Timberwolf TW 280TFTR Instruction Manual

Timberwolf TW 280TFTR Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 TW 280TFTR WOOD CHIPPER INSTRUCTION MANUAL timberwolf-uk.com...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Entec 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: Table Of Contents

    TIMBERWOLF CONTENTS TW 280TFTR Section Page No. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF MACHINE MACHINE DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS SAFE WORKING Operator’s Personal Protective Equipment Required Basic Woodchipping Safety General Safety Matters - Do’s and Dont’s Noise Test OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Delivery Operator’s Personal Protective Equipment Required...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    - EqUIPMENT DAMAGE - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - 3RD PARTY INjURIES This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Timberwolf TW 280TFTR. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of purchase.
  • Page 5: Purpose Of Machine

    TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR The Timberwolf TW 280TFTR Designed to chip solid wood material up to 200mm in diameter and capable of chipping up to 6.5 tonnes of brushwood per hour. DIMENSIONS Serial No. Location The serial number can be found...
  • Page 6: Parts Location Diagrams

    TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR PARTS LOCATOR FUNNEL DISCHARGE DISCHARGE TUBE BUCKET MANUAL DISCHARGE CANNISTER SAFETY BAR ADjUSTMENT CONTROL CONTROL BOX (each side) EXHAUST AIR INTAKE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER DRIVING CONTROL PANEL FEED TRAY REFLECTOR ROTOR ENGINE ACCESS HOUSING GUARDS...
  • Page 7 TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR PARTS LOCATOR HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER AIR FILTER HYDRAULIC OIL TANK RADIATOR DRVING PLATFORM FUEL FILTER BATTERY IN-LINE FUEL FILTER HYDRAULIC FUEL PUMP PUMP CUTTER ELECTRICAL CONTROL TOP ROLLER jACK ROTOR BLADE X 2 PANEL PANEL SLIDE OIL FILTER...
  • Page 8: Safe Working

    TIMBERWOLF SAFE WORKING TW 280TFTR WARNING The chipper will feed material through on its own. To do this, it relies on sharp blades both on the feed rollers and the chipper rotor. To keep the blades sharp, only feed the machine with clean brushwood. DO NOT put muddy/dirty wood, roots, potted plants, bricks, stones or metal into the chipper.
  • Page 9: General Safety Matters - Do's And Dont's

    TIMBERWOLF SAFE WORKING ü TW 280TFTR GENERAL SAFETY MATTERS D O ’ S A N D D O N ’ T S ALWAYS stop the chipper engine before making DO NOT operate chipper unless available light is any adjustments, refuelling or cleaning.
  • Page 10: Noise Test

    TIMBERWOLF SAFE WORKING TW 280TFTR NOISE TEST MACHINE: TW 280TFTR NOTES: Tested chipping 200mm x 200mm corsican pine 1.5m in length Noise levels above 80dB (A) will be experienced at the working position. Wear ear protection at all times to prevent possible damage to hearing. All persons within a 4 metre radius must also wear good quality ear protection.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    TW 280TFTR DELIVERY All Timberwolf TW 280TFTR 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.
  • Page 12: Auto Controls

    EMERGENCY STOPPING There are two ways of stopping the TW 280TFTR chipper in the event of an emergency. STOPPING THE ROLLERS -Activating the red safety bar will stop the rollers immediately. To restart the rollers, just push the green forward button or blue reverse button.
  • Page 13: Crawler Track Controls

    TIMBERWOLF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR CRAWLER TRACK CONTROLS NEVER LEAVE THE CHIPPER ON A SLOPE UNATTENDED. WARNING The chipper is designed to operate in either chipper or crawler mode, but not both at the same time. CHIPPING MODE Power is available to the feed rollers. The cutting disc is rotating but the unit is stationary.
  • Page 14: Before Using The Chipper

    TIMBERWOLF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR BEFORE USING THE CHIPPER IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING TESTS to check safety equipment - this sequence of tests will only take a few seconds to carry out. We recommend that these tests are carried out daily.
  • Page 15: Blade Wear

    “dull” change the blade(s). The TW 280TFTR is fitted with 2 blades 158mm (6") long. It is 100 mm wide when new. A new blade should chip for up to 25 hours before it requires sharpening. This figure will be drastically reduced by feeding the machine with stony, sandy or muddy material.
  • Page 16: Blockages

    TIMBERWOLF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR BLOCKAGES Always be aware that what you are putting into the chipper must come out. If the chips stop coming out of the discharge tube but the chipper is taking material in - STOP IMMEDIATELY. Continuing to feed material into a blocked machine may cause damage and will make it difficult to clear.
  • Page 17: Service Instructions

    MAINTENANCE THAT SHOULD BE APPLIED TO ANY PIECE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND THE CHASSIS TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED. AUTHORISED TIMBERWOLF SERVICE AGENTS ARE FULLY TRAINED 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.
  • Page 18: Service Schedule

    Replace anvils when worn. RETURN TO DEALER FOR ANVIL CHANGE NOTE: Your Timberwolf woodchipper is covered by a full 12 months parts and labour warranty. Subject to correct maintenance and proper machine usage, the bearings are guaranteed for 12 months regardless of hours worked by the machine.
  • Page 19: Safe Maintenance

    AVOID contact with hydraulic oil. SPARES Only fit genuine Timberwolf replacement blades, screws and chipper spares. Failure to do so will result in the invalidation of the warranty and may result in damage to the chipper, personal injury or even loss of life.
  • Page 20: Copper Ease Safety Information

    TIMBERWOLF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR COPPER EASE SAFETY INFORMATION 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).
  • Page 21: Battery Safety Information

    SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION...cont. 1. Storage and transport the positive output of the charger. Connect the - Batteries are filled with acid. negative terminal accordingly. - Always store and transport batteries upright - Switch on the charger only after the battery has...
  • Page 22: Change Blades

    13 Reassemble the blades, bolts, washers and Remove battery leads. nuts in the order shown in the diagram above. Use only genuine Timberwolf nuts Remove the 3 nuts retaining the access hatch, and washers, as they are of a higher grade slide hatch clear of rotor housing.
  • Page 23: Tension Drive Belts

    NOTE: There will normally be a rapid drop in tension during 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. 1. Remove side panel.
  • Page 24: Grease The Roller Spline And Rotor Bearings

    TIMBERWOLF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR GREASE THE ROLLER SPLINE AND ROTOR BEARINGS 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.
  • Page 25: Safe Lifting & Securing Down Of The Chipper

    SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER Use plastic gloves to keep oil off skin and dispose of the used oil and filter in an ecologically sound way. The oil and filter should be changed once a year or at any time it becomes contaminated.
  • Page 26: Track Base Maintenance

    TIMBERWOLF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR TRACK BASE MAINTENANCE SAFE MAINTENANCE Solidly support the under carriage if it needs Keep the tracks clean, removing excess oil, to be lifted up for maintenance (see Chassis grease and dirt. Jacking Point section on page 20).
  • Page 27: Checking Track Tension

    SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CHECKING TRACK TENSION Stop your machine on a flat and solid surface. Measure from the ground to the inside edge of the track at the top central location. 30 - 40mm Pull the top of the track upwards and measure the deflection.
  • Page 28: Removing The Rubber Tracks

    TIMBERWOLF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TW 280TFTR REMOVING THE RUBBER TRACKS Remove gravel or mud when they are jammed between the sprocket and the track link before loosening the track. Stop your machine on a solid and level surface. Lift it up and support it in safe conditions.
  • Page 29: Warranty Statement

    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.
  • Page 30: Ec Declaration Of Conformity Certificate

    TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Entec Industries Ltd Entec House, Tomo Industrial Estate, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AY Tel: 01449 765800 Fax: 01449 765801 EC Declaration of Conformity Entec Industries Ltd as the designer and manufacturer, certifies that the machine stipulated below complies with all the relevant provisions of the: Machinery Directive;...
  • Page 31: Identification Plate

    TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR IDENTIFICATION PLATE...
  • Page 32: Decals

    TIMBERWOLF DECALS TW 280TFTR Decal Description Decal Description 4099 Danger. Hot exhaust Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out. 2800 High velocity discharge - Reverse feed keep clear 2801 Personal Protective Forward feed Equipment required 1661 19517 Warning Do not engage starter motor for more than 20 seconds.
  • Page 33 TIMBERWOLF DECALS TW 280TFTR 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. Do not put road Caution. When transporting,...
  • Page 34: Electrical Parts Locator

    TIMBERWOLF ELECTRICAL PARTS LOCATOR TW 280TFTR 2 Speed Relays and Solenoid Valve Battery D.C.V. Fuel Pump E.C.U. Access Hatch Switch Funnel Loom Connector Control Box Switches x 2 Safety Bar Switch...
  • Page 35: Circuit Diagram

    CIRCUIT DIAGRAM TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 36: Hydraulic Layout

    TIMBERWOLF HYDRAULIC LAYOUT TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 37: Parts Lists

    TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR PARTS LISTS The following illustrations are for parts identification only. The removal or fitting of these parts may cause a hazard and should only be carried out by trained personnel. BELT TENSIONER Page No. CHASSIS - BASE CHASSIS - BEAMS CHASSIS - FILTERS &...
  • Page 38 BELT TENSIONER TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 39: Chassis - Base

    CHASSIS - BASE TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 40: Chassis - Beams

    TIMBERWOLF CHASSIS - BEAMS TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 41: Chassis - Filters/Battery

    CHASSIS - FILTERS/BATTERY TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 42: Driving Platform

    TIMBERWOLF DRIVING PLATFORM TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 43: Jack

    TIMBERWOLF JACK TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 44: Control Box

    TIMBERWOLF CONTROL BOX TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 45: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 46: Control Tower

    TIMBERWOLF CONTROL TOWER TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 47: Control Valves

    TIMBERWOLF CONTROL VALVES TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 48: Discharge

    TIMBERWOLF DISCHARGE TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 49: Drive Train

    DRIVE TRAIN TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 50: Electrical Layout

    TIMBERWOLF ELECTRICAL LAYOUT TW 280TFTR P2741 17809 P2131 P2132 17809 P2741 P2132 P2131...
  • Page 51: Electrical Panel

    ELECTRICAL PANEL TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 52: Engine

    TIMBERWOLF ENGINE TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 53: Engine Bay

    ENGINE BAY TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 54: Fuel Tank

    TIMBERWOLF FUEL TANK TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 55: Funnel

    TIMBERWOLF FUNNEL TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 56: Funnel Tray

    TIMBERWOLF FUNNEL TRAY TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 57: Hydraulics - Pump

    TIMBERWOLF HYDRAULICS - PUMP TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 58: Hydraulics - Manifold

    TIMBERWOLF HYDRAULICS - MANIFOLD TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 59: Hydraulic Hoses

    TIMBERWOLF HYDRAULICS - HOSES TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 60: Hydraulic Tank

    TIMBERWOLF HYDRAULICS - TANK TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 61: Roller Box

    ROLLER BOX TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 62: Roller Box Guards

    TIMBERWOLF ROLLER BOX GUARDS TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 63: Roller Slides

    ROLLER SLIDES TIMBERWOLF TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 64: Rotor

    TIMBERWOLF ROTOR TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 65: Rotor Housing

    TIMBERWOLF ROTOR HOUSING TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 66: V- Belt Tensioning Table

    TIMBERWOLF V-BELT TENSIONING TABLE TW 280TFTR...
  • Page 67 Timberwolf Wood Chippers & Shredders Tomo Industrial Estate, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AY, United Kingdom T: +44 1449 765809 E: info@timberwolf-uk.com W: timberwolf-uk.com timberwolf-uk.com...

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