Daily Checks Before Starting; Before Using The Chipper; Starting The Engine; Controlling The Engine Speed - Timberwolf TW 280TVGTR Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DAILY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

• Locate the machine on firm level ground.
• Check the machine is well supported and cannot move.
• Check all guards are fitted and secure.
• Check the discharge unit is in place and fastened
securely.
• Check the discharge tube is pointing in a safe direction.
• Check the feed funnel to ensure no objects are inside.

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. Observing the function as described will confirm that
the safety circuits are working correctly. This is also a good opportunity to remind all operators of the control and
emergency stop systems.
1
PRESS THE GREEN FEED CONTROL
THE IN-FEED SHOULD TURN
FORWARDS

STARTING THE ENGINE

• Ensure throttle lever is in the slow (tortoise)
position.
• Insert key. Turn to heat.
• Heater LED comes on.
• Wait for heater LED to go out.
• Turn key to engage starter motor.
• Release key once engine starts.
Do not engage starter motor for more than 20 seconds
- allow one minute before attempting to start.
Investigate reasons for failure to start. Refer to
Troubleshooting.
When the engine stop button
must be pulled out again and the ignition switch
turned off to reset the machine before attempting to
restart.
CONTROLLING ENGINE SPEED
The engine has variable throttle settings, idle to fast. These are controlled by the
throttle lever on the bonnet. Moving the lever towards the 'Hare' on the pictogram
will increase engine speed while moving it towards the 'Tortoise' will decrease the
engine speed.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Move the throttle lever to the 'Tortoise' to reduce the engine speed to idle.
• Leave the engine running for 1 minute.
• Turn the power switch to position 0. The engine should stop after a few seconds.
• Remove the ignition key.
For more detailed information refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
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WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED
2
PRESS THE RED SAFETY
BAR
THE IN-FEED SHOULD STOP
(or ESD) is pressed it
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• Check the feed tray is in up position - to prevent people
reaching rollers.
• Check the controls as described on page 11.
• Check (visually) for fluid leaks.
• Check fuel and hydraulic oil levels.
For parts location see diagrams on pages 3 & 4.
PRESS THE BLUE FEED CONTROL
THE IN-FEED SHOULD TURN BACKWARDS ONLY
WHILE THE FEED CONTROL IS PRESSED
ON HEAT
OFF START
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HOURS
COUNTER
12V SOCKET
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0
2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOURS
Decrease
engine
Rev: 2.0
speed