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COPYRIGHT® 2022 WARATAH NZ LIMITED
Tokoroa, New Zealand All Rights Reserved
LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND
HTH624C 4X4
Harvester Head
WA130395 31MAY22 (ENGLISH)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual HTH624C 4X4 Harvester Head WA130395 31MAY22 (ENGLISH) COPYRIGHT® 2022 WARATAH NZ LIMITED Tokoroa, New Zealand All Rights Reserved LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND...
  • Page 2 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 4X4 harvesting the harvesting head. head for failures resulting from unauthorized adjustments to the harvesting head.
  • Page 3 We need your help to continually improve our technical publications. Please copy this page and FAX or mail your comments, ideas and improvements. SEND TO: Waratah New Zealand Limited PO Box 375 Attn. Customer Support Group Tokoroa, 3444 New Zealand...
  • Page 4 Introduction 053122 PN=4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Head Label Positions.........1-5-1 Positions for Main saw chain and Head Labels Positions for Loader Processor ..1-5-3 Main saw bar Maintenance ......1-1-3 Cab labels (two-position Waratah switch) ..1-5-5 Safety: General Precautions Safety: General Carrier Precautions Operator Risk ............1-2-1 Recommendations For Processing on General Safety...........1-2-1...
  • Page 6 Contents Page Page Maintenance: General Operation: Thinning Techniques Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Plantation Out Row: Cut-to-Length at Stump..2-3-1 Torque Values ..........3-3-1 Plantation Out Row: Full Tree-thinning .....2-3-2 Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values ..3-3-3 Select Thinning..........2-3-3 Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values..3-3-4 Operation: Processing Maintenance: Operational Checkouts General..............2-4-1...

  • Page 7: General

    This publication contains instructions for the maintenance Even if all conceivable measures have been taken to of the HTH624C 4X4 harvester head. If concerns about make the contents as complete as possible, Waratah the validity of the instructions arise, please consult your takes no responsibility for possible damages that may local dealer for more detailed information.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 9: Features

    HTH624C 4X4 Features with Top-saw shown To assist the operator in becoming familiar with the 6. Upper delimb cylinder: Controls the upper delimb many features of the HTH624C 4X4 harvester head, and arms. thereby quickly become proficient in the operation and 7.
  • Page 10 General Throughout this manual references are made to the areas or sides of the machine: • Front • Rear • Left side • Right side • Main-saw • Top-saw Consider the front from a seated position in the operator's seat, with the harvester head directly in front of you and the harvester head arms as being left and right.

  • Page 11: Safety: Operator Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 12: Recommended Harvester Head Positions For Top Saw Chain And Top Saw Bar Maintenance

    4. Lower the harvester head to the ground. 5. Deactivate the hydraulic interlock. wear approved gloves and eye protection when 6. Turn off the carrier and turn the Waratah switch control performing saw chain or saw bar maintenance. to the off position.

  • Page 13: Recommended Harvester Head Positions For Main Saw Chain And Main Saw Bar Maintenance

    3. Set the upper delimb arms (3) to the closed position. 4. Activate the bail lock. 5. Turn off the carrier and the Waratah controller. CAUTION: Prevent the harvester head from moving: ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting...

  • Page 14: Safety: General Precautions

    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.

  • Page 15: General Safety Precautions

    Only qualified, trained personnel should operate this harvester head. The HTH624C 4X4 harvester head has a rotation feature; it can be rotated so as to direct debris and foreign objects away from the operator's cab.

  • Page 16: Operational Safety

    Safety: General Precautions 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, down. In the event of being unable to restart etc.

  • Page 17: Recognise Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 18: Avoid Chain Shot

    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.

  • Page 19: Beware Of Chain Shot

    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.
  • Page 20 Safety: General Precautions Recommended Position of Chain Shot Warning Label T7M7G6M,00006F2 -19-19AUG21-2/2 1-2-7 053122 PN=20...

  • Page 21: Chain Shot Guard Inspection

    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.

  • Page 22: Never Operate Without Reading Manual

    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. •...

  • Page 23: Never Stand On The Harvester Head

    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.

  • Page 24: Safety: Operation Precautions

    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.

  • 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 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;...

  • Page 27: Waratah Key Switch Control (Three-Position)

    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.

  • Page 28: Waratah Switch Control (Two-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.

  • Page 29: Lockable Battery Disconnect Switch

    Safety: Operation Precautions Lockable battery disconnect switch The Waratah switch is provided with battery disconnect lockable switch option. t7m7g6m,1653456974622 -19-26MAY22-1/1 1-3-6 053122 PN=29...

  • Page 30: To Activate Manual Mode

    (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.

  • Page 31: Avoid Work Site Hazards

    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.

  • Page 32: Avoid High-Pressure Oils

    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.

  • Page 33: Safety: Maintenance Precautions

    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.

  • Page 34: General Safety

    Attempting to alter or change the physical, mechanical, or hydraulic operation of the harvester head during the Be aware of exposed parts such as the cylinder rods warranty period, without first consulting Waratah, will void or hoses, and, if these are damaged, replace them the carrier warranty.

  • Page 35: Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating

    Safety: Maintenance Precautions When removing the main valve guard, always stop the engine and lock the tilt frame. If the harvester head suddenly stands up, serious injury may result. If it is necessary to work on the hydraulic system while it is under pressure (for example, searching for leaks etc), always wear gloves and full protective clothing and search for leaks using a piece of cardboard.

  • Page 36: Make Welding Repairs Safely

    Safety: Maintenance Precautions Make Welding Repairs Safely IMPORTANT: Disable electrical power before welding. Separate harness connectors from the engine and vehicle microprocessors. Avoid welding or heating near pressurised fluid lines. Flammable spray may eject and cause severe burns if pressurised lines fail as a result of heating. Do not let heat extend beyond the work area.

  • Page 37: Safety: Safety Signs And Labels

    Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Head Label Positions WARNING DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Laser radiation Do Not stare into beam Class 2 Laser product Injury to Human Body (eyes and skin) may result KEEP AWAY XJ1238234 Head Label Position Continued on next page GS11409,00001F7 -19-03MAY17-1/2 1-5-1 053122...
  • Page 38 Safety: Safety Signs and Labels WARNING DANGER DANGER KEEP AWAY DANGER XJ1238235 Head Label Position GS11409,00001F7 -19-03MAY17-2/2 1-5-2 053122 PN=38...

  • Page 39: Head Labels Positions For Loader Processor

    Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Head Labels Positions for Loader Processor WARNING DANGER LOCK Tilt frame with pin supplied when servicing or carrying out maintenance. Personal injury or death may occur. DANGER DANGER DANGER Keep Aw ay XJ1306922 Head Label Position Continued on next page T7M7G6M,00005A5 -19-04DEC20-1/2 1-5-3...
  • Page 40 Safety: Safety Signs and Labels WARNING DANGER LOCK Tilt frame with pin supplied when servicing or carrying out maintenance. Personal injury or death may occur. DANGER DANGER Keep Aw ay XJ1306921 Head Label Position T7M7G6M,00005A5 -19-04DEC20-2/2 1-5-4 053122 PN=40...

  • Page 41: Cab Labels (Two-Position Waratah Switch)

    Safety: Safety Signs and Labels Cab labels (two-position Waratah switch) T7M7G6M,0000852 -19-24MAY22-1/1 1-5-5 053122 PN=41...

  • Page 42: Safety: General Carrier Precautions

    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.

  • Page 43: Do Not Operate Unless Seated

    HTH624C 4X4 harvester head. Hydraulic specifications, • Purpose-built booms and arms. boom and arm specifications, and weight must be considered. The HTH624C 4X4 carrier must meet minimum specifications. AM24480,000005C -19-02MAY17-1/1 Inspect the Harvester Head Before starting, inspect the harvester head carefully each day by walking around it.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Processing

    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.

  • Page 46: Operation: General Operation

    Terrain • Ground conditions It is advisable that the operator has had experience • Waterways operating the Waratah harvester head before felling trees. • Soil type The carrier needs to be in good condition, with clean • Erosion control windows.

  • Page 47: Operation: Clear-Cut Harvesting

    Operation: Clear-cut Harvesting Felling cushion the fall and reduce the amount of undergrowth around the base of trees to be felled. This is achieved by The felling stage in clear-fell harvesting influences the felling the tree just off-center to a standing tree, preventing whole operation.

  • Page 48: Delimbing

    Operation: Clear-cut Harvesting Delimbing • Ensure the delimb arms are kept sharp, and in form, to At this point, the tree is ready to be delimbed. This reduce the effort required to remove limbs. • involves rotating the base and feeding the stem through The delimbing procedure is about balance and stem the harvester head, while obtaining the correct direction of control, which, when perfected, gives excellent results...

  • Page 49: Operation: Thinning Techniques

    Operation: Thinning Techniques Plantation Out Row: Cut-to-Length at Stump When felling while thinning, place the harvester head approximately two meters (seven feet) up the tree, and then feed down the stem. This will facilitate delimbing, and create a clear area for the harvester head to grip when felling.

  • Page 50: Plantation Out Row: Full Tree-Thinning

    Operation: Thinning Techniques Plantation Out Row: Full Tree-thinning This procedure is similar to that described above. This system is used in conjunction with skidding extraction. The pathway is harvested in the same manner with the same spacing. More care is required when felling, to correctly position the stem, allowing processing without damage to standing stems.

  • Page 51: Select Thinning

    Operation: Thinning Techniques Select Thinning This method is dependent upon finished crop stocking levels, as this determines the area available to maneuver a carrier between trees. This method allows a reduction in paths cut from a block, while still allowing access for extraction carriers. AM24480,000006A -19-05JUL19-1/1 2-3-3 053122...

  • Page 52: Operation: Processing

    Operation: Processing General 3. If multiple log grades are being processed, pre-planning is important, as this will ensure correct IMPORTANT: Do not process toward the cab. placement of various grades in order to facilitate the recovery process. 1. Once the tree has been delimbed, it is ready to be cross-cut into desired products.

  • Page 53: Stem Shuffle Mode (Ssm)

    Operation: Processing Stem Shuffle Mode (SSM) in the harvester in a side-by-side configuration during processing. The mode which allows independent forward or reverse movement of each stem when two stems are AM24480,00000F5 -19-22AUG14-1/1 2-4-2 053122 PN=53...

  • Page 54: Operation: Cutting

    Operation: Cutting General 4. Tops of hills and uneven ground can also cause trees to swing up, damaging the harvester head or causing 1. Smaller trees requiring only a single cut may need the the carrier to lift. harvester head unlatching to be over-ridden, with the tilt-up button pushed while cutting.

  • Page 55: Operation: Special Techniques

    Operation: Special Techniques Use of Double Cuts NOTE: Due to poor form encountered during felling, 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, while minimizing butt damage.

  • Page 56: Quarter Cutting

    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 the 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.

  • Page 57: Felling On Hillsides

    AM24480,0000074 -19-05JUL19-1/1 XJ1302113 —UN—19AUG20 Using Loading Processor 1. The Loading mode symbol displays in the work mode window. If icon is missing contact your Waratah service technician. T7M7G6M,00005A7 -19-17FEB21-1/2 2. To enter Loading mode click the icon. Loading mode is indicated in the middle area.

  • Page 58: Operation: Miscellaneous

    Operation: Miscellaneous Unattended Harvester Head Do not lay the harvester head and link mechanism down in such a manner that the rotator comes into contact with When leaving the harvester head unattended, it is the arm. Doing so may result in serious damage to the advisable to leave it in the upright position (tilt-up), rotator motor.

  • Page 59: 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,00005AB -19-06DEC20-1/1 Chain Oil XJ1306939 Chain Oil Reservior 1— Chain oil reservoir The chain oil reservoir (1) is located on the left-hand side Refer to the table for suitable chain oil.

  • Page 60: Grease

    The greases recommended are subject to change the required lubricating effect, resulting in ill effects. due to oil company circumstances. Waratah strongly recommends you use the same grease as installed 5. When shipped, the carrier is lubricated with the brand at manufacture, or substitute for a similar lithium marked in the recommended oil table.

  • Page 61: Grease Point Location: Remote Grease Point Location

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Remote Grease Point Location CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed. Lower the harvester head to the ground. CAUTION: Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is...
  • Page 62 Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants XJ1233554 Remote Grease Point Location Continued on next page T7M7G6M,00005AC -19-19MAY22-2/3 3-1-4 053122 PN=62...

  • Page 63: Grease Point Location: Link, Rotator, Tilt Cylinder

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants 1— Left feed arm cylinder barrel 3— Main hanging bracket pin 5— Lower delimb cylinder barrel side grease point grease point side grease point 2— Right feed arm cylinder barrel 4— Main saw cylinder barrel side side grease point grease point T7M7G6M,00005AC -19-19MAY22-3/3...
  • Page 64 Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Rotator 1. Park the machine on level ground. 2. Stop the engine. 3. Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in an obvious place in the operator's cab. Location Quantity Rotator Unit Ring Gear Inner Rotator Unit Ring Gear 10—...

  • Page 65: Grease Point Location-Tilt Frame For Loader Processor (Option)

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location—Tilt Frame for Loader Processor (Option) CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed.

  • Page 66: Grease Point Location: Upper Delimb Arms

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Upper Delimb Arms CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed. Lower the harvester head to the ground. CAUTION: Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is...

  • Page 67: Grease Point Location: Length-Measuring Unit

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Length-measuring Unit CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed. Lower the harvester head to the ground. CAUTION: Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is...

  • Page 68: Grease Point Location: Feed Arms

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Feed Arms CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed. Lower the harvester head to the ground. CAUTION: Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is...

  • Page 69: Grease Point Location: Lower Delimb Arm

    Maintenance: Fluids and Lubricants Grease Point Location: Lower Delimb Arm CAUTION: When servicing or carrying out maintenance on the harvester head, always ensure the tilt frame is in the harvesting or processing position and the locking pin is installed. Lower the harvester head to the ground. CAUTION: Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Maintenance: Every 8 Hours Or Daily

    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. Failing to follow these safety precautions may lead to serious injury. IMPORTANT: Saw components wear more rapidly in cold temperatures.

  • Page 72: Maintenance: Every 50 Hours Or Weekly

    Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 50 Hours or Weekly Specifications Feed arm pivot pin bolt torque 550 Nm 405 lb-ft Feed arm pin collar retaining 65 Nm cap-screw 48 lb-ft Feed roller nut torque 770 Nm 658 lb-ft Feed roller mount bolt torque 577 Nm 426 lb-ft 270 Nm...
  • Page 73 Maintenance: Schedule SPECIFICATIONS Upper delimb arm pin bolt torque 550 Nm 406 lb-ft Upper delimb cylinder pin bolt 115 Nm torque 85 lb-ft Upper delimb link pin bolt torque 115 Nm 85 lb-ft Upper delimb pin threaded collar 65 Nm cap-screw torque 48 lb-ft Front knife retainer nut torque...

  • Page 74: Maintenance: Every 200-250 Hours Or Monthly

    Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 200—250 Hours or Monthly SPECIFICATIONS TimberRite™ controller bolt (1) 35 Nm torque 24 lb-ft TimberRite™ controller mounting 115 Nm plate bolt (2) torque 85 lb-ft TimberRite™ H-16 controller bolt 35 Nm (3) torque 24 lb-ft TimberRite™ H-16 controller 35 Nm bracket mounting bolt (4) torque 24 lb-ft...
  • Page 75 Maintenance: Schedule SPECIFICATIONS Top-saw motor mounting 115 Nm cap-screw torque 85 lb-ft 9. Clean the top-saw housing area. Thoroughly clean the saw bar cavity of any debris. Check the saw assembly mounting and top saw motor mounting cap-screws. Torque the cap-screws (9) to specification. 9—...

  • Page 76: Maintenance: Every 1,000 Hours

    Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 1,000 Hours SPECIFICATIONS Rotator motor mounting bolt 125 Nm torque 92 lb-ft Continuous rotation assembly to 171 N·m rotator ring mounting bolt torque 126 lb·ft Seal clamping bolt torque 35 Nm 24 lb-ft CAUTION: Prevent possible injury while working in the arm capture zones or saw bar opening.

  • Page 77: Maintenance: Every 2000 Hours Or Annually

    Maintenance: Schedule Maintenance: Every 2000 Hours or Annually SPECIFICATIONS Rotator ring-to-tilt frame cap 140 Nm 104 lb-ft screw (1/2” UNF) torque Center feed wheel mount cap 285 Nm 210 lb-ft screw 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.

  • Page 78: Maintenance: General

    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 only grade 8 hardware or better is used.
  • Page 79 Maintenance: General chart, applied to the nut, not to the bolt head. Tighten Tighten plastic insert or crimped steel-type lock nuts to toothed or serrated-type lock nuts to the full torque value. approximately 50 per cent of the dry torque shown in the T7M7G6M,00005B7 -19-07DEC20-2/2 3-3-2 053122...

  • Page 80: Metric Bolt And Cap Screw Torque Values

    Maintenance: General Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values METRIC BOLT AND CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES—Tolerance is ±10% unless otherwise specified Top— Class and Harvester Head Markings; Bottom— Class and Nut Markings The following data is intended to assist in the general maintenance of the carrier. It is recommended only class 10.9 hardware or better is used.

  • Page 81: Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values

    Maintenance: General Additional Metric Cap Screw Torque Values CAUTION: Only use metric tools on metric hardware; other tools may not fit properly. They may slip and cause injury. DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only.

  • Page 82: Maintenance: Operational Checkouts

    Maintenance: Operational Checkouts Fault-Finding General Ensure symptoms are identified before starting work. This is particularly important when investigating a fault With any fault-finding, the first step is to decide where someone else has described. to investigate. Sometimes this is obvious, but on other occasions further investigation is required.

  • Page 83: Miscellaneous: Carrier

    Miscellaneous: Carrier Prevent Fires Handle fuel safely: Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Never refuel the carrier while smoking or when near sparks or flames. Clean carrier regularly: Keep rubbish, debris, grease, and oil from accumulating in the engine compartment, around fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring.

  • Page 84: Welding On The Carrier Or Harvester Head

    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.

  • Page 85: Welding On Carrier Or Harvester Head: Timberrite

    Miscellaneous: Carrier Welding on Carrier or Harvester Head: TimberRite™ SPECIFICATIONS Welding Temprature 75—100°C 167—212°F 1. Park the harvester on a flat, even surface. IMPORTANT: Electrical system damage can occur by an electrical welder current; electrical equipment must be isolated. Failure to isolate electrical equipment can damage the electrical system and may require component replacement.
  • Page 86 Miscellaneous: Carrier 8. Disconnect the head module connectors (4—9). 4— Connector A 7— Connector D 5— Connector B 8— Connector E 6— Connector C 9— Connector F TimberRite™ Head Controller AM24480,000008D -19-22NOV16-3/6 9. Disconnect the CAN interface supply connector (10) and power supply connector (11) on the CrossFire™...
  • Page 87 Miscellaneous: Carrier 10. Disconnect the interface module connector (12) on the Danfoss™ interface module. 12— Interface module connector Danfoss Interface Module Danfoss is a trademark of Sauer Danfoss Inc. AM24480,000008D -19-22NOV16-5/6 11. Disconnect the interface module connector (13) on the SureGrip™...

  • Page 88: Using Booster Batteries

    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.

  • Page 89: Using Booster Batteries: Timberrite

    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.

  • Page 90: Miscellaneous: Measurements

    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...

  • Page 91: Miscellaneous: Specification Conversion

    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...

  • Page 92: Volume

    Miscellaneous: Specification Conversion Volume = cu.m cu.yards x 0.765 = cu.m cu.feet x 0.283 = cu.cm cu.inches x 16.383 cu.m x 1.308 = cu.yards cu.m x 35.3145 = cu.feet cu.cm x 0.06102 = cu.inches AM24480,0000092 -19-04AUG14-1/1 Pressure lb/sq.in. x 6.89476 = kPa lb/sq.in.

  • Page 93: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous: Specification Conversion Liquid U.S.gallons x 0.8333 = Imp.gallons U.S.gallons x 3.785 = liters x 0.946 = liters U.S.quarts Imp.gallons x 1.2009 = U.S.gallons Liters x 0.2642 = U.S.gallons Liters x 1.057 = U.S.quarts AM24480,0000095 -19-05AUG14-1/1 Miscellaneous acre x 43.560 = sq.ft board feet x 144.0...

  • Page 94: 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 95 Index Page Page Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Grease point location—feed arm ......3-1-10 Chain shot guard Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Inspection............... 1-2-8 Grease ..............3-1-2 Control valve Maintenance—fluids and lubricants Fault finding ............3-4-1 Grease point location location—top saw unit..3-1-7 Maintenance—general Additional metric cap screw torque values.....
  • Page 96 Service accumulator systems safely...... 1-4-4 Operation—thinning techniques Servicing and maintenance safety ......1-4-2 Plantation out row—cut to length at stump .... 2-3-1 Waratah key switch control ........1-3-4 Plantation out row—full tree thinning ..... 2-3-2 Waratah switch control........... 1-3-5 Select thinning ............2-3-3 Safety—operating precautions...
  • Page 97 Index Index-3 053122 PN=97...
  • Page 98 Index Index-4 053122 PN=98...

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