Timberwolf TW 280FTR (Petrol) Manuel utilisateur

C190-0308 - Rev 1.0 EN

TW 280FTR (Petrol) Wood Chipper

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(Original Instructions)

Published on: 07/12/2020

Document ID: C190-0308 - Revision 1.0

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Entec House

Tomo Industrial Estate

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 5AY

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Contents

1 Introduction 5

1.1 Thank you for choosing Timberwolf 5

1.2 Important Health and Safety Information 5

1.3 Warning or Caution Symbols 6

1.4 Hazardous Materials 6

1.5 Purpose 6

2 Product Details 7

2.1 Specification 7

2.2 Location of Parts 8

2.2.1 Parts Locator 1 8

2.2.2 Parts Locator 2 9

2.2.3 Parts Locator 3 10

2.2.4 Parts Locator 4 11

2.3 Tool Box 11

2.4 Safety Decals 12

2.5 Instruction Decals 13

2.6 Model Decals 15

2.7 Identification Plate 16

2.8 Guards 16

3 Safety Notes and Warnings 17

3.1 Safety Notices 17

3.2 Operator's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 17

3.3 Basic Woodchipping Safety 18

3.4 Operating Safely - You MUST 19

3.5 Operating Safely - You MUSTNOT 19

3.6 Noise Emissions 20

3.7 Vibration Data 21

4 Operating Instructions 23

4.1 Manual Controls 23

TW 280FTR (Petrol)

4.2 No Stress Control 24

4.3 Emergency Stopping 24

4.4 Discharge Controls 25

4.5 Engine Controls 26

4.6 Crawler Track Controls 26

4.6.1 Chipping Mode 26

4.6.2 Tracking Mode 27

4.6.3 Tracking Speed 27

4.7 Checks Before Starting 28

4.8 Starting the Engine 28

4.9 Controlling the Engine Speed 29

4.10 In-feed Safety Test 29

4.11 Chipping 30

4.12 Working in Dusty Conditions 30

4.13 Stopping the Engine 30

4.14 Blockages 31

4.15 Blade Wear 31

4.16 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 32

4.17 Check Hydraulic Oil Temperature 32

4.18 Check Fuel Level and Refuel 33

4.19 Winch Operation 33

4.20 Troubleshooting 34

5 Maintenance Instructions 35

5.1 Safe Maintenance 35

5.2 Routine Servicing 36

5.2.1 Daily Servicing 36

5.3 Spares 37

5.4 Engine Servicing 37

5.5 Safe Lifting of the Chipper 37

5.6 Battery Safety Information 38

5.7 Check and Replace Fasteners 40

5.8 Change Blades 41

5.9 Adjust Rotor Drive Belt Tension 43

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5.10 Adjust Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Tension 43

5.11 V-Belt Tensioning Procedure 44

5.12 Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter 46

5.13 Check Hoses 46

5.14 Grease the Discharge Tube Mounting Flanges 47

5.15 Grease the Roller Box Slides 47

5.16 Grease the Roller Splines and Rotor Bearings 48

5.17 Securing the Chipper for Transport 49

5.18 Jacking the Chipper 49

5.19 Track Base Maintenance 50

5.19.1 Checking Track Tension 50

5.19.2 Checking the Rubber Tracks 51

5.19.3 Adjusting Track Tension 52

5.19.4 Removing the Rubber Tracks 53

5.19.5 Fitting the Rubber Tracks 53

6 Electrical System 55

7 Hydraulic System 57

8 Storage 59

8.1 Preparing for Storage 59

8.2 Storage Conditions 59

8.3 3-Monthly Storage Checks 59

8.4 6-Monthly Storage Checks 60

8.5 12-Monthly Storage Checks 60

8.6 Recommissioning after Storage 60

9 Dismantling and Disposal 63

9 Declaration of Conformity 64

10 Notes 65

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1 Introduction

1.1 Thank you for choosing Timberwolf

Timberwolf wood chippers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated in

accordance with the instructions.

This manual should be considered an important part of the machine and should

remain with it if the machine is resold.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Timberwolf TW 280FTR and the

optional Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit. All information in this manual is based on the latest

product information available at the time of purchase.

All the information you need to operate the machine safely and effectively is contained

within this manual.

Ensure that all operators are properly trained for operating the TW 280FTR, especially in

safe working practices.

Timberwolf's policy of regularly reviewing and improving our products may involve major or

minor changes to this TW 280FTR or its 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 discrepancies between the actual TW 280FTR and the text in this manual.

All TW 280FTR chippers have a full pre-delivery inspection before leaving the factory and

are ready to use.

1.2 Important Health and Safety Information

Before using your new chipper, please take time to read this manual. Failure to do so could

result in:

• personal injury.

• equipment damage.

• damage to property.

• 3rd party injuries.

TW 280FTR (Petrol)

1.3 Warning or Caution Symbols

Be aware of these symbols and where shown, carefully follow the instructions.

These symbols indicate important safety messages in this manual. When you see these

symbols, be alert to the possibility of injury to yourself or others and carefully read the

message that follows.

Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices.

1.4 Hazardous Materials

The following hazardous materials are present within the TW 280FTR:

• Engine oil • Battery acid • Petrol

• Grease • Hydraulic oil • Copper Ease

• Loctite • Coolant

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THESE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. REFER 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 hazardous

materials. The use of oil-resistant gloves and safety glasses is recommended. Avoid direct

contact with the substance. Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Avoid sources of ignition,

strong oxidising agents and strong acids. Ensure hazardous spillages do not flow into the

ground or drainage system. Ensure potential environmental damage is controlled safely,

according to local laws.

1.5 Purpose

The TW 280FTR is designed to chip solid wood material up to 210 mm (8 inches) in

diameter and is capable of chipping over 7 tonnes of brushwood per hour.

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2 Product Details

This chapter contains the specifications of the TW 280FTR.

It shows the locations of the main components of the chipper, lists all the decals used on the

machine, and describes the purpose of the various guarding assemblies.

2.1 Specification

The specifications of the TW 280FTR are shown in Table 1.

Overall Height 2320 mm

Height with Discharge Tube Removed 1460 mm

Length with tray and step up 2880 mm

Length with tray and step down 3665 mm

Width 1410 mm

Overall Weight 1592 Kg (Without Winch)

Engine Type Kubota 4-cylinder petrol

Maximum Power 42.5 kW (57 hp)

Cooling Method Water cooled

Starting Method Electric

Roller feed Twin series hydraulic motors

Maximum Material Diameter 210 mm (8 inches)

Fuel Capacity 36 litres

Hydraulic Oil Capacity 50 litres

Maximum Material Processing Capacity 7 tonnes/hr

Fuel Type Petrol

Table 1 - Specifications

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2.2 Location of Parts

2.2.1 Parts Locator 1

1 Discharge tube 12 Winch (optional)

2 Discharge bucket 13 Feed tray

3 Roller box guard 14 Reflector (both sides)

4 Air intake 15 Control box (both sides)

5 Driving control panel 16 Safety bar

6 Driving platform 17 In-feed funnel

7 Engine bay side panel (both sides) 18 Manual canister

8 Rotor housing 19 Push stick (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit)

9 Winch controls (optional) 20 Emergency stop (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit)

10 Rotor housing blade access hatch 21 Discharge tube clamp

11 Hydraulic motor guard

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