Timberwolf TW 280TFTR, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...timberwolf uk com INSTRUCTIONMANUAL TW 280TFTR WOOD CHIPPER ...

Page 2: ...ntec Industries Ltd 2015 The content of this publication may not be copied reproduced republished posted broadcast transmitted or used in any way in any medium without the written permission of Entec Industries Ltd ...

Page 3: ...uel Level Indicator 13 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Service Schedule 15 Safe Maintenance 16 Spares 16 Battery Removal and Maintenance 16 Check Fittings 16 Copper Ease Safety Information 17 Battery Safety Information 18 Change Blades 19 Tension Drive Belts 20 Check Hoses 20 Grease the Roller Spline and Rotor Bearings 21 Grease the Roller Box Slides 21 Grease the Discharge Flange 21 Engine Servicing 21 S...

Page 4: ...s machine especially safe working practices Timberwolf s policy of regularly reviewing and improving their products may involve major or minor changes to the chippers or their accessories Timberwolf reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation Due to improvements in design and performance during production there may be in some cases minor discr...

Page 5: ...m 1460 mm with discharge removed 1410m m TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR SPECIFICATION Engine type Kubota 4 cylinder turbo diesel Maximum power 33kW 45hp Cooling method Water cooled Overall weight 1600kg Starting method Electric Roller feed Twin series hydraulic motors Maximum diameter material 210mm 8 26 Fuel capacity 36 litres Hydraulic oil capacity 50 litres Material processing capacity up to 6 5 tonnes ...

Page 6: ...RGE BUCKET ENGINE GUARDS DISCHARGE ADjUSTMENT CONTROL AIR INTAKE REFLECTOR PARTS LOCATOR ROTOR HOUSING FEED TRAY ACCESS HATCH CONTROL BOX each side EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EXHAUST LIFTING EYE MANUAL CANNISTER THROTTLE LEVER DRIVING CONTROL PANEL SAFETY BAR ...

Page 7: ... MOTOR RADIATOR HYDRAULIC PUMP TOP ROLLER SLIDE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE IN LINE FUEL FILTER AIR FILTER PARTS LOCATOR FUEL TANK HYDRAULIC OIL TANK HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ELECTRICAL PANEL DRIVE PULLEY GREASING PANEL CUTTER BLADE X 2 FAN SECTION X 4 ROTOR BELT TENSION ADjUSTER OIL FILTER jACK ROTOR PULLEY ...

Page 8: ...s beyond the funnel the brash may push you to one side causing danger Badly twisted brash should be trimmed before being chipped to avoid thrashing in the feed funnel BE AWARE that the chipper can eject chips out of the feed funnel with considerable force Always wear full head and face protection ALWAYS work on the side of the machine furthest from any local danger e g not road side WARNING The ch...

Page 9: ... of any kind or whenever the machine is to be left unattended ALWAYS check the machine is well supported and cannot move ALWAYS operate the chipper with the engine set to maximum speed when chipping ALWAYS check visually for fluid leaks ALWAYS take regular breaks Wearing personal protective equipment for long periods can be tiring and hot ALWAYS keep hands feet and clothing out of feed opening dis...

Page 10: ...event possible damage to hearing All persons within a 4 metre radius must also wear good quality ear protection 99 10 dB 92 20 dB R 4 metres Guaranteed Sound Power 118dB A 100 73 dB As required by Annex III of Directive 2000 14 EC Noise Emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors R 10 metres 87 9dB A C a l c u l a t e d 87 9dB A Calculated 8 7 9 d B A C a l c u l a t e d 95 23 dB 91 ...

Page 11: ...ide of the feed tray Roller control boxes a control box is located on either side of the feed funnel Their function is to control the feed roller whilst processing material They do not control the main rotor RED SAFETY BAR This is the large red bar that surrounds the feed tray and side of the feed funnel The bar is spring loaded and connected to a switch that will interrupt the power to the roller...

Page 12: ... CHECK controls as described on page 11 CHECK visually for fluid leaks CHECK fuel and hydraulic oil levels For parts location see diagrams on pages 3 4 AUTO CONTROLS ROTATION 1 Slacken nut using integral handle 2 Rotate tube 3 Retighten nut 1 DISCHARGE CONTROLS DAILY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Controlling the discharge is an essential part of safe working BUCKET ANGLE 4 Adjust the bucket to the desire...

Page 13: ...ontrol over the track relevant to each side of the machine They are proportional valves so increased movement will result in increased track speed Tracking may be done at either high or low engine speed Manoeuvring the machine in tight spaces and while loading and unloading should be done with the engine on low speed NOTE Ensure tray is rotated into the up closed position prior to tracking to avoi...

Page 14: ...ncy stop switch see parts locator on page 3 ENSURE throttle lever is in the slow tortoise position INSERT key Turn to heat HEATER LED comes on WAIT FOR HEATER LED TO GO OUT TURN key to engage starter motor RELEASE key once engine starts The engine has variable throttle settings idle to fast These are controlled by the throttle lever on the bonnet Moving the lever towards the Hare on the pictogram ...

Page 15: ... one or both rollers stop or suddenly slow down it may be that a piece of wood has become stuck behind one of the rollers If this occurs press the BLUE REVERSE button and hold for 2 seconds then repress GREEN FEED button This should enable the rollers to free the offending piece of material and continue rotation at the correct speed If the rollers continue to stall in the forward feed or reverse f...

Page 16: ...achine time to clear excess chips still remaining in rotor housing before you continue feeding brushwood Feed in a small piece of wood while watching to make sure that it comes out of the discharge If this does not clear it repeat the process and carefully inspect the discharge tube to find any obstruction NOTE Continuing to feed the chipper with brushwood once it has become blocked will cause the...

Page 17: ...IN ALL ASPECTS OF TOTAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF TIMBERWOLF WOOD CHIPPERS YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO TAKE YOUR CHIPPER TO AN AUTHORISED AGENT FOR ALL BUT THE MOST ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS TIMBERWOLF ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE OWNER USER OF TIMBERWOLF CHIPPERS TO RECOGNISE GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF ENGINEERING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND APPLY THEM THROUGHOUT THE...

Page 18: ...heck anvils for wear ü Check fuel pipes and clamp bands ü Check for loose electrical wiring ü Replace hydraulic oil filter every year or 100 hours after service or repair work to the hydraulic system ü ü Replace hydraulic oil ü ü Replace fuel pipes and clamp bands Check coolant Change engine oil Replace engine oil filter cartridge Check valve clearance Replace anvils when worn Daily Check 50 Hours...

Page 19: ...e vibrations during the normal course of operation Consequently there is always a possibility that nuts and bolts will work themselves loose It is important that periodic checks are made to ensure the security of all fasteners Fasteners should be tightened using a torque wrench to the required torque see below Uncalibrated torque wrenches can be inaccurate by as much as 25 It is therefore essentia...

Page 20: ...er dispose of old batteries in household waste Product name Copper Ease Copper Ease contains no hazardous ingredients at or above regulatory disclosure limits however safety precautions should be taken when handling use of oil resistant gloves and saftey glasses are recommended respiratory protection is not required Avoid direct contact with the substance and store in a cool well ventilated area a...

Page 21: ...he negative terminal first Ensure good ventilation Use suitable direct current chargers only Connect the positive terminal of the battery to the positive output of the charger Connect the negative terminal accordingly Switch on the charger only after the battery has beenconnected and switch off the charger first after charging has been completed Charging current recommendation 1 10 ampere of the b...

Page 22: ... under perform and will overload engine and bearings causing machine breakdown Blades must not be sharpened beyond the wear mark see diagram Failure to comply with this could result in machine damage injury or loss of life WEAR MARK 3 4 5 10 Turn the chipper off and remove the ignition keys 1 Remove battery leads 2 Remove the 3 nuts retaining the access hatch 3 slide hatch clear of rotor housing T...

Page 23: ...ng run in period for new belts When new belts are fitted check the tension every 2 3 hours and adjust until the tension remains constant Belt failures due to lack of correct tensioning will not be covered under your Timberwolf warranty TENSION HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT CHASSIS JACKING POINT 1 LOOSEN the cover plate bolt on the appropriate side of the chipper 2 ROTATE cover plate allowing it to remain at...

Page 24: ...slides become dry the top roller will tend to hang up and the pulling in power of the rollers will be much reduced Excessive wear will ensue 1 Turn the chipper off and remove the ignition keys 2 Ensure machine has come to a complete stop remove battery leads 3 Remove the 6 nuts and washers retaining the roller box guard and remove guard 4 Remove the blade access hatch as blade change procedure 5 A...

Page 25: ...kgs x 50mm wide minimum ratchet strap 1 Locate the oil filter cartridge and unscrew a filter strap or similar tool may be required to loosen the filter 2 Apply a smear of oil onto the seal of the new filter 3 Screw new filter on Hand tighten only 4 Loosen the four M8 bolts and remove the hydraulic tank cover 5 Remove filler cap from tank 6 Remove drain plug from the hydraulic oil tank and drain oi...

Page 26: ...support the under carriage if it needs to be lifted up for maintenance see Chassis Jacking Point section on page 20 Hydraulic systems may get very hot after working Keep all components in good condition as they are exposed to high pressures Immediately repair damage and replace worn or broken items Keep the tracks clean removing excess oil grease and dirt Check for oil leaks and damaged hoses Only...

Page 27: ...e will increase track tension removing grease will decrease it The grease contained in the hydraulic track tensioner ram is pressurized Never release grease nipple No 1 Fig 1 for more than necessary to slowly release grease to a maximum of five turns If the valve is loosened too much you risk expelling grease under pressure and possible injury to the machine operator Remove gravel or mud when they...

Page 28: ...ease may exit and cause injury to the machine operator 6 1 Check that the grease contained in the hydraulic cylinder has been removed 2 Mesh the track links in the sprocket and place the other end of the track on the track stretching wheel 3 Locate the track on the stretching wheel using levers if required 4 Make sure track links mesh correctly in the sprocket and in the track stretching wheel 5 A...

Page 29: ...ustries Ltd instruction manual Performance of the required maintenance listed in your Entec Industries Ltd instruction manual In the event of a failure the Entec Industries Ltd authorised Timberwolf dealer is to be notified within 10 days of failure and the equipment is to be made available for unmolested inspection by the dealer technician WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS The Entec Industries Ltd warranty i...

Page 30: ...d the National Laws and Regulations adopting these directives Designer Manufacturer Entec Industries Description of Machinery Self powered portable machine intended to chip up tree waste prior to disposal Model TW 280TFTR Serial No Serial Manufacture BSI Transposed Harmonised Standards applied including parts clauses of BS EN 13683 2003 A2 2011 BS EN ISO 12100 2010 BS EN ISO 14120 2015 BS EN ISO 1...

Page 31: ...28 IDENTIFICATION PLATE TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR EXAMPLE ...

Page 32: ... to stop Clean under blades before refitting or turning Failure to do so may result in blade s coming loose and damage being caused to the rotor housing Do not pull here New drive belts need re tensioning When new belts are fitted check tension every 2 3 hours adjust until tension remains constant When the emergency stop button is pressed it must be pulled out again and the ignition switch turned ...

Page 33: ...the discharge unit fitted failure to comply may result in serious inury or damage Tracking mode Chipping mode Danger Autofeed system fitted Rollers may turn without warning When the engine is switched off the rollers will turn during the run down period To go on relays Forward Latch Engine Safety Tracking Speed Torque blade bolts to 125 lbs ft 170 Nm Auto back off P637 P652 P655 P653 P654 P656 P65...

Page 34: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 31 ELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATOR 2 Speed Relays and Solenoid Valve Battery Fuel Pump Access Hatch Switch Control Box Switches x 2 Safety Bar Switch Funnel Loom Connector E C U D C V ...

Page 35: ...32 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ...

Page 36: ...33 HYDRAULIC LAYOUT TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ...

Page 37: ...S 33 CHASSIS FILTERS BATTERY 34 DRIVING PLATFORM 39 jACK 40 CONTROL BOX 41 CONTROL PANEL 42 CONTROL TOWER 43 CONTROL VALVES 44 DECALS See pages 29 30 DISCHARGE 45 DRIVE TRAIN 46 ELECTRICAL LAYOUT 47 ELECTRICAL PANEL 48 ENGINE 49 ENGINE BAY 50 FUEL TANK 51 FUNNEL 52 FUNNEL TRAY 53 HYDRAULICS PUMP 54 HYDRAULICS MANIFOLD 55 HYDRAULIC HOSES 56 HYDRAULIC TANK 57 ROLLER BOX 58 ROLLER BOX GUARDS 59 ROLLE...

Page 38: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 35 BELT TENSIONER ...

Page 39: ...36 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CHASSIS BASE ...

Page 40: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 37 CHASSIS BEAMS ...

Page 41: ...38 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CHASSIS FILTERS BATTERY ...

Page 42: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 39 DRIVING PLATFORM ...

Page 43: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 40 JACK ...

Page 44: ...41 CONTROL BOX TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ...

Page 45: ...42 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 46: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 43 CONTROL TOWER ...

Page 47: ...44 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CONTROL VALVES ...

Page 48: ...45 DISCHARGE TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ...

Page 49: ...46 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR DRIVE TRAIN ...

Page 50: ...47 ELECTRICAL LAYOUT TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 17809 P2741 17809 P2131 P2132 P2132 P2131 P2741 ...

Page 51: ...48 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ELECTRICAL PANEL ...

Page 52: ...49 ENGINE TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ...

Page 53: ...50 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ENGINE BAY ...

Page 54: ...51 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR FUEL TANK ...

Page 55: ...52 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR FUNNEL ...

Page 56: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 53 FUNNEL TRAY ...

Page 57: ...54 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR HYDRAULICS PUMP ...

Page 58: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 55 HYDRAULICS MANIFOLD ...

Page 59: ...56 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR HYDRAULICS HOSES ...

Page 60: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 57 HYDRAULICS TANK ...

Page 61: ...58 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ROLLER BOX ...

Page 62: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 59 ROLLER BOX GUARDS ...

Page 63: ...60 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ROLLER SLIDES ...

Page 64: ...TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR 61 ROTOR ...

Page 65: ...62 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR ROTOR HOUSING ...

Page 66: ...ection between engine pulley and belt tensioner New belt Used belt ROTOR BELTS PUMP BELT Force reading Kgf Force reading Kgf TIMBERWOLF V BELT TENSIONING DATA TABLE TW MODEL No New belt Used belt h METHOD 1 SET THE DEFLECTION DISTANCE ON THE LOWER SCALE OF THE TENSION GAUGE SO THAT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE O RING EqUALS THE h VALUE GIVEN IN THE TABLE BELOW 2 ENSURE THAT THE DEFLECTION FORCE SCALE IS Z...

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