Timberwolf TW 230HB, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...C190 0304 Rev 1 0 EN TW 230HB Petrol Wood Chipper INSTRUCTION MANUAL Original Instructions...

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Page 3: ...3 Parts Locator 3 10 2 3 Tool Box 10 2 4 Safety Decals 11 2 5 Instruction Decals 12 2 6 Model Decals 14 2 7 Identification Plate 15 2 8 Guards 15 3 Safety Notes and Warnings 17 3 1 Safety Notices 17...

Page 4: ...Engine 30 5 13 Blockages 31 5 14 Blade Wear 31 5 15 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 32 5 16 Check Fuel Level and Refuel 32 5 17 Troubleshooting 33 6 Maintenance Instructions 35 6 1 Safe Maintenance 35 6 2 R...

Page 5: ...ase the Roller Splines and Rotor Bearings 48 7 Electrical System 49 8 Hydraulic System 53 9 Storage 55 9 1 Preparing for Storage 55 9 2 Storage Conditions 55 9 3 3 Monthly Storage Checks 55 9 4 6 Mont...

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Page 7: ...that all operators are properly trained for operating the TW 230HB especially in safe working practices Timberwolf s policy of regularly reviewing and improving our products may involve major or mino...

Page 8: ...TO THESE FOR FIRST AID AND FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES Always follow recommended procedures for safe handling removal and disposal of hazardous materials Safety precautions should be taken when handling...

Page 9: ...wn in Table 1 Overall Height 2213 mm Height with Discharge Tube Removed 1358 mm Overall Length 3646 mm Length with Feed Tray Folded 3108 mm Width 1520 mm Overall Weight 710 Kg Engine Type Vanguard EFI...

Page 10: ...heel height adjuster 17 In feed funnel 6 Tow head 18 Push stick Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit 7 Exhaust 19 Emergency stop Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit 8 Rotor housing blade access hatch 20 Discharge tube c...

Page 11: ...ts Locator 2 1 Flexible air intake pipe 7 Oil filter 2 Rain cap 8 Rotor drive belts 3 Electric panel 9 Fuel tank 4 Air filter 10 Prop stand 5 Chip screen 11 Hydraulic tank 6 Engine 12 Hydraulic filter...

Page 12: ...g point 13 Fan section x4 6 Cutting blade x2 14 Trigger wheel 7 Hydraulic pump 15 Trigger wheel sensor 8 Hydraulic pump pulley 2 3 Tool Box The TW 230HB is supplied with a tool box which contains Comb...

Page 13: ...uel here Risk of fire Allow engine to cool for one minute before refuelling Use unleaded petrol only P653 DANGER Rotating blades inside Stop engine and remove key before removing discharge unit P654 C...

Page 14: ...njury 2800 Reverse feed 2801 Forward feed 2949 Lifting eye is designed to lift the machine s weight only Do not use hoist on lifting eye Use correctly rated safety shackle only through lifting eye Lif...

Page 15: ...lb C192 0199 Engine control panel C192 0232 WARNING Do not engage starter motor for more than 5 seconds Allow one minute before attempting to start Investigate reasons for failure to start Excessive c...

Page 16: ...Power Level The average amount of acoustic energy an operator is subjected to during normal operations C192 0201 Made in Britain C192 0207 Timberwolf Right side panel C192 0208 Timberwolf Left side pa...

Page 17: ...from damage or foreign matter Protects the operator from injuries from moving rollers or from ejected material during operation Hydraulic Motor Guard Protects the hydraulic motors from damage Protects...

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Page 19: ...al Protective Equipment PPE DO NOT wear rings bracelets watches jewellery loose fitting clothing or any other items that could be caught in the material and draw you into the chipper Chainsaw safety h...

Page 20: ...the material to be chipped before you start Avoid confined spaces and use respiratory protection where necessary BE AWARE when the chipper is processing material that is an awkward shape The material...

Page 21: ...you reach into the funnel YOU MUST keep the operating area clear of people and animals YOU MUST keep the operating area clear from debris build up YOU MUST keep clear of the discharge tube Material ma...

Page 22: ...3 6 Noise Emissions The TW 230HB has been tested according to BS EN ISO 3744 2010 as required by Annex III of Directive 2000 14 EC Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors The...

Page 23: ...d funnel is closed and the catches are properly engaged before moving Ensure tow hitch lock mechanism is locked before moving 4 2 Hitching to the Towing Vehicle 1 Ensure the chipper handbrake is appli...

Page 24: ...1 Ensure the chipper is positioned on a level stable surface 2 Ensure the chipper handbrake is applied before starting the unhitching procedure 3 If wheel chocks are available they should be used for...

Page 25: ...handbrake lowering the prop stand and jockey wheel If wheel chocks are available they should be used for extra security Figure 3 Unhitched and stored The chipper must be made level and secure by appl...

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Page 27: ...4 Item 2 Figure 4 Manual Control Positions Forward Feed Control Figure 5 Press the GREEN control to start the in feed rollers turning in the forward direction if the engine speed is high enough Refer...

Page 28: ...ed drops below a pre set level the No Stress function will stop the feed rollers from turning in the forward direction until the engine speed recovers to normal The rollers can still be operated in th...

Page 29: ...Nut Figure 8 Discharge Bucket 5 5 Engine Controls On the TW 230HB the engine controls are divided between two separate locations Figure 9 Throttle Lever The engine ignition is on the control panel in...

Page 30: ...8 CHECK for any visible signs of fluid leaks 9 CHECK fuel and hydraulic levels are correct Refer to Section 5 15 Check Hydraulic Oil Level on page 32 and Section 5 16 Check Fuel Level and Refuel on pa...

Page 31: ...y resulting in serious injury or death 1 Ensure the engine is running at full speed 2 Lower the feed tray to the working position 3 Press the red safety bar once to activate the control system 4 Press...

Page 32: ...t the chipper can process it The two feed rollers should always turn at the same speed If one or both rollers stop or suddenly slow down it may be that a piece of wood has become stuck behind one of t...

Page 33: ...speed 9 Allow the machine time to clear any remaining debris from the rotor housing 10 Feed in a small piece of brushwood and confirm it is ejected correctly 11 If the machine appears to still be blo...

Page 34: ...g Store fuel away from vapour ignition sources such as fires or people smoking Never refuel at the operating location move to a distance 10 m to avoid creating fire hazards Fuel storage containers mus...

Page 35: ...rom discharge chute Ensure machine is off and keys removed Rotor jammed Inspect clear infeed funnel roller box rotor housing Ensure machine is off and keys removed Drive belt issue Inspect drive belts...

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Page 37: ...echanical maintenance and apply them throughout this machine The failure to apply generally accepted standards of maintenance or the performance of inappropriate maintenance or modifications may inval...

Page 38: ...ck Fuel Level and Refuel on page 32 Check feed funnel feed roller cover access covers engine covers and discharge unit are securely fitted Check blades and change if necessary Refer to Section 5 14 Bl...

Page 39: ...230HB is only designed to lift the machine s weight for loading unloading etc It is NOT designed to support the machine during maintenance activities Do not use the hoist hook directly on the lifting...

Page 40: ...at an authorised collection point Never dispose of old batteries in household waste 1 Storage and Transport Batteries are filled with acid Always store and transport batteries upright and prevent from...

Page 41: ...y charged when the charging voltage has stopped rising for two hours 5 Maintenance Keep the battery clean and dry Use a moist anti static cloth only to wipe the battery otherwise there is a danger of...

Page 42: ...worked loose They should be tightened to the correct torque using a calibrated torque wrench Refer to Table 5 An uncalibrated torque wrench may be inaccurate by as much as 25 and result in fasteners...

Page 43: ...e belts to allow the rotor to be turned This also prevents possible injury due to the engine compression suddenly moving the rotor Refer to Section 6 9 Adjust Rotor Drive Belt Tension on page 43 3 Rem...

Page 44: ...use of genuine Timberwolf blades and bolts is recommended Figure 21 15 Tighten the blade bolts to the correct torque setting Refer to Section 6 7 Check and Replace Fasteners on page 40 Figure 21 Blade...

Page 45: ...ble to slide with minimal wobble Figure 22 Item 1 3 Turn the nut on the end of the tensioner pulley slider until the correct belt tension is achieved Figure 22 Item 2 Refer to Section 6 11 V Belt Tens...

Page 46: ...is only one belt use a straight edge Take the reading from the deflection scale of the tension meter read at the lower edge of the O ring and compare with the value given in Table 7 for the rotor dri...

Page 47: ...Belt Pulleys Figure 25 Hydraulic Pump Belt Layout TW 230HB Manufacturer Gates Type Super HC MN Pitch Designation SPA Length 850 mm Deflection h 4 0 mm Force Kg New Belt 2 5 2 7 Used Belt 2 2 2 4 Table...

Page 48: ...k 9 Refill with hydraulic oil VG32 to between the Min and Max lines on the tank 15 litres Figure 26 10 Refit the filter cup with a new filter element and refit the black screw cap Ensure the O ring se...

Page 49: ...become dry the top roller may hang up and the pulling in power of the rollers will be reduced This may lead to excessive wear DO NOT USE GRAPHITE BASED GREASE 1 Ensure the chipper is in a safe condit...

Page 50: ...signs of insufficient grease include squeaking or knocking rollers DO NOT USE GRAPHITE BASED GREASE Figure 30 Greasing Panel It is recommended to grease all the nipples whilst the engine is running an...

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Page 57: ...be stored in a stable position Refer to Section 4 4 Stabilising the Chipper on page 23 1 Store the chipper in a dry place between 5o C and 40o C Timberwolf strongly recommend the machine is stored in...

Page 58: ...e belts taper locks and shaft key ways 8 Check belt tension Section 6 9 Adjust Rotor Drive Belt Tension on page 43 and Section 6 10 Adjust Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Tension on page 43 9 Inspect the cu...

Page 59: ...tructions on page 35 Pay attention to parts with mechanical pressure or tension applied including springs Separate items that continue to have a service life Separate worn items into material groups a...

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