Wallenstein FX40, Руководство оператора

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7.6 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
section.
Check the condition of the cable. Replace if
kinked, frayed or if it has any broken strands.
Check the condition of the winch clutch.
Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace
any that are rough or seized.
Check and make sure that all covers and
guards are in place, secured and functioning
as designed.
Check all fasteners and tighten as required.
Make sure equipment is working and in good
repair.
Check that personal protection equipment
including hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, safety vest, hearing protection and
gloves are being used and in good repair.
Check that loose fitting clothing or jewelry is
not worn. Loose, long hair is tied back.
7.7 Machine Break-In
Although there are no operational restrictions on the
winch when used for the first time, it is recommended
that the following mechanical items be checked:
After 1–5 hours of operation:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten
to specified torque.
2. Check condition of winch clutch.
3. Check the condition of the cable. Replace if kinked,
frayed or if it has any broken strands.
4. Check for entangled material. Remove all
entangled material before resuming work.
5. Check the condition of the clutch rope. Replace if
cut, knotted, worn or if it has any broken strands.
7.8 Winching Logs
Points to Remember:
• Equip the tractor with weights on the front or a
front loader to provide stability. Weight on the front
reduces the chance of the tractor tipping back or to
the side.
• Set the tractor park brake whenever the winch is
being used or the operator is leaving the seat. On
steep slopes place chocks behind all the tires to
prevent the tractor from slipping.
• When operating the winch, always stay 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 tractor.
• Always wind cable in under load. Cable does not
wind in properly when not under load.
1. Position the machine at the work site.
2. Lower the frame and the blade to the ground.
3. Set the park brake and stop engine.
4. Pull the cable out to the load. Avoid twists in the
cable.
5.
Attach the choker chain to the log and to the cable
end.
6. Start tractor engine and engage PTO. Set throttle
to 1/4 to 1/2 range. (Winch speed is based on
tractor PTO speed and can operate at a PTO
speed of up to 540 rpm.)
7. Stand to the side of the winch and pull firmly on the
clutch rope to retract the cable and load.
Operating Instructions
FX40
PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
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