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- Page 1 TW 280PHB Wood Chipper INSTRUCTION MANUAL (Original Instructions) C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2021 Timberwolf All Rights Reserved. Contains information owned by Timberwolf and/or its affiliates. Do not copy, store, transmit or disclose to any third party without prior written permission from Timberwolf. Other product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies, and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Contents Introduction Thank you for choosing Timberwolf Important Health and Safety Information Warning or Caution Symbols Hazardous Materials Purpose Product Details Specification Location of Parts 2.2.1 Parts Locator 1 2.2.2 Parts Locator 2 2.2.3 Parts Locator 3... -
Page 4: Parts Locator
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Adjustable Tow Head Stabilising the Chipper Operating Instructions Manual Controls No Stress Control Emergency Stopping Discharge Controls Engine Controls Checks Before Starting Starting the Engine Controlling the Engine Speed In-feed Safety Test 5.10 Chipping 5.11 Working in Dusty Conditions 5.12 Stopping the Engine 5.13 Blockages 5.14 Blade Wear... - Page 5 6.14 Grease the Discharge Tube Mounting Flanges 6.15 Grease the Roller Box Slides 6.16 Grease the Roller Splines and Rotor Bearings Electrical System Funnel Circuit Funnel Circuit (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit) Hydraulic System Storage Preparing for Storage Storage Conditions 3-Monthly Storage Checks...
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Page 7: Introduction
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Timberwolf TW 280PHB 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. -
Page 8: Warning Or Caution Symbols
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 1 Introduction 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. -
Page 9: Product Details
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Product Details This chapter contains the specifications of the TW 280PHB. 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. Specification The specifications of the TW 280PHB are shown in Table 1. -
Page 10: Location Of Parts
Tow head In-feed funnel Engine bay side panels (both sides) Manual canister Rotor housing Push stick (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit) Reflectors (both sides) Emergency stop (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit) Rotor housing blade access hatch Discharge tube clamp Hydraulic motor guard... - Page 11 2 Product Details TW 280PHB (Petrol) 2.2.2 Parts Locator 2 Lifting eye In-line fuel filter Electric panel Drive belts Air filter Fuel tank Exhaust Hydraulic tank Radiator Prop stand Engine block Hydraulic filter Fuel pump C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 9/60...
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Page 12: Parts Locator 3
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 2 Product Details 2.2.3 Parts Locator 3 Fan section (x4) Hydraulic pump Rotor Cutting blade (x2) Rotor pulley Greasing point Belt tensioning pulley Battery Directional control valve Top slide Drive pulley Control panel Hydraulic pump pulley Tool Box The TW 280PHB is supplied with a tool box which contains: •... -
Page 13: Safety Decals
WARNING - High velocity discharge. Keep clear. 4099 DANGER - Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out. C192- DANGER - Do not climb into the feed funnel (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit). 0102 P637 DANGER - Do not operate without this cover in place. -
Page 14: Instruction Decals
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 2 Product Details Instruction Decals Table 3 - Instruction Decal Descriptions Pt No Description Personal Protective Equipment required. (Section 3.2 " Operator's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) " on page 17.) WARNING - Failure to maintain brake adjustment will result in damper failure. No 1258 warranty liability will be accepted on this item. - Page 15 2 Product Details TW 280PHB (Petrol) Pt No Description P691 Do not pull here. P1301 Push to stop. Pull to reset. (Engine.) Torque blade bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft-lb). P1812 C192- Engine control panel. 0130 C192- Lifting eye maximum weight. 0144 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 13/60...
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Page 16: Model Decals
2 Product Details Model Decals Table 4 - Model Decal Descriptions Pt No Description 1363 Timberwolf - Wolf head logo. Guaranteed Sound Power Level. (The maximum amount of acoustic energy emitted by 2998 the machine.) C192- Timberwolf - Left side panel. -
Page 17: Identification Plate
2 Product Details TW 280PHB (Petrol) Identification Plate The Timberwolf TW 280PHB Identification Plate is mounted on the front outer face of the right-hand chassis beam. It includes the unique machine Serial Number. Guards Ensure all the guards are correctly fitted during all operations. The guards may only be removed for maintenance. - Page 18 TW 280PHB (Petrol) THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 16/60 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN...
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Page 19: Safety Notes And Warnings
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Safety Notes and Warnings Safety Notices Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury or damage the machine. Operator's Personal 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. -
Page 20: Basic Woodchipping Safety
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 3 Safety Notes and Warnings Basic Woodchipping Safety It is the responsibility of the machine operator to carry out a full site Risk Assessment before starting work. This Risk Assessment should consider the following points: MAINTAIN A SAFETY EXCLUSION ZONE around the chipper of at least 10 metres for the general public or employees without adequate protection. -
Page 21: Operating Safely - You Must
3 Safety Notes and Warnings TW 280PHB (Petrol) Operating Safely - You MUST YOU MUST stop the chipper engine before adjusting, refuelling or cleaning. YOU MUST check the rotor has stopped rotating and remove the chipper ignition key before maintenance of any kind, or whenever the machine is to be left unattended. YOU MUST check the machine is well supported, handbrake applied, and cannot move. -
Page 22: Noise Emissions
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 3 Safety Notes and Warnings YOU MUST NOT smoke when refuelling. YOU MUST NOT climb on the machine at any time . YOU MUST NOT use the machine if there is any exposed wiring. YOU MUST NOT use the chipper inside buildings or enclosed spaces. -
Page 23: Towing And Handling
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Towing and Handling Safe Transportation DO NOT Ride on the chipper when it is being towed. • When towing a chipper the maximum rated speed is 96 km/h (60 mph). • Always comply with the local speed limits and traffic laws. •... -
Page 24: Unhitching From The Towing Vehicle
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 4 Towing and Handling 12. If the tow head fails to raise the rear of the vehicle, but instead moves clear of the ball hitch, repeat from step 8 to step 11. 13. Wind the jockey wheel up until it is fully retracted and the jockey wheel frame is seated in its notch on the stem. -
Page 25: Adjustable Tow Head
4 Towing and Handling TW 280PHB (Petrol) Adjustable Tow Head Figure 2 - Adjustable Tow Head Figure 3 - Tow Head Adjustment The preferred towing angle of any chipper is with the chassis level to the ground. The TW 280PHB chipper has the ability to adjust the tow head height to correspond with the vehicle's towing point. -
Page 26: Stabilising The Chipper
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 4 Towing and Handling Stabilising the Chipper To reduce the risk of accidents, the chipper must be kept in a stable position at all times. Hitched to a vehicle The chipper handbrake should be released. The prop stand and jockey wheel should be stored in the towing position (Figure 4). -
Page 27: Operating Instructions
TW 280PHB (Petrol) Operating Instructions WARNING DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO START THE CHIPPER WITHOUT THE PROTECTIVE GUARDING AND DISCHARGE TUBE SECURELY IN PLACE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. Manual Controls Manual controls are located on the feed tray, where they are easily accessible by the operator during chipping. -
Page 28: No Stress Control
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5 Operating Instructions Red Safety Bar WARNING DO NOT REMOVE, JAM, DISABLE, BYPASS, OVER-RIDE OR OTHERWISE IMPEDE THE OPERATION OF THE RED SAFETY BAR. The large red safety bar surrounds the feed tray and sides of the feed funnel (Figure 6, Item 1). -
Page 29: Emergency Stopping
5 Operating Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) Emergency Stopping In an emergency, the TW 280PHB can be stopped using the following method(s): Red Safety Bar Pushing on the Red Safety Bar will immediately stop the feed rollers from rotating. The engine will continue to run and the rotor will continue to turn. The rollers can be restarted by pushing either the GREEN forward, or the... - Page 30 ‘No Stress’ speed (See Section 5.2 " No Stress Control " on page 26). Emergency Stop Button (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit Only) Pushing any one of the Emergency Stop Buttons on the top of the funnel, or either side of the feed tray, will remove all power to the engine AND the feed rollers, bringing the whole machine to a complete stop.
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Page 31: Discharge Controls
Figure 11 - Control Panel If the MIL illuminates continuously, or flashes, while the engine is running, this indicates an engine fault. Stop the machine immediately and seek further assistance from a Timberwolf dealer. C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 29/60... -
Page 32: Checks Before Starting
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5 Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting The following check list should be carried out daily, before starting the chipper and whenever the chipper is moved to a new location. 1. ENSURE the chipper is located on firm, level ground. ENSURE the chipper is well supported and cannot move. -
Page 33: Controlling The Engine Speed
5 Operating Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) Controlling the Engine Speed The TW 280PHB must always be run at full speed when chipping. Push and release the throttle selector switch to the fast (hare) position and ensure the engine is running at full speed before starting to chip (Figure 13). -
Page 34: Chipping
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5 Operating Instructions 5.10 Chipping When all the safety checks have been completed and the engine is running at full speed, chipping can be started. Press and release the GREEN Forward Feed Control. The in-feed rollers will start to turn in the forward direction. -
Page 35: Blockages
5 Operating Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5.13 Blockages Do not reach into any section of the chipper whilst it is running. Never reach into the rotor housing with unprotected hands. There are sharp blades and any movement of the rotor may cause serious injury. If chips stop coming out of the discharge tube, IMMEDIATELY STOP FEEDING MATERIAL IN AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. -
Page 36: Check Hydraulic Oil Level
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5 Operating Instructions 5.15 Check Hydraulic Oil Level The hydraulic oil level is visible through the side of the tank. The level should be between the 'Max' and 'Min' markings on the tank (Figure 18). To replenish, refer to Section 6.12 " Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter "... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
5 Operating Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) 5.17 Troubleshooting Caution - Always ensure appropriate Problem Cause Solution PPE is worn Obstructed Ensure machine is off and keys Clear debris from discharge chute. discharge removed. Tension belts. (Refer to Section 6.9 Loose drive Ensure machine is off and keys "... - Page 38 TW 280PHB (Petrol) THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 36/60 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN...
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Page 39: Maintenance Instructions
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 40: Routine Servicing
Splines and Rotor Bearings " on page 50.) Spares Only fit genuine Timberwolf replacement parts, such as blades, screws and tanks etc. Failure to do so may result in the invalidation of the warranty and may result in damage to the TW 280PHB, personal injury or even loss of life. -
Page 41: Engine Servicing
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) Engine Servicing All engine servicing must be performed in accordance with the Engine Manufacturer's Handbook provided with the machine. Failure to adhere to this may invalidate warranty and/or shorten engine life. Safe Lifting of the Chipper The lifting eye on the TW 280PHB is only designed to lift the machine's weight for loading, unloading, etc. -
Page 42: Battery Safety Information
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 6 Maintenance Instructions Battery Safety Information Warning Notes and Safety Regulations for Filled Lead-Acid Batteries • For safety reasons, Explosion hazard First aid wear eye protection • A highly explosive gas • Rinse off acid splashed when handling a mixture is produced in the eyes immediately battery. - Page 43 6 Maintenance Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) • After fitting the battery to the vehicle, remove the protective cap from the positive terminal and place it on the terminal of the replaced battery in order to prevent short circuits and possible earths.
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Page 44: Check And Replace Fasteners
Use only Timberwolf fasteners, as they are of a higher grade. Failure to use the appropriate grade may result in damage, injury or death. -
Page 45: Change Blades
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) Change Blades WARNING SHARPEN BLADES ON A REGULAR BASIS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL REDUCE PERFORMANCE, OVERLOAD THE ENGINE AND BEARINGS, AND CAUSE MACHINE BREAKDOWN. BLADES MUST NOT BE SHARPENED BEYOND THE WEAR MARK. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. - Page 46 14. Fit the blade to the rotor using the retaining bolts, washers and Nyloc nuts. The use of genuine Timberwolf blades and bolts is recommended (Figure 22). 15. Tighten the blade bolts to the correct torque setting. (Refer to Section 6.7 " Check and Replace Fasteners "...
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Page 47: Adjust Rotor Drive Belt Tension
Too little tension will cause poor performance, especially in respect of no-stress devices. Belt failures due to lack of correct tensioning will not be covered under your Timberwolf warranty. 1. Remove the engine bay side panel. 2. Use a 19 mm spanner to loosen the bolt in... -
Page 48: V-Belt Tensioning Procedure
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 6 Maintenance Instructions 6.11 V-Belt Tensioning Procedure Set the deflection distance on the lower scale of the tension gauge so that the underside of the O-ring equals the 'h' value given in Figure 25 (for the rotor drive belts) or Figure 26 (for the hydraulic pump drive belt). - Page 49 6 Maintenance Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) Table 8 - Hydraulic Pump Belt Pulleys Engine pulley Pump pulley Table 9 - Hydraulic Pump Belt Specifications TW 280PHB Manufacturer Gates Quad Power Type Pitch Designation Length 1000 mm Deflection (h) 2.63 mm New Belt 0.98 - 1.05 Force...
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Page 50: Change Hydraulic Oil And Filter
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 6 Maintenance Instructions 6.12 Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter Use plastic gloves to keep oil off skin. Dispose of used oil and filter in an ecologically sound way. 1. Ensure the chipper is in a safe condition. (Refer to Section 6.1 " Safe Maintenance " on page 37.) 2. -
Page 51: Grease The Discharge Tube Mounting Flanges
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 280PHB (Petrol) 6.14 Grease the Discharge Tube Mounting Flanges 1. Ensure the chipper is in a safe condition. (Refer to Section 6.1 " Safe Maintenance " on page 37.) 2. Remove the discharge tube. 3. Remove all traces of old grease and dirt from the discharge tube flange and the mounting flange (Figure 28). -
Page 52: Grease The Roller Splines And Rotor Bearings
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 6 Maintenance Instructions 6.16 Grease the Roller Splines and Rotor Bearings Carry out regularly. In dirty or dusty conditions, or during periods of hard work, at least 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 53: Electrical System
7 Electrical System TW 280PHB (Petrol) Electrical System C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 51/60... -
Page 54: Funnel Circuit
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 7 Electrical System Funnel Circuit Funnel Circuit (Timberwolf Safety Plus Kit) 52/60 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN... -
Page 55: Hydraulic System
8 Hydraulic System TW 280PHB (Petrol) Hydraulic System C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 53/60... - Page 56 TW 280PHB (Petrol) THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 54/60 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN...
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Page 57: Storage
(Refer to Section 4.5 " Stabilising the Chipper " on page 24.) Store the chipper in a dry place between +5 C and +40 C. Timberwolf strongly recommend the machine is stored in a sheltered location, protected from rain. If stored outside, protect with a tarpaulin. -
Page 58: 12-Monthly Storage Checks
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 9 Storage 2. Clean and drain all lubrication lines, including grease pipes, fuel lines, coolant and oil reservoirs. Replace with new lubricants. 12-Monthly Storage Checks 1. Refer to Section 9.4 " 6-Monthly Storage Checks " on page 55, and complete all the checks. -
Page 59: Dismantling And Disposal
• Do not burn discarded materials. • Change the machinery records to show that the machine is out of service and discarded. Supply the machine serial number to Timberwolf to close their records. C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 57/60... -
Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity
TW 280PHB (Petrol) 10 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity 58/60 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN... -
Page 61: Notes
11 Notes TW 280PHB (Petrol) Notes C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 59/60... - Page 62 C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN...
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