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Operator’s Manual HTH624C Harvester Head WA111775 31MAY22 (ENGLISH) COPYRIGHT® 2022 WARATAH NZ LIMITED Tokoroa, New Zealand All Rights Reserved LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND...
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AM24480,000002F -19-21AUG14-1/1 IMPORTANT Unauthorized adjustments are in violation of the manufacturers’ standards, and may result in damage to Warranty will not apply to the HTH624C harvesting head the harvesting head. for failures resulting from unauthorized adjustments to the harvesting head.
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Lock Tilt Bracket ..........1-1-1 Recommended Harvester Head Harvester Head Label Positions ......1-5-1 Position for Top Saw Chain and Top Cab labels (two-position Waratah switch) ..1-5-2 Saw Bar Maintenance ........1-1-2 Recommended Harvester Head Safety—General Carrier Precautions Position for Main Saw Chain and Recommendations For Processing on Main Saw Bar Maintenance ......1-1-3...
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Contents Page Page Operation—Processing Miscellaneous—Carrier General..............2-4-1 Prevent Fires .............4-1-1 Debarking ............2-4-1 In Case of Carrier Fire ........4-1-1 Measuring............2-4-1 Welding on the carrier or harvester head ..4-1-2 Welding on Carrier: TimberRite™ .....4-1-3 Using booster batteries........4-1-5 Operation—Cutting Using Booster Batteries: TimberRite™ .....4-1-6 General..............2-5-1 Using The Main Saw Unit ........2-5-1 Miscellaneous—Measurements...
This publication contains instructions for the maintenance Even if all conceivable measures have been taken to of the HTH624C harvester head. If concerns about the make the contents as complete as possible, Waratah validity of the instructions arise, please consult your local takes no responsibility for possible damages that may dealer for more detailed information.
12 months from the date of installation Annulment: This warranty shall be void if Waratah by a Waratah-approved dealer, or 180 days from the date determines that the attachment’s performance or reliability of delivery if the customer buys the part over the counter.
To assist the operator in becoming familiar with the many 7. Upper Delimb Knives. Works in conjunction with the features of the HTH624C Grapple Harvester, and thereby top knife to debark and delimb the tree. quickly become proficient in the operation and periodic 8.
Safety—Operator Safety Precautions Only Operate If Qualified Do not operate this carrier unless you have read the Ensure you learn and follow all safety rules that may apply manual carefully and you have become qualified via to your work situation and/or work site. supervised training and instruction.
4. Lower harvester head to the ground. Recommended Harvester Head Position for Top Saw Chain 5. Deactivate hydraulic interlock. and Top Saw Bar Maintenance 6. Turn off carrier and turn Waratah switch control to Off position. 1— Locking Pin in Upright 3— Upper Delimb Knife Position 4—...
5. Deactivate hydraulic interlock. objects. Always wear approved gloves and eye protection when performing saw chain 6. Turn off carrier and turn Waratah switch control to Off or saw bar maintenance. position. 7. Pull the main saw bar (6) down from the main saw box.
Safety—General Precautions Operator Risk Be prepared if an emergency occurs or a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep numbers for emergency services near or, where appropriate, stored in your telephone. AM24480,000003C -19-16NOV18-1/1 General Safety Read the safety messages in this manual and on the machine.
Safety—General Precautions Be prepared if an emergency occurs or a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep numbers for emergency services near or, where appropriate, stored in your telephone. AM24480,000003D -19-08MAY15-3/3 Operational Safety IMPORTANT: The harvester head can fall When working in a restricted area, check for interference unpredictably when the engine is shut with cylinder rods, hydraulic hoses, and electrical cables,...
Safety—General Precautions Recognise Safety Information This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol, be alert for the risk of personal injury. Follow the precautions and safe operating practices highlighted by this symbol. A signal word — DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION — is used with the safety alert symbol.
Safety—General Precautions Keep Clear of Saw DANGER Do not stand or work in the cutting direction of the chain saw while the machine is running. In the event of a chain link breaking, the chain can fly off the saw bar at high speed.
Safety—General Precautions Avoid Chain Shot Saw chain shot Hazard Zone Safety Sign Saw chain Break without Saw chain shot Guard XJ1134867 —UN—12APR13 Saw chain Break with Saw chain shot Guard Saw chain shot is the high velocity separation and ejection To reduce the risk of injury from saw chain shot: of a piece or pieces from the end of a broken saw chain during mechanized timber harvesting.
Safety—General Precautions • • Keep saw chains sharp and lubricated. Do not exceed Discard the saw chain after the second break. the maximum saw speed. Check hydraulic oil pressure and flow rate to the saw unit after any carrier hydraulic system repairs.
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Safety—General Precautions Recommended Position of Chain Shot Warning Label T7M7G6M,00006F2 -19-19AUG21-2/2 1-2-7 053122 PN=19...
Safety—General Precautions Chain Shot Guard Inspection CAUTION: Serious injury or death can occur. The harvester head can move unpredictably during service procedures. The frame lock pin must always be used during maintenance or adjustment procedures. The function of the chain shot guard (6) is to reduce the risk of serious injury or death to operators and bystanders from flying saw chain pieces.
Safety—General 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. • Inspect for wear on each end of the chain shot guard.
Safety—General Precautions Never Stand on the Harvester Head WARNING When servicing or carrying out maintenance, work from a safe platform. Never stand on the harvester head, as these surfaces are not designed for standing on. There is no tread grip pattern embossed onto any plates, and the surfaces of a harvester head can become very slippery.
Safety—Operation Precautions Read Manuals Before Operating Ensure all operators read and understand this manual. Replace the manual immediately if it is missing or damaged. Operating, servicing, or adjusting a setting without fully understanding how the harvester head works can have very serious implications for safety.
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.
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Safety—Operation Precautions Safety Precautions on Laser Product Using controls, adjusting, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING To avoid injury, including to the eyes and skin, follow the instructions provided in this manual. Do not disassemble this product;...
Safety—Operation Precautions Waratah Key Switch Control (Three-position) The Waratah key switch control has three positions: Off, Automatic, and Manual. These work in conjunction with the carrier controls as described below. The Manual position is used for harvester head troubleshooting. When the key switch control is in the Off position: •...
Safety—Operation Precautions Waratah Switch Control (Two-position) The Waratah switch control has two positions: Off and On. These work in conjunction with the carrier controls as described below. When the switch control is in the Off position: • Hydraulic power, controller communications, and electrical power to harvester head solenoids are disabled.
(stepped down to 5 V to run the circuits) allows a The H-16 system has separate switched and unswitched soft shut-down when the Waratah switch is turned off. It power networks. The primary switched 24 V network cannot supply power to the solenoids.
Safety—Operation Precautions Avoid Work Site Hazards Avoid contact with gas lines, buried cables, and water signal person in view and use radios or hand signals to lines. Before starting work, contact utility line location maintain communications. services to identify all underground utilities. Operate only on solid footing with sufficient strength to Prepare the work site properly.
Safety—Operation Precautions Avoid High-pressure Oils This machine uses a high-pressure hydraulic system. Escaping oil under pressure can penetrate the skin, resulting in serious injury. Never search for leaks with your hands: use a piece of cardboard to find the location of escaping oil. Stop the engine and relieve pressure before disconnecting lines or working on the hydraulic system.
Safety—Maintenance Precautions Prepare for Service Safety Warn others of service work. Always park and prepare your machine for service or repair properly. • Park the machine on a level surface, and lower equipment to the ground. • Disable the pilot hydraulics. Turn the pilot reset switch to OFF.
Always reduce the hydraulic system pressure to zero warranty period, without first consulting Waratah, will void before attempting to work on any hydraulic component. the carrier warranty. Hydraulic oil becomes hot during operation; do not allow...
Safety—Maintenance Precautions Remove Paint before Welding or Heating Avoid potentially-toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or when using a torch. Remove paint before heating: • Remove paint a minimum of 100 mm (4”) from the area affected by heating.
Safety—General Carrier Precautions Recommendations For Processing on the WARNING Landing In the event a chain link breaks, the chain can fly off the saw at extreme speed. This label is positioned next to any openable forward-facing window. It warns of the potential hazard and alerts the operator of the consequences associated with opening that window.
HTH624C harvester head. Hydraulic specifications, boom while installing the harvester head. Improvements can and arm specifications, and weight must be considered. include fitting a carrier with: The HTH624C carrier must meet minimum specifications. • Additional counter-weight. • Specification Additional capacity hydraulic pump.
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.
Safety—General Carrier Precautions Processing • Operate the harvester head safely. The chain shot hazard zone is approximately 15 degrees towards the rear sprocket and in front of the saw bar tip. • Do not operate the harvester head with the window open.
Preparation It is advisable that the operator has had experience operating the Waratah harvester prior to felling trees. Carrier is in good condition with windows clean. Inspection of the cutting unit - sharpened, tensioned, and Before work begins identify additional hazards.
Operation—Clear Cut Harvesting Felling the fall and reduce the amount of undergrowth around the base of trees to be felled. This is achieved by falling the The felling stage in clearfell influences the whole operation. tree just off center to a standing tree preventing the falling tree becoming “hung up”.
Operation—Clear Cut Harvesting Delimbing • Ensure the delimb knives are kept sharp and in form to reduce the effort required to remove limbs. At this point the tree is ready to be delimbed which • The delimbing procedure is about balance and stem involves rotating the base and feeding the stem through control, which when perfected gives excellent results the harvester head while obtaining the correct direction...
This is the purpose of the arms on a HTH624C harvester. In order to gain the maximum merchantable volume and reduce bark damage to remaining trees, different methods are used, cut to length or full length, within the stand.
Operation—Thinning Techniques Plantation Out Row—Full Tree Thinning Again the procedure is similar to the above. This system is used in conjunction with skidding extraction. The pathway is harvested in the same manner at the same spacing. More care is required when felling, to correctly position the stem allowing processing without damage to standing stems due to the longer lengths being handled.
Operation—Thinning Techniques Select Thinning This method depends on the finished crop stocking levels as to the area available to maneuver a carrier between trees. This method allows a reduction in paths cut from a block, while still allowing access to extraction carriers. RR71361,00000F4 -19-18NOV08-1/1 2-3-3 053122...
Operation—Processing General 3. If a multiple of log grades are being processed, it is necessary to ensure planning has taken place to IMPORTANT: Do not process toward the cab ensure placement of various grades in order to be recovered by following operations. 1.
Operation—Cutting General 4. Tops of hills and uneven ground can also cause tree to swing up causing carrier to lift or harvester head 1. Smaller trees needing only a single cut may need the damage. harvester head unlatching to be overridden with the tilt up button pushed while cutting.
Operation—Special Techniques Use of Double Cuts NOTE: Due to poor form encountered during falling, delimbing and processing, it is necessary to use special techniques to be able to safely handle stems, with minimal damage to the carrier. The use of double cuts allows the tree to fall freely and minimizes butt damage.
Operation—Special Techniques Quarter Cutting This method is used on various occasions to gain better control when felling. Use a saw cut placed at the base of the tree in the direction of fall approximately a quarter of the diameter into the tree. The harvester head is then moved to the back of the tree ready for falling.
Operation—Special Techniques Falling On Hillside Falling trees on hillsides may mean the cutting unit is exposed to dirt and duff on the uphill side of trees. When falling on hilly terrain ensure the harvester is positioned correctly (5) allowing the saw bar tip not to foul the ground on the high side of the tree.
Operation—Miscellaneous Unattended Harvester Head Do not lay harvester head and link mechanism down in such a manner that the rotator comes in contact with the When leaving the harvester head unattended it is advisable arm, as serious damage may occur to the rotator motor. to leave it in the upright position (tilt up), pointing away from the operator’s cab with the boom stretched right out.
Maintenance—Fluids and Lubricants Recommended Hydraulic System Fluid Refer to Base Carrier Manual for hydraulic oil specifications. RR71361,0000101 -19-16JUN08-1/1 Chain Oil The chain oil reservoir (1) is located on left hand side and holds approximately 16 liters (16.9 qt). Refer table for suitable chain oil. 1—...
The greases recommended are subject to change due to oil company circumstances. Waratah strongly 5. When shipped, the carrier is lubricated with the brand recommends you use the same grease as installed at marked in the recommended oil table.
Maintenance—Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location—Feed Unit CAUTION: When serving or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head always ensure that the tilt bracket is in one of the two locking pin positions to prevent movement of the harvester head. CAUTION: Prevent possible injury while working in the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening.
Maintenance—Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location—Tilt Bracket Location Quantity Tilt Bracket Tilt Cylinder Rotator Body Rotator Ring Swivel Link 1— Link 7— Swivel 2— Link 8— Swivel 3— Rotator Ring 10— Tilt Bracket 4— Rotator Ring 11— Tilt Bracket 5— Body 12—...
Maintenance—Fluids and Lubricants Grease Measuring Wheel Bearings Applying excess grease to the measuring wheel bearings effects the performance of the measuring unit. Grease interval for pins is daily and grease interval for measuring wheel bearings is every 100 hours (2 weeks). 1.
Maintenance—Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location—Main Saw Unit (SC100 Option) Location Quantity Main Saw Supercut Feed out rack Main Saw Supercut Bearing Grease bearing (1) every 100 hours (2 weeks). Apply 2 pumps and if grease appears from the seals on the first pump no further pumps are required.
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 □...
Maintenance—Schedule Maintenance—Every 8 Hours or Daily CAUTION: Prevent possible injury working in the arm capture zones or the saw bar opening of the harvester head. Stop the engine. Failure to follow the safety precautions can lead to risk of serious injury. IMPORTANT: Saw components wear more rapidly in cold temperatures.
Maintenance—Schedule Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours or Yearly SPECIFICATIONS Ring to Tilt Bracket Cap Screw 171 N·m 126 lb-ft (1/2-in. UNF) Torque CAUTION: Prevent possible injury while working in the arm capture zones or saw bar opening. Keep away from the arm capture zones or the saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is active.
Maintenance—General Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values UNIFIED INCH BOLT AND CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES—Tolerance is ±10% unless otherwise specified Top—SAE Grade and Harvester Head Markings; Bottom—SAE Grade and Nut Markings The following data is intended to assist in the general maintenance of the carrier. It is recommended that only grade 8 hardware or better be used.
Maintenance—General Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values METRIC BOLT AND CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES—Tolerance is ±10% unless otherwise specified Top—Property Class and Harvester Head Markings; Bottom—Property Class and Nut Markings The following data is intended to assist in the general maintenance of the carrier. It is recommended that only grade 10.9 hardware or better be used.
Maintenance—General Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values CAUTION: Use only metric tools on metric hardware. Other tools may not fit properly. They may slip and cause injury. Check tightness of cap screws periodically. Torque values listed are for general use only. Do not use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application.
Maintenance—Operation Checkout Fault Finding General important if you are investigating a fault for someone else who may not have described it very accurately. With any fault finding, the first step is to decide where to investigate. Sometimes this is obvious, but on other 2.
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Maintenance—Operation Checkout • Chain Jumps Off Bar OUO1065,0000DCB -19-04FEB12-6/24 Chain Tension Check Chain tension pressure is too low. YES: Adjust chain tension pressure. NO: See your authorized dealer for repair. OUO1065,0000DCB -19-04FEB12-7/24 Bleed Tension Circuit Air in tensioner system. YES: Bleed tensioner Check system.
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Maintenance—Operation Checkout Oil Strainer Check Strainer in lubrication is clogged. YES: Disassemble and clean strainer. NO: See your authorized dealer for repair. OUO1065,0000DCB -19-04FEB12-14/24 Lubrication Hose Check Lubrication hydraulic hose is broken. YES: Replace lubrication hydraulic hose. NO: See your authorized dealer for repair.
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Maintenance—Operation Checkout Saw Bar Feed Pressure Feed out pressure too low. YES: Adjust feed out pressure NO: See your authorized dealer for repair. OUO1065,0000DCB -19-04FEB12-22/24 Cylindr Seal Ring Check Piston seals in feed out cylinder damaged. YES: Replace piston seals. NO: See your authorized dealer for repair.
Miscellaneous—Carrier Prevent Fires Handle Fuel Safely: Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Never refuel carrier while smoking or when near sparks or flame. Clean Carrier Regularly: Keep trash, debris, grease and oil from accumulating in engine compartment, around fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
1. Park the carrier and place the harvester head on a flat, even surface. 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.
Miscellaneous—Carrier Welding on Carrier: TimberRite™ 1. Park harvester on a flat even surface. IMPORTANT: Electrical system damage can occur by electrical welder current. When welding, electrical equipment must be isolated. Failure to isolate electrical equipment can damage the electrical system and require component replacement.
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Miscellaneous—Carrier 6. For TimberRite Systems Only Disconnect power (1) to controller. 7. Disconnect can 2 (2). 8. Disconnect can 1 (3). 9. The attachment is manufactured from high tensile steel. Use only E11018-M (low hydrogen) welding rods. NOTE: Contaminants in the weld makes the steel brittle. 10.
Miscellaneous—Carrier Using booster batteries Booster batteries are used if the carrier batteries are too flat or cold to start the carrier normally. CAUTION: Before boost-starting the carrier, shut it down properly to prevent unexpected machine movement when the engine starts. CAUTION: An explosive gas is produced while batteries are in use or being charged.
Miscellaneous—Carrier Using Booster Batteries: TimberRite™ Before boost starting, the machine must be properly shut down to prevent unexpected machine movement when the engine starts. CAUTION: An explosive gas is produced while batteries are in use or being charged. Keep flames or sparks away from the battery area.
Miscellaneous—Measurements Metric and Imperial Unit Expressions Measurement Unit Symbol Length millimeter centimeter meter kilometer inch foot yard mile Area sq mm square millimeter sq cm square centimeter square meter sq ft square foot sq ft square inch sq in. hector acre acre Pressure...
Miscellaneous—Specification Conversion Length miles x 1.6093 = km yards x 0.9144 feet x 0.3048 = cm feet x 30.480 = cm inches x 2.540 = mm inches x 25.40 x 0.621 = miles x 1093.60 = yards x 3280.90 = feet x 1.094 = yards x 3.281...
Miscellaneous—Specification Conversion Miscellaneous acre x 43.560 = sq.ft board feet x 144.0 = cu.in. x 778.0 = lb.ft. bushel x 1.244 = cu.ft. x 17280 = cu.in. cu.ft. cu.ft. x 7.481 = U.S. gallon x 231.0 = cu.in. U.S. gallon x 33.000 = lb.ft./min.
Miscellaneous—Wood Measurement Wood Measurement Equivalents Cord Cunit Cubic Meter Cubic Meter 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.
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Index Page Page Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Grease point location—length measuring unit ..3-1-5 Chain shot guard Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Inspection............... 1-2-8 Grease point location ..........3-1-3 Control valve Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Fault finding ............3-4-1 Grease point location—main saw unit (SC100 option) .............
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Use of double cuts ..........2-6-1 Servicing and maintenance safety ......1-4-2 Operation—thinning techniques Waratah key switch control ........1-3-4 Plantation out row—cut to length at stump .... 2-3-1 Waratah switch control........... 1-3-5 Plantation out row—full tree thinning ..... 2-3-2 Safety—operating precautions...