SPRING 5M6186 - Caterpillar

Warm-Up Procedure for the Winch
Note: Warm up the winch at each start-up.
Warm up the hydraulic system for the machine. For more information, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine and Machine Warm-Up".
Use the reel-in and reel-out function to operate the winch. This will allow the hydraulic oil to circulate throughout the winch.Note: The winch should be operated under a no-load condition during warm-up.
The warm-up procedure is recommended at each start-up and is mandatory when temperatures are below 4 °C (40 °F).
Using the Winch
Attaching the Winch Cable
Personal injury or death can result from unexpected movement of objects. Be sure all persons are clear of cable and objects before a machine is winched or moved. A safe distance of at least one and a half times the working length of the cable should be maintained. The tail end of a moving object can throw debris at bystanders.A minimum of five complete wraps of cable must be maintained on the winch drum. Do not handle a load with a winch drum that has less than five wraps.
Do not operate the winch under loads that exceed the maximum rated bare drum line pull. If excessive loads are encountered, use a multi-part line and sheave blocks. Any attempt to exceed the capacity of one winch is extremely hazardous. Never try to couple two or more tractors together.
If at all possible, always line up the rear end of the machine with the logs, so that the logs can be winched in a straight path. This avoids unnecessary strain and wear on the side rollers. It also helps to wind the cable onto the winch drum in level layers.
The winches described in this manual are neither designed nor intended for use or application used in the lifting or moving of persons.
If you are working on a hill, maneuver the machine to the top of the hill and turn the machine. Drive the machine downhill to the object.You could drive to the bottom of the hill instead. Then, back up into position.
If you are working on a level surface, align the rear of the machine with the object.
Wear leather gloves when handling the winch cable.
When winding the winch cable on the drum, never attempt to maintain tension by allowing the winch cable to slip through the hands. Always use hand-over-hand technique, being very carefull to keep hands and clothing away from the winch drum and rollers.
Press the FREE SPOOL switch. Pull out the cable and attach the cable to the object.Note: Never operate the winch when there is less than five wraps of the winch cable around the load drum. Use red paint in order to paint the last five complete wraps of the winch cable for a visual warning.Note: Make sure that there is enough clearance between the object and the machine so that the machine can turn.Note: Make sure that the ground is stable before winching in a load.
To tighten the main cable, make sure that the drum is not rotating and move lever