Wallenstein FX66 Operator's Manual
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Operating Instructions FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/RPTO Skidding Winch32• Do not winch with the tractor sitting sideways ona slope or hillside. Tractor could roll over. Alwaysposition the tractor in line with the direction of pull.00490Fig. 31 – Never Winch from the Side on a Slope• Never winch down slope. Winching down a slopecould cause the log to roll or slide causing crushinginjuries. Always winch up-slope when possible.00489Fig. 32 – Never Winch Down Slope6.4 Winching LogsPoints to Remember:• Equip the tractor with weights on the front or afront loader to provide stability. Weight on the frontreduces the chance of the tractor tipping back or tothe side.• Set the tractor park brake whenever the winchis being used or the operator is leaving the seat.If operating on steep slopes is necessary, placechocks behind all the tires to prevent the tractorfrom slipping.• When operating the winch, always stay at least10 ft (3 m) to the side of the of machine.• Lower three-point hitch and winch frame to theground when winching. The weight of the loadhelps push the blade into the ground, anchoringthe winch and the tractor.• Winching in from the top pulley lifts the end of thelog up so it tends to dig into the ground less.• Always wind cable in under load. Cable does notwind in properly when not under load.• Several logs can be hooked up and winched in atone time by means of keyhole sliders on the cable.• Use a log chain or choker chain to connect to thewinch cable. Do not use a rope or strap to preventbreakage from abrasion or snagging. Chokerchains have a probe on the end that makes iteasier to pass the chain underneath the log. |
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