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FROM MACHINE: 03182360 D-EN-300112-ER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS MANUAL SKIDDING WINCH FARMI 290 READ THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6 FIN-74510 Iisalmi, Finland Tel. +358 (0)17 83 241 Fax. +358 (0)17 8324 372...
PRODUCT WARRANTY Farmi provides a 12-months warranty on all Farmi products. Register on our home page (www.farmiforest.fi) under FeedBack (”Product Registration” form) within 30 days after the receipt of the product to get full product warranty and additional information on your product. If it is not possible for you to register via internet, please register as follows: Complete the registration form on the last pages of this manual and return it to us within 30 days after the receipt of the product.
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FARMI 290 WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL • imminent danger which could cause serious personal injury or death DANGER! • danger which could cause personal injury WARNING! • conditions or misuse that could damage equipment or machinery CAUTION! NOTE! • reminders, such as for performing checks or carrying out maintenance...
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FARMI 290 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland Person authorized to compile the technical documentation: Name: Heikki Sirviö Address: Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland Commercial name: Farmi Machine denomination: Skidding winch Machine type:...
LOWER PROTECTIVE SCREEN COVER OF THE UNIVERSAL SHAFT ACCESSORIES PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM When ordering spare parts, please indicate the machine’s type from the machine plate, spare part’s order number, description and quantity required. Example. FARMI 290, 92820182, pin, 2 pc...
FARMI 290 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Written authorization must be requested from the manufacturer for any alterations to the machine. These safety instructions are meant for the owners of FARMI equipment, as well as those who operate, service or repair it.
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FARMI 290 TRANSPORT • Never insert any body part into the machine with the engine running. • Before driving with the machine, ensure the safe • If any faults arise that may jeopardize occupatio- mounting of the machine. Make sure that the nal safety, turn off the machine.
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FARMI 290 • When servicing the machine, place it on a level SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS surface and ensure that it cannot be moved. • Observe the service intervals and annual safety 1. Work on hydraulic equipment may only be carried inspections.
FARMI 290 environment, as it can pollute waterways and the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINCHES groundwater. If biodegradable oil is to be used, please contact the manufacturer beforehand and • Check that the wire cable is in good condition have the suitability of your equipment for the ope-...
FARMI 290 STICKERS AND PLATES The following plates and labels must be correctly attached to the machine. Missing safety plates / labels must be replaced immediately. 2. Note! See manual for operation and maintenance. (41014750) 1. Machine plate JL290 (41012050)
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FARMI 290 3. Nr 41014740 Falling danger! Do not work in an oblique position. Crushing danger! Do not use the winch for the lifting. Watch out for a breaking cable! Always use the protective screen. 4. Nr 41014730 Note! Before doing maintenance work turn off the motor, remove the ignition key and disengage the P.T.O.
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FARMI 290 5. Nr 41014720 Falling danger! Do not winch at sideways angles exceeding 30 degrees. Crushing danger! Do not stand in front of the winch when working. Stand on the side at a distance of at least 6 ft from the winch.
FARMI 290 MOUNTING Both PTO halves must be shortened by equal amounts. MOUNTING TO THE 3-POINT HITCH The winch can be mounted to the 3-point linkage of any tractor. Power transmission is obtained through universal shaft from tractor. CAUTION! Fig. 1. Measure A when the drive shafts are nearest to...
FARMI 290 FASTENING THE CABLE TO THE DRUM PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1. Tape the cable end to prevent loosening of the core wires. CABLE 2. Pass the cable through the hole in cable guard, over the upper snatch block and then inside the winch.
FARMI 290 CONTROLS OPERATION Get acquainted with the control- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS lers of the winch before the use, tests the stopping functions of Read the operation instructions the winch and the tractor and all before operating this machine! other functions. Each function It is the owner’s responsibility to...
FARMI 290 • The falling danger of the tractor can be reduced by PRE-OPERATION CHECKS winching through the lower snatchblock. MOUNTING AND USE OF THE LOWER SNATCHBLOCK • Usually the logs are winched in through the upper pulley of the winch. This lifts the logs and they dig less into the ground.
FARMI 290 WINCHING pends on the number of revolutions of the tractor. Do not wind too fast. Before using the winch, you have 4. Stop winching when the logs are at about to pull the cable completely out 1,5-3 m (5-10 ft) from the tractor. Install the cable of the drum and winch the cable on the lower snatch block.
FARMI 290 IF YOU GET STUCK WITH THE TRACTOR 1. Drop the load. Drive the tractor to firm ground.Winch in the load. 2. If you cannot move the tractor, release the load and winch the tractor out. When winching the tractor out, always run the cable under the lower pulley.
FARMI 290 MAINTENANCE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the nuts A and B at both ends of the SAFETY drum axle. Wrench opening 1 7/16” (36 mm). 2. Adjust the clutch by turning the axle C with 9/16” Disengage the P.T.O and turn the or 14 mm wrench.
FARMI 290 ADJUSTING THE ROLLER CHAIN REMOVING THE WINCH MECHANISM TIGHTNESS The whole winch mechanism can be removed in one Roller chains tightness adjustment is carried out by piece from the frame. To remove the winch mechanism moving the chain tightener. See fig. 17.
FARMI 290 ASSEMBLY OF THE MECHANISM Make sure that the both pressure bearings are instal- led in a correct position, that is, the bearing with bigger internal diameter should be facing the cable drum (figure 21). Make sure that the position of the two clutch engagement halves is correct (fig.
FARMI 290 TROUBLE SHOOTING CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Hard to pull the cable out Drum brake is too tight. Loosen the drum brake. See instructionsfrom item ”Adjusting the drum brake”. Cable gets tangled on the drum. Cable too loose on the drum. The...
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FARMI 290 ACCESSORIES Part Order no Description JK 351 03190469 Machinery 3,5 t JK 501 03010501 Machinery 5 t JK 501T 03010519 Machinery 5 t, with brake JK 601 03100006 Machinery 6 t JK601T 03110005 Machinery 6 t, with brake...
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30 days of receipt of the product. By returning the warranty certificate, you confirm that you have read and understood the instruction manual that came with the product. Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6 FIN-74510 IISALMI FINLAND...
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