Wallenstein FX66 - Controls; Winch Clutch; Winch Drum Lock; Forged Cable End

Controls
FX66, FX85, FX110, FX140
PTO Skidding Winch
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5. Controls
5.1 Winch Clutch
The clutch control rope runs through a swivel pulley at the top of
the winch allowing it to be operated from any angle.
The winch clutch is engaged by pulling the white winch clutch
control rope (1). Relaxing the rope disengages the clutch.
• Pull the rope out firmly to engage the clutch and retract
winch rope.
• Release the rope to disengage.
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Fig. 22 – Winch Clutch
5.2 Winch Drum Lock
Lock the winch drum to prevent the rope unwinding while
skidding.
5.2.1 Engaging Drum Lock
• As the tractor is moving forward, pull sharply on the green
winch lock rope (2). The latch engages on the cogged
winch drum.
• While the tractor is moving forward, pressure is applied
to the latch and it remains engaged, so the rope can be
relaxed.
With the winch drum locked, and the machine can tow or pull a
load.
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Fig. 23 – Drum Lock
NOTE:
The latch may disengage if the tractor stops
moving forward.
5.2.2 Disengaging Drum Lock
• To disengage the drum lock, stop the tractor or momentarily
engage the clutch. Tension is relieved from the latch and
the drum releases.
• With the drum lock disengaged, the winch then can free
wheel. Rope can be pulled out.
5.3 Forged Cable End
The standard steel rope has a heavy duty forged steel end and
choker.
• Wrap the rope end around a log and set the forged cable
end into the choker.
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Fig. 24 – Forged Cable End