 To set the chain to maximum tension turn out the adjusting nut on tension bolt within 1 4 6 mm from end of tension bolt 7 6 Clutch Adjustment Adjust the clutch using the following method if it begins to slip or goes out of adjustment 00604 1 2 Fig 39 Clutch Adjustment 1 Jam Nut 2 Socket Head Capscrew Procedure 1 Loosen the three jam nuts on the front side of the winch 2...

Page 39: ...m moves the arm to release the brake When the cable is no longer being spooled on the spring pulls the arm back and engages the brake The brake must be set to stop the drum from freewheeling when the cable is not being pulled out to avoid tangling the cable Remove lower protective shield from the front side of the winch to access brake adjustment 00606 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 40 Winch Brake 1 Adjuster Bol...

Page 40: ...able roller 3 on the drum band coiler 3 Insert cable through hole in the drum into the anchor 5 00608 1 2 3 4 5 Fig 42 Installing Cable 1 Winch cable 2 Cable Guide 3 Brake Arm Cable Roller 4 Cable Drum 5 Drum Cable Anchor 7 9 Brake and Clutch Rope Routing 00609 1 2 3 5 4 6 Fig 43 Rope Routing 1 Brake Control Rope white 2 Clutch Control Rope green 3 Tie off Point 4 Double Pulley 5 Tie off Point 6 S...

Page 41: ...locking 4 Wash the machine to remove all dirt mud and debris Inspect all rotating 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 00613 Fig 45 Storage Position 9 Transporting 00612 Fig 46 Winch Attached Comply with local laws governing safety and transporting of ma...

Page 42: ...ck hydraulic system function 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 Clutch brake pads worn Replace Reduce load Grease or...

Page 43: ...t 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 ...

Page 44: ...imum Input Torque 207 lbf ft 281 N m 265 lbf ft 360 N m 351 lbf ft 476 N m 450 lbf ft 610 N m Maximum Bare Drum Pull 6 671 lb 3 025 kg 8 553 lb 3 879 kg 11 130 lb 5 048 kg 14 053 lb 6 374 kg Maximum Full Drum Pull 2 334 lb 1 058 kg 2 992 lb 1 357 kg 3 673 lb 1 666 kg 4 733 lb 2 146 kg Hydraulic Flow Required for Remote Control N A R models only 1 2 gpm 3 8 7 6 Lpm Standard Features 2 Keyhole Slots...

Page 45: ...crease torque values by 5 NOTE Bolt grades are identified 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...

Page 46: ...nector body and tighten the swivel nut with the second Torque to values shown If a torque wrench is not available use the FFFT Flats From Finger Tight method Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tube Size OD Hex Size Across Flats Torque value Flats From Finger Tight Inches Inches lbf ft N m Flats Turns 3 16 7 16 6 8 2 1 6 1 4 9 16 11 12 15 17 2 1 6 5 16 5 8 14 16 19 22 2 1 6 3 8 11 16 20 22 27 30 1 1 4 1 6 1 ...

Page 47: ...ransmitter Recharging 28 Hearing loss 11 How to Install Safety Signs 17 Hydraulic Fitting Torque 46 Hydraulic System Safety 35 I Informative Labels 7 K Keyhole Sliders 25 Keyhole Slots 25 L Lower Snatch Block 26 M Machine Break In 31 Machine Specifications 44 Maintenance Schedule 36 100 hours or Annually 36 As required 36 Every 50 hours or weekly 36 Every 100 hours or Annually 36 O Operating Instr...

Page 48: ...Brake Adjustment 39 Grease Points 36 Maintenance Safety 35 Maintenance Schedule 36 Shortening PTO Shaft 23 Sign off form 12 Skidding 33 Skidding over Rough Ground 34 Specifications 44 FX66 44 FX85 FX85R 44 FX110 FX110R 44 FX140 FX140R 44 Hydraulic Fitting Torque 46 Storage 41 Synchronize Transmitter and Receiver 30 T Tractor Gets Stuck 34 Trailer Hitch 26 Transmitter Sleep Time Programming 29 Tran...

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