Operating Instructions
FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
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6.3 Machine Break-In
Before and during the first five hours of operation, do the
following tasks.
6.3.1 Before Initial Startup
1. Read and understand all safety and break-in information in
this manual.
2. Review the Machine Components on page 17.
3. Review the operation and function of the Controls on page
18.
4. Complete the Pre-Start Checklist on page 26.
5. Apply tension to the cable or winch rope.
For instructions, see Apply Tension to a New Cable or
Winch Rope on page 30.
6.3.2 After One to Five 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 or winch rope. 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.
6.4 Winch Safety
WARNING!
Never stand in line with the path of a steel cable
or winch rope that is under tension. Stand a
minimum of 10 ft (3 m) to the side before you
start the winch. If a steel cable or winch rope
breaks under tension, it can snap back in an
unpredictable direction with great force. The
recoil can cause serious injury or death to a
person in its path.
IMPORTANT! If the winch has a synthetic winch rope,
always connect the hook end to a choker chain or synthetic
choker. Never wrap a synthetic winch rope around a log or
attach the hook end onto the synthetic winch rope. Incorrect
use of a synthetic winch rope causes damage that is not
covered by warranty.
• Do not risk a rollover by exceeding a winching angle of
±25° from the centerline of the tractor. If you are unsure
of the winch angle, reposition the tractor or use a self-
releasing directional pulley. As much as possible, keep
the cable or winch rope as straight as possible.
• Do not let anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of logs when
winching. Logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
• Choose a flat, solid skidding route for the tractor. Avoid
steep slopes.
• Check that the winching trail is clear of other trees and
obstructions so logs can be winched in easily.
• Make sure the winch is lowered and that the tractor
parking brake is applied. Operate with the winch anchor
blade on level ground for stability.
25° Max 25° Max
10 ft
(3 m)
00525
Figure 23 – Safe winch angle
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