Farmi Forest Corporation 351P, Operation, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual

FARMI 351P

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CONTROLS

Get acquainted with the control-

lers of the winch before the use, 

tests the stopping functions of 

the winch and the tractor and all 

other functions. Each function 

has to be in perfect condition.

PULLING OUT THE CABLE

•  The cable can be freely drawn out if the drum has 

not been locked with a latch.

WINCHING

•  The winch is equipped with a clutch, which will 

be used by the control rope. When the user draws 

the control rope, the winch begings to draw in 

the cable. Winching will stop when the rope is re-

leased.

•  The end of the cable drum is equipped with a fric-

tion clutch, which slips, if the load is too heavy. 

This prevents cable break or damages if the load 

gets caught.

Fig. 4. Controls

OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read the operation instructions 

before operating this machine! 

It is the owner’s responsibility to 

instruct all equipment operators 

and support personnel in the 

operation of this winch.

1.  Choose a horizontal, hard based skidding ro-

ute for the tractor. Avoid steep slopes, 

especially when winching from the side. 

Check that the winching trail is clear and 

that the tractor’s parking brake is on. Do not 

run the tractor at a high idle when winching.  

Maximum P.T.O speed is 540 rpm. Ensure that 

the logs can be drawn freely. Be especially 

careful when working on slopes. 

Avoid winching sideways at angles exceeding 

30 degrees. Use snatchblock which is fastened to  

the tree if needed. (See fig. 7.)

2.  The safest place for the operator is at the back left  

side of the winch, allowing good visibility. See fig. 

21. Take care that there is no one in the working 

area.

3.  The tractor must have a ROPS cab and front end 

weights.

•  Always position the tractor on a flat ground in 

line with the direction of the pull (see fig. 5.). 

Avoid working in steep terrain. Ensure nothing is 

blocking the path of trees.

•  Avoid an unnecessarily strong pulls, 

the tractor may roll over.

•  Adjust the tractors rpm’s according to the condi-

tions.

•  Use a shield between the seat and the winch (e.g. 

safety cab or protective screen) if you run the 

winch from the tractor seat.

•  Use agreed signals when working in groups.

4.  When you use a light tractor, there is a very big  

risk that the tractor will roll over. To avoid that 

risk, you must add extra weight to the front of the  

tractor.

WARNING!

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Latch rope

Control rope

WARNING!

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