FX66, FX85, FX110, FX140
PTO Skidding Winch
Operating Instructions
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6.5 Skidding Logs
WARNING!
Synthetic rope that fails under tension can snap
back with great force causing injury or death.
Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops. Start
slowly and smoothly. Replace if kinked, badly
frayed, has knots, cuts, or broken strands.
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1. Turn the tractor PTO off and raise winch up above the
ground.
2. Lock the winch drum by pulling on the left-hand (green)
rope.
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Fig. 44 – Winch Drum Lock
3. Drive the tractor forward to pull the load to the desired
location.
4. Release the rope to unlock the winch.
5. To relieve tension on the rope to detach the logs, pull
slightly on the white (top) rope to release the drum lock.
Points to Remember:
• When skidding logs, route the rope through the lower pulley
so the tractor is more stable. Skidding from the top of the
mast could cause a tip over. On the FX66, use chains in the
keyhole slots to lower the pulling point.
• Raise winch frame up above the ground to clear obstacles
when skidding.
• Use a log chain or choker chain to connect to the winch
cable. Do not use a rope or strap to prevent breakage from
abrasion or snagging.
• Skid logs after they are winched up to the tractor. Be
cautious of hills and rough terrain.
Skidding over Rough Ground
• Avoid skidding over rough ground. Unlock the winch to let
the rope drum free wheel. Leave the log hooked up to the
winch.
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Fig. 45 – Unlock Winch Drum
• Drive the tractor over the rough ground, then stop the
tractor and winch the log through.
• Lock the winch drum and continue skidding.
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