Farmi Forest W35R Operation, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual page 21

1. Choose a horizontal, hard based skidding route for the tractor. Avoid steep slopes, especially when winching from
the side. Check that the winching trail is clear and that the tractor's parking brake is on. Do not run the tractor at
a high idle when winching. Maximum P.T.O speed is 540 rpm. Ensure that the logs can be drawn freely. Be
especially careful when working on slopes. Avoid winching sideways at angles exceeding 30 degrees. Use
snatchblock which is fastened to the tree if needed. (See fig. 7.)
2. The safest place for the operator is at the back left side of the winch, allowing good visibility. See fig. 21. Take care
that there is no one in the working area.
3. The tractor must have a ROPS cab and front end weights.
a. Always position the tractor on a flat ground in line with the direction of the pull (see fig. 5.). Avoid
working in steep terrain. Ensure nothing is blocking the path of trees.
b. Avoid an unnecessarily strong pulls, the tractor may roll over.
c. Adjust the tractors rpm's according to the conditions.
d. Use a shield between the seat and the winch (e.g. safety cab or protective screen) if you run the winch
from the tractor seat.
e. Use agreed signals when working in groups.
4. When you use a light tractor, there is a very big risk that the tractor will roll over. To avoid that risk, you must add
extra weight to the front of the tractor.
a. The falling danger of the tractor can be reduced by winching through the lower snatchblock.
W35R
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.
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