TW 230HB (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...
TW 230HB (Petrol) 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...
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TW 230HB (Petrol) 6.12 Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter 6.13 Check Hoses 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 Hydraulic System Storage Preparing for Storage...
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Timberwolf's policy of regularly reviewing and improving our products may involve major or minor changes to this TW 230HB or its accessories. Timberwolf reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Ensure potential environmental damage is controlled safely, according to local laws. Purpose The TW 230HB is designed to chip solid wood material up to 160 mm (6 inches) in diameter and is capable of chipping over 5 tonnes of brushwood per hour. 6/61...
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 230HB are shown in Table 1. Table 1 - Specifications Overall Height...
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.
TW 230HB (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 warranty 1258 liability will be accepted on this item.
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2 Product Details TW 230HB (Petrol) Pt No Description P1810 Relay decal: Forward latch. P1811 Relay decal: Engine safety. Torque blade bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft-lb). P1812 C192- Engine control panel. 0199 WARNING - Do not engage starter motor for more than 5 seconds. Allow one minute C192- before attempting to start.
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 C192- 0100 the machine.) Equivalent Continuous Sound Power Level. (The average amount of acoustic energy an...
2 Product Details TW 230HB (Petrol) Identification Plate The Timberwolf TW 230HB 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.
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TW 230HB (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.
TW 230HB (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.
3 Safety Notes and Warnings TW 230HB (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.
Noise Emissions The TW 230HB has been tested according to BS EN ISO 3744:2010, as required by Annex III of Directive 2000/14/EC “Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors”.
TW 230HB (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.
TW 230HB (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.
4 Towing and Handling TW 230HB (Petrol) 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 2).
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TW 230HB (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...
With the 'No Stress' function in operation, the rollers may begin to turn again without any warning. Emergency Stopping In an emergency, the TW 230HB 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.
Figure 7 - Discharge Tube Locking Nut Figure 8 - Discharge Bucket Engine Controls On the TW 230HB the engine controls are divided between two separate locations. The engine ignition is on the control panel, in the centre of the machine, forward of the feed funnel on the left side.
TW 230HB (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.
5 Operating Instructions TW 230HB (Petrol) Controlling the Engine Speed The TW 230HB must always be run at full speed when chipping. Move the throttle lever all the way to the fast (hare) position and ensure the engine is running at full speed before starting to chip (Figure 12).
TW 230HB (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.
5.14 Blade Wear The TW 230HB has two blades, 135 mm (5 inches) long, hollow ground to a radius of 75mm, and 100 mm wide when new. A new blade will chip for up to 25 hours before requiring sharpening. This will significantly reduce if the machine is fed with stony, sandy or muddy material.
TW 230HB (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 17). To replenish, refer to Section 6.12 " Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter "...
5 Operating Instructions TW 230HB (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 "...
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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.
Before carrying out any servicing, always ensure the chipper is in a safe condition. (Refer to Section 6.1 " Safe Maintenance " on page 35.) To ensure that your TW 230HB is always maintained in good working order, checks should be carried out at the specified intervals.
Failure to adhere to this may invalidate warranty and/or shorten engine life. Safe Lifting of the Chipper The lifting eye on the TW 230HB is only designed to lift the machine's weight for loading, unloading, etc. It is NOT designed to support the machine during maintenance activities.
TW 230HB (Petrol) 6 Maintenance Instructions Battery Safety Information Warning Notes and Safety Regulations for Filled Lead-Acid Batteries • For safety reasons, wear Explosion hazard First aid eye protection when • A highly explosive gas • Rinse off acid splashed handling a battery.
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6 Maintenance Instructions TW 230HB (Petrol) • Use parts from the replaced battery, such as the terminal covers, elbows, vent pipe connection and terminal holders (where applicable). Use available or supplied filler caps. • Leave at least one vent open, otherwise there is a danger of explosion. This also applies when old batteries are returned.
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 230HB (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.
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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 21). 15. Tighten the blade bolts to the correct torque setting. (Refer to Section 6.7 " Check and Replace Fasteners "...
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 230HB (Petrol) Adjust Rotor Drive Belt Tension There will normally be a rapid drop in tension during the 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.
TW 230HB (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 24 (for the rotor drive belts) or Figure 25 (for the hydraulic pump drive belt).
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6 Maintenance Instructions TW 230HB (Petrol) Table 8 - Hydraulic Pump Belt Pulleys Engine pulley Pump pulley Table 9 - Hydraulic Pump Belt Specifications TW 230HB Manufacturer Gates Super HC- Type Pitch Designation Length 850 mm Deflection (h) 4.0 mm New Belt 2.5 - 2.7...
TW 230HB (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 35.)
6 Maintenance Instructions TW 230HB (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 35.) 2. Remove the discharge tube. 3. Remove all traces of old grease and dirt from the discharge tube flange and the mounting flange (Figure 27).
TW 230HB (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.
TW 230HB (Petrol) 9 Storage 12-Monthly Storage Checks 1. Carry out all 3-monthly and all 6-monthly checks. 2. Inspect the bearing lubrication system for the presence of water. If water is detected, flush out the bearing housing and re-lubricate immediately.
• 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. C190-0304 - Rev 1.0 EN 57/61...
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