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FROM MACHINE: 3135180 43101850 A-EN-170113-ER TRANSLATION OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SKIDDING WINCH FARMI 61 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.
FARMI 61 INTRODUCTION This manual includes the information and maintenance instructions required for operating the machine in the optimal manner. Although you have experience in using this kind of machinery, read the operation and maintenance instruc- tions carefully since they include information enabling efficient and safe operation. Regular maintenance is the best way to guarantee the efficient and economical performance of the machine.
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FARMI 61 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland Person authorized to compile the technical documentation: Name: Matti Berg Address: Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland Commercial name: Farmi Machine denomination: Skidding winch Machine type:...
LUBRICATION ADJUSTING THE DRUM BRAKE REMOVING THE WINCH MECHANISM TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 61, 42722744, friction plate, 6 pc...
FARMI 61 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 61 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 61 • When servicing the machine, place it on a level parts or hoses and connectors recommended surface and ensure that it cannot be moved. by the manufacturer. Check particularly that the • Observe the service intervals and annual safety pressure classes of the hoses and connectors are inspections.
FARMI 61 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINCHES • Check that the wire cable is in good condition before using the winch (check for corrosion, sharp bends, breakage and thickness of strands). If a cable snaps, it can whip towards the operator or away from the winch.
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 FARMI 61 (40146830) 3. Controls (41015670)
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FARMI 61 4. 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. 5. 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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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. Crushing danger! Do not winch downhill. 7. Maximum rpm (42381574) 8. FARMI Forest -sticker (40147110) 9. Sticker 61 (40146960)
FARMI 61 MOUNTING SHORTEN THE DRIVE SHAFT Both PTO halves must be shorte- MOUNTING TO THE 3-POINT HITCH ned by equal amounts. The winch can be mounted to the 3-point linkage of any tractor. Power transmission is obtained through universal shaft from tractor.
FARMI 61 FASTENING THE CABLE TO THE DRUM WINCH 1. Tape the cable end to prevent loosening of the core Check that: wires. 2. Pass the cable through the hole in cable guard, over • all the pins and lynch pins are in place.
FARMI 61 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 WARNING! has to be in perfect condition. WINCHING •...
FARMI 61 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 WARNING! operation of this winch. 1. Choose a horizontal, hard based skidding route for Fig.
FARMI 61 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS MOUNTING AND USE OF THE LOWER SNATCHBLOCK • Usually the logs are winched in through the up- per diverting pulley of the winch. This lifts the logs and they dig less into the ground. The weight of...
FARMI 61 WINCHING 4. Stop winching when the logs are at about 1,5-3 m (5-10 ft) from the tractor. Install the cable on the Before using the winch, you have lower diverting pulley. to pull the cable completely out of the drum and winch the cable back on the drum with a heavy load.
FARMI 61 WORKING IN ROUGH TERRAIN Drop the load before you reach bad terrain. Drive through the bad spot. Winch in the load again (Fig. 13.). IF YOU GET STUCK WITH THE TRACTOR 1. Drop the load. Drive the tractor to firm ground.
FARMI 61 MAINTENANCE Ball thrust Clutch halves, bearings, for example SAFETY for example Teboil Teboil MultiPurpose Universal M Disengage the P.T.O and turn the Grease tractor off before you service the Thickening Litium Litium winch, remove the keys so the...
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FARMI 61 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The clutch is easy to operate. It does not exert to keep the clutch pulled because the lever is pulled over the 35 kg highest transfer strength 35 kg outside up to the im- pact. In impact proximity the transfer strength is only 10-15 kg.
FARMI 61 ADJUSTING THE ROLLER CHAIN TIGHTNESS ADJUSTING THE DRUM BRAKE Roller chains tightness adjustment is carried out by Adjust the drum brake so that it slows down the moving the chain tightener. See fig. 17. drum slightly while pulling out the rope. This will redu- ce risk of tangling and backlash.
FARMI 61 REMOVING THE WINCH MECHANISM The whole winch mechanism can be removed in one piece from the frame. To remove the winch mechanism from the winch (e.g. in order to change the roller chain) follow the instructions below: 1. Park the winch on a level, stable ground so that it leans a little backwards.
FARMI 61 TROUBLE SHOOTING CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Hard to pull the cable out Drum brake is too tight. Loosen the drum brake. See instructions from item ”Adjusting the drum brake”. The clutch is too tight Loosen the clutch Cable gets tangled on the drum.
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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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PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Date of delivery:_____/_____ 20_____ Dealer: Dealer’s address: Dealer’s tel: Product and type: Serial number: Return to the manufacturer Date of delivery:_____/_____ 20_____ Dealer: Dealer’s address: Dealer’s tel: Customer: Customer’s address: Customer’s tel: E-mail: Product and type: Serial number:...
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FROM MACHINE: 3135180 A-EN-150513-ER TRANSLATION OF THE SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS SKIDDING WINCH FARMI 61 for manual use Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6 FIN-74510 Iisalmi, Finland Tel. +358 (0)17 83 241 Fax. +358 (0)17 8324 372 www.farmiforest.fi...
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43036880 SNATCH BLOCK 43130137 SNATCH BLOCK 43130368 HOOK FOR UNIVERSAL SHAFT 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 61, 42722744, friction plate, 6 pc...
FARMI 61 33108030 DRUM Part Order no Description Remarks 33105410 Drum 54510227 Slotted sealed ball bearing 52006244 Allen head retainer screw M16X20 DIN914 10.9ZN...
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