Farmi Forest Mastersplit WP30, Operating, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual

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MASTERSPLIT WP30
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CHECK UPS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE THE START-
ING OF THE OPERATIONS
Checks to be performed before operating the ma-
chine:
• Check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank. The
oil must reach at least to the center of the oil le-
vel gauge (oil class 32, 32S or equivalent). NOTE!
The chainsaw is lubricated using oil from the same
tank.
• Ensure machine stability and take care no other
person is standing or working near the machine.
• Check that there are no foreign objects in the split-
ting chute or on the conveyor.
• Make sure the chainsaw is correctly lubricated.
(See section: ”Chainsaw lubrication control”)
Checks in longer intervals:
• Make sure there is no oil leakage in the machine.
• Check the tension of the conveyor belt (see sec-
tion: ”Splitting machine operation adjustments”).
• At regular intervals, check the status of the con-
veyor.
• Check pins, bolts and screws for tightness (visual
inspection).
• Check the sharpness of the chainsaw. Never ope-
rate the splitting machine with a blunt chainsaw.
If required, sharpen the chainsaw with a 4.8 mm
circular file or with an electric sharpener.
• Check the oil level of the internal combustion en-
gine using the dipstick. (Engine oil SAE 10W-40)
(Mastersplit PM) The engine is equipped with an
oil level warning function.
• Check all parts for damage. NOTE! Never operate a
damaged machine.
• Check the universal shaft for damage and make
sure it has the appropriate length. See the infor-
mation in section ”Specifications of the universal
shaft length”. A universal shaft which is too long
may cause damage of the splitting machine or the
tractor.
• Check the status of the strap on the winch. A
frayed belt must be replaced.
STARTING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE
(Mastersplit PM)
(Please also read the separate manufacturer’s instruc-
tions)
• Ensure that there is enough fuel in the fuel tank.
Add 95-octane unleaded gasoline if required.
• • Make sure the operating lever is locked. The valve
is in the 0 position (see page 12).
• Open the fuel corck.
• Ensure that the switch is in the I-position.
• Set the choke on “Choke” (Cold weather! See
“Troubleshooting” -section)
• Take a strong grip of the start-up rope and pull
sharply until the machine starts.
• When the machine has started gently ease the
choke to the off position until the machine conti-
nues to run without the choke.
• Let the machine run about 1 min with low revolu-
tions.
• Turn the gas lever to its maximum position and
then it is possible to start working with the split-
ting machine. NOTE! During cold weather the
machine functions normally after a couple of
minutes of working.
WORKING METHOD
• When beginning to work, check that the fixed feed
table is locked into the back position.
• Turn on the tractor’s engine and switch the po-
wer transmission on. Adjust power transmission
revolution number.
Maximum speed is approx.
400 rpm. (Mastersplit TR) This must not be ex-
ceeded! => Oil will overheat. This kind of ope-
ration error that can cause damage to the ma-
chine is not covered by the warranty!
• Start the electric engine by turning the switch into
a Y-position. As the engine starts turning back to
the Δ-position. (Mastersplit SM).
• Start the combustion engine. See section: ”Star-
ting the combustion engine” (Mastersplit PM)
• Load wood off the pile onto the feed table.
• If the machine is equipped with a wood loader
operate as follows:
• (If the wood loader arms are in the upright po-
sition, see section: “Deployment”.)
• Turn the operating lever away from yourself so
that you can set the locking lever onto a locking
position.