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Wallenstein FX66 Operator's Manual

Pto-driven log skidding winch
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FX 66, FX 85/R
FX 110/R, FX 140/R
PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
Rev Apr-2019
Z97090_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FX 66, FX 85/R FX 110/R, FX 140/R PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Rev Apr-2019 Z97090_En...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    FX Series Winches are designed to pull those hard to W034 reach logs, even on steep hills or through swampland. This manual covers the following models: FX66, FX85, FX85R, FX110, FX110R, FX140, and FX140R NOTE: FX85R, FX110R and FX140R models are equipped with remote winch control.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Foreword PTO Skidding Winch Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 7. Service and Maintenance ........35 Introduction ............2 Maintenance Safety ........35 Delivery Inspection Report ......4 Maintenance Schedule ........36 Serial Number Location ........5 Grease Points ..........36 Warranty ............6 Drive Chain Lubrication .........37...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Foreword PTO Skidding Winch Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN FX Series Skidding Winch To activate warranty, register your product online at http://www.wallensteinequipment.com This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Record product information in the spaces provided for future reference. Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallestein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM GAWR/PNBE (KG):...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Foreword PTO Skidding Winch Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Wallenstein products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Five Years for Consumer Use Two Years for Commercial/Rental Use from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions supplied with the unit.

  • Page 7: Decal Information

    Informative Decals are generally pictorial with a white background and can vary in the number of panels. This When getting familiar with the Wallenstein product, type of decal explains the operation of a control. notice that there are numerous decals located on the machine.

  • Page 8: Safety

    This Symbol means: ATTENTION! BE ALERT ! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety  messages on the Wallenstein product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death! Follow the instructions in the safety message.

  • Page 9: Why Is Safety Important

    YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 2. Set the parking brake. maintenance of your Wallenstein Log Skidding Winch. YOU must make sure that anyone who is going to use, 3. Turn tractor engine off. Remove the ignition key.

  • Page 10: Operating Safety

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch Operating Safety Equipment Safety Guidelines • Understand the meaning of the safety signs on the • Keep all shields in place. If shield removal machine. Keep them clean. Replace them if they becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield become damaged.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch • Train all new personnel and review instructions • Perform the Pre-start Checklist procedure before frequently with existing workers. Be certain only starting work (see Pre-Operation Checklist on page a properly trained and physically able person 30).

  • Page 12: Sign-Off Form

    Sign-Off Form Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your Wallenstein Equipment Inc. follows the general safety equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is standards specified by the International Organization unqualified to use this machine.

  • Page 13: Safety Sign Explanations

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch 2.10 Safety Sign Explanations IMPORTANT! If parts are replaced that have safety signs on them, new signs must be applied. Safety signs on the equipment are explained in the Safety signs must always be replaced if they pages that follow.
  • Page 14 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch 00577 Fig. 3 – Fx-Series Safety Decal Placement...
  • Page 15 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch 1. Caution! Refer to the operator's manual. Read ALL operating instructions in the manual and learn the meaning of ALL safety signs on the machine. The best safety feature is an informed operator.
  • Page 16 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch 4. Warning! Concealed hydraulic fluid connection under pressure. Use caution when removing panels or guards. Do not check for leaks with your hand or fingers when the system is pressurized. Serious injury can result.

  • Page 17: Replace Damaged Safety Signs

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Safety PTO Skidding Winch 7. Warning! Be aware of the risk of injury from flying objects. Stay behind the protective screen when possible. Cable could release from a log unexpectedly and snap back fast enough to cause injury.

  • Page 18: Familiarization

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Familiarization PTO Skidding Winch 3. Familiarization Training Each operator must be trained in the proper set-up and IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the operating procedures prior to being allowed to operate winch, become familiar with the location and the machine.

  • Page 19: Equipment Condition

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Familiarization PTO Skidding Winch Equipment Condition 1. Periodically check the general condition of the winch. Make sure that all nuts and bolts are secure and that a moveable parts are secured and in their proper place.

  • Page 20: Winch Components

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Familiarization PTO Skidding Winch Winch Components 00580 Fig. 5 – Winch Components 1. Operator's Manual Canister 10. Winch Clutch Rope (white) 2. Chain Hook 11. PTO Shaft 3. Remote Control Transmitter (R–Models) 12. Chain Tow Bar 4.

  • Page 21: Attaching Winch To Tractor

    Attaching Winch to Tractor PTO Skidding Winch 4. Attaching Winch to Tractor • FX66, FX85/R winches are Category I. • FX110/R, FX140/R winches are Category II. • All winches are three-point hitch mount, and not Quick Hitch or iMatch™ compatible.

  • Page 22: Determine Proper Pto Shaft Length

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Attaching Winch to Tractor PTO Skidding Winch 13. Start the tractor and slowly raise the machine up through its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO shaft does not bottom out. To detach winch from the tractor, reverse the above steps.

  • Page 23: Shortening Pto Shaft

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Attaching Winch to Tractor PTO Skidding Winch 5. Take the PTO shaft that came with your machine, 3. Use a file to remove the burrs from the edges that fully collapse it, and measure the distance between were cut.

  • Page 24: Controls

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch 5. Controls Winch Drum Lock Lock the winch drum to prevent the cable unwinding Winch Clutch while skidding. 5.2.1 Engaging Drum Lock The clutch control rope runs through a swivel pulley at the top of the winch allowing it to be operated from any •...

  • Page 25: Forged Cable End

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch Forged Cable End Keyhole Sliders The winch cable has a heavy duty forged steel end and The cable has two keyhole sliders that are used to choker. attach the choker chain to the winch cable.

  • Page 26: Choker Chains

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch Choker Chains FX85, 110 and 140 model winches are equipped with two choker chains. The heavy duty 5/16" choker chains are 7-1/2 ft (2.3 m) long with a steel probe for sliding under logs.

  • Page 27: Safety Screen

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch Safety Screen 5.10 Remote Winch Control Each machine is equipped with a safety screen that Models FX85R, FX110R and FX140R have a remote protects the operator from flying chips, twigs branches, winch control that provides a means of engaging/...
  • Page 28 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch 00594 00585 Fig. 24 – Hand-held Transmitter 1. Clutch Engage Button Fig. 25 – Remote Transmitter operation 2. On/Off Power Button 3. Communication LED – Green 4. Clutch Engage Button Disengage Winch Clutch 5.
  • Page 29 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Controls PTO Skidding Winch 5.10.6 Transmitter Sleep Time override control must not be used on a continuous basis, and should only be used until the remote is back Programming in service. Be aware of the cable and load to avoid The transmitter is set to turn off (sleep) after potential injury.

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Operating Instructions PTO Skidding Winch 6. Operating Instructions 5.10.7 Synchronize Transmitter and Receiver In the event it is necessary to synchronize a new Pre-start Checklist transmitter and receiver, use the following steps: Before operating the winch, perform the following 1.

  • Page 31: Machine Break-In

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Operating Instructions PTO Skidding Winch Machine Break-In Although there are no operational restrictions on the winch when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: After 1–5 hours of operation: 1.

  • Page 32: Winching Logs

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Operating Instructions PTO Skidding Winch Winching Logs • Do not winch with the tractor sitting sideways on a slope or hillside. Tractor could roll over. Always position the tractor in line with the direction of pull.

  • Page 33: Skidding Logs

    7. Stand to the side of the winch and pull firmly on the from the top of the mast could cause a tip over. On clutch rope to retract the cable and load. the FX66, use chains in the keyhole slots to lower IMPORTANT!  Keep a steady, firm pull on the  the pulling point.
  • Page 34 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Operating Instructions PTO Skidding Winch • Drive the tractor over the rough ground, then stop the tractor and winch the log through. • Lock the winch drum and continue skidding. 00598 Fig. 33 – Winch Drum Lock 3.

  • Page 35: Service And Maintenance

    • Use only genuine factory replacement parts pressure-limiting device to a higher pressure than to restore the winch to original specifications. specified. Wallenstein is not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts or accessories. • When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing machine in service.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Schedule

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Service and Maintenance PTO Skidding Winch Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT! Do not over grease. Pumping more than one shot from a grease gun into the bearings Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or can push the grease out of the seals. Doing that hour interval, whichever comes first.

  • Page 37: Drive Chain Lubrication

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Service and Maintenance PTO Skidding Winch Drive Chain Lubrication The PTO shaft is designed to telescope as the 3-point hitch goes through its operational range. A heavy duty plastic tubular guard encloses the driving components. Lubricate the drive chain every 50 hours of operation.

  • Page 38: Drive Chain Tension

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Service and Maintenance PTO Skidding Winch Drive Chain Tension Clutch Adjustment The winch is designed with a roller chain to transmit Adjust the clutch using the following method if it begins the power between the PTO input and the clutch / to slip or goes out of adjustment.

  • Page 39: Drum Brake Adjustment

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Service and Maintenance PTO Skidding Winch Drum Brake Adjustment 7.7.2 Procedure 1. Loosen jam nut (2) on adjustment bolt. 7.7.1 Winch Drum Brake Operation 2. Tighten the adjustment bolt (1) until the brake block The winch brake stops the drum from turning when (3) just contacts the drum.

  • Page 40: Cable Install

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Service and Maintenance PTO Skidding Winch Cable Install Brake and Clutch Rope Routing 1. Feed cable through the eye of the cable guide (2) and over the pulley into the drum. 2. Route cable under the brake arm cable roller (3) on the drum band coiler.

  • Page 41: Storage

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Transporting PTO Skidding Winch 8. Storage 9. Transporting After the season's use or when the machine is not going be used for a period of time, place the winch in storage. Completely inspect all major systems. Replace or repair any worn or damaged components to prevent any unnecessary down time at next use.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Troubleshooting PTO Skidding Winch 10. Troubleshooting Identify machine serial number. See Serial Number Location on page 5. If a problem is encountered that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, contact your local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment.
  • Page 43 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Troubleshooting PTO Skidding Winch Problem Cause Solution Drive chain loose. Check chain tensioner and adjust. Winch jerks and shakes while Drive sprocket misaligned. PTO Check that PTO shaft is the correct in operation. shaft too long.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Specifications PTO Skidding Winch 11. Specifications 11.1 Machine Specifications Model FX66 FX85 / FX85R FX110 / FX110R FX140 / FX140R 450 lb 470 lb 796 lb 898 lb Weight 204 kg 213 kg 361 kg 407 kg Machine 19"...

  • Page 45: Bolt Torque

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Specifications PTO Skidding Winch 11.2 Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifi   cations The tables shown give correct torque values for Torque Value various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to Bolt the torque values specified in the table, unless SAE Gr.

  • Page 46: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Specifications PTO Skidding Winch 11.3 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings Tube Size Flats From 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that Size Torque value Across Finger Tight might cause leakage.

  • Page 47: Alphabetical Index

    FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Alphabetical Index PTO Skidding Winch 12. Alphabetical Index Hydraulic System Safety ........... 35 Informative Labels ............... 7 Attaching Winch to Tractor ..........21, 30 Remote Winch Control ..........23 Keyhole Sliders ..............25 Keyhole Slots ..............25 Bolt torque .................
  • Page 48 FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R Alphabetical Index PTO Skidding Winch Safety Notice Labels ............7 Safety Screen ..............27 Safety Sign Explanations ..........13 Safety Signs ..............13 Safety Training ..............10 Serial number ..............5 Service and Maintenance ..........35 Brake and Clutch Rope Routing ........
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