Controls
FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R
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 cable into the winch.
•
Release the rope to disengage.
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1
Fig. 13 –
Winch Clutch
5.2 Winch Drum Lock
Lock the winch drum to prevent the cable 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.
2
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Fig. 14 –
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. Cable can be pulled out.
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