BX52R, BX72R, BX102R
Tractor Wood Chipper
Operating Instructions
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7.6 Winch-equipped Models
(BXR102RP / BX102RPI)
WARNING!
Synthetic rope that fails under tension can snap
back with great force causing injury or death.
Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops. Start
slowly and smoothly. Replace if kinked, badly
frayed, has knots, cuts, or broken strands.
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WARNING!
Avoid the risk of rope failure. Do not replace rope
with one that is not approved for use on this
winch. Rope properties may be unknown and
failure could result. Refer to the parts manual for
replacement rope type.
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7.6.1 Winch Safety
• Never stand in line with the path of a rope under tension.
Stand at least 10 ft (3 m) to the side to activate the
winch. If a rope breaks under tension, it can snap back
in an unpredictable direction with great force. The recoil
may cause injury or death to a person in its path.
• Do not risk a rollover by exceeding a winching angle
of ±25° from the centerline of the tractor. If unsure of
winch angle, reposition tractor or use a snatch block.
Whenever possible winch in-line with the tractor.
• Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of logs when
winching. 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 chipper is lowered and that the tractor
parking brake is applied.
IMPORTANT! Avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up
the rope at one end of the drum. This pile up can cause rope
damage.
IMPORTANT! If spooling the rope in with no load, keep a
light tension on it to avoid entanglement. Make sure the rope
is tightly and evenly layered.
Rope Inspection
It is a good idea to check the entire rope for wear and re spool it
neatly after every use. Check the winch rope for any cut strands,
fraying parts, abrasion, or heat damage from the winch. After
use, all winch lines will get a little fuzzy from abrasion. This is
normal, but
if an entire strand is cut the winch line needs to
be replaced or fixed
. For the winch line to work properly and
maintain its strength, all strands must be intact.
Both heat and UV exposure break down the fibers of the
synthetic rope weakening it and making it brittle over time.
Frequent use in mud, dirt and sandy conditions can also
damage a synthetic rope if it is not properly cleaned and cared
for.
Cleaning Synthetic Rope
When dirt and grit become lodged in between the strands of the
winch line they cause abrasion to the fibers when the winch line
is put under a load. Over time this can cause a breakdown in the
integrity and strength of the rope.
Wash winch rope if it gets dirty by unspooling the entire line
from the winch and lay it on a clean surface. Once the line is
laid out, rinse it well with water from a hose.
To really get the strands free of dirt and grit, fill a bucket with
water and mild soap. Push together on the rope to open the
strands up and rinse in the water. Run the entire length of the
winch line through the water until it is cleaned.
