Wheatheart Universal Hydraulic Winch User Manual

Universal hydraulic winch installation

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UNIVERSAL HYDRAULIC WINCH

INSTALLATION

1. Lower auger completely and remove the

hand winch.

2. Attach the hydraulic winch to the winch

mount using existing hardware if possible.

Westfield TF Augers only: The

hydraulic winch uses a different set of holes

than the manual winch, see Figure 1. The

hydraulic winch drum will be centered on

frame when installed properly.
All other Augers: Replace hand winch with

hydraulic winch and line up so cable indexes

properly. Use existing hardware if possible.
3. Remove cable from hand winch. Install

onto hydraulic winch. The cable must be

wound on the top side of the winch drum

(Figure 2 and 3).

Hydraulic Safety

Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral before disconnecting from tractor or working on

hydraulic system.
Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and are clean.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or crimped hoses.
Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic fittings or hoses by using tape, clamps, or

cements. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high-pressure. Such repairs will fail

suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece

of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic

fluid, seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection or

toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the

skin surface.

Figure 1 Winch Mount, Westfield TF Augers

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