Tajfun Planina RCA 380, Operating Instructions Manual

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More demanding procedures must be performed by a qualified technical service only. 

(**) In worse operating conditions with high temperatures of the environment we recommend installation of oil cooler. 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTION

In-feed conveyor is not 
generating enough pull, 
although low pressure 
gauge shows 90 bars 
during its operation.

Conveyor belt is not tensioned enough 

Tension the in-feed conveyor belt 

Incorrect installation of the conveyor belt 

Check the placement of the supporting foot 
(Chapter: 4.2.) 

The chain is not lubrica-
ting

The machine ran out of chain lubrication oil  Add chain lubrication oil 

Lubrication system is clogged or damaged  Check the lubrication system 

Discharge conveyor is not 
operating  

Conveyor belt is not tensioned enough 

Tension the conveyor belt 

Not enough oil in the hydraulic system 

Check the oil level and add more if necessary 

Speed regulator is fully screwed down 

Set the speed regulator appropriately 

Inappropriate rotating speed of the P.T.O. 
shaft + worn cutting chain

Replace the belt (Chapter: 5.10.), replace the 
cutting chain (Chapter: 5.1.). Increase the rota-
ting speed of the P.T.O. shaft (Chapter: 3.2.).

Cutting chain is not properly tensioned

Replace the belt (Chapter: 5.10.), tension the 
cutting chain properly (Chapter: 5.2.)

Belt is not properly tensioned

Replace the belt (Chapter: 5.10.) 

Excessive force on the operating handle 
during cutting 

Replace the belt (Chapter: 5.10.), (Chapter: 
4.3.), check the cutting chain and use lower 
force on the operating handle. 

Torn cutting chain drive 
belt

The log too heavy or jammed 

Position or cut the log – shorten the log

Stuck wood is preventing the conveyor belt 
from moving. 

Clean the conveyor belt area – stop the machi-
ne during cleaning procedure. 

5.9. MAINTENANCE PLAN  

The machine must be turned off (the P.T.O. shaft must be disconnected from the tractor), while performing any 
service and maintenance procedures! 

WHAT?

WHEN?

HOW?

Check the tension of the cutting chain   Before each use 

Chapter: 5.2. 

Check the tension of the cutting chain 
belt 

Every 50 hours of operation  

Chapter: 5.10.1. 

Tighten any loose bolts and nuts and 
hydraulic connections 

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After first hour of operation 

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After every 100 hours of operation 

Using appropriate tools 

Check the oil level 
(hydraulic & bar oil levels) 

Before each use 

Visually 

Hydraulic system oil change 

First after 5000 hours of operation, 
afterwards once every two years

Chapter: 5.4. 

Cleaning the oil filter  

During the oil change or in case the 
gauge indicator is in the red zone 

Clean the filter with gasoline and blow 
it with compressed air from inside out. 

Multiplication gear oil change  
(RCA 380) 

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After the first 50 hours of operation 

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Later, after every 1000 hours of 
operation 

Drain the oil in the appropriate vessel 
from the lowest plug and replace the 
plug. Fill the oil through the upper 
plug. 

Cleaning and replacing the air filter on 
the saw drive  

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Cleaning the filter - daily 

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Replacing the filter - every 6 months  

Chapter: 5.10.2. 

Regularly remove all wood remains and sawdust from the splitting channel, under the conveyor belt, under 
the lifting mechanism of the Splitting Wedge and under Sawbar Activation Handle!