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  • Page 1 EcoTMP Tractor Mounted Chipper Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EcoTMP CONTENTS SECTION: 1. Introduction and Purpose 2. Technical Specifications, Dimensions, Noise Level, and Lifting points 3. Safety and Symbols Ensure! Never! Always! Safety controls and switches Control cut-outs (not applicable) 'No Stress' system Symbols 4. Machine Preparation Fitting to tractor...
  • Page 3 EcoTMP CONTENTS 7. Storage Storage Removal from storage 8. Disposal 9. Appendix Hydraulic Circuit Electrical Circuits Certificate of Conformity Risk Assessment Noise Assessment Parts List Transcript of HSE leaflet 604 - 2 - 06/12 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 4: Introduction And Purpose

    It is potentially hazardous to fit or use any parts other than genuine GreenMech parts. The company disclaims all liability for the consequences of such use, which in addition voids the machine warranty.
  • Page 5 EcoTMP 2. SPECIFICATIONS Fig 2.1 EcoTMP Main Features Discharge chute Chipper disc cover Tractor hoses & cable Infeed Chute catch Feed roller pivot Control bar Reset bar Gearbox Infeed chute PTO connection 3 Point hitch Legs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION EcoTMP Max Capacity...

  • Page 6: Lifting Points

    EcoTMP 2. SPECIFICATIONS Noise Noise levels vary depending on type of material being processed. Also duration of operation is variable. Noise emission tests have been carried out and the guaranteed sound power level is displayed on the CE plate as follows: Lwa 120dba Minimise noise by switching to idle or stopping the tractor engine whenever chipping is not in progress.

  • Page 7: Ensure

    EcoTMP 3. SAFETY 3.2.5 Operate the machine with untrained personnel or with individuals present who are not involved in the chipping operation. 3.2.6 Leave the machine unattended with engine running at full operating speed. 3.1 ENSURE: (See section 4) 3.1.1 All Operators must be fully trained in 3.2.7 Put any part of your body into the...

  • Page 8: Safety Controls And Switches

    EcoTMP 3. SAFETY 3.4 Safety Controls and Switches Fig 3.4.1 Control Bar and Reset 3.4.1 Emergency Stop/Control Bar (fig Lever 3.4.1) In the event of an emergency, push the Control bar emergency stop bar to STOP the feed rollers. This will lock in position.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    EcoTMP 3. SAFETY 3.7 SYMBOLS on the MACHINE These relate to operator safety, correct use and maintenance of machine. Check that all personnel understand and are familiar with meanings before using the machine. Important Safety symbols Take the correct action shown on the display below the stated hazard (see table)
  • Page 10 EcoTMP 3. SAFETY Important Safety Information Caution! Beware of thrown Caution! Beware of thrown Face shield must object hazard object hazard be worn Action: Stand to side of infeed chute, NOT in centre. Action: Keepaway from fast discharge chute Caution!
  • Page 11 EcoTMP 3. SAFETY Maintenance Information Grease point High temperature Grease 40 hours 40 hours / weekly Operating Information Discharge chute control Reset lever: Left hand shown Push to stop : Pull to reset Control Bar (bottom bar). Left hand shown Green is UP: Blue is DOWN Push to stop: Centre-feed out: Pull–feed in...

  • Page 12: Machine Preparation

    EcoTMP 4. MACHINE PREPARATION 4.1 Fitting to tractor Fig 4.1.1 3 Point links and PTO shaft 4.1.1 Remove the top, and lower linkage pins on the chipper (fig 4.1.1) 4.1.2 Lower the three-point linkage on the Top link pin tractor and reverse up to the chipper.

  • Page 13: Infeed Chute

    EcoTMP 4. MACHINE PREPARATION 4.2 Infeed Chute Fig 4.2 Infeed chute catch 4.2.1 Remove the transport pin for the infeed chute catch, release the catch (fig Catch (transport) 4.2) 4.2.2 Using the tubular edge as a handle, lower the infeed chute to the work position and reset the catch.

  • Page 14: Operation

    EcoTMP 5. OPERATION 5.1 Pre-Work Checks: Fig 5.1.1 Support Legs 5.1.1 Check tractor is stationary, engine turned off and hand brake applied. Support Legs (4) 5.1.2 With machine held on tractor linkage, set support legs approximately (fig 5.1.1). 5.1.3 Lower linkage, check that machine is level and infeed chute is greater than 600mm from ground (fig 3.4.3).

  • Page 15: Starting Machine

    EcoTMP 5. OPERATION 5.2 Starting Machine: 5.2.1 Check all other personnel are clear of machine. 5.2.2 Check that feed roller control bar is pushed to the FEED OUT or STOP position, to make the machine safe. 5.2.3 Start the tractor.

  • Page 16: Operating Hints

    EcoTMP 5. OPERATION 5.5 Operating Hints 5.5.1 Check that chipper disc is at full speed with NO Stress light Green. NOTE: The “No Stress” system will only allow FEED IN (Forwards) and FEED OUT operation of the feed rollers when the machine is running at FULL operating speed.

  • Page 17: Preparing For Transport On Completion Of Work

    EcoTMP 5. OPERATION 5.6.5 Check if chipper disc is free to rotate. Pull top of disc in operating direction of rotation. If so proceed to 5.6.11 below. CAUTION! Beware sharp edges of blades and unexpected movement of disc due to resistance of engine.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAUTION! Always stop tractor, remove key and check for rotation before carrying out any maintenance. Action Section Page DAILY Check drive belt Check condition of disc blades and retaining bolts Check feed roller control bar function...
  • Page 19 EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE Fig 6.1 Lubrication points EcoTMP 6.1.5 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.2 6.1.9 6.1.10 6.1.1 6.1.8 6.1 Lubrication Points (see 6.14) Grease except where stated 6.1.1 PTO shaft 2 nipples 6.1.2 Top Feed roller pivot 1 nipple 6.1.3 Top Feed roller bearing 1 nipple 6.1.4...

  • Page 20: Drive Belts

    EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE 6.2 Drive Belts Fig. 6.2 Drive Belt Guard 6.2.1 Remove belt guard (fig 6.2) and check belts daily, before work. 6.2.2 Replace Guard before use. 6.3 Drive Belt Tension Belt Guard The belt is tensioned by a screw under the machine to set the gearbox mounting (fig 6.3).

  • Page 21: Disc Blades

    EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE 6.7 Disc Blade Rotation and Fig 6.7.1 Disc Cover Replacement The design of the blades permits relocation in at least three rotated positions before regrinding or replacement is required. 6.7.1 Check tractor engine is switched off and start key removed.

  • Page 22: Gearbox

    EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE Fig 6.8 Gearbox 6.8 Gearbox Filler plug Weekly 6.8.1 Check level and refill as required. 1000 Hours 6.8.2 Drain and refill with clean oil. 6.9 Electrical connections weekly 6.9.1 Check all wiring loom connections Level plug are secure.

  • Page 23: Fault Finding Chart

    Fig 6.7.1 Chipper disc cover EcoTMP 6. MAINTENANCE 6.12 Fault finding Fault Check Action Page Engine not at correct speed Tractor engine control Check operation Blade disc will not start Drive belts Replace Feed rollers do not turn Control bar...
  • Page 24 EcoTMP 7. STORAGE Storage 7.1.1 Thoroughly clean machine and note any replacement parts required. 7.1.2 Carry out 250 hour service if not already done. Refer to Section 6 7.1.3 Fit replacement parts when available. Removal from Storage 7.2.1 Carry out machine preparation as necessary...
  • Page 25 EcoTMP 8. DISPOSAL When the machine is finally scrapped, the following items should be disposed of only at authorised waste disposal facilities. Gearbox oil. Hydraulic oil. If in doubt, consult the Local Authority environmental department. Major non-ferrous items such as hydraulic hoses may also be disposed of separately.
  • Page 26  Safety Boots with good grip and ankle Safety Guides and Checklist as Transcribed from and Advised by support (complying with EN345-1) Arborculture & Forestry Advisory Group  Non-Snag Outer Clothing appropriate to and Issued as Leaflet AFA604(rev1) by HSE, issued 04/14 prevailing weather conditions.
  • Page 27  The PTO shaft is fitted with a suitable 17. Position the chipper so that operators do not have to stand on embankments/slopes guard complying with EN1152, that when feeding material into the machine encloses the shaft along its full length from tractor to machine.
  • Page 28 26. Do not put any part of your body 37. Check chipping components and knives (including hands or feet), into the infeed each day for damage and wear. hopper while the machine is running. 38. Wear gloves when handling knives. 27.
  • Page 29 Further Reading Noise: Don’t lose your hearing! INDG363(rev2) HSE Books 2012 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg363.htm First aid at work: Your questions answered Leaflet INDG2114(rev1) HSE books 2009 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg214.htm Safety signs and signals. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Guidance on Regulations L64 (Second edition) HSE Books 2009 ISBN 978 0 7176 6359 0 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/164.htm...
  • Page 30 GreenMech Risk Assessment Assessment No: R023-1 A Turner Company Company Name: GreenMech Ltd Activity: ECO-CHIP 150 TRACTOR MOUNTED CHIPPER (EC.150.TMP) Hazard At Risk Consequence ( C) Likelihood (L) Risk Controls Revised Final Those likely Likely injury Rating Of incident Rating...
  • Page 31 GreenMech Risk Assessment Assessment No: R023-2 A Turner Company Company Name: GreenMech Ltd Activity: ECO-CHIP 150 TRACTOR MOUNTED CHIPPER (EC.150.TMP) Hazard At Risk Consequence ( C) Likelihood (L) Risk Controls Revised Final Those likely Likely injury Rating Of incident Rating...
  • Page 32 GreenMech Risk Assessment A Turner Company Assessment No: R023-3 Company Name: GreenMech Ltd Activity: ECO-CHIP 150 TRACTOR MOUNTED CHIPPER (EC.150.TMP) Hazard At Risk Consequence ( C) Likelihood (L) Risk Controls Revised Final Those likely Likely injury Rating Of incident Rating...
  • Page 33 GreenMech Risk Assessment Assessment No: R0231-4 A Turner Company Company Name: GreenMech Ltd Activity: ECO-CHIP 150 TRACTOR MOUNTED CHIPPER (EC.150.TMP) Hazard At Risk Consequence ( C) Likelihood (L) Risk Controls Revised Final Score Risk Those likely Likely injury Rating Of incident...
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE Maintenance carried out during the warranty period should be carried out as per section 6 of the machine owner’s manual and by an authorised GreenMech dealer. ENGINES This is covered by the manufacturer of the engine. Please refer to the separate warranty conditions as supplied with the owner’s manual.
  • Page 35 LINEAR: 0.025mm DRAWN 21/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech ECTMP The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION...
  • Page 36 DRAWN 18/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech FLYWHEEL EXPLODED The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION...
  • Page 37 DRAWN 8/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech ROLLERBOX EXPLODED The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. ECTMP-3-1 WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044...
  • Page 38 DRAWN 13/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech INFEED CHUTE EXPLODED The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044...
  • Page 39 DRAWN 14/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech REAR FLAP EXPLODED The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044...
  • Page 40 M12 PLAIN WASHER Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale TOLERANCE ON ALL OPEN DIMENSIONS 17/3/04 TITLE GreenMech DISCHARGE CHUTE EXPLODED +/- 0.25mm MACHINED PARTS The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Issue Sheet Alcester,Warks B49 5QG PART NO FABRICATED PARTS +/- 1.0mm...
  • Page 41 LINEAR: 0.025mm MACHINED PARTS +/- 0.025mm CHK'D ANGULAR: 0.25 EDGES APPV'D FABRICATED PARTS +/- 1.0mm TITLE: MATERIAL: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GreenMech Ltd The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton DWG NO. Alcester WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION DRAWN APPRD...
  • Page 42 +/- 0.25mm MACHINED PARTS FABRICATED PARTS +/- 1.0mm Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale 01/08/01 ELECTRICAL DRG GreenMech TITLE The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Edition Sheet Alcester,Warks B49 5QG DWG.No Modifications 1 OF 1 Issue Date Chkd...
  • Page 43 MACHINED PARTS +/- 0.25mm FABRICATED PARTS +/- 1.0mm Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale 9/6/11 ELECTRICAL DRG GreenMech TITLE The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Edition Sheet Alcester,Warks B49 5QG DWG.No Modifications 1 OF 1 Issue Date Chkd...
  • Page 44 +/- 0.25mm MACHINED PARTS FABRICATED PARTS +/- 1.0mm Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale 9/6/11 ELECTRICAL DRG GreenMech TITLE The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Edition Sheet DWG.No Alcester,Warks B49 5QG Issue Modifications Date Chkd 1 OF 1...
  • Page 45 DRAWN 22/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech BYPY GEARBOX The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION...
  • Page 46 DRAWN 22/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech HYDROSTATIC DRIVE The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION...
  • Page 47 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: HYDRAULIC PIPING GEARBOX DRIVEN GreenMech The Mill Industrial Park Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044 MODIFICATION...
  • Page 48 DRAWN 13/6/11 EDGES ANGULAR: 0.25 MACHINED PARTS - +/- 0.025mm CHK'D FABRICATED PARTS - +/- 1.0 mm APPV'D MATERIAL: TITLE: GreenMech HYDROSTATIC UNIT The Mill Industrial Park HYDRAULIC PIPING- HYDROSTATIC Kings Coughton Alcester DWG NO. WEIGHT: Warks B49 5QG Tel 01789 400044...
  • Page 49 C200202/1 EC150004 1/2" HOSE Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale B.G.G. 04/03/99 B.G.G. GreenMech ECTMP HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Edition Sheet ECTMP-7 Alcester,Warks B49 5QG Issue Modifications Date Chkd 1 OF 1 Phone 01789 400044...
  • Page 50 C200202/1 EC150004 1/2" HOSE Designed by Checked by Approved Filename Date Scale B.G.G. 25/5/11 B.G.G. GreenMech ECTMP HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT The Mill Industrial Park, Kings Coughton Edition Sheet Alcester,Warks B49 5QG ECTMP-7 HYDROSTATIC Issue Modifications Date Chkd 1 OF 1 Phone 01789 400044...

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