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Contents
Contents
Foreword .................................................................... i
Contents....................................................................iii
Safety Summary ....................................................... v
General
Introduction................................................................. 1
How The Winch Operates........................................... 1
Nameplate .................................................................. 3
Wire Rope Selection................................................... 4
Oil Capacity & Recommended Oil List ....................... 5
W6G Winch Description ............................................. 6
Optional Equipment .................................................... 7
Serial Number Codes ................................................. 8
Tractor & Skidder Identification Codes ....................... 9
Operation, Power Controls
Checks Before Operation ......................................... 15
Checks During Operation ......................................... 15
Operating Procedures .............................................. 16
Power Operation....................................................... 19
Determining Tractor PTO Type.................................. 21
Engine Direct Driven PTOs....................................... 21
Torque Converter Driven PTOs ................................ 22
FREESPOOL Operation........................................... 23
FREESPOOL Drag Adjustment................................ 23
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 25
Operation, Electronic Controls
Checks Before Operation ......................................... 29
Checks During Operation ......................................... 29
Operating Procedures .............................................. 30
Power Operation....................................................... 33
Determining Tractor PTO Type.................................. 35
Engine Direct Driven PTOs....................................... 35
Torque Converter Driven PTOs ................................ 36
FREESPOOL Operation........................................... 37
FREESPOOL Drag Adjustment................................ 37
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 39
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