Fransgard V-4000, V-6500 User Manual

Fransgård

Manual

GB

Farm tractor winch

V-4000

V-6500

Fransgård Maskinfabrik A/S
Fredbjergvej 132
DK - 9640 Farsø
Telefon : [phone]
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Web : www.fransgard.dk
E-mail : [e-mail]

LIST OF CONTENTS Page

Technical specifications ....................................................................................... 1

Safety instructions ................................................................................................ 2

Fitting .................................................................................................................... 2

Lubrication and maintenance ............................................................................... 2

Instructions for use ............................................................................................... 2

Danger / warning .................................................................................................. 3

Adjusting the clutch .............................................................................................. 4

Instructions for mounting the wire ........................................................................ 6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS V-4000

Pulling power ........................................................................... 4000 kg / 8800 lbs.

Clutch ....................................................................................................... 385 cm².

Transmission ................................................................................ 5/8" roller chain.

Wire ...................................................................................................... 167 ft-3/8”.

Wire speed ........................................................................................ 0,6 - 1,5 m/s.

PTO.shaft .............................................................................................. 540 r./min.

Weight ........................................................................................... 298 kg/657 lbs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS V-6500

Pulling power ......................................................................... 6500 kg / 14300 lbs.

Clutch ....................................................................................................... 500 cm².

Transmission ............................................................................ 2x5/8" roller chain.

Wire .................................................................................................... 167 ft-7/16”.

Wire speed ........................................................................................ 0,6 - 1,5 m/s.

PTO.shaft .............................................................................................. 540 r./min.

Weight ......................................................................................... 441 kg / 972 lbs.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The machines may only be used by qualified
operators.
Before starting working, check that the tractor
and the machines are standing on a fixed
horizontal base. The owner and the user are
responsible for the fact that no unauthorised
persons are in the working area. The timber
winch must be lowered to the ground when
the winch is in operation.
The steel wire should be inspected daily, and
if it is frayed it should be replaced.
Please note that steel wires, slides, end
hooks, etc. that is used in connection with
skidding timber are wearing parts and are
therefore not covered by the guarantee.
The protective supplied must be fitted before
you start the machine.
The connection pins at pos.2 page 14, must
be inspected for wear at regular intervals and
at least twice a year. If necessary they must
be replaced, since the actuating lever may
stick with worn pins.

FITTING

The forestry winch is mounted in the 3-point
linkage of the tractor.
Adjust length of top-link to prevent the
machine from hitting the driver’s cabin.
Check length of PTO shaft both in working
and transport position, shorten if necessary.
Fit the wire by leading it over the uppermost
roller onto drum.
Fix onto drum by means of the lock no. 5
page 12.
Roll out the cable completely and stretch it
while winding it onto the drum.
Screens removed for servicing the machine
must be reinstalled before the machine in
used again.

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENENCE

Lubricate the PTO shaft once daily.
Lubricate the chain once every week.
No oil on clutch lining (15509).
The turning plate at the top pulley has to be
greased once every day.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Make sure that:

- the cable is properly fixed

- the cable is not damaged

- the PTO shaft is properly mounted and
adapted in such a way that the angle of the
PTO shaft is as small as possible.

- the clutch in properly adjusted so in the fact
that the wire drum does not revolve until
the clutch line is activated.

Winching:
Lower the winch so in the fact that it stands
on the butt end plate, fit forestry chain onto
the log, and fit the forestry chain either onto
the hook or onto the slide on the cable,
position yourself in a place you have good
view, pull clutch line slowly. Do not transport
logs directly in the cable, always use forestry
chains.

Transport:
Place the logs on the chain beam and the
forestry winch. Lift the winch.

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