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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual HTH616C SIII Harvester Head WA135210 31MAY22 (ENGLISH) COPYRIGHT® 2022 WARATAH NZ LIMITED Tokoroa, New Zealand All Rights Reserved LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Features ..........0-1-3 Key Ring Caution and ID ......1-5-5 Cab labels (two-position Waratah switch) ..1-5-6 Safety: General Precautions Read Manuals Before Operating . - Page 3 Contents Page Grease Point Location: Rotator ..... 3-1-4 Grease Point Location: Tilt Cylinder ....3-1-4 Grease Point Location: Tilt Frame Main Pin ..3-1-4 Grease Point Location: Top Saw Unit .
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Page 4: General
This manual contains instructions for the maintenance and maintain your machine correctly. Failure to do so of the HTH616C SIII harvester head. If you have could result in personal injury or equipment damage. questions about the instructions, please consult your This manual and the safety signs on your machine may local dealer for more detailed information. -
Page 5: Avoid Unauthorised Machine Modifications
Return freight of parts must be including, without limitation, any implied warranties pre-paid by the user. Waratah is not responsible for any of merchantability or fitness for purpose. costs associated with the delivery of an attachment or... -
Page 6: Features
HTH616C SIII Features This overview should help the operator to become 12. Find end: Mounted in the main saw box. When familiar with the features of the HTH616C SIII harvester activated, feeds the stem to find its butt end and head. - Page 7 General Orientation TX1059631—UN—19MAY09 1—Front 2—Rear 3—Left side 4—Right side 5—Main saw 6—Top saw Throughout this manual references are made to the areas or sides of the machine: ● Front ● Rear ● Left side ● Right side ● Main saw ●...
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Page 8: Safety: General Precautions
Safety: General Precautions Read Manuals Before Operating Wear Protective Equipment T133556—UN—24AUG00 Ensure all operators read and understand relevant manuals, particularly those concerned with operation and safety. Replace manuals immediately if they are TS206—UN—15APR13 missing or damaged. Always wear goggles or safety glasses to guard against injury from flying pieces of metal or debris. -
Page 9: Keep Personnel Off The Harvester Head
Safety: General Precautions Keep Personnel Off the Harvester Head Prevent Debris from Hitting the Cab XJ1273557—UN—25FEB19 Only qualified, trained personnel should operate the harvester head. They should ensure that stems and debris are not ejected toward the cab. The cab window should be properly protected. -
Page 10: Operator Protective Structures
Safety: General Precautions Operator Protective Structures Inspect the Harvester Head T6607AQ—UN—15APR13 Before starting each day, walk around the harvester head and carefully inspect it. Look for signs of damage, unusual wear, or fatigue cracks. Pay special attention to XJ1298962—UN—22JUN20 exposed parts such as the cylinder rods or hoses. Machines with harvesting or felling heads should be fitted with an operator protective structure (OPS): bars Note all safety devices on the harvester head and... -
Page 11: Prevent Fires
Safety: General Precautions Prevent Fires Dispose of Waste Properly T133554—UN—07SEP00 T133567—UN—25AUG00 Improper waste disposal can harm the environment. Fuel, oils, coolants, filters, and batteries used with this machine may cause problems if not disposed of properly. Never pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source. -
Page 12: Safety: Maintenance Precautions
5.Stop the carrier engine and remove the key. 6.Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag in an obvious place in the operator's station. 7.Turn the Waratah switch control to the Off position. XJ1298952—UN—22JUN20 Always turn off the harvester head prior to commencing service. -
Page 13: Waratah Key Switch Control (Three-Position)
XJ1283963—UN—22AUG19 Waratah key switch control ● Harvester head hydraulic pump is disabled. The Waratah key switch control has three positions: Off, ● Carrier machine hydraulic power is disabled. Automatic, and Manual. These work in conjunction with the carrier controls as described below. The Manual NOTE: Waratah hydraulic pump 1, or the designated position is used for harvester head troubleshooting. -
Page 14: Waratah Switch Control (Two-Position)
● Harvester head hydraulic functions are not active. Waratah switch control ● Hydraulic power to the carrier machine is disabled. The Waratah switch control has two positions: Off and ● Carrier hydraulic controls are disabled. On. These work in conjunction with the carrier controls as described below. -
Page 15: Lockable Battery Disconnect Switch
Safety: Maintenance Precautions Lockable battery disconnect switch The Waratah switch is provided with battery disconnect lockable switch option. XJ1324192—UN—26MAY22 t7m7g6m,1653467044390-19-26MAY22 1-3-4... -
Page 16: To Activate Manual Mode
Safety: Maintenance Precautions To activate manual mode 1.Turn the Waratah switch to the ‘On’ position. XJ1321698—UN—15MAR22 TimberRite H-16 2.In TimberRite H-16, go to page 2.1.C.2 ‘Manual switch is turned off. It cannot supply power to the pump test’. solenoids. 3.Set the desired current value for each pump, then T7M7G6M,000085E-19-29MAR22 press the Start button to activate. -
Page 17: Hydraulic Repair Safety
Safety: Maintenance Precautions Hydraulic Repair Safety doctor immediately. Injected oil must be removed surgically within hours or gangrene may result T7M7G6M,00004EA-19-02APR21 Welding Repairs Safety IMPORTANT: Disable carrier and harvester head electrical power before welding. Separate harness connectors from the engine and vehicle microprocessors. -
Page 18: Accumulator Repair Safety
Safety: Maintenance Precautions Chain Shot Guard Inspection protection and other protective equipment when welding. CAUTION: Serious injury or death can occur. Keep the welder ground clamp as close to the welded The harvester head can move unpredictably area as possible to prevent welding current travelling during service procedures. - Page 19 Safety: Maintenance Precautions Identification of excessive chain shot guard wear and damage: ● Inspect for wear or damage of the chain shot guard, cap screws, or attaching hardware. ● Replace cap screws or hardware when missing or not in place. ●...
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Page 20: Safety: Operation Precautions
Safety: Operation Precautions General Operation Precautions Always allow enough distance between the stem and the harvester cab. Check with local authorities regarding local safety regulations. Finishing Starting Always park the carrier so the harvester head is on level ground before turning the engine off and exiting the When starting an operation in a new location, determine operator’s cab. -
Page 21: Avoid Chain Shot
Safety: Operation Precautions Avoid working under over-hanging embankments or Avoid risks in difficult conditions. If operating in stockpiles that could collapse onto the machine. strong winds, or dealing with trees that are leaning over or hard to reach, take care and take your time. Do not Reduce the machine speed when travelling over take unnecessary risks ground when obstacles may be hidden (for example,... -
Page 22: Operating Safely
Safety: Operation Precautions Operating Safely Processing Safely 15˚ 15˚ XJ1298961—UN—22JUN20 Only operate if qualified. Do not operate the equipment unless you have read the manual carefully 15˚ 15˚ and you have become qualified via supervised training and instruction. 1. Prior to starting work, familiarise yourself with the job site and your surroundings. -
Page 23: Safety: Safety Signs And Labels
Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Safety Label Explanations Read and Understand Manuals T133555—UN—15APR13 WARNING XJ1317276—19—12OCT21 Personnel should read and understand relevant manuals before operating, servicing, or adjusting the harvester head. Operating, servicing, or adjusting a setting without fully DANGER understanding how the harvester head works can have serious implications for safety. -
Page 24: Lock The Pilot Interlock Valve
Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Lock the Pilot Interlock Valve Never Stand on the Harvester Head XJ1317279—19—12OCT21 XJ1317281—19—12OCT21 Some carrier hydraulic control systems include When servicing or carrying out maintenance, work from interlocks, which will disable the carrier’s hydraulic a safe platform. Never stand on the harvester head. Its power when activated. -
Page 25: Do Not Stare Into The Laser Beam
The find end sensor is a laser type sensor. When servicing or carrying out maintenance, turn off the Waratah controller. Turn the Waratah switch to the Off position. Do not look directly at the emitter on the sensor when powered. -
Page 26: Precautions: Processing On The Landing
Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Do Not Operate Unless Seated Four different cab warning labels are available: 1.USA/ Canada (F674265) 2.Canada (F674662) 3.USA (F676992) 4.Rest of the world (F673745) Recommended positions for the cab labels are shown in the harvester head Parts Catalogue. T7M7G6M,00007E4-19-13OCT21 Precautions: Processing on the Landing XJ1317287—19—12OCT21... -
Page 27: Key Ring Caution And Id
Extreme care is required when manually operating the machine. The harvester head can be operated with the Waratah switch in the Manual position for servicing. The reverse side of the key ring tag provides information on the model and serial number of the head, required for warranty purposes. -
Page 28: Cab Labels (Two-Position Waratah Switch)
Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Cab labels (two-position Waratah switch) XJ1321700—UN—15MAR22 T7M7G6M,0000852-19-24MAY22 1-5-6... -
Page 29: Operation: General Operation
It is advisable that the operator has had experience serious injury. operating the Waratah harvester head before felling trees. The efficient operation of the harvester head depends The carrier needs to be in good condition, with clean on practice and experience. -
Page 30: Operation: Clear-Cut Harvesting
Operation: Clear-cut Harvesting Felling up position. Close the delimb arms and feed roller arms once the selected tree is positioned in the opening. The felling stage in clear-fell harvesting influences the whole operation. A slight amount of pressure is then applied to the tree to ensure the saw chain will not jam as the tree is being The felling direction and stem presentation for extraction cut. -
Page 31: Fall And Delimb
Operation: Clear-cut Harvesting result in loss of control of the stem and/or stem breakage. AM24480,0000066-19-05JUL19 Fall and Delimb To improve delimbing, it is beneficial to feed the tree through while felling, since the weight of the tree facilitates this operation. While the tree is falling, feed rollers can be activated, which allows the tree to pass through the harvester head and delimb unit. -
Page 32: Operation: Thinning Techniques
Operation: Thinning Techniques Plantation Out Row When stacking, use separate piles to identify grades, which will ease the uplifting process. Color marking enhances this operation and reduces the area required for stock-piling. Full Tree Thinning TX1050359—UN—29OCT08 Cut-to-Length at Stump When felling while thinning, place the harvester head approximately two metres (seven feet) up the tree, and then feed down the stem. -
Page 33: Select Thinning
Operation: Thinning Techniques Select Thinning TX1050358—UN—29OCT08 This method is dependent upon finished crop stocking levels, as this determines the area available to manoeuvre a carrier between trees. This method allows a reduction in paths cut from a block, while still allowing access for extraction carriers. T7M7G6M,00004AE-19-15JUN20 2-3-2... -
Page 34: Operation: Processing
Operation: Processing General IMPORTANT: Do not process toward the cab. 1. Once the tree has been delimbed, it is ready to be cross-cut into desired products. NOT OK 2. Depending on log size when cross-cutting, it may be necessary to support the large end. 3. -
Page 35: Operation: Cutting
Operation: Cutting General 11. A side tear along the tree may stop the saw bar from returning if it is not cut on the downward pass. The 1. Smaller trees requiring only a single cut may need saw chain cut should be made past this tear. the harvester head unlatching to be over-ridden, with the tilt-up button pushed while cutting. -
Page 36: Operation: Special Techniques
Operation: Special Techniques Use of Double Cuts Position the harvester head to the front, or in the desired direction of fall of the tree. Make the front cut with no NOTE: Poor tree form encountered during felling, sideways or upward pressure. The cut should finish delimbing, and processing makes it necessary to when the cutting unit is square with the direction of the use special techniques to be able to handle stems... -
Page 37: Falling Multi-Leaders
Operation: Special Techniques Felling on Hillsides diameter. When placing these cuts, ensure they are parallel, creating a hinge effect, which will prevent loss of control. In some cases, several quarter cuts will prevent the tree snapping off too soon. This method is used on large butt flares, heavy leaners, badly swept butts, multi leaders, and in any other situation where the operator requires more control during felling. -
Page 38: Operation: Miscellaneous
Operation: Miscellaneous Unattended Harvester Head When leaving the harvester head unattended, it is advisable to leave it in the upright position (tilt-up), pointing away from the operator’s cab, with the boom stretched right out. Do not lay the harvester head and link mechanism down in such a manner that the rotator comes into contact with the arm. -
Page 39: Maintenance: Fluids And Lubricants
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Recommended Hydraulic System Fluid Contact Waratah for approval prior to using biodegradable or phosphate oils. Refer to the appropriate carrier manual for hydraulic oil specifications. T7M7G6M,00004BC-19-16JUN20 Chain Oil XXJ1293736 XJ1293736—UN—08MAR20 Chain oil reservoir 1—Chain oil reservoir The chain oil reservoir supplies the main saw and the top saw. -
Page 40: Grease
The greases recommended are subject to change due 4. Mixing greases of different brands or grades can to oil company circumstances. Waratah strongly cause chemical reactions, and the grease will not recommends you use the same grease as installed at... -
Page 41: Greasing Procedure
5.Grease the locations indicated below. 7—Boom (stick) attachments (2) 8—Rotator attachments (2) ● Grease using the indicated greasing points. Grease Point Location: Link NOTE: The HTH616C SIII has three link options, each with different greasing locations. XJ1298636—UN—16JUN20 Grease point location: Dog-bone link XJ1298635—UN—16JUN20 5—Boom (stick) attachments (2) -
Page 42: Grease Point Location: Rotator
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Rotator Grease Point Location: Tilt Frame Main Pin XJ1298637—UN—16JUN20 XJ1294128—UN—12MAR20 Grease point location: rotator Grease point location: tilt frame main pin 11—Inner rotator unit ring gear (1) 1—Tilt frame main pin greasing point (1) 12—Rotator unit ring gear (2) 2—Tilt frame main pin fitting hose ●... -
Page 43: Grease Point Location: Upper Delimb Arms
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Upper Delimb Arms NOTE: The delimb link has two options: slotted and non-slotted. The slotted link has only one grease fitting on the right side, whereas the non-slotted link has a grease fitting on each side. XJ1293741—UN—06MAR20 Grease point location: right upper delimb arm 3—Right upper delimb arm (1) -
Page 44: Grease Point Location: Lower Delimb Arm
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Lower Delimb Arm Grease Point Location: Feed Arms XJ1293743—UN—06MAR20 Grease point location: left feed arm 1—Left feed roller arm cylinder barrel end (1) 2—Left feed roller arm cylinder rod end (1) 3—Left feed roller arm (1) 4—Left feed roller arm link (1) XJ1293915—UN—09MAR20 Grease point location: lower delimb arm... -
Page 45: Grease Point Location: Length-Measuring Unit
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Length-measuring Grease Point Location: Feed Unit Unit XJ1293839—UN—04SEP20 Grease point location: feed unit 1—Left side feed unit (1) 2—Right side feed unit (1) ● Grease using the indicated greasing points. T7M7G6M,00004C5-19-24JUN20 Grease Point Location: Main Saw Unit (3/4" Saw) XJ1293742—UN—06MAR20 Grease point location: length-measuring unit... -
Page 46: Grease Point Location: Main Saw Unit (Supercut 100)
Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants arm. Grease the bearing every 50 hours (weekly): apply one pump. Excess grease adversely affects the performance of the main saw unit. T7M7G6M,000061C-19-11OCT21 Grease Point Location: Main Saw Unit (SuperCut 100) TX1019812—UN—13JUN07 Grease point location: Main saw unit (SC 100) TX1058928A—UN—29APR09 Grease point location: main saw unit (SC 100) 1—Swing Arm Bearing (1) -
Page 47: Maintenance: Schedule
Maintenance: Schedule Periodic Maintenance Record SERVICE INTERVALS Service intervals are shown on this chart. Also perform service on items at multiples of the original requirement. For example, at 2000 hours also service those items (if applicable) listed under 1000 hours, 200–250 hours, 50 hours, and 8 hours or daily. As Required □... -
Page 48: Maintenance: Every 8 Hours Or Daily
Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 8 Hours or Daily Maintenance: Every 50 Hours or Weekly CAUTION: To prevent possible injury while Specifications working in the arm capture zones or the saw bar opening, follow safety precautions. Lower the Feed arm pivot pin bolt torque 270 Nm 199 lb-ft harvester head to the ground and stop the... - Page 49 Maintenance: Schedule 10. Check measuring wheel mount cap screws (6) and arm cap mount cap screws (7). Torque the cap screws to specification. SPECIFICATIONS Upper delimb arm pin bolt torque 270 Nm 199 lb-ft Upper delimb link pin bolt torque 63 Nm 46 lb-ft Upper delimb pin threaded collar cap screw...
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Page 50: Maintenance: Every 200-250 Hours Or Monthly
Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 200–250 Hours or Monthly SPECIFICATIONS Main control valve mounting bolt 270 Nm torque 199 lb-ft TimberRite™ H-16 head module 109 Nm assembly mounting bolt torque 80 lb-ft TimberRite™ H-16 controller M8 22 Nm mounting bolt torque 16 lb-ft TimberRite™... - Page 51 Maintenance: Schedule SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Top saw mounting bolt 109 Nm 3/4" Main saw mounting bolts 109 Nm torque at cylinder bore 80 lb-ft 80 lb-ft side 3/4" Main saw motor mounting cap screw torque 142 Nm Top saw mounting bolt 125 Nm 105 lb-ft torque at motor side...
- Page 52 Maintenance: Schedule XJ1316077—UN—24AUG21 XJ1318148—UN—16NOV21 Cylinder pin retainer bolts 1—Feed arm cylinder pin retainer bolt (2 used) 2—Upper delimb arm cylinder pin retainer bolt (2 used) 3—Upper delimb arm cylinder pin circular retainer bolt (1 used) 4—Tilt cylinder pin retainer bolt (2 used) 5—Measuring arm cylinder pin retainer bolt (1 used) 6—Lower delimb arm cylinder pin retainer bolt (2 used) 12.
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Page 53: Maintenance: Every 2000 Hours Or Annually
Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 1000 Hours or 6 6. Check the torque on the rotator link pin bolt (2) and tilt frame main pin bolt (4). Months 7. Check the torque on the rotator motor mounting bolts. SPECIFICATIONS Rotator and ring gear mounting 125 Nm T7M7G6M,0000622-19-13OCT21 bolt torque... -
Page 54: Maintenance: General
5. Deactivate the hydraulic interlock. or replacing parts is more effective. 6. Turn off the carrier and turn the Waratah switch Always take into account any warning signs or control to the off position. -
Page 55: Unified Inch Bolt And Cap Screw Torque Values
Maintenance: General remember: failure of a component such as a circuit 3. Cure the disease, not the symptom. breaker may only be a symptom of an underlying fault. 4. Do not take anything for granted. Whatever the fault, certain basic principles apply. These are as follows: Be aware that new components may be defective;... -
Page 56: Metric Bolt And Cap Screw Torque Values
Maintenance: General DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or Make sure fastener threads are clean, and start thread tightening procedure is given for a specific application. engagement properly. This will prevent them from failing Torque values listed are for general use only. when tightening. -
Page 57: Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values
Maintenance: General Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always replace shear bolts with bolts of the loads. Always replace shear bolts with bolts of the identical class. identical class. Fasteners should be replaced with the same or higher Fasteners should be replaced with the same or higher class. -
Page 58: Miscellaneous: Carrier
15. Re-connect the carrier battery. T7M7G6M,00006AA-19-23MAR22 TX1033494A—UN—14DEC07 2. Turn the Waratah switch to the OFF position. 3. Turn off any electronics that are wired directly from the battery. 4. Turn off the main power to carrier. 4-1-1... -
Page 59: Using Booster Batteries
Miscellaneous: Carrier Using booster batteries 9. Re-connect the cable between the two carrier Booster batteries are used if the carrier batteries are too batteries (A). flat or cold to start the carrier normally. 10. Refit the 15 A fuse. Connect the power and CAN connection back to the PC. -
Page 60: Miscellaneous-Measurements
Miscellaneous—Measurements Metric and Imperial Unit Expressions Measurement Unit Symbol Length millimetre centimetre metre kilometre inch foot yard mile Area square millimetre sq mm square centimetre sq cm square metre sq ft square foot sq ft square inch sq in. hectare acre acre Pressure... -
Page 61: Miscellaneous: Specification Conversion
Miscellaneous: Specification Conversion Conversion Length Area miles x 1.6093 = km sq.mile x 2.59 = sq.km yards x 0.9144 acres x 0.00405 = sq.km feet x 0.3048 acres x 0.4047 = hectares feet x 30.480 = cm sq.yards x 0.8361 = sq.m inches x 2.540... -
Page 62: Miscellaneous: Wood Measurement
Miscellaneous: Wood Measurement Wood Measurement Equivalents Cord Cunit Cubic Metre Cubic Metre Solid Board Feet 2.43 m 2.43 m 12 in. 8 ft. 3 ft. 1 1 in. 64 m 12 in. 0.64 0.64 m 0.64 m 4 ft. 1 Cord=128 cu. ft. 1 Cunit=100 cu. - Page 63 Index Maintenance every 1000 hours ....3-2-7 Chain shot guard Maintenance every 2000 hours or yearly..3-2-7 Inspection.......... . 1-3-7 Periodic maintenance record..
- Page 64 Slotted link (optional feature)..... 1-3-7 Waratah key switch control...... . 1-3-2 Waratah switch control......1-3-3 Safety—operating precautions SureGrip cab label positions .
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