TIMBERWOLF
TW 150VTR
10
The fuel level can be seen through the wall of the plastic tank.
LOCATE the machine on firm level ground.
CHECK machine is well supported and
cannot move.
CHECK jack stand is lowered and secure.
CHECK all guards are fitted and secure.
CHECK the discharge unit is in place and
fastened securely.
CHECK discharge tube is pointing in a safe
direction.
CHECK the feed funnel to ensure no objects
are inside.
CHECK feed tray is in up position - to prevent
people reaching rollers.
CHECK controls as described on page 11.
CHECK (visually) for fluid leaks.
CHECK fuel and hydraulic oil levels.
For parts location see diagrams on pages 3 & 4.
FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR
DAILY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The engine controls are in two locations. The engine ignition is on the control panel in the centre of the
machine, and the throttle lever is on the bonnet next to the engine emergency stop switch (see parts
locator on page 4).
ENSURE throttle lever is in the slow (tortoise) position.
INSERT key. Turn to heat.
HEATER LED comes on.
WAIT FOR HEATER LED TO GO OUT.
TURN key to engage starter motor.
RELEASE key once engine starts.
The engine has two throttle settings, idle and fast. These are controlled by the
throttle lever on the bonnet. Moving the lever towards the ‘Hare’ on the pictogram
will increase engine speed while moving it towards the ‘Tortoise’ will decrease the
engine speed.
MOVE the throttle lever to the ‘Tortoise’ to reduce the engine speed to idle.
LEAVE the engine running for 1 minute.
TURN the power switch to position 0. The engine should stop after a few seconds.
REMOVE the ignition key.
HOURS COUNTER
Do not engage starter motor for more than 20 seconds
- allow one minute before attempting to start.
Investigate reasons for failure to start.
When the emergency stop button is pressed it must be pulled out again and the ignition switch
turned off to reset the machine before attempting to restart
.
ENGINE CONTROLS
STARTING THE ENGINE
CONTROLLING ENGINE SPEED
STOPPING THE ENGINE
START
HEAT
ON
OFF
Increase
engine
speed
Decrease
engine
speed
