FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
Operating Instructions
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6.8.3 Skid Over Rough Ground
Avoid skidding over rough ground.
1. Disengage the drum lock to let the winch drum move freely.
Leave the log connected to the skidding winch.
2. Drive the tractor over the rough ground.
3. Stop the tractor and winch the log over the rough ground.
4. Engage the drum lock and continue skidding.
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Figure 30 – Winch Log over Rough Ground
6.8.4 If the Tractor Gets Stuck
• If the tractor can move:
a. Disengage the winch lock to let the winch drum move
freely.
b. Drive the tractor to firm ground, then winch the load.
• If the tractor cannot move, release the load and winch the
tractor out.
6.9 Wind the Cable or Winch Rope
Without a Load
CAUTION!
Keep your hands away from the directional
pulley, when the winch is winding. Hands or
ngers can be pinched in the directional pulley
or entangled in the cable or winch rope causing
injury.
CAUTION!
Put on heavy work gloves before you handle the
cable or winch rope. The cable or winch rope can
pull through your hand and burn your skin. Cable
has sharp burrs that can cut your hands.
1. Hold the cable or winch rope to apply tension to it.
2. Use the remote-control to wind the cable or winch rope into
the winch.
3. Stop the winch.
4. Move your hand on the cable or winch rope.
5. Do steps 2 through 5 again until the cable or winch rope is
fully wound.
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