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GreenMech QUADCHIP 160P Operator's Manual

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Q U A D C H I P 1 6 0 P
O P E R A T O R S MA N U A L
G r e e n Me c h L t d • T h e Mi l l I n d u s t r i a l P a r k • K i n g s C o u g h t o n • A l c e s t e r • Wa r w i c k s h i r e • B 4 9 5 Q G • U K
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  • Page 1 Q U A D C H I P 1 6 0 P O P E R A T O R S MA N U A L G r e e n Me c h L t d • T h e Mi l l I n d u s t r i a l P a r k • K i n g s C o u g h t o n • A l c e s t e r • Wa r w i c k s h i r e • B 4 9 5 Q G • U K T e l : 0 1 7 8 9 4 0 0 0 4 4 •...
  • Page 2 Pre-work checks Starting machine Stopping machine Blockages Operating Hints Preparing for Transport on completion of work Maintenance Routine Maintenance Schedule Lubrication points Engine Oil Spare number not used Hydraulic Oil Fuel level Drive belt check - 1 - 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 3 Spare number not used 6.23 Chipper Disc blade regrinding data 6.24 Storage and Disposal Storage Removal from storage Disposal Appendix Hydraulic Circuit Electrical Circuits Certificate of Conformity Risk Assessment Noise Assessment Parts List Transcript of HSE leaflet 604 - 2 - 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 4 This manual explains the proper operation of your machine. Read these instructions thoroughly before operating and maintaining the machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Consult your GreenMech supplier if you do not understand the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    37HP Vanguard air cooled Petrol Sound Power Lwa 117dB (A) Sound Pressure LPa 93dB (A) Length (Transport) 3211mm Length (Work) 3290mm Width (Transport and min. for Work) 1502mm Height (Transport) 1656mm Height (Work) 2545mm Weight 749Kg Tyre Size 155/80/R13 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 6 Drawbar and hitch Ball type hitch with overrun brake and safety cable. CAUTION! Ensure that the towing vehicle is correctly suited to the trailer weight and drawbar (nose) loading. If necessary check with national vehicle legislation. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 7 Note direction of discharge chute and if necessary note wind direction to prevent debris from being blown into highway or where it could affect members of the public. Keep machine level. Check route to worksite for gradients, undulations and obstructions. Remove key before doing any maintenance. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 8 Speed sensor disables feed roller FEED IN or FEED OUT mode when engine speed is below factory pre-set value. Overload sensor stops and restarts rollers during Feed In. Overload sensor reverses feed to FEED OUT. Fig 3.4.3 Infeed chute height 3.7 Number not used Infeed chute height 600mm Max. 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 9: Symbols On The Machine

    7. Check all 8. Check infeed 9. Lock guards are in chute is clear of discharge chute place debris 10. Pull control 12. Increase bar to work 11. Start engine from Idle to Run position 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 10 Do NOT operate with infeed chute at more than 600mm from ground (top bar machine). Caution! Infeed chute trapping hazards Transport Lock Caution! Keep hands clear. Do not climb in Lock this Do not climb into component before infeed chute moving machine ©GreenMech 12/21...
  • Page 11 11) Replace key covers Operating Information Discharge chute control Stop button – Feed Rollers Up – Run Down - stop Green is UP: Blue is DOWN Control Bar. Left hand shown Push to stop: Centre-feed in: Pull–feed out 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 12 Turntable Lock 4.3 Infeed Chute Check height of the infeed chute. Press reset button to enable control bar to operate for use. CAUTION! Infeed chute must not be used at more than 600mm from ground. (fig 3.4.3). 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 13 Fig 4.4.2 Discharge Chute (folded) Swivel clamps Hinge bolts 4.5 Work Position Typical work position (fig 4.5) shown with infeed chute away and angled from drawbar and discharge chute pointing away from infeed. Fig 4.5 Work position (typical) Discharge Infeed 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Check ALL safety procedures have been followed. Fig 5.1.3 Flywheel locked Pin engaged Flywheel hole CAUTION! Always work with chipper level across a slope, preferably with the infeed direction slightly down the slope to minimise risk of material falling back out. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 15 Wear protective gloves. Check if chipper flywheel is free to rotate. Pull top of flywheel in operating direction of rotation. If so proceed to 5 below. If flywheel does NOT rotate freely, proceed as follows: 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 16 1) Discharge chute folded and chute over drawbar. secure. If detached, re-attach chipper to vehicle, raise jockey 2) Turntable set with infeed over wheel, connect safety cable and electric services. drawbar and secured. 3) All covers closed and locked. 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 17: Routine Maintenance Schedule

    Check condition of bearings and pivots 6.16 Service engine Refer to engine manual Check axle mounting bolts for tightness 6.18 Replace return filter element 6.19 1000 hours in addition to 250 hour actions Change hydraulic oil when replacing filter element 6.20 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Feed Roller control Clean and grease sparingly 6.1.9 Belt tensioner 1 remote feed nipple (Fig 6.1.2) Note 1: Do not over-grease bearings as damage to seals may occur. Note 2: Use high temperature grease on chipper flywheel bearings. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 19 6.5.1 Check daily before work and fill as required (fig 6.4). CAUTION! Use clean diesel fuel only. If in doubt, use a funnel with a filter. CAUTION! Do not use any form of synthetic fuel. Hydraulic Oil Filler/filter 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 20 Withdraw lock pin and carefully rotate to next blade and repeat next blade removal (from 4 above) until all blades cleaned and replaced securely. 9) Replace flywheel cover (withdraw lock pin) and all other covers. 10) Check all covers are secure. 11) Replace key to start machine. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 21 Check all covers are fitted and closed. Steam clean machine surfaces. Clean electrical components with a damp rag, spray with WD40 and then wipe with dry rag. CAUTION! Do not steam clean directly on to electrical components, e.g. control boxes. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 22 CAUTION! Gases are explosive. Electrolyte is corrosive. Avoid sparks and spillage. 6.14 Tyres and Wheels 50 hours and 250 hours Check condition of tyres. Check pressures and inflate to 2.14bar (31psi) pressure as required. Check wheel nuts are tight to 110Nm (80lbft) torque. 12/21 ©GreenMech...
  • Page 23 9 Adjust ballnut to remove any slack from brake rod. Note: Servicing of brakes may be required more often if above average mileage is covered. Refer to AL-KO brake manual or GreenMech for details for brake shoe replacement and other servicing Balance bar 6.16 Bearings and Pivots...
  • Page 24 6.22 Fault finding Fault Check Action Page Smart Sense controller If not functioning as expected, refer to dealer or GreenMech. There are no operator interventions available. Engine will not start Battery Recharge Fuel Fill tank...
  • Page 25 (fig 4). Thread lubricant is recommended to ensure even torque. Do not use thread adhesive (e.g. Loctite). Reuse: Nord-Lock washers can normally be re-used when cleaned and re-lubricated. Nyloc nuts should always be inspected for damage before reuse. 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 26: Storage And Disposal

    When the machine is finally scrapped, the following items should be disposed of only at authorised waste disposal facilities. Engine oil. Hydraulic oil. Antifreeze. Battery. Tyres. If in doubt, consult the Local Authority environmental department. Major non-ferrous items such as covers and hydraulic hoses may also be disposed of separately. 12/21 ©GreenMech...

  • Page 32: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    • Safety Boots with good grip and ankle Safety Guides and Checklist as Transcribed from and Advised by support (complying with EN345-1) Arborculture & Forestry Advisory Group • Non-Snag Outer Clothing appropriate to and Issued as Leaflet AFA604(rev1) by HSE, issued 04/14 prevailing weather conditions.

  • Page 33: Emergency Procedures

    • The PTO shaft is fitted with a suitable 17. Position the chipper so that operators do not have to stand on embankments/slopes guard complying with EN1152, that when feeding material into the machine encloses the shaft along its full length from tractor to machine.

  • Page 34: Moving The Machine

    26. Do not put any part of your body 37. Check chipping components and knives (including hands or feet), into the infeed each day for damage and wear. hopper while the machine is running. 38. Wear gloves when handling knives. 27.
  • Page 35 Further Reading Noise: Don’t lose your hearing! INDG363(rev2) HSE Books 2012 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg363.htm First aid at work: Your questions answered Leaflet INDG2114(rev1) HSE books 2009 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg214.htm Safety signs and signals. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Guidance on Regulations L64 (Second edition) HSE Books 2009 ISBN 978 0 7176 6359 0 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/164.htm...

  • Page 36: Warranty Policy

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance carried out during the warranty period should be carried out as per section 6 of the machine owner’s manual and by an authorised GreenMech dealer. ENGINES This is covered by the manufacturer of the engine. Please refer to the separate warranty conditions as supplied with the owner’s manual.
  • Page 37 G r e e n Me c h L t d • T h e Mi l l I n d u s t r i a l P a r k • K i n g s C o u g h t o n • A l c e s t e r • Wa r w i c k s h i r e • B 4 9 5 Q G • U K T e l : 0 1 7 8 9 4 0 0 0 4 4 •...

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