FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
Service and Maintenance
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9. Service and Maintenance
Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and
prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your
responsibility.
9.1 Service and Maintenance Safety
WARNING!
Before you start service or maintenance work:
• Set the machine to a safe condition.
• Wait for the machine to cool down. Engine
components and uids may be hot enough to
cause burns.
• Read and understand all of the service and
maintenance safety information.
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WARNING!
Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE)
that is required to complete the work safely.
This includes, but is not limited to a hard hat,
hearing protection, a face shield, protective
footwear, a respirator, and heavy gloves.
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Set the machine to a safe condition before you start any
service or maintenance:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Apply the tractor parking brake.
3. Stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and
block the tractor wheels.
4. Make sure that all components are stopped.
5. Make sure that the cable or winch rope is not under
tension.
• Follow good shop practices:
• Keep the work area clean and dry.
• Ground electrical outlets and tools.
• Have adequate light for good visibility.
• Use tools that are in working condition and correct for the
task. Make sure that you know how to use the tools before
you use them.
• Never work under equipment unless it is safely supported
with blocks.
• Never do service or maintenance work alone. Always have
a minimum of two people in case an emergency situation
occurs.
• Keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit available at all times.
• When service or maintenance is complete, do the following:
• Replace all guards and shields, and close the covers.
• Torque the fasteners to the correct torque.
• For models with a remote control: make sure that all the
electrical and hydraulic connections are in safe working
condition.
• Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel to clean parts. Use a
regular cleanser.
• When replacement parts are necessary, use genuine factory
replacement parts to restore your machine to the original
specifications. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for
injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts or
accessories.
9.1.1 Hydraulic System Safety
• Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system
are kept clean and in good condition.
• Make sure all connections are tight, and that lines, hoses
and couplings are not damaged before applying pressure to
the system.
• Do not use a hand to check for hydraulic
oil leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury. Use a piece of cardboard.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for a high pressure
hydraulic leak.
• Seek medical attention immediately if injured by a
concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid.
Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from
hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface.
• Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic lines,
fittings or hoses by using tape, clamps or cements. Doing
so can cause sudden failure and create a hazardous and
unsafe condition.
• Relieve pressure on the hydraulic system before working
it. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high
pressure.
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