Wallenstein FX Series - Table of Contents

FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
2
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................3
1.1 Delivery Inspection Report ........................................ 4
1.2 Serial Number Location ............................................. 5
1.3 Types of Labels on the Machine ................................ 6
2. Safety ....................................................................7
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol .................................................. 7
2.2 Signal Words ............................................................ 7
2.3 Why Safety is Important ............................................ 7
2.4 Safety Rules ............................................................. 8
2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines ..................................... 8
2.6 Safe Condition .......................................................... 9
2.7 Safety Training.......................................................... 9
2.8 Sign-Off Form ......................................................... 10
3. Safety Labels ......................................................11
3.1 Safety Label Locations ............................................ 12
3.2 Safety Label Explanations ....................................... 14
3.3 Replace a Safety Label ............................................ 15
4. Familiarization ....................................................16
4.1 New Operator ......................................................... 16
4.2 Operator Orientation ................................................ 16
4.3 Work Site Familiarization ......................................... 16
4.4 Machine Components ............................................. 17
5. Controls ..............................................................18
5.1 Winch Clutch .......................................................... 18
5.2 Winch Drum Lock ................................................... 18
5.3 Forged Cable End.................................................... 19
5.4 Keyhole Sliders ....................................................... 19
5.5 Keyhole Slots ......................................................... 20
5.6 Choker Chains ....................................................... 20
5.7 Synthetic Chokers ................................................... 21
5.8 Bottom Directional Pulley ........................................ 21
5.9 Trailer Hitch ............................................................ 22
5.10 Safety Screen ......................................................... 22
5.11 Remote Control ..................................................... 22
6. Operating Instructions .......................................26
6.1 Operating Safety ..................................................... 26
6.2 Pre-Start Checklist .................................................. 26
6.3 Machine Break-In .................................................... 28
6.4 Winch Safety .......................................................... 28
6.5 Synthetic Winch Rope Safety .................................. 30
6.6 Apply Tension to a New Cable or Winch Rope ......... 30
6.7 Winch Logs ............................................................ 31
6.8 Skid Logs ............................................................... 32
6.9 Wind the Cable or Winch Rope Without a Load ........ 33
7. Transport .............................................................34
7.1 Transport Safety ..................................................... 34
7.2 Attach to a Tractor .................................................. 34
7.3 Machines with a Remote Control ............................. 37
7.4 Size a PTO Shaft ..................................................... 38
7.5 Install a PTO Shaft .................................................. 41
8. Storage ................................................................ 42
8.1 Storage Safety ........................................................ 42
8.2 Put the Machine in Storage ..................................... 42
8.3 Remove the Machine from Storage ......................... 42
9. Service and Maintenance ................................... 43
9.1 Service and Maintenance Safety .............................. 43
9.2 Maintenance Schedule ............................................ 44
9.3 Grease Points ......................................................... 44
9.4 Lubricate the Drive Chain ....................................... 45
9.5 Drive Chain Tension ............................................... 46
9.6 Replace the Drive Chain ......................................... 46
9.7 Adjust the Clutch .................................................... 47
9.8 Drum Brake Maintenance ........................................ 47
9.9 Replace a Steel Cable or Winch Rope ...................... 48
9.10 Synthetic Winch Rope Maintenance ........................ 49
9.11 Drum-Lock Rope and Clutch-Control Rope Routing . 49
10. Troubleshooting ................................................ 50
11. Specifications ...................................................52
11.1 Machine Specifications ........................................... 52
11.2 Bolt Torque ............................................................. 53
11.3 Hydraulic Fitting Torque .......................................... 54
12. Product Warranty .............................................. 55
13. Index ..................................................................56
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