Easy Mounting And Removal - Prinoth BISON Operating And Maintenance Manual

Snow groomer BISON
NOTICE
► Tighten the fittings between AUTOMATIC winch and snow groomer frame using a tightening
torque of 120 Nm and 135 Nm.
► Check the fittings and locking every 10 working hours.
15.6.1

Easy mounting and removal

If the snow groomer is to be used for an extended period for ski slope preparation only, it is advisable
to remove the AUTOMATIC winch. This optimises the vehicle's performance, from the point of view of:
■ Stability
■ Manoeuvrability
■ Fuel consumption
■ Working speed
■ Wear
■ Safety
WARNING
Risk of accident
If not mounted properly, the AUTOMATIC winch may come loose and fall off, causing injuries.
► Check the condition and load capacity of the AUTOMATIC winch's lifting hook and ensure it is
correctly inserted.
► Make sure the locking lever on the lifting hook is closed.
► Exercise utmost caution when working with suspended loads.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the hydraulic system
Even the smallest particles of dirt or impurities getting into oil the when connecting the AUTOMATIC
winch can cause damage to the hydraulic system.
► Ensure that the quick-lock couplings on hydraulic hoses are correctly mounted.
► AUTOMATIC winch mounted: store the protective caps in the driver's cab's tool compartment.
► AUTOMATIC winch not mounted: cover the quick-connect couplings with clean protective caps.
NOTICE
► Use suitable hoisting equipment when detaching the AUTOMATIC winch from the snow groom-
er. The hoist should have a minimum bearing load of 3000 kg (6613 lb).
► Follow the legal provisions applicable to the place of operation.
The AUTOMATIC winch for the snow groomer is designed so that it can be mounted and removed
with only a few simple steps.
When mounting or removing, observe that
■ the AUTOMATIC winch is activated or deactivated in the vehicle configuration (See page A.70 on
menu level "Information").
■ the CAN termination of the AUTOMATIC winch under the right passenger seat is switched on or
off.
The AUTOMATIC winch is fastened to the vehicle with four spherical self-centering seats and bolts:
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