HARNESS AS-AUXILIARY 2622830 - Caterpillar

3. On a level surface, line up the rear end of the skidder with the butt end of the logs.
If at all possible, always line up the rear end of the skidder with the logs, so that the logs can be winched in straight. This will avoid unnecessary strain and wear on the side rollers. It will also help to wind the cable onto the winch drum in level layers.
4. Pull out cable and attach to the log. If more than one log is to be loaded, attach the end of the main cable to the farthest log.5. Attach logs so there will be clearance between the skidder and the logs when turning.
Be sure all persons are clear of cable and logs before winching in logs or moving the skidder. The tail end of tree length logs can throw objects at the choker-person or bystanders.
Traveling Techniques
1. Reel in logs to raise the forward end of all logs clear of the ground.2. Raise the dozer blade high enough to clear obstacles and to protect the radiator.3. When turning, make sure that the cable has enough slack to prevent logs from striking the skidder.4. Travel up and down hills. Avoid traveling at an angle to the slope, or the machine may tip.5. When traveling downhill, keep the cable taut so the logs will not bump the rear of the machine.6. Match your travel speed to condition of the terrain and the log load.7. When traveling over a soft spot, lower the logs and let out cable as the skidder moves through the soft spot.8. When the skidder reaches solid footing, reel in the logs.9. When moving up a steep grade, lower the logs and let out cable as the skidder climbs.10. When the skidder reaches the top, or a level spot, reel in the logs. Repeat until a level travel surface is reached.Log Unhooking Techniques
1. Approach the storage or loading area so that the logs will be parallel to the logs in the deck.2. Stop the machine when the logs are in position to load or deck. 3. Lower the logs briskly with the control lever in the brake off position, so that the logs "splash down", separating the chokers.4. Unfasten the cables/chokers. If some chokers are inaccessible, stop unhooking and move the machine forward.
When reeling in cable, make sure that all persons are far enough away from the logs so they are not in reach of rolling logs or cable whiplash.
5. Slowly reel in the cable until the cable is free of logs and is in the travel position.Log Decking Techniques
Make sure the decking area is clear of all personnel. Injury or death can result when people are too close to logs.
1. Approach the logs near midpoint of their length.2. The dozer blade should be slightly above ground level when contacting the logs.3. Push the logs against the deck and raise the logs with the dozer blade, while moving slowly forward.4. Make sure all logs are secure on the