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SKIDDING WINCH W35R OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS MANUAL PLEASE READ THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FROM MACHINE: 300001587 INSTRUCTION MANUAL A-EN-300001587-CS...
FARMI FOREST REPRESENTATIVES ................................. 41 When ordering spare parts, please indicate the serial number of your machine can be found on the machine plate, spare parts order number, description and quantity required. Example. W35R, 94624046, torsion spring, 2 pcs W35R...
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Farmi Forest Corporation Kilpivirrantie 7, FIN-74120 IISALMI, Finland Person authorized to compile the technical documentation: Name: Petri Pelkonen Address: Kilpivirrantie 7, FIN-74120 IISALMI, Finland Commercial name: Farmi Machine denomination: Skidding winch...
In FARMI winches, there are two different kinds of brakes: models W30F, W35R and W50R are operated with ratchet brake and models W35F, W50B, W60B and W86B with automatically switched on band brake.
PRODUCT WARRANTY Farmi provides a 12-months warranty on all Farmi products. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK We are happy to receive your opinions and suggestions for improvements https://shop.farmiforest.fi/contactus. All implemented suggestions for improvements will be rewarded. W35R...
7. Never wear loose clothing around moving parts. Protect long hair! 8. Ensure that work is carried out according to the stipulations of applicable occupational health and safety legislation. 9. Before starting up or using the machine, ensure that it cannot cause a risk to other people or property. W35R...
5. Exercise extreme caution when hitching/unhitching the machine from a tractor/trailer. 6. Look out for moving parts when the machine is in operation. 7. Secure the machine against unauthorized and accidental operation (e.g. moving when parked) whenever it is left unattended. W35R...
4. Check that all hose connectors, lengths and qualities comply with applicable requirements. When replacing or repairing hoses, use original parts or hoses and connectors recommended by the manufacturer. Check particularly that the pressure classes of the hoses and connectors are suitable to the operating pressure levels. W35R...
13. Ensure the wire cable is as short as possible during transport. 14. The winch may only be used for winching and hauling. Do not use the winch for lifting loads. Noise from the winch exceeds 70 dBs in operation. Wear ear protection! WARNING W35R...
STICKERS AND PLATES These plates and stickers must be found on the winch. Replace missing plates or stickers immediately. 1. Machine plate W35R (200005000) 2. Note! See manual for operation and maintenance. (41014750) W35R...
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Before doing maintenance work turn off the motor, remove the ignition key and disengage the P.T.O. Accident danger! Keep the safety equipment where it belongs. Winding danger! Do not wear too loose clothes and keep the hair bound inside the cap. W35R...
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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. 6. Maximum rpm (42381474) 7. FARMI-sticker (40147110 or 200006218 or 200006179) 8. Sticker W35R (40147250) W35R...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION W35R Tractive power Cable drum empty (Maximum) 35 kN Cable drum full (Minimum) 13 kN Cable capacity 50 m of ø 10 mm (164 ft of 25/64”) cable 1,96 kN/mm 2 Ultimate strength of the cable compacted Winching speed...
This may cause damage to the bearings of the winch or to the PTO of the tractor. The PTO shaft must not be too short in any position. The PTO length is suitable, if the pipes do not reach the bottom. CAUTION! PTO is optional equipment. W35R...
5. Pass the cable end through the hole in the drum plate, pull about 15 cm (6”), and insert under the wedge of the cable lock device. See fig. 3. 6. Tighten the cable lock screw. 7. Winch the cable on the drum. REMEMBER THAT THE CABLE HAS TO BE LOADED HEAVILY, WHEN WINCHING THE CABLE BACK ON THE DRUM. W35R...
When installing the safety guard, make sure the clutch does not get caught on the safety guard. CAUTION! CONTROLS Get acquainted with the controllers of the winch before the use, tests the stopping functions of the winch and the tractor and all other functions. Each function has to be in perfect condition. WARNING! W35R...
4. Make sure that the skidding winch cannot fall over during storage. 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 operation of this winch. WARNING! W35R...
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The falling danger of the tractor can be reduced by winching through the lower snatchblock. Fig. 5. Position the tractor in line with the direction of the pull Fig. 6. Do not winch sideways at angles exceeding 30 degrees. The tractor can tilt. W35R...
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CAUTION! When wInching an unloaded cable, make sure that the finger guard doesn’t rise up with cable and doesn’t cause cable to crosscut. CAUTION! Fig. 8. Use a keyhole slider to winch several logs at one time. W35R...
Avoid extra large loads. The winding speed depends on the number of revolutions of the tractor. Do not wind too fast. 6. Stop winching when the logs are at about 1,5-3 m (5-10 ft) from the tractor. Install the cable on the lower diverting pulley. W35R...
Alternatively the skidding chains can be attached to the notched beam. 2. Turn off the P.T.O. 3. Raise the 3-point hitch so that the logs come off ground (fig. 12.). 4. Move the logs to the desired place. W35R...
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1. Drop the load. Drive the tractor to firm ground. Winch in the load. 2. If you cannot move the tractor, release the load and winch the tractor out. When winching the tractor out, always run the cable under the lower pulley. W35R...
2. Grease the PTO-shaft regularly and aways before use as shown in figure 15. 3. Grease the drum chain lightly (not with oil) after every 50 working hours with spray type, hardening chain grease. Wipe off the excessive grease. W35R...
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Roller chains tightness adjustment is carried out by moving the chain tightener. See fig. 17. 1. Loosen the two bolts holding the chain tightener (11/16” or 17 mm wrench). 2. Adjust the chain tightness by moving the chain tightener towards or away from center. W35R...
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(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. 2. Remove the cable. 3. Remove the fastening bolts (fig. 19 pos. B) beside the drive shaft. Socket size 24 mm (15/16”). W35R...
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12 o’clock and 6 o’clock (fig. 20). Be careful, there is only one correct position! Tape the halves together so that htey will stay together when you mount them on the drum axle. 4. Install a protective plate. Check the clutch adjustment. W35R...
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Fig. 20. Reassembling of the clutch engagement halves Fig. 21. Correct positioning of the thrust bearings W35R...
Adjustment of the clutch. See chapter ”Clutch adjustment” Tractor slides Parking brakes are not on. Lock on the parking brakes. Lower backwards when the winch all way to the ground. Dozer blade does not winching anchor the unit firmly to the ground. W35R...
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COVER OF THE UNIVERSAL SHAFT Part Order no Description Remarks 54821756 Cover of the universal shaft 43402180 Fastener of the cover 52060100 Screw M8X12 DIN933 88ZN 52200235 Washer M8 DIN9021 58ZN W35R...
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PROTECTIVE SCREEN Part Order no Description Remarks 33185110 Protective screen 52110046 M10 DIN934 8ZN 52060944 Screw M10X60 DIN933 88ZN 52200490 Washer M12 DIN 7349 ZN W35R...
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Skidding chain L = 2,5 m LL 2 54813159 Choker (cable 8-12 mm) Steel Rope D8 200006142A Steel Rope with hook D=8mm, L=50m Steel Rope D10 200006142C Steel Rope with hook D=10mm, L=50m Steel Rope D10 200006142D Steel Rope with hook D=10mm, L=65m W35R...
Send faulty parts, carriage paid to the manufacturer for inspection. The reseller of the product helps on that. Repairs will be conducted by Farmi Forest Oy or an authorized expert. The warranty is valid only if the product has been registered according to the manufacturer’s instructions within 30 days of receipt of the product.
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