WARNING! Before starting to operate the tractor winch, you must have read this manual thoroughly. The owner of the winch is responsible for ensuring that all operators and assistants are familiar with the tractor winch’s operation. Caution! 1. Never attempt to use this tractor winch without sufficient training. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORESTRY SKIDDING WINCHES Work safely! The relevant health and safety regulations and the operating instructions must be complied with! Operation and maintenance of the cable winch may only be entrusted to suitable and reliable persons over 18 years of age who are familiar with this type of work. Wear personal safety equipment (helmet, safety shoes, protective gloves)! Working alone is only permissible if there is a radio emergency call system! The cable winch must be checked before use, but at least once every working day, to...
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the load watched by other persons, with constant contact being maintained between the observer and winch operator by means of pre-arranged signals. When cables are being used, there must be no one between the load and the cable winch or in the danger zone between the winch, pulley and load, see figure 2. In the case of skidding on slopes, there must be no one below the log hitched to the cable.
Skidders must be immobilised with a sprag brake or the like. If necessary, secure the tractor with a cable hitched opposite to the pulling direction should the sprag brake not provide sufficient hold owing to the soil conditions. The skidding load and speed must be such that, taking the design and nature of the vehicle, the gradient of the terrain and the soil conditions into account, the vehicle cannot tip over and steering/braking are not affected.
Important! Use only cable type VDW-PYTHON 6 F-V. Releasing the brake: Lower the winch so that the slope stabilizers are firmly on the ground, release the brake by pressing button C. (page 8 photo E). Remember the safety distance! Winding/pulling out: Find a safe position with an unobstructed view of the logs.
SETTING THE BRAKE The brake is preset at the factory, so it is not necessary to adjust the start of the application. After prolonged use, there is some wear on the brake band, so an adjustment or new brake band is necessary. Adjustment is done when the brake lever is pulled, and the cable can be pulled out slightly.
Carefully read operator’s manual before handling the Shut off engine and remove key machine. before performing maintenance or Observe instructions and safety repair work. rules when operating. Vor Inbetriebnahme die Vor Wartungs- und Betriebsanleitung und Reparaturarbeiten Motor abstellen Sicherheitshinweise lesen und und Schlüssel abziehen.
WARNINGS * Hydraulic oil may be harmful to health: If the oil comes into contact with the skin, it may cause allergic reactions. Inhaling oil vapour can cause respiratory problems. * Guidelines for the use of hydraulic oil: Follow the oil supplier’s warnings and recommendations. ...
REFILLING OF OIL ON THE MACHINE The following procedure must be followed closely when refilling oil: Check that the oil tank is completely clean. Always use a filtration device when refilling oil, as the container often contains fine-grained dust and water. The hydraulic oil is very important and must be selected carefully, as it is the oil that transfers the energy and also lubricates the various components in order to minimise friction and heat generation.
Damaged and dirty oils must always be returned to an approved reception centre and an oil return point respectively. CHECKS BEFORE START-UP/STARTING Check the following before final start-up: That the oil has been correctly refilled and that the oil level is correct. ...
MAINTENANCE Thorough maintenance is vital to ensure the reliability and durability of the hydraulic system. The system should therefore be checked at regular intervals. Maintenance instructions: Inspect the entire system and not just the damaged component. Start with the pump and then continue on from there until the entire system has been checked.
FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Cause Rectification Noisy pump The pump receives too little or no fluid Suction filter needs cleaning and the suction line needs a repair. Fill with fluid. The direction of rotation is Incorrect. The pump draws in air. Suction filter needs cleaning and the suction line needs a repair.
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FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Cause Rectification The fluid temperature is too high The fluid is too viscous. The fluid needs to be changed. Safety valve is incorrectly set. Make adjustments. Overloading of the system. Reduce the load or change to a larger equipment. Major leak in valve or motor.
DISMANTLING When the fault which is causing a malfunction is located, the following guidelines for repair or replacement of the relevant component should be complied with when dismantling: The component is cleaned carefully. The immediate surrounding areas are cleaned similarly. This means that a layer of paint and dirt is removed from all bolt connectors, blocks and hoses.
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