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Installing and/or replacing the wire cable (if the winch is initially delivered without the cable installed)
During the initial cable installation or when replacing a worn wire cable, unroll the cable completely, making
sure there are no twists in it. (see diagram A)
Then proceed to install the wire cable on the cable drum by leading it over the top pulley and down though
the tube located under the pulley to the cable drum.(fig. 1 in drawing 1) There are three holes in the side
wall of the cable drum, run the wire cable out through hole no 2, back in through hole no. 3 and out through
hole no. 4 (fig. 2, 3 and 4 in drawing)
Lock the cable to the wire drum by means of the locking lug (which is in the plastic bag where the owner's
manual was stored; there is also an Allen Key and set crew in the same bag). Pass the cable through lug,
with a maximum of 3/16" (5mm) of cable exceeding the length of the lug, and tighten the set screw securely
with the Allen Key that is supplied with the lock lug. Then pull the remainder of the cable into the cable
drum.
Do not leave any excessive cable hanging out from the lock lug since it may get snagged when the winch is
operated.
Next, attach the hook end of the wire cable with a choker chain to a fixed object (tree, another implement,
etc.).Then with the PTO operating at 500 rpm engage the winch with the Green pull cord and pull the tractor
towards the fixed object. This will enable the cable to be wrapped evenly and tightly on the cable drum.
This is critical in ensuring the wearing life of the cable, and smooth operation of the winch. This
procedure should be repeated occasionally, also when you note that the wire cable is loosely
wrapped on the cable drum or it is difficult to pull the cable out, when logs are to be tied.
Drawing "A" Unrolling New cable
Drawing "B" Attaching cable to wire drum
Fransgard uses a specially designed cable that resists abrasion from being dragged on the ground.
Therefore it is highly recommended that an original Fransgard wire cable be used as a replacement
for a LONGER WEARING LIFE AND BETTER VALUE FROM YOUR PURCHASE.
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