6.2 Winch Drum Lock
Lock the winch drum to prevent the cable unwinding
while skidding.
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Push the lock handle to the left to engage the drum
lock. Moving the tractor forward engages the lock
on the cogged winch drum.
•
The load applied on the cable keeps the drum
locked.
00495
Fig. 19 –
Winch Drum Lock
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To disengage drum lock, ease the load off the
cable and push the handle to the right.
•
Stop the tractor or momentarily pull the winch
clutch rope to ease the load off the lock.
The winch drum rotates freely with the lock disengaged
and the clutch rope released.
7. Operating Instructions
7.1 Winching Safety
Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of logs during
operation. Logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
Choose a flat, solid skidding route for the tractor. Avoid
steep slopes.
Check that the winching trail is clear of other trees and
obstructions so logs can be winched in easily.
Make sure the winch is lowered and that the tractor
parking brake is applied. Operate with the winch blade
lowered, on level ground to provide stability.
Do not operate winch from tractor seat. If the cable
slips or breaks it could snap back with deadly force.
Stand at 10 ft (3 m) to the side of winch when operating
it. Never stand directly in line with cable while pulling. If
the cable slips or breaks it could snap back with deadly
force.
Never exceed a winching angle of ±25° from the
centerline of the tractor. If unsure of winch angle,
reposition tractor or use a snatch block. Whenever
possible winch in line with the tractor.
25° Max 25° Max
10 ft
(3 m)
00525
Fig. 20 –
Safe Winch Angle
When using snatch block, be aware of danger zone
created between the log, snatch block, and tractor.
Operating Instructions
FX40
PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
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