Timberwolf TW 230HB (Diesel), Instruction Manual

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C190-0302 - Rev 1.0 EN 53/59
9 Storage
9.1 Preparing for Storage
1. Allow the engine to cool down completely.
2. Clean the chipper, removing all wood chips.
3. Apply fresh grease (Section 6.13 "
Grease the Discharge Tube Mounting Flanges" on
page 46, Section 6.14 " Grease the Roller Box Slides" on page 46, and Section 6.15
" Grease the Roller Splines and Rotor Bearings" on page 47.)
4. Check all fasteners and tighten as required. ( Section 6.7 " Check and Replace
Fasteners" on page 40.)
5. Remove all fuel from the tank. Refit fuel tank drain plug. ( Section 6.7 "
Check and
Replace Fasteners" on page 40.)
6. Disconnect the battery negative cable, if the battery is being left in the machine.
(Section 6.6 " Battery Safety Information" on page 38.)
7. Touch up damaged paint, or protect with a suitable lubricant.
9.2 Storage Conditions
Regardless of storage time, the chipper must always be stored in a stable position.
(Refer to Section 4.4 "
Stabilising the Chipper" on page 23.)
1. Store the chipper in a dry place b5
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C and +40
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C. Timberwolf strongly
recommend the machine is stored in a sheltered location, protected from rain. If stored
outside, protect with a tarpaulin.
2. If the relative humidity of the storage environment is >60%, the engine shaft must be
rotated by hand, 1-2 revolutions, bi-weekly. Before rotating the shaft, apply 20-30 ml of
engine oil to the bearing liner.
3. All breathers and drains are to be operable, or the drain plugs removed. The chipper
must be stored so the drain(s) are at the lowest point.
9.3 3-Monthly Storage Checks
1. Recheck and touch up damaged paint, or protect with a suitable lubricant.
2. Operate the handbrake mechanism to ensure it functions correctly.
3. Check and restore tyre pressures.
9.4 6-Monthly Storage Checks
1. Carry out all the 3-monthly checks.
2. Clean and drain all lubrication lines, including grease pipes, fuel lines, coolant and oil
reservoirs. Replace with new lubricants.
TW 230HB (Diesel)