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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
40
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PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
Rev Sep-2020
Part Number: Z97130

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Rev Sep-2020 Part Number: Z97130...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your choice of a Wallenstein FX40 PTO-Driven Log Skidding Winch ! Always keep this manual with the machine. The FX40 Winch is designed to pull those hard to W034 reach logs, even on steep hills or through swampland.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Training ............17 Job Site Familiarization .........17 12.  Specifications ............38 Equipment Condition ........17 12.1 Machine Specifications ........38 FX40 Components .........18 12.2 Bolt Torque ............39 4. Sizing PTO Shaft ..........19 13. Accessories ............40 5. Attaching Winch to Tractor .........20 14. Alphabetical Index ..........41 6.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN FX40 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-driven Log 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 opera�ng...

  • Page 7: Decal Information

    Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number, and other important information. Hazard is Manufactured by: Avoided Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG):...

  • 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 off the tractor engine. Remove the ignition maintain or work around the winch is familiar with the key.

  • Page 10: Operating Safety

    FX40 Safety PTO-driven Log 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

    • Use only genuine factory replacement parts to restore the winch to original specifications. - safety, operation and feature sections of this Wallenstein is not be responsible for injuries or manual damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/ - each of the safety messages found on the or accessories.

  • Page 12: Sign-Off Form

    2.11 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 FX40 Safety PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch...

  • Page 14: Safety Sign Explanations

    Safety signs are included in the product decal kit requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. available from your authorized dealer. Decals are not available separately. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY Fig. 2 – FX40 Safety Decal Placement...
  • Page 15 FX40 Safety PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 1. Warning! 5. Warning! Refer to the operator's manual. Read ALL Always wear appropriate Personal operating instructions in the manual and Protective Equipment when using this learn the meaning of ALL safety signs on machine.

  • Page 16: Replace Damaged Safety Signs

    FX40 Familiarization PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 2.13 Replace Damaged Safety Signs 3. Familiarization 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the winch, become familiar with the location and 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have function of all controls.

  • Page 17: Training

    FX40 Familiarization PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Training Equipment Condition Each operator must be trained in the proper set-up and 1. Check the general condition of the winch. Make operating procedures prior to being allowed to operate sure that all nuts and bolts are secure and that a the machine.

  • Page 18: Fx40 Components

    FX40 Familiarization PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch FX40 Components Fig. 3 – FX40 Components 1. PTO Shaft 7. Winch cable and Keyhole Sliders 13. Top Link Connection 2. Drive Chain 8. Snatch Block 14. Winch Drum Lock 3. Drum Lock Dog 9.

  • Page 19: Sizing Pto Shaft

    FX40 Sizing PTO Shaft PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 4. Sizing PTO Shaft Remove the PTO shaft and mount the attachment on the tractor three-point hitch. IMPORTANT! The PTO shaft that came with your 1. Start the tractor and raise the three-point hitch up machine may need to be shortened.
  • Page 20 FX40 Sizing PTO Shaft PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 5. Using a straight edge, transfer a mark from the end of one tube section to the other section as shown. 00943 Fig. 9 – Marking steel tube. Fig. 6 – Transferring the mark 9.
  • Page 21 FX40 Sizing PTO Shaft PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Alternate Method 4. If the collapsed length A is longer than measurement B from Step 3, the PTO shaft must This method can be used if the two ends of the PTO be shortened.

  • Page 22: Attaching Winch To Tractor

    FX40 Attaching Winch to Tractor PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Installing PTO Shaft 5. Attaching Winch to Tractor The implement must be mounted to the tractor, and WARNING! fully lowered to the ground. Make sure tractor is shut off with parking brake applied.

  • Page 23: Controls

    FX40 Controls PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 6. Controls 8. Adjust turnbuckle to align the top link. Insert the hitch pin and retainer. Adjust so the winch is level. Before starting to work, become familiar with the winch 9. Slide the collar back on the PTO shaft yoke. Align controls.

  • Page 24: Winch Drum Lock

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Winch Drum Lock 7. Operating Instructions Lock the winch drum to prevent the cable unwinding Winching Safety while skidding. • Push the lock handle to the left to engage the drum Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of logs during lock.

  • Page 25: Forged Cable End

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 00489 Fig. 23 – Never Winch Down Slope Forged Cable End The winch cable has a heavy duty forged steel end and choker. • Wrap the cable end around a log and set the 00488 forged cable end into the choker.

  • Page 26: Keyhole Sliders

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 00503 Fig. 32 – Winching Operation Keyhole Sliders The cable has two keyhole sliders that are used to attach the choker chain to the winch cable. 00497 00498 Fig. 25 – Incorrect use of Forged end...

  • Page 27: Keyhole Slots

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Keyhole Slots On the back of the winch are two keyhole slots. Each slot can be used to attach a chain for skidding additional logs. 00499 Fig. 27 – Keyhole Slots 00501 Fig. 28 – Choker Chain Choker Chains •...

  • Page 28: Pre-Start Checklist

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Pre-start Checklist Machine Break-In Before operating the winch, perform the following Although there are no operational restrictions on the pre-start checks. winch when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked:...

  • Page 29: Skidding Logs

    FX40 Operating Instructions PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Skidding over Rough Ground IMPORTANT!  Pull firmly on the clutch rope to  • Unlock the winch to let the cable drum free wheel. reduce slipping and wearing clutch brake pads. Leave the log hooked up to the winch. 8. Release the clutch rope when the load is in the desired position.

  • Page 30: Service And Maintenance

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 8. Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or CAUTION! hour interval, whichever comes first. Do not risk injury by working in an unsafe As Required situation. Take steps to make the machine safe to work on before performing any maintenance or Remove any entangled material from winch.

  • Page 31: Clutch Rope - Replacing

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Clutch Rope – Replacing Grease every 50 hours of Location operation or weekly Replace the clutch rope if it becomes frayed or worn. Remove the rear cover from the winch to gain access Drive shaft –...

  • Page 32: Cable Inspection

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Cable Inspection Cable Replacement Check the general condition of the wire. Look for 1. Remove rear cover to access winch cable. localized damage and wear, especially at attachments. 2. Pull out and unwind the old cable out of the winch.

  • Page 33: Drive Chain Tension - Adjusting

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Drive Chain Tension – Clutch Adjustment Adjusting Pulling on the clutch rope forces the clutch ramp handle against the fixed ramp, pushing the winch drum Proper chain tension is when the drive chain can against the brake pads on the sprocket.

  • Page 34: Clutch Brake Pads - Changing

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Clutch Brake Pads – Changing To change or repair the clutch pads, remove the clutch/ drum frame assembly from the winch. IMPORTANT! Leave winch attached to tractor for support. 8.8.1 Clutch Assembly – Removing 1.
  • Page 35 FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 6. Pull the drum/frame assembly from the main A-frame. 7. Locate the master link (6) on the drive chain. Disconnect and remove the chain. 00514 Fig. 43 – Remove Drive Sprocket 00513 11.
  • Page 36 FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 8.8.2 Sprocket Bearings – Checking 6. Install the rear cover and the PTO shaft (1, 2). Check bearings with the sprocket removed from the winch drum. Noise is a classic sign of a bearing problem.

  • Page 37: Drum Assembly Components

    FX40 Service and Maintenance PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch Drum Assembly Components Fig. 47 – Cable Drum Assembly 1. Brake Pads (3) 8. Drum Brake Block 15. Fixed Clutch Ramp 2. Spacing Washers (3) 9. Drum Bearing 16. Drum Shaft Hex Nut 3.

  • Page 38: Storage

    FX40 Transporting PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 9. Storage 10. 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 39: Troubleshooting

    FX40 Troubleshooting PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 11. 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 40: Specifications

    FX40 Specifications PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 12. Specifications 12.1 Machine Specifications FX40 PTO Log Skidding Winch Weight 280 lb (127 kg) Machine Dimensions 17 in x 36 in x 45 in L x W x H (43 cm x 91 cm x 114 cm)

  • Page 41: Bolt Torque

    FX40 Specifications PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch 12.2 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 42: Accessories

    Fig. 53 – Chain Saw Holder Self-releasing Directional Pulley When obstacles prevent direct winching, or to prevent damage to other trees, the Wallenstein self-releasing directional pulley should be used. The pulley releases the rope when the keyhole slider reaches it.

  • Page 43: Alphabetical Index

    14. Alphabetical Index Keyhole Slots ..............24 Label Information ..............7 Accessories ................. 40 Attaching Winch to Tractor ..........20, 25 Machine Break-In ..............25 Machine Specifications ............38 Maintenance Schedule............28 Bolt torque ................39 100 hours or Annually ............ 28 Break-in ................
  • Page 44 Storage................36 Tractor Gets Stuck .............. 27 Transporting ................ 36 Troubleshooting Guide ............37 Warranty ................6 Winch Cable Inspection ............30 Winch Clutch ............... 21 Winch Drum Lock ..............21 Winching Logs..............26...
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