Wallenstein FX40 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PTO-driven Log Skidding Winch
FX 40
Part Number: Z97130Rev Sep-2020

1. Foreword
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a Wallenstein FX40
PTO-Driven Log Skidding Winch !
The FX40 Winch is designed to pull those hard to
reach logs, even on steep hills or through swampland.
Safe, e󰀩cient and trouble free operation of this
Wallenstein product requires that anyone using or
maintaining the machine reads and understands the
Safety, Operation, Maintenance information contained
within this Operator's Manual.
Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment
technical manuals are written as:
US Customary (SI metric).
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and
to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
Wallenstein dealer or distributor if you need assistance,
information or additional copies of the manuals.
Wallenstein Equipment Inc. • © 2020
WARNING!
Do not attempt to start or operate the machine
without thoroughly reviewing this manual for
safe and proper operation.
Always keep this manual with the machine.
W034
www.wallensteinequipment.com
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Table of Contents
1. Foreword ................................................................2
1.1 Introduction......................................................2
1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ..............................4
1.3 Serial Number Location ...................................5
1.4 Warranty ..........................................................6
1.5 Decal Information ............................................7
2. Safety......................................................................8
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol .........................................8
2.2 Signal Words ...................................................8
2.3 Why is SAFETY important?.............................9
2.4 Safety Rules ....................................................9
2.5 Operating Safety............................................10
2.6 Equipment Safety Guidelines ........................10
2.7 Safety Training ..............................................10
2.8 Preparation ....................................................11
2.9 Maintenance Safety.......................................11
2.11 Sign-O󰀨 Form ................................................12
2.12 Safety Sign Explanations...............................14
2.13 Replace Damaged Safety Signs....................16
2.14 How to Install Safety Signs............................16
3. Familiarization......................................................16
3.1 To the New Operator .....................................16
3.2 Operator Orientation......................................16
3.3 Training..........................................................17
3.4 Job Site Familiarization .................................17
3.5 Equipment Condition .....................................17
3.6 FX40 Components.........................................18
4. Sizing PTO Shaft..................................................19
5. Attaching Winch to Tractor.................................20
6. Controls ...............................................................21
6.1 Winch Clutch .................................................21
6.2 Winch Drum Lock ..........................................21
7. Operating Instructions ........................................22
7.1 Winching Safety.............................................22
7.2 Forged Cable End .........................................23
7.3 Keyhole Sliders..............................................23
7.4 Keyhole Slots.................................................24
7.5 Choker Chains...............................................24
7.6 Pre-start Checklist .........................................25
7.7 Machine Break-In ..........................................25
7.8 Winching Logs ...............................................26
7.9 Skidding Logs ................................................27
8. Service and Maintenance....................................28
8.1 Maintenance Schedule ..................................28
8.2 Grease Points................................................28
8.3 Clutch Rope – Replacing...............................29
8.4 Cable Inspection............................................30
8.5 Cable Replacement .......................................30
8.6 Drive Chain Tension – Adjusting ...................31
8.7 Clutch Adjustment .........................................31
8.8 Clutch Brake Pads – Changing .....................32
8.9 Drum Assembly Components........................35
9. Storage .................................................................36
10. Transporting.......................................................36
11. Troubleshooting.................................................37
12. Specications ....................................................38
12.1 Machine Specications..................................38
12.2 Bolt Torque ....................................................39
13. Accessories........................................................40
14. Alphabetical Index .............................................41
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WALLENSTEIN
FX40 Skidding Winch
This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
To activate warranty, register your product online at
http://www.wallensteinequipment.com
_________________________________________
Customer’s Name
_________________________________________
Contact Name
_________________________________________
Dealer Name
(_________)_______________________________
Phone Number
_________________________________________
Serial Number
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date (dd/mm/yy)
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the equip-
ment care, adjustments, safe operation and applica-
ble warranty policy and reviewed the manuals.
_________________________________________
Dealer’s Rep. Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date (dd/mm/yy)
The product manuals have been received by me and
I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjust-
ments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
_________________________________________
Owner's Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date (dd/mm/yy)
1.2 Delivery Inspection Report
Pre-delivery Inspection
Inspect for damage from shipping. Immediately
contact the shipping company if damage is found.
FX40 Skidding Winch
Check Condition of Cable
Drive Chain Tension Checked
PTO Shaft Telescopes, Shield Turns, and is
Greased
Fasteners Tight
Clutch Rope Moves Freely
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
Safety Checks
All Safety Decals Installed
Guards and Shields Installed and Secured
Retainer Installed Through Mounting Pins
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
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1.3 Serial Number Location
Always provide the model and serial number of your
Wallenstein product when ordering parts or requesting
service or other information. This information is found
on the serial number plate shown in the illustration
below.
Record product information in the spaces provided
for future reference.
Fig. 1 – Serial Number Plate Location
Record Product Information Here
Model:
Serial Number:
FX40
VIN/
NLV:
MODEL: ##########
#########
Manufactured by:
Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallestein ON N0B2S0, Canada
TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE:
TRA / REM
GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG):
###
DIMENSION- RIM/JANTE /ERIT: PNEU:
COLD INFL. PRESS/PRESS DE
CONFLA A FROID (PSI/LPC):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS
PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIONS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE / CE VEHICLE EST
CONFORME A TOUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN
VERTU DU REGLEMENT SUR LA SECURITE DES VEHICLES
AUTOMOBILES DU CANADA EN VIGUEUR A LA DATE DE SA FABRICATION.
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rev. Nov-2018
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
and maintenance instrucons supplied with the unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the
product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Repairs must be done by an authorized dealer. Products will be returned to the dealer at the
customer’s expense. Include the original purchase receipt with any claim.
This warranty does not coverthe following:
1) Normal maintenance or adjustments
2) Normal replacement of wearable and service parts
3) Consequen damage, indirect damage, or loss of prots
4) Damages resulng from:
•Misuse, negligence, accident, theor re
•Use of improper or insucient fuel, uids or lubricants
•Use of parts or aermarket accessories other than genuine Wallenstein parts
•Modicaons, alteraon, tampering or improper repair performed by pares other
than an authorized dealer
•Any device or accessories installed by pares other than an authorized dealer
5) Engines. Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine for the warranty period
they specify. For the details of your engine warranty, see your engine owner’s manual.
Informaon about engine warranty and service is also available in the FAQ secon at
www.wallensteinequipment.com
1.4 Warranty
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1.5 Decal Information
When getting familiar with the Wallenstein product,
notice that there are numerous decals located on the
machine. There are di󰀨erent types of decals for safety,
information, and product identication. The following
section explains what they are for and how to read
them.
Safety Decals are pictorial with a yellow background
and generally two panel. The top panel shows the
safety alert (the potential hazard) and the bottom panel
shows the message (how to avoid the hazard).
Potential
Hazard
How
Hazard is
Avoided
Safety Notice Decals are pictorial with a blue
background and generally rectangular with single or
multiple symbols. This decal informs what Personal
Protective Equipment is required for safe operation.
Informative Decals are generally pictorial with a white
background and can vary in the number of panels. This
type of decal explains the operation of a control.
Product Decals indicate machine model and serial
number, and other important information.
VIN/
NLV:
MODEL: ##########
#########
Manufactured by:
Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada
TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE:
TRA / REM
GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG):
###
DIMENSION- RIM/JANTE /ERIT: PNEU:
COLD INFL. PRESS/PRESS DE
CONFLA A FROID (PSI/LPC):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS
PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIONS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE / CE VEHICLE EST
CONFORME A TOUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN
VERTU DU REGLEMENT SUR LA SECURITE DES VEHICLES
AUTOMOBILES DU CANADA EN VIGUEUR A LA DATE DE SA FABRICATION.
###
### ###
###
See the section on safety signs for safety decal
denitions. For a complete illustration of decals and
decal locations, download the parts manual for your
model product at www.wallensteinequipment.com.
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2. Safety
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol
This Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT !
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED !
The Safety Alert Symbol identies 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.
2.2 Signal Words
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
determine the seriousness level of the warning
messages in this manual. The appropriate signal word
for each message in this manual has been selected
using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations typically for machine components which, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment
protection with personal safety messages, a signal
word IMPORTANT indicates a situation that if not
avoided, could result in damage to the machine.
NOTE: (plus text) – indicates an additional
explanation for an element of information.
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2.3 Why is SAFETY important?
Three Big Reasons:
• Accidents Disable and Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Log Skidding Winch.
YOU must make sure that anyone who is going to use,
maintain or work around the winch is familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows
all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
2.4 Safety Rules
• DO give operating instructions to
operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the
machine.
• DO always wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). This equipment includes but is
not limited to the following:
- A hard hat
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing protection
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO set the machine in a Safe Condition before
performing any service, maintenance work, storage
preparation, or hooking up. Safe Condition
involves performing the following:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Turn o󰀨 the tractor engine. Remove the ignition
key. Block the tractor wheels.
4. Make sure all components have stopped moving.
5. Check winch cable is not under tension.
• DO have a rst-aid kit available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
• DO read and learn all safety signs located on the
machine before using, maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the winch.
• DO inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO have a re extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know how
to use it.
• DO NOT expect a person who has not read and
understood all use and safety instructions to
operate the machine. An untrained operator is not
qualied and exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. It is the owners
responsibility to the operator to make sure
familiarity and understanding of the machine.
• DO NOT modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the function
and/or safety and could a󰀨ect the life of the
equipment.
• DO NOT allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
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2.5 Operating Safety
• Understand the meaning of the safety signs on the
machine. Keep them clean. Replace them if they
become damaged.
• Never operate this winch with guards or shields
removed. The manufacturer has designed this
skidding winch to be used with all its safety
equipment properly attached, to minimize the
chance of accidents.
• Read and understand the operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
• Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of machine
or logs during operation.
• Stand at least 10 ft (3 m) to the side to activate the
winch. Do not operate winch from tractor seat.
• Do not touch or stand directly in line with cable
during operation.
• Check cable condition before using winch. Cable
can break if it is kinked, corroded, knotted, or has
broken strands. Replace if damaged.
• Never consume alcohol or take drugs that could
hinder alertness or coordination while operating
this equipment. Consult a doctor about operating
this machine if taking prescription medications.
• Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
• Keep rear tractor wheels on level ground and lower
winch blade when winching to provide stability.
• Do not exceed winching angle of more than 25° o󰀨
center.
• Always winch up a slope. Do not winch across a
slope.
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working area is
cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent slipping and
tripping.
• Keep all components of PTO systems shielded and
guarded.
• Regularly test driveline guards by spinning or
rotating them to make sure they have not become
stuck to the shaft.
• Disengage the PTO and shut o󰀨 the tractor before
dismounting to clean, repair, service, or adjust
machinery.
• Walk around tractors and machinery rather than
stepping over a rotating shaft.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
2.6 Equipment Safety Guidelines
• Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
• Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs are indicated in this manual on page 14.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
• Never exceed the limits of the machine. If its ability
to do a job is in question, or to do so safely –
STOP !
2.7 Safety Training
• Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
e󰀨orts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator or
bystander.
• The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator—we
ask you to be that kind of an
operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read, understand
and follow ALL safety and
operation instructions in the
manual. Review Safety Sign
Explanations on page 14.
• Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual before
assembly or using the machine to acquaint
yourself with it. If this machine is used by any
person other than yourself, or is loaned or rented,
it is the machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that prior to using, the operator:
- reads and understands the owner's manual
- is instructed in safe and proper use of the
equipment
- understands and knows how to perform the
Safe Condition procedure
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• Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person
will use the machinery. Anyone not familiar with
operation and safety instructions is not qualied to
use the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury
or death. If the elderly are assisting with the work,
their physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
• Know your controls and how to stop the machine
quickly in an emergency. Read this manual
thoroughly.
2.8 Preparation
• Never use the machine until the operators have
been adequately trained in the safe operation
of the machine and have read and completely
understand:
- safety, operation and feature sections of this
manual
- each of the safety messages found on the
safety signs on the machine.
- engine operator's manual
• PPE is recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing,
removal, cleaning, or moving the trailer. Do not
allow long hair, loose tting clothing or jewelry
around equipment.
• Prolonged exposure to loud noise
may cause permanent hearing
loss! Power equipment with or
without equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to cause
permanent, partial hearing loss.
We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time
basis if the noise in the Operator's
position exceeds 80 dB. Noise
over 85 dB on a long-term basis
can cause severe hearing loss.
Noise over 90 dB adjacent to
the Operator over a long-term
basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
• Be aware of overhead hazards: branches, cables,
electrical wires.
• Use only in daylight or good articial light.
• Make sure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
• Perform the Pre-start Checklist procedure before
starting work (see Pre-Operation Checklist on page
28).
2.9 Maintenance Safety
• Follow good shop practices:
• Keep service area clean and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
• Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Before servicing or repairing, place the winch in a
the Safe Condition to work on. See page 9.
• Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
• When performing any service or maintenance work
always wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Use only genuine factory replacement parts
to restore the winch to original specications.
Wallenstein is not be responsible for injuries or
damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/
or accessories.
• When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and devices
are installed before placing machine in service.
• When cleaning parts, do not use gasoline or diesel
fuel. Use regular cleanser.
• Always use proper tools in good condition.
• Make sure a procedure is understood before
beginning.
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2.11 Sign-O󰀨 Form
Wallenstein Equipment Inc. follows the general safety
standards specied by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO), and additionally those
referenced by the American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers (ASABE).
Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the winch
must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage
and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not use or allow anyone else to use this winch until
such information has been reviewed. Annually review
this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and
OPERATION a standard practice for all of your
equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is
unqualied to use this machine.
A sign-o󰀨 form provided below can be used to record
personnel working with the equipment have read and
understand the operator's manual and are trained in
the equipment operation.
Sign-off Form
Date Owner Employee
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2.12 Safety Sign Explanations
The types of safety signs and locations on the
equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow.
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with
the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that
requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY
IMPORTANT! If parts are replaced that have
safety signs on them, new signs must be applied.
Safety signs must always be replaced if they
become damaged, are removed, or become
illegible.
Safety signs are included in the product decal kit
available from your authorized dealer. Decals are not
available separately.
1
4
4
5
76
32
Fig. 2 – FX40 Safety Decal Placement
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1. Warning!
Refer to the operator's manual. Read ALL
operating instructions in the manual and
learn the meaning of ALL safety signs on
the machine.
The best safety feature is an informed
operator.
2. Warning!
Risk of injury when servicing or repairing
this machine.
Disconnect the driveline before working
on this machine.
3. Warning!
Risk of entanglement from rotating
driveline.
Keep hands, loose clothing, and long hair
away from driveline while it is rotating.
4. Warning!
Crushing hazard.
Do not stand in front of the winch when
using it. Stand to the side at a minimum
10 ft (3 m) away.
5. Warning!
Always wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment when using this
machine. For example:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing protection
• Protective shoes with slip
resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or
face shield
6. Warning!
Risk of entanglement from winch cable.
Keep hands, loose clothing, and long hair
away.
7. Warning!
Risk of tractor overturning.
Do not operate with the winch
cable angle greater than 25° o󰀨
center, in either direction.
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2.13 Replace Damaged Safety Signs
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
3. Parts that were replaced with a safety Decal on
them must also have the safety sign replaced.
4. Replacement safety signs are available from your
authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department
or the factory.
2.14 How to Install Safety Signs
1. Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
2. Be sure temperature is above 50 °F (10 °C).
3. Determine exact position before removing the
backing paper.
4. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing
paper.
5. Align the sign over the specied area and carefully
press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
6. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully
smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place.
7. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and
smoothed out using the piece of sign backing
paper.
3. Familiarization
IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the
winch, become familiar with the location and
function of all controls.
3.1 To the New Operator
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read
this manual and to train all other operators before
they start working with the machine. Follow all safety
instructions exactly.
By following recommended procedures, a safe working
environment is provided for the operator, bystanders
and the area around the work site. Untrained operators
are not qualied to use the machine.
3.2 Operator Orientation
IMPORTANT! When describing controls as
mentioned throughout this manual, the directions
for left-hand, right-hand, backward and forward,
are determined when sitting in the tractor seat,
facing the direction of forward travel.
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3.3 Training
Each operator must be trained in the proper set-up and
operating procedures prior to being allowed to operate
the machine.
1. Review control location, function and movement
directions.
2. Move the unit to a large open area to allow the
operator to become familiar with control function
and machine response.
3. When a new operator is familiar and comfortable
with the machine, they can proceed with the
work. Do not allow untrained operators to use the
machine. They can endanger themselves and
others or damage property and the machine.
3.4 Job Site Familiarization
It is the responsibility of the operator to be thoroughly
familiar with the work site prior to starting. Prevent
the chance or possibility of problems or accidents by
not being in the situation to start with. Some items the
operators should check include but are not limited to:
1. Close or cramped work space. Be sure there is
su󰀩cient space and clearance for the machine to
winch-in the log during operation.
2. Organize the working area to minimize the
winching and wood removal distances. The shorter
the distances, the faster the work will be nished.
3. Use care when pulling logs from a pile as they can
roll when attaching the rope or winching.
4. Position the tractor so prevailing winds blow engine
exhaust fumes away from operator.
3.5 Equipment Condition
1. Check the general condition of the winch. Make
sure that all nuts and bolts are secure and that a
moveable parts are secured and in their proper
place.
2. Always inspect the rope as it is pulled out of the
winch. Do not use the machine if the rope is cut,
frayed, worn or knotted. Any problem can result
in early failure and create an unsafe operating
condition. Replace damaged rope before resuming
work.
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3.6 FX40 Components
2
34
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
12
13
14
15
16
Fig. 3 – FX40 Components
1. PTO Shaft
2. Drive Chain
3. Drum Lock Dog
4. Cable Drum Assembly
5. Clutch Rope
6. Clutch Rope Pulleys
7. Winch cable and Keyhole Sliders
8. Snatch Block
9. Anchor Blade
10. Support Foot
11. Keyhole Slots
12. Operator's Manual Tube
13. Top Link Connection
14. Winch Drum Lock
15. Lower Lift Arm Connection, LH
16. Lower Lift Arm Connection, RH
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4. Sizing PTO Shaft
IMPORTANT! The PTO shaft that came with your
machine may need to be shortened. A longer
shaft is supplied because tractor lift arms vary in
length.
The PTO shaft must be free to telescope and not
bottom out when going through its working range.
It should never completely collapse in use. There
should always be 2" (50 mm) of space for retract.
If the shaft bottoms out, the bearings on both
ends can be overloaded and could fail causing
damage or injury.
WARNING!
Avoid the risk of personal injury or machine
damage! Read the operator’s manual before
using the equipment. Carefully read all safety
messages in the manual and follow all safety
signs on the machine.
CAUTION!
Wear suitable eye protection when cutting steel
tubes.
Remove the PTO shaft and mount the attachment on
the tractor three-point hitch.
1. Start the tractor and raise the three-point hitch up
o󰀨 the ground until the machine's input shaft is
level with the tractor PTO output shaft. This is the
shortest distance between the input and output
shafts.
2. Make sure tractor is shut o󰀨 with parking brake
applied.
3. Pull the PTO shaft apart and place one end on
the tractor output spline. Place the other on the
implement input.
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Fig. 4 – Input shaft and output shaft
4. Lift the shaft ends up so that they are as parallel to
each other as possible. Support them with blocking
or tie them together. If the shafts are too long or
there is not enough room, see Alternate Method on
page 4.
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Fig. 5 – Lift shaft ends up parallel
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5. Using a straight edge, transfer a mark from the end
of one tube section to the other section as shown.
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Fig. 6 – Transferring the mark
6. Add 2 inches (50 mm) to that measurement and
place a second mark on the outer plastic tube. This
is where the plastic shielding needs to be cut o󰀨.
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Fig. 7 – Place mark to cut plastic tube
7. Cut the plastic tube o󰀨 at the mark, leaving the
steel shaft inside.
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Fig. 8 – Cut plastic tube at the mark
8. Using the cut-o󰀨 length of plastic tube as a guide,
mark the steel tube. Align the end of the plastic
tube with the end of the steel shaft.
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Fig. 9 – Marking steel tube.
9. Cut the steel tube o󰀨 at the mark.
10. Using the cut-off length of plastic tube to mark the
remaining cuts, repeat this process for BOTH PTO shaft
halves.
Place the end of the steel shaft to be cut off in a
vice so it is easier to control your cut.
11. Remove the burrs from the edges of the steel shaft
that were cut. Clean the steel shaft halves.
12. Grease the inner tube so the tube halves slide
together easier.
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Fig. 10 – Grease the inner tube
13. Assemble the two halves of the PTO shaft.
14. Make sure the shaft can telescope freely before
installing. If it does not, separate the two parts and
inspect for burrs or cuttings on the shaft ends.
IMPORTANT! The two PTO shaft halves should overlap
inside at least 6" (150 mm).
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