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Figure 8
2.
Tractor mounting
When connecting the winch, do not stand in the danger zone!
Forestry winch can be connected to any tractor, which has a three-point hitch, with
connection frame of category I or II. Appropriate construction also enables easy connection
to the tractor with automatic connection rods. Connect the prescribed PTO shaft and
secure cardan protection with a hang chain. Be careful that the cardan clicks into place on
both connection points!
For transfer of torque from the tractor to the winch, it is advisable to use a PTO shaft with a
clutch. Once the winch is attached to the tractor, strengthen the stabilizers on the lower
connection rods and level the winch with a hitch nut into position, so that the winch is tilted
backwards for approximately 20 degrees.
3.
Wire rope unwinding
Warning
Steel rope must be completely unwound before first use and wind it back on the generator
drum under load.
For instance, we can do this so that we attach the rope to a standing tree and pull the
tractor with slight braking to the tree. This procedure must be done also before trying to tow,
if we towed downhill beforehand or if the rope was wound loosely during towing.
