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Contents
Foreword ..................................................................i
Contents ................................................................. iii
Safety Summary .....................................................v
General
Introduction ............................................................... 1
How the Winch Operates ..........................................1
Nameplate ................................................................2
Wire Rope Selection .................................................3
Approved Oil List & Capacity ....................................4
W3C Winch Description ............................................5
Optional Equipment ..................................................6
Serial Number Codes ...............................................7
Tractor & Skidder Identifi cation Codes ...............8
Operation
Operating Procedures ............................................11
Power Operation, Power Forward Only (PFO) ........11
Power Forward/Reverse Operation (Optional) ........12
FREESPOOL Operation .........................................13
FREESPOOL Drag Adjust ...............................13
Mechanical FREESPOOL Lock .......................14
Checks Before Operation .......................................15
Checks During Operation .......................................15
Troubleshooting Analysis Chart ..............................16
Maintenance
Maintenance Points ................................................19
Maintenance Schedule ...........................................20
Control Cable Adjustment, PFO .............................21
Control Cable Adjustment, PFR .............................22
Direction Lever Adjustments ...................................25
Operating Techniques, PFO
Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................27
Operating Techniques, PFR
Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................31
How To Move A Disabled Vehicle.........................35
Working on A Steep Slope (PFR Only)
Tractor Is Down The Slope ...............................37
Other Equipment Is Down The Slope ...............38
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