Troubleshooting
FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
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10. Troubleshooting
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, read and understand the
Service and Maintenance Safety on page 43.
Set the machine to a safe condition.
The following table lists some of the problems that you may
encounter and provides possible causes and solutions.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after
reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the
distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please
have the serial number for your product handy.
To find the serial number on your machine, see Serial Number
Location on page 5.
Problem Cause Solution
Cable or winch rope does not retract. Cable or winch rope is blocked. Disengage the winch or release the drum lock,
pull the cable or winch rope out, and then wind the
cable or winch rope onto the winch drum. Check
the winch brake.
Winch clutch is disengaged. Engage the clutch.
PTO not operating. Turn the tractor PTO on.
Clutch brake pads are worn. Replace the brake pads.
Clutch is out of adjustment. Adjust the clutch.
Broken PTO shaft shear pin. Replace the shear pin and reduce the size of the
load.
Remote control. Check that the transmitter is on.
Check that the receiver is on.
Check the electrical connection to the receiver.
Check the transmitter indicator lights for a low
battery or an error (red flashing).
Check the electrical circuit ground wire.
Check the hydraulic system function.
Cable or winch rope does not pull out. Winch drum lock is engaged. Disengage the winch lock.
Cable is blocked. Disengage the winch or release the drum lock,
pull the cable or winch rope out, and then wind the
cable or winch rope onto the winch drum. Check
the winch brake.
Slow cable or winch rope retraction. PTO shaft speed is too slow. Increase the PTO speed (maximum 540 rpm).
Clutch is slipping. Pull harder on the clutch-control rope.
Adjust the clutch.
Brake pads are worn. Replace the brake pads.
Decrease the load size.
There is grease or oil on the clutch brake pads.
Clean or replace the clutch brake pads.
Winch does not lock. Clutch is not engaged. Pull harder on the clutch-control rope.
Clutch brake pads are worn. Examine or replace the brake pads.
Drum lock is broken Examine and repair or replace the drum lock.
Drive chain comes off. Drive chain is too loose. Check the drive chain for alignment and damage.
Adjust the drive chain tension. Replace the drive
chain, if necessary.
Cable twists, does not wind, or does not
wind in correctly.
Drum brake is not working correctly. Clean the brake block. Remove any grease.
Adjust the brake block.
Replace the brake block if it is worn or damaged.
Repair or replace damaged brake parts.
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