CONTENTS 1 / 55 TW 230DHB Section Page No. INTRODUCTION PARTS LOCATOR DIAGRAMS SAFE WORKING Operator’s Personal Protective Equipment Required Basic Woodchipping Safety General Safety Matters Noise Test Safe Transportation Hitching onto the Tow Ball Unhitching the Chipper Stabilising the Chipper...
ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES PURPOSE The Timberwolf TW 230DHB is designed to chip solid wood material up to 160mm in diameter and capable of chipping over 5 tonnes of brushwood per hour. DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATION Engine type:...
ROTOR HOUSING REFLECTORS ROTOR HOUSING BLADE ACCESS THE TW 230DHB HAS THE FOLLOWING FIxED GUARDS FOR PROTECTION OF THE OPERATOR, CHIPPER AND ENVIRONMENT: • Roller Box Guard: Protects rotor housing from damage or foreign matter. Protects the user from injuries from moving rollers and ejected material during operation.
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PARTS LOCATOR 4 / 55 TW 230DHB STARTER MOTOR SECTION (x4) ROTOR DIRECTIONAL ROTOR CONTROL VALVE PULLEY DRIVE OIL FILTER PULLEY CUTTER BLADE (x2) CONTROL PANEL ELECTRICAL PANEL ExHAUST HYDRAULIC TANK ENGINE BLOCK RADIATOR FUEL TANK jOCKEY WHEEL ASSEMBLY FUEL PUMP...
SAFE WORKING 5 / 55 TW 230DHB OPERATOR'S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) • Chainsaw safety helmet (EN 397) fitted with mesh visor (EN 1731) and ear defenders (EN 352). • Work gloves with elasticated wrist. • Steel toe cap safety boots (EN 345-1).
STRING ROOTS BEDDING PLANTS NOISE TEST Machine: TW 230DHB Notes: Tested chipping 120mm x 120mm corsican pine 1.5m in length Noise levels above 80dB ( ) will be experienced at the working position. Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause permanent hearing loss.
SAFE WORKING 7 / 55 SAFE TRANSPORTATION TW 230DHB WARNING • When towing a chipper the maximum speed limit is 60 • Keep tyre pressures mph. inflated to 2.2 bar or 32 DO NOT RIDE ON psi. • On rough or bumpy road surfaces reduce speed...
NOTE: Regardless of storage time, all Timberwolf machines must be in a stable, level position when unhitched from a vehicle. Lower the Jockey wheel, unhitch and lower the prop stand, to ensure the machine is unable to roll or move unintentionally during storage.
DELIVERY All Timberwolf TW 230DHB machines have a full pre - delivery inspection before leaving the factory and are ready to use. Read and understand this instruction manual before attempting to operate the chipper. In particular, read pages 5- 7 which contain important health and safety information and advice.
10 / 55 AUTO CONTROLS TW 230DHB The no stress unit controls the feed rate of the material going into the chipping chamber. When the rotor speed is below the predetermined level the no stress unit will not allow the feed rollers to work in the forward direction. When the rotor speed rises above the predetermined level the feed rollers will start turning without warning.
11 / 55 CONTROLLING THE ENGINE SPEED TW 230DHB Always start the engine with the lever in the ‘slow’ (idle) position. With the throttle lever in the ‘fast’ position the machine is ready to chip. It MUST be fully pushed to the left to achieve a suitable working speed.
40 degrees. When performing daily blade checks ensure blade edge is sharp and free from chips, if there is any evidence of damage, or the edge is “dull” change the blade(s). The TW 230DHB is fitted with 2 blades 135mm (5") long.
This table is a troubleshooting guide to common problems. If your problem is not listed below, or is unresolved after following the guide, please contact your Timberwolf service agent, whose Timberwolf trained engineers can perform further fault finding. Before you call, please have this operating manual and the machine serial number ready.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 14 / 55 SERVICE SCHEDULE TW 230DHB SERVICE SCHEDULE Daily Check Hours Hours Hours Year ü Check water. ü Check radiator is clear. ü Check engine oil - top up if necessary (10W-30). ü Check for engine oil / hydraulic oil leaks.
CHECK FITTINGS The Timberwolf TW 230DHB is subject to large 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.
Diesel • Copper Ease MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAzARDOUS MATERIALS SUPPLIED WITHIN TIMBERWOLF MACHINES 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 (use of oil-resistant gloves and saftey glasses are recommended - respiratory protection is not required).
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 17 / 55 BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION TW 230DHB WARNING NOTES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR FILLED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES • For safety reasons, wear eye Corrosive hazard: suds, and rinse with plenty of protection when handling a water. Battery acid is highly corrosive, battery.
Reassemble the blades, bolts, washers and nuts in the order shown in the diagram above. Use only genuine Timberwolf nuts and washers, as they are of a higher grade than normally stocked at fastener factories.
Turn nut in end of tensioner pulley slider until correct belt tension is achieved. For instructions on checking belt tension & correct belt tension values, please refer to the Timberwolf V-Belt Tensioning Data Table (page 29). Re-tighten bolt in centre of tensioner pulley. Run machine and test, recheck belt tension.
20 / 55 GREASE THE ROLLER SPLINE AND ROTOR BEARINGS TW 230DHB NOTE: This should be done regularly. In dirty and dusty conditions or during periods of hard work it should be daily. If the bearings and splines are allowed to run dry premature wear will occur resulting in a breakdown and the need for replacement parts.
Authorised Timberwolf Dealer. • In the event of a failure the Authorised Timberwolf Dealer is to be notified within 10 days of failure and the equipment is to be made available for inspection by the dealer technician.
DECALS 24 / 55 TW 230DHB DECAL DESCRIPTION DECAL DESCRIPTION 4099 Danger. Warning. Rotating blades. Hot exhaust Keep hands and feet out. 2800 Warning. Reverse feed High velocity discharge - keep clear 2801 Personal Protective Equipment required. Forward feed See Page 5.
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DECALS 25 / 55 TW 230DHB DECAL DESCRIPTION DECAL DESCRIPTION P653 P637 Danger. Danger. Rotating blades inside. Do not operate without this Stop engine and remove key cover in place. before removing discharge unit. P654 P652 Caution. Caution. Do not put road sweepings in...
Take the reading from the deflection scale of the tension meter (read at the lower edge of the 'o'-ring) & compare this value with that given in the table. Tighten or loosen belts as required following procedure given in this operator's manual. Tension gauges are available from Timberwolf spares, quoting part no. 18091 Rotor Pulley Belt Tensioner...
WARRANTY SERVICE RECORD CHECK 30 / 55 TW 230DHB Model number: Serial number: Date of delivery/ Options/extras: handover: Dealer pre delivery check: Inspected by: 50 HOUR WARRANTY SERVICE CHECK Authorised dealer stamp Date: Hours: Invoice number: Signature: Next service due:...
SERVICE RECORD 31 / 55 TW 230DHB Authorised dealer stamp Date: Hours: Invoice number: Signature: Next service due: Authorised dealer stamp Date: Hours: Invoice number: Signature: Next service due: Authorised dealer stamp Date: Hours: Invoice number: Signature: Next service due:...