Timberwolf TW 280PHB (Petrol), Instruction Manual

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C190-0307 - Rev 1.0 EN 21/60
4 Towing and Handling
4.1 Safe Transportation
DO NOT Ride on the chipper when it is being towed.
• When towing a chipper the maximum rated speed is 96 km/h (60 mph).
• Always comply with the local speed limits and traffic laws.
• On rough or bumpy road surfaces reduce speed accordingly to protect your machine
from unnecessary shock or vibration.
• When towing off-road be aware of objects that may catch the chipper under-gear.
• When towing off-road ensure inclination is not excessive.
• Avoid excessively pot-holed ground.
• Take care when reversing the chipper as the short wheel base will react quickly to
steering.
• Always check the discharge tube is tight, and pointing directly forwards before moving.
• Keep tyre pressures inflated to 3.4 bar (50 psi).
• Check wheel nuts are tightened to 88 Nm ( 65 ft-lb).
• Clear loose chippings and debris from the machine before moving.
• Ensure feed funnel is closed and the catches are properly engaged before moving.
• Ensure tow hitch lock mechanism is locked before moving.
4.2 Hitching to the Towing Vehicle
1. Ensure the chipper handbrake is applied before starting the hitching procedure.
2. If wheel chocks are available they should be used for extra security.
3. Check the ball hitch head is well greased.
4. Raise the prop stand and secure in the raised position.
5. Wind the jockey wheel assembly anticlockwise until the tow head is above the height of
the ball hitch on the vehicle.
6. Reverse the vehicle so that the ball hitch is directly below the tow head.
7. Attach the breakaway cable to a strong point on the vehicle, NOT to the ball hitch.
8. Grasp the handle on the tow head and push back the catch with thumb.
9. Wind the jockey wheel assembly clockwise, to lower the tow head onto the ball hitch.
10. Release the handle and continue to wind the jockey wheel clockwise until the tow head
snaps into place on the ball hitch.
11. Wind the jockey wheel anticlockwise until it begins to raise the rear of the towing
vehicle.
TW 280PHB (Petrol)