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Models: FX8000 & FX12000

Log Skidding Winch

Operator’s Manual 

and Parts List

Summary of Contents for FX12000

Page 1: ... Models FX8000 FX12000 Log Skidding Winch Operator s Manual and Parts List ...

Page 2: ...t 6 Before Operationg 8 Operating Tips 9 Clutch Adjustment 9 Roller Chain Adjustment 10 Winching 11 Schematic Parts Front Assembly 12 Front Assembly Parts 13 Back Assembly 14 Back Assembly Prats 15 Cable Drum Assembly 16 Cable Drum Assembly Prats 17 Important Information for your Records 18 ...

Page 3: ...Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product Units or parts should be returned at the customer s expense to the nearest repair location or Authorized Service Centre Pack unit in a strong carton and pad tightly to avoid damage Damage in transit...

Page 4: ...is mechanism also helps guide the cable onto the drum Safety screen is standard for operator protection Must always be used when winching from the tractor seat if a cable breaks it could fly toward the ends on both side of the break 3 8 galvanized aircraft cable more flexible 165 length has three keyhole sliders and one hook Cable is clamped together to allow field repair Drum locks up so logs can...

Page 5: ... feet to the side of the winch to pull control rope while operating winch Do not operate winch from tractor seat unless protective shield is in place Never stand directly in line with cable while pulling Operator incompetency can be fatal Do not operate machine when tired or under the influence of alcohol drugs medication or other substance Park tractor and winch on a level location for winching A...

Page 6: ...g However shaft must have adequate over lap on telescoping tube see instructions below Mount the winch to the tractor s three point hitch The PTO shaft may be too long and may need to be cut to length during initial installation When shortening shaft a cut the same amount off of each end of PTO shaft b there should be approxi mately 1 2 of clearance in PTO shaft when winch and tractor are a neares...

Page 7: ...own into drum Cable must be routed under roller on drum band coiler Insert cable into hole in drum and tighten clamp NOTE On first use pull cable out all the way and wind up cable under load If cable is loosely wound it may become tangled while pulling out or while winching ...

Page 8: ...f choker chains and accessories Correct Mounting Check all pins for correct installation and lynch pins PTO shaft for correct length not too long or short Sway bars are correctly adjusted for the application Winch Check all pins and lynch pins Roller chain drum drive is correctly adjusted Clutch adjustment Proper maintenance and lubrication ...

Page 9: ...poses by pulling the drum brake rope until it locks up It will then stay locked until clutch is engaged slightly to release tension on the drum and the brake Clutch Adjustment Clutch free play is adjusted by loosening the jam nuts and tightening or loosening the bolts To set up clutch Loosen jam nuts Turn bolts in by hand until they contact the pressure plate Tighten bolts equally until desired am...

Page 10: ...ric tightner Ro tate A until chain is correctly tensioned Tighten both A B Maintenance Grease all grease fittings every 50 hours of use or twice a year Store winch in a dry location to keep cable and winch from rusting Replace cable if frayed or damaged Keep all shields in place ...

Page 11: ...will stop when rope is released When operating winch the safest place to stand is the back left side of the winch Always wear safety goggles safety boots and heavy gloves suitable for handling steel cable when operating winch Bystanders should always stand back in case of cable breakage Avoid winching sideways at more than a 25 degree angle wincing at too great an angle can cause tractor rollover ...

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Page 13: ...8 9 NYLON PULLEY LW1109 10 PIN LW1110 11 BOLT LW1111 12 RETAINER LW1112 13 PIN LW1113 14 NYLON PULLEY LW1114 15 FORMED BRACKET LW1115 16 PIN LW1116 17 TOP PULLEY FRAME LW1117 18 TOP PULLEY LW1118 19 BUSHING LW1119 20 CABLE GUIDE LW1120 21 NUT LW1121 22 WASHER LW1122 23 CABLE GUIDE EYELET LW1123 24 MAIN WINCH FRAME FX8000 LW1124 25 MAIN WINCH FRAME FX12000 LW1125 ...

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Page 15: ... Description Part 141 NUT 142 PULLEY LW1302 143 SNATCHBLOCK SWIVEL LW1303 144 BOLT 145 NUT 146 LOCK WASHER 147 DRAWBAR LW1307 148 BOLT 149 NUT 150 NUT 151 LOCK WASHER 152 BOLT 153 SNATCHBLOCK BASE LW1308 ...

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Page 17: ...G LW1217 98 THRUST BEARING LW1218 99 NUT LW1219 100 SPACER LW1220 101 BRAKE PAD LW1221 102 CLAMP LW1222 103 DRUM LOCK LW1223 104 CABLE GUIDE BRAKE LW1224 105 CABLE CAGE LW1225 106 BOLT LW1226 107 MOUNT LW1227 108A PTO INPUT SHAFT Seririal Number LW1228 108B PTO INPUT SHAFT Serial Number 109 BOLT LW1229 110 BRACKET LW1230 111 ECCENTRIC CHAIN TIGHTNER LW1231 112 LOCK NUT LW1232 113 WASHER LW1233 114...

Page 18: ...mation for your Records Date of Purchase ______________________________ Selling Dealer _________________________________ Model Number ________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________ Notes ...

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Page 20: ...20 Manufactured by EMB MFG INC 4144 Boomer Line St Clements Ontario Canada N0B 2M0 Tel 519 699 9283 Fax 519699 4146 ...

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