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Timberwolf TW-10 Owner's Manual

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TW-10 Owner's Manual
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Instructions for Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, Transportation, and Stor
Read and understand this owner's manual completely before operating the TW-10
All operators of the TW-10 must read and completely understand all safety, operating, maintenance, transportation,
and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the TW-10 can result in serious injury or death to the
operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the TW-10.

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  • Page 1 All operators of the TW-10 must read and completely understand all safety, operating, maintenance, transportation, and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the TW-10 can result in serious injury or death to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the TW-10.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents • Terminology • Safe Operation of the TW-10 • General Overview • TW-10 Specifications • Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10 • Operating Instructions • Assembly and Repair • Hose Routing • TW-10 Transport • Troubleshooting the TW-10...

  • Page 3: Terminology

    Terminology • Bore: Measurement of the hole inside a cylinder • Hatz: German manufacturer of diesel engines • HP: Horsepower • GPM: Gallons per Minute • Stroke: Difference between the fully extended length and fully retracted length of the cylinder...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Of The

    DEATH TO THE OPERATOR AND/OR BYSTANDERS. BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS: AVAILABLE MEANS - Use of the TW-10 requires that the user has the available means to lift and load logs, as well as pick up and manage split sections.
  • Page 5 Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid. PLACEMENT - Ensure the TW-10 is operated on level ground and that the unit cannot tip over or fall. Failure to do so can result in a damaged machine, serious injury, or death. SAFETY EQUIPMENT - When the TW-10 is in operation, wood chips, sawdust, and other small materials may be tossed into the air.

  • Page 6: General Overview

    General Overview 1 - DIESEL TANK 2 - HYDRAULIC TANK 3 - CONTROL TOWER 4 - 8” CYLINDER 5 - PUSH BLOCK 6 - TW-10 LEG 7 - REMOVABLE JACK 8 - AXLES 9 - FENDER 10 - BALL HITCH COUPLER...
  • Page 7 The TW-10’s diesel tank holds 20 gallons of diesel fuel and uses 2-2.5 gallons per hour. Because of the diesel tank’s size the TW-10 can operate for 8-10 hours without breaks in production. NEVER check the diesel tank while the TW-10 is in operation.
  • Page 8 8” cylinder, push block, and/or the splitting chamber of the TW-10. NEVER alter/remove the bolts, fittings, and/or hoses on the TW-10 unless it is being serviced by a certified representative of Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment.
  • Page 9 The TW-10 leg is constructed from 2.5” tubing and is secured by two 1” pins. This wide platform stabilizes the TW-10 while in operation. The TW-10 leg is NOT removable. If for any reason the 1” pins must be removed, ENSURE that they have been re-inserted prior to...
  • Page 10 These axles feature a full braking system for transporting the TW-10 on the road. NEVER alter the machine’s axles. This may elimi- nate the TW-10’s ability to be transported and can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11 (10) BALL HITCH COUPLER - Located at the front of the TW-10, the ball hitch coupler fits to a standard ball hitch so the machine can be transported. ALWAYS ensure that the ball hitch coupler is properly attached to the ball hitch and that the safety chains are attached before trans- porting.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    FILTRATION - 70 GPM Zinga Filter FUEL - Diesel Fuel FRAME HEIGHT - 79” FRAME LENGTH - 30’ FRAME WIDTH - 91” GREASE - The TW-10 may be greased with multi-purpose grease or a similar grease, using a grease gun...
  • Page 13 TW-10 Specifications, cont. HOSES - Continental hoses HYDRAULIC FLUID - ISO 46 HYDRAULIC PUMP - 33 GPM Permco Gear Pump HYDRAULIC TANK SIZE - 110 Gallons MOTOR OIL - 5W-30 motor oil is recommended OPERATION - Remote Control Operated PUMP FLOW...

  • Page 14: Ensuring The Longevity Of The

    Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10 INTENDED USE - The TW-10 is designed to split logs that cannot be processed - wide as 5’ and long as 12’ - into quarters that can then be fed onto a processor or into a wood chipper.
  • Page 15 Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10, cont. DAILY MAINTENANCE - • Check fluid levels and ensure that your diesel tank if full prior to operation • Check hydraulic hoses for wear and save downtime by replacing hoses before they fail •...
  • Page 16 Ensuring the Longevity of the TW-10, cont. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE - • Replace motor oil YEARLY MAINTENANCE - • Replace hydraulic filter after every 250-hour period of use or twice per year • Change the motor oil after each 250-hour period of use •...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions ENGINE START UP - 1. Ensure the shut-off petcock and hydraulic tank shut-off valve are OPEN before starting the TW-10 • The shut-off petcock and hydraulic tank shut-off valve should ALWAYS remain OPEN during operation 2. Locate the control tower, insert your key, and allow the log splitter to warm up at idle before operating •...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions, cont. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION - • Press the green button (shown here) to turn on the remote control • The red button in the middle of the remote control will light up when the green button is being pressed •...
  • Page 19 When the remote control’s battery is low the red button in the middle of the remote control will pulse • Press the yellow button with an inward facing arrow (shown here) to retract the push block • Ensure you are within 200’ of the TW-10 while operating...

  • Page 20: Assembly And Repair

    Assembly and Repair With normal use of the TW-10, replacement parts and repairs may be needed. Reference the “Assembly and Repair” section for parts, part quantities, and assembly instructions. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment MAIN FRAME...
  • Page 21 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment MAIN FRAME...
  • Page 22 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment DIESEL TANK...
  • Page 23 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment DIESEL TANK...
  • Page 24 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment HYDRAULIC TANK...
  • Page 25 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment HYDRAULIC TANK...
  • Page 26 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment 8” HYDRAULIC CYLINDER...
  • Page 27 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment 8” HYDRAULIC CYLINDER...
  • Page 28 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment PUSH BLOCK...
  • Page 29 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment PUSH BLOCK...
  • Page 30 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment CONTROL TOWER...
  • Page 31 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf CONTROL TOWER Firewood Processing Equipment...
  • Page 32 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment AUTOCYCLE...
  • Page 33 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment PUMP...
  • Page 34 Assembly and Repair, cont. = Purchasable From Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment FENDER (x2)

  • Page 35: Hose Routing

    Hose Routing...
  • Page 36 Hose Routing, cont.

  • Page 37: Transport

    TW-10 is secure to your vehicle during transportation and be aware of your surroundings. Ensure no material - like portions of split logs - are left on the TW-10 before transporting. Ensure no one is riding on the TW-10 while transporting.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting The

    Ensure the hydraulic tank shut-off valve is OPEN • Operating the TW-10 with the shut-off petcock and/or hydraulic tank shut-off valve CLOSED will cause serious dam- age to the pump of the machine and may render the machine inoperable REMOTE CONTROL WON’T WORK •...

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