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Contents
Foreword ..................................................................i
Contents ................................................................. iii
Safety Summary .....................................................v
General
Introduction ............................................................... 1
How The Winch Operates .........................................1
W6F Winch Description ............................................2
Nameplate ................................................................4
Wire Rope Selection .................................................5
Recommended Oil List & Oil Capacity .....................6
Optional Equipment ..................................................7
Unit Identifi cation ......................................................8
Tractor Identifi cation & Gear Ratio Codes ..........9
Operation
Checks Before Operation .......................................13
Checks During Operation .......................................13
Operating Procedures ............................................14
Power Operation .....................................................16
FREESPOOL Operation .........................................18
FREESPOOL Adjustment ......................................18
Troubleshooting Analysis Chart ..............................20
Maintenance
Maintenance Points ..........................................29
Maintenance Schedule ....................................30
Control Cable Adjustment .......................................32
Operating Techniques
Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................35
How To Move A Disabled Vehicle............................38
Working on A Steep Slope .....................................40
Tractor Is Down The Slope ...............................40
Other Equipment Is Down The Slope ...............41
Operational Differences, Optional Equipment
Integral Arch ...........................................................43
Fairlead ...................................................................43
Optional Gear Ratios ..............................................43
FREESPOOL ..........................................................44
Extended Heavy Duty Drawbar ..............................44
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