Teagle Telehawk, Operator'S Manual & Parts List

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SAFETY
In addition to the standard safety guidelines listed at the
beginning of this handbook, the following special safety
items apply to the Telehawk.
1 The machine shall be operated by one person
only.
2
NEVER
put your hands inside the delivery
chutes. In the event of a blockage clear it
using the Blockage Removal Tool provided,
located on the front of the lower housing. First,
disengage the hydraulic pump, lower the machine to
the ground, apply the handbrake, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for the rotor to come to
rest.
3
NEVER
enter the bale chamber unless the
machine has been lowered to the ground, the
engine has been stopped with key removed
from the ignition, and the machine has come to rest
(see note 2 above).
4 NEVER insert anything inside the chute or
bale chamber while the machine is running.
5 DANGER. When entering or leaving the bale
chamber take care, the floor surface may be
slippery.
6 Beware of overhead power lines when the swivel
chute deflector is fully raised. Contact with power
lines could result in the operator receiving a severe
electric shock.
7 Do not climb onto the top edges of the bale chamber
whilst the machine is in use.
8 Do not allow anyone to ride on the machine.
9 Do not allow persons or animals to stand in front of
the outlet chutes whilst the machine is running.
10 Do not lower the machine if any person or animal is
standing in the loading area in front of the machine,
always ensure good forward visibility when lowering
the machine.
11 Never put your hand over a hydraulic leak. Oil under
pressure may enter the blood stream.
12 The spreading of dusty or mouldy material can
create dust which may have adverse health effects.
Operator exposure to such conditions should be
avoided where possible. When circumstances
prevent this, either use a loader with a suitable
forced air cab filtration system or an adequate
respirator. Respirators must comply with the relevant
Standard and be approved by the Safety
Inspectorate. Disposable filtering face piece
respirators to EN149 or half mask respirators to
EN140 fitted with filters to EN 143 are likely to be
adequate.
13
Before disconnecting the hydraulic hoses always
lower the machine onto the ground for safety
reasons and to avoid residual pressure in the hoses.
14 Care must be taken when handling large bales, as
they have sufficient weight and density to cause
serious injury. Large bales should be handled with
appropriate machinery either directly into the
Telehawk or into a position where they can be self
loaded. Do not manually load bales from the stack
above the machine, so as to prevent the risks of
falling into the machine and collapse of the stack of
bales.
15 Caution after prolonged intensive use of the machine,
the oil temperature will have risen causing the hoses
and fittings to be hot.
LEFT AND RIGHT HAND
In this Handbook and Parts List, the terms Left and
Right Hand apply to the machine when viewed from the
drivers seat of the loader.
USE OF THE TELEHAWK
The machine is designed to spread only dry straw bales.
The machine must never be run with the chute
components removed. Unapproved chute modifications
should not be carried out as Safety Regulations may be
infringed.
USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
If the machine is attached to the front of the loader
it is not recommended that the loader is driven on a
public highway.
If the machine is to be transported along the public
highway (any road where the public have access)
behind the loader, it may be necessary to fit lights to
comply with local road traffic legislation, as the machine
is likely to obscure the loader rear light units.
Suitable lighting kits are available from your local
supplier or may be obtained by contacting Teagle
Machinery.
Failure to comply with road traffic legislation may lead to
prosecution by local law enforcement agencies and
could also result in a road traffic accident.
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
Lifting capacity: Minimum of 2.6 tonnes.
Oil flow: Minimum oil flow of 60 litres per min (13.3
gallons per min). Maximum oil flow of 120 litres per min
(26.6 gallons per min).
Oil pressure:
Minimum of 160 bar (2320 psi). Maximum
of 270 bar 3915psi @ 80
°
C (176
°
F)
Return line pressure: Maximum 20 bar (290psi).
The hydraulic system requires a single acting valve with
an unrestricted return. We recommend fitting an internal
Ø3/4” return line direct to tank. Operating the machine
without a free flow return will result in higher than
recommended back pressures causing failure of seals in
both the valve and motors.
Oil fittings: We recommend using flat face hydraulic oil
fittings with a minimum 24.5mm orifice to allow enough
oil to flow freely. Smaller fittings like 1/2” agricultural
fittings will work but can restrict flow causing back
pressure resulting in heat generation.
However, the suitability of any particular loader will
depend upon,
a) the size and weight of the bale to be spread.
b) the extent to which the boom is to be extended.
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