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Contents
Foreword ..................................................................i
Contents................................................................. iii
Safety Summary .....................................................v
General
Introduction...............................................................1
How The Winch Operates.........................................1
W6F Winch Description ............................................2
Nameplate ................................................................4
Wire Rope Selection.................................................5
Recommended Oil List & Oil Capacity .....................6
Optional Equipment..................................................7
Unit Identification......................................................8
Tractor Identification & Gear Ratio Codes..........9
Operation
Checks Before Operation .......................................13
Checks During Operation .......................................13
Operating Procedures ............................................14
Power Operation.....................................................16
FREESPOOL Operation.........................................18
FREESPOOL Adjustment ......................................18
Troubleshooting Analysis Chart..............................20
Maintenance
Maintenance Points..........................................29
Maintenance Schedule ....................................30
Control Cable Adjustment.......................................32
Operating Techniques
Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................35
How To Move A Disabled Vehicle............................38
Working on A Steep Slope .....................................40
Tractor Is Down The Slope ...............................40
Other Equipment Is Down The Slope...............41
Operational Differences, Optional Equipment
Integral Arch ...........................................................43
Fairlead...................................................................43
Optional Gear Ratios..............................................43
FREESPOOL..........................................................44
Extended Heavy Duty Drawbar ..............................44
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