Allied Systems W8L User manual

This manual must be with the vehicle

on which this winch is installed.

Please check the Allied Systems website

regularly for updates to this manual.

www.alliedsystems.com

P/N 599018W 05/10/2017

05/10/2017

Printed in U.S.A.

A Product of Allied Systems Company

Sherwood, Oregon

U.S.A.

Winch Model W8L

Date Delivered

Serial Number

Date Installed

Special Equipment or Attachments

Foreword

The safe and efﬁcient operation of a winch requires skill

and alertness on the part of the operator. To develop the

skills required, the operator must:

• Receive training in the proper operation of the winch

and the machine on which it is mounted.

• Understand the capabilities and limitations of the winch

and the machine on which it is mounted.

• Become familiar with the winch and the machine on

which it is mounted and see that they are maintained

in good condition.

• Read and understand the SAFETY SUMMARY

and OPERATING PROCEDURES contained in this

Operating Manual.

In addition, a qualiﬁed person experienced in the operation

of the winch must guide a new operator through several

load handling applications before the new operator

attempts to operate the equipment alone. It is the

employer’s responsibility to make sure that the operator

can see, hear, and has the physical and mental ability to

operate the equipment safely.

This Operating Manual contains basic information

necessary for the operation and maintenance of a winch.

Optional equipment is sometimes installed that can

change the characteristics described in this manual.

Make sure the necessary instructions are available and

understood before operating the winch.

Some of the components described in this Operating

Manual will NOT be installed on your winch. If you have

questions about any item on your winch or described in

this Operating Manual, contact your local winch dealer,

or contact Allied Systems Company:

Allied Systems Company

21433 SW Oregon Street

Sherwood, OR 97140

U.S.A.

Phone: 503-625-2560

Fax: 503-625-7269

E-Mail: [email protected]

Also visit our website, www.alliedsystems.com, where

the most current copy of this manual is always available.

Foreword

Note: For repairs and overhaul, contact

your Allied winch dealer. If you maintain

your own equipment, a service manual is

available for your speciﬁc winch.

Note: This publication may be translated

to different languages for sole purpose of

easy reference in non-English speaking

locations. Should there be differences in

interpretations to the text, please refer to

the English language edition published

by Allied Systems Company as the

controlling document.

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Contents

Foreword ..................................................................i

Contents................................................................. iii

Safety Summary .....................................................v

General

Introduction...............................................................1

How The Winch Operates.........................................1

Nameplate ................................................................2

Wire Rope Selection.................................................3

Recommended Oil List & Oil Capacity .....................4

W8L Winch Description ............................................5

Optional Equipment..................................................6

Serial Number Codes ...............................................7

Tractor & Skidder Identiﬁcation Codes...............8

Operation, Power Controls

Checks Before Operation .......................................11

Operating Procedures ............................................11

Power Operation.....................................................13

Troubleshooting Chart ............................................15

Operation, Electronic Controls

Checks Before Operation .......................................19

Checks During Operation .......................................19

Operating Procedures ............................................20

Power Operation.....................................................23

Inching....................................................................24

Troubleshooting Chart ............................................25

Maintenance

Maintenance...........................................................31

Maintenance Points ..........................................31

Maintenance Schedule.....................................32

Control Cable Adjustment.......................................34

Operating Techniques, Power Controls

Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................37

Operating Techniques, Electronic Controls

Tractor or Skidder Operation ..................................41

Contents

(continued on next page)

Operating Techniques, General

How To Move A Disabled Vehicle............................45

Working on A Steep Slope .....................................47

Tractor Is Down The Slope...............................47

Other Equipment Is Down The Slope...............48

Operational Differences, Optional Equipment

Fairlead...................................................................50

Drawbar ..................................................................50

Optional Gear Ratios..............................................50

Appendix A - FREESPOOL

Description .............................................................51

Checks before Operation........................................52

Checks during Operation........................................52

Operation Procedures ............................................52

FREESPOOL Drag Adjustment..............................53

Control Cable Adjustment.......................................55

Tractor or Skidder Operating Techniques ...............58

Contents (continued)

Safety Summary

General Safety Notices

The following pages contain general safety warnings

which supplement specific warnings and cautions

appearing elsewhere in this manual. All electrical and

hydraulic equipment is dangerous. You must thoroughly

review and understand the Safety Summary before

attempting to operate, troubleshoot or service this winch.

The following symbols/terms are used to emphasize safety

precautions and notices in this manual:

DANGER

The “DANGER” symbol indicates a

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Carefully read the message that follows

to prevent serious injury or death.

WARNING

The “WARNING” symbol appears

wherever incorrect operating procedures

or practices could cause serious injury

or death. Carefully read the message that

follows to prevent serious injury or death.

CAUTION

The “CAUTION” symbol appears where a

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor to moderate injury

and equipment damage.

NOTICE

This signal word alerts to a situation that

is not related to personal injury but may

cause equipment damage.

NOTE: …

The term “NOTE” highlights operating

procedures or practices that may improve

equipment reliability and/or personnel

performance.

Safety Regulations

Each country has its own safety legislation. It is in the

operator’s own interest to be conversant with these

regulations and to comply with them in full. This also

applies to local bylaws and regulations in force on a

particular worksite.

Should the recommendations in this manual deviate from

those in the user’s country, the national regulations should

be followed.

NOTE: All possible safety hazards cannot

be foreseen so as to be included in this

manual. Therefore, you must always

be alert to potential hazards that could

endanger personnel and/or damage the

equipment.

Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance Warnings

WARNING

The winch shall not be used for hoisting.

WARNING

Use hearing protection when operating

winches.

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Safety Summary

xDo not work with a damaged or worn wire rope.

xDo not use a winch that needs repairs.

xIf the wire rope and ferrule must be removed from

the drum, make sure the end of the wire rope and

ferrule are controlled when the ferrule is released.

The end of the wire rope can suddenly move from

the drum like a compressed spring when the

ferrule is released and cause an injury.

• Stay in the operator’s seat when operating the winch.

• Do not stand on the vehicle when operating the

winch.

• Avoid winch operation near people or other machines.

• Never stand nor permit others to stand in the bight

(loop) of a wire rope.

• Do not stand nor permit others to be near the winch

or wire rope when there is tension on the wire rope.

• Observe jobsite rules.

• Be in complete control at all times.

• Do not use the control levers as hangers for clothes,

water bags, grease guns, lunch pails, etc.

Obey the following cautions and

warnings before using your winch to

avoid equipment damage, personal

injury or death.

• Do not operate the winch unless you are authorized

and trained to do so.

• Do not operate the winch unless the vehicle is

equipped with a screen to protect the operator if the

wire rope breaks.

• Read, understand, and follow the operating,

inspection, and maintenance instructions in this

Operating Manual.

• Do not use the control levers for hand holds when

entering or leaving the vehicle.

• Do not permit other people near the control area

when you inspect or repair a machine.

• Never inspect, repair, or perform maintenance on a

machine that is in motion.

• Inspect the winch before each use:

xMake sure that the controls and instruments

operate correctly.

xReport the need for repairs immediately.

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• Do not leave the vehicle when the winch wire rope

is under tension.

• Do not permit riders on the vehicle or load.

• Do not use the winch as an anchor for a double or

two-part line.

• Do not pull the hook through the throat or over the

drum, which will cause damage.

• When the winch is not in use, make sure the control

lever is in BRAKE-ON position and the winch brake

is applied.

• Do not use winch as a hoist. Tractor and skidder

mounted winches are designed for towing.

• Always inspect wire rope, tail chain and other rigging

components for wear, damage, broken strands or

abuse before use.

• Never use wire rope, tail chain or other rigging that

is worn-out, damaged or abused.

• Never overload wire rope, tail chain or rigging.

• Wire rope and tail chain will fail if worn-out, overloaded,

misused, damaged, improperly maintained or

abused. Wire rope or tail chain failure may cause

serious injury or death!

• Do not terminate wire rope to tail chain by the use

of a knot.

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