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HTH618C

Harvester Head

WA116921

06SEP21

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ENGLISH

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WARATAH NZ LIMITED

LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND

Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for HTH618C

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Page 3: ...afety Signs and Labels Safety Label Explanations 1 5 1 Page Read and Understand Manuals 1 5 1 Lock the Tilt Frame 1 5 1 Lock the Pilot Interlock Valve 1 5 2 Stay Clear of the Saw Chain 1 5 2 Never Stand on the Harvester Head 1 5 2 Keep Away from the Pinch Area 1 5 3 Do Not Stare into the Laser Beam 1 5 3 Beware of Chain shot 1 5 4 Precautions Processing on the Landing 1 5 4 Precautions Tree Fellin...

Page 4: ...ance Record 3 2 1 Maintenance Every 8 Hours or Daily 3 2 2 Maintenance Every 50 Hours or Weekly 3 2 3 Maintenance Every 200 250 Hours or Monthly 3 2 5 Maintenance Every 1000 Hours 3 2 7 Maintenance Every 2000 Hours or Yearly 3 2 8 Maintenance General Recommended Harvester Head Positions for Saw Chain and Saw Bar Maintenance 3 3 1 Fault Finding 3 3 2 Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values 3 ...

Page 5: ...lso provide field improvements at times often without charge even if the product is out of warranty If the equipment is abused or modified to alter its performance from published specifications the warranty will become void and field improvements may be withheld Copyright These original instructions are the property of Waratah New Zealand Limited All information illustrations and specifications pr...

Page 6: ...ed in Waratah s technical and marketing publications Annulment This warranty shall be void if Waratah determines that the attachment s performance or reliability is adversely affected by 1 repairs or alterations to the product made by persons or firms not approved by Waratah or 2 installation of the product on a machine or by persons or firms not approved by Waratah 3 replacement parts that are no...

Page 7: ...ad 6 Upper Delimb arm Work with the top knife to delimb and debark the tree as it feeds through the harvester head 7 Fixed Feed Roller Centre mounted roller that feeds the tree through the harvester head together with the feed wheels 8 Feed Rollers Used to grip the tree and feed it through the harvester head 9 Main Saw Cuts stems to length at the rear end of the harvester head 10 Bottom Knife Deba...

Page 8: ... at the operator s right and the rear at left to allow better visual control of the main saw cut Trees are thus fed from the operator s right to left Consider the front from a seated position in the operator s seat with the harvester head directly in front of you and the harvester head arms as being left and right 1 Front 2 Rear 3 Left side 4 Right side 5 Main saw 6 Top saw 3 1 6 5 2 4 TX1059631 U...

Page 9: ... or where appropriate stored in your telephone TS291 UN 15APR13 Wear Protective Equipment Always wear goggles or safety glasses to guard against injury from flying pieces of metal or debris Wear close fitting clothing and use job appropriate safety equipment Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs to protec...

Page 10: ...an cause the harvester head to come close to or make contact with the carrier track This can increase the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the carrier and harvester head IMPORTANT To avoid damaging equipment use caution when manoeuvring the harvester head close to the carrier XJ1273553 UN 25FEB19 Prevent Debris from Hitting the Cab Only qualified trained personnel should operate the ha...

Page 11: ...so check and comply with the local and regional requirements for operator protection for forestry harvesting or felling operations See ISO 8082 Forestry Operator Protective Structures OPS for internationally recognised performance requirements Some regions have additional requirements beyond ISO 8082 IMPORTANT The harvester head must be operated in a manner that prevents debris from hitting the ca...

Page 12: ...nectors for damage Keep a fire extinguisher available Always keep a suitable fire extinguisher on or near the machine Know how to use it T133554 UN 07SEP00 T133553 UN 07SEP00 T133552 UN 15APR13 In Case of Machine Fires Turn off the engine Turn off the master disconnect switch Suppress the fire with a fire extinguisher or other equipment if possible Stop the fire from spreading to the surrounding a...

Page 13: ...full operation details CAUTION The harvester head can move unexpectedly To reduce the chance of injury always work from the side of the head Precautions To prevent possible injury while performing any maintenance or service work prepare beforehand Follow safety precautions Lower the harvester head to the ground and stop the carrier engine Turn off any master shut offs and do not allow personnel in...

Page 14: ...ack Doing so could result in injury or death Always turn off the harvester head prior to commencing service Working between the delimb arms between the feed arms or in the cutting path of the saws while the hydraulic system is active could result in injury or death Always remain on the ground or on a safe platform to carry out repairs or maintenance Standing on equipment is a safety hazard and cou...

Page 15: ...itch control is in the Manual position XJ1283963 UN 22AUG19 Waratah key switch control Controller communications and electrical power to harvester head solenoids are disabled The Waratah controller is off Harvester head functions are disabled Carrier controls are disabled When carrier hydraulic controls are On enabled Harvester head hydraulic pump minor pump is enabled Carrier machine hydraulic po...

Page 16: ...aulic lines or starting to work on any hydraulic component T133509 UN 15APR13 Remember to re tighten all connections before re applying pressure Under Pressure If it is necessary to work on the hydraulic system while it is under pressure for example searching for leaks always wear gloves approved eye protection and full protective clothing Never search for leaks with your hands Use a piece of card...

Page 17: ...ial from the area Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating Ensure there is good ventilation and wear eye protection and other protective equipment when welding TS220 UN 15APR13 Keep the welder ground clamp as close to the welded area as possible to prevent welding current travelling through the electrical system Accumulator Repair Safety Escaping fluid or gas from pres...

Page 18: ...rgy from a broken saw chain 1 and reduce the whip action that causes a second break of the saw chain ejecting pieces of the cutting saw chain at high speed For additional information about chain shot refer to Avoid Chain Shot in the safety section of this manual Inspect the chain shot guard daily or when saw chain maintenance is performed Saw chain breaks are the primary cause of wear or damage to...

Page 19: ... shot guard is not worn thin and still maintains the original shape and profile Inspect for possible metal peeling or tearing back over any portion of the chain shot guard Replace the chain shot guard if any of these condition are present The guard does not maintain its original shape Any perforation is present Any cracks peeling or tearing are present The front side or rear edge is worn by more t...

Page 20: ...l actuation of the valve Failure to follow the safety precautions can lead to risk of serious injury The manual actuator shaft on the tilt function of the valve has been removed at the factory to prevent the valve from being manually activated If the valve has been changed the manual tilt function must be disabled 1 on the tilt valve section 1 Manual tilt function disabled TX1059891A UN 28MAY09 Ma...

Page 21: ...ter head or be a potential source of injury from dislodged material Operation Work Zone Make sure no one stands in the cutting direction of the saw chain The chain shot hazard zone is approximately 15 degrees towards the rear of the sprocket and in front of the bar tip Keep all personnel 90 metres 300 feet away from the harvester head during tree felling Ensure the work zone is clear before fellin...

Page 22: ...in congested areas or where visibility is restricted Always keep the signal person in view and use radios or hand signals to maintain communications Operate only on solid footing with sufficient strength to support the machine Be especially alert working near embankments or excavations Avoid working under over hanging embankments or stockpiles that could collapse onto the machine Reduce the machin...

Page 23: ...saw chain at high speed To reduce the occurrence of Chain shot Follow recommendations for saw unit maintenance and adjustments Inspect the saw chain and cutting system frequently Replace damaged parts using approved replacements Keep saw chains sharp and lubricated Do not exceed the maximum recommended saw speed Check hydraulic oil pressure and flow rate to the saw unit after any carrier hydraulic...

Page 24: ...er objects 6 Choose low gear and drive at a speed suiting ground conditions If driving a wheeled carrier use anti skid devices such as chains if needed XJ1298961 UN 22JUN20 7 Learn all safety rules that apply to the work situation and work site Strictly adhere to all such rules to ensure safe operation of the equipment Processing Safely Operate the harvester head safely Do not operate the harveste...

Page 25: ...erating practices indicated A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol DANGER identifies the most serious hazards CAUTION labels describe general precautions DANGER and WARNING signs are yellow on a black background and CAUTION labels are black on a yellow background DANGER and WARNING signs are located near specific hazards T133555 UN 15APR13 WARNING CAUTION DANG...

Page 26: ...s Turning off the carrier engine removes the hydraulic power to the harvester head and makes it safe for servicing DANGER XJ1197287 19 10JUL15 Never Stand on the Harvester Head When servicing or carrying out maintenance work from a safe platform Never stand on the harvester head Its surfaces are not designed for standing on they have no tread grip pattern embossed and can become very slippery Nor ...

Page 27: ...372 19 10JUL15 Do Not Stare into the Laser Beam The find end sensor is a laser type sensor When servicing or carrying out maintenance turn off the Waratah controller Turn the key switch to the Off position and remove the key Do not look directly at the emitter on the sensor when powered Safety Information Summary This Class 2 laser product is only intended to detect objects Do not use it in a pote...

Page 28: ...uard cap screws and hardware should be replaced annually or when excessively worn or damaged Use only approved replacement parts from the saw manufacturer Four different cab warning labels are available 1 USA Canada F674265 2 Canada F674662 3 USA F676992 4 Rest of the world F673745 Recommended positions for the cab labels are shown in the harvester head Parts Catalogue Precautions Processing on th...

Page 29: ...in case of carrier movement and to focus on safe control of the harvester head Be aware of the surroundings and ensure that the agreed working zone is clear Servicing the harvester head with the engine running is hazardous Turn the carrier engine off to remove hydraulic power to the harvester head and make it safer to service WARNING XJ1197286 19 10JUL15 Take Care With Electrical Welding This warn...

Page 30: ...verse side of the key ring tag provides information on the model and serial number of the head required for warranty purposes XJ1197284 19 10JUL15 Key switch Labels The harvester head controller contains sensitive electronic components They must be isolated before electrical welding on the harvester head To isolate the electronic components turn the key switch to Off Key switch must be in off posi...

Page 31: ...mine the way a plan is formulated to operate a safe productive and profitable harvesting operation Site inspection is necessary before harvesting operations commence Ensure all members of the harvesting team are aware of the constraints hazards and requirements of this harvesting operation Planned regular site meetings need to be held to ensure the conditions of the plan are being upheld and to ad...

Page 32: ...aking place Keep the saw chain activated until the tree can be felt to move vertically Stop the saw chain which automatically retracts and apply force to the tree in the direction of the fall At full reach of harvester head tree control gets reduced Optimum felling is achieved using the harvester head as close as possible to 3 4 of maximum reach During these manoeuvres the base unit should remain ...

Page 33: ...Once the feed rollers are activated the delimb arms will automatically go into soft clamp mode allowing the tree to pass through the harvester head Ensure the harvester head is kept to a minimum height in this operation to reduce the impact of the falling tree on the harvester head To improve delimbing performance rotate into the feed direction Due to variations in tree weight an operator must be ...

Page 34: ...n the harvesting slash being left on the path thus providing a better load bearing surface for both carrier and forwarder and a clean area for the stacks With this system trees can be felled consecutively left and right to reduce the amount of harvester head movement ensuring stacks are positioned so the forwarder can easily uplift them When stacking use separate piles to identify grades which wil...

Page 35: ...ly position the stem allowing processing without damage to standing stems due to the longer lengths being handled The major differences being the direction the processed stems are stock piled allowing extraction with minimal bark damage It is not always possible to process over the pathway so harvesting slash is distributed over the complete swathe Stems need to be processed and stock piled with t...

Page 36: ...is method is dependent upon finished crop stocking levels as this determines the area available to manoeuvre a carrier between trees This method allows a reduction in paths cut from a block while still allowing access for extraction carriers TX1050358 UN 29OCT08 2 3 3 090721 PN 36 ...

Page 37: ... loosen the bark from stems 2 The tree is fed back and forth through the harvester head until the bark is removed The tree is then processed Measuring 1 Inspect butt of tree and recut if needed 2 It is advisable to view the measuring wheel while processing If during the processing of a tree you observe the measuring wheel slipping restart the tree from the beginning resetting the measuring at the ...

Page 38: ...ted stop activating the saw chain button the saw bar will automatically return 8 When felling it is possible to jam the saw bar If so stop the activation of the saw chain and slowly lift the harvester head The weight of the tree has pressurized the oil in the lift rams of the carrier the lifting distance should not be great 9 Check the saw bar has returned by the saw home sensor before moving the ...

Page 39: ...e desired direction of fall of the tree Make the front cut with no sideways or upward pressure The cut should finish when the cutting unit is square with the direction of the fall The back cut should be higher than the front cut allowing the tree to fall a level and avoid splitting wood towards the cutting unit A slight sideways and upward pressure according to the lean and size of the tree should...

Page 40: ... snapping off too soon This method is used on large butt flares heavy leaners badly swept butts multi leaders and in any other situation where the operator requires more control during felling 2 1 TX1019722 UN 09JAN08 1 Front or compression cut 2 Back or release cut Falling Multi leaders Crutched trees can be cut either at a point where they separate or if one side is of small diameter it can be l...

Page 41: ...an the cutting unit is exposed to dirt and duff on the uphill side of trees When felling on hilly terrain ensure the harvester head is positioned correctly 5 ensuring the saw bar tip does not foul the ground on the high side of the tree 5 Harvester head positioned correctly 5 TX1019724 UN 29MAR07 2 6 3 090721 PN 41 ...

Page 42: ...damage to the rotator motor Delimbing Multi leaders When handling multi leaders delimb up to the leader and if possible open the delimb arms and feed through This will allow the arms to be closed on one of the leaders after passing the fork This method requires feeding several metres before being closed at which point the harvester head can be reversed to the point where one leader can be cut off ...

Page 43: ...is located on left hand side and holds approximately 10 litres 10 6 qt The chain oil reservoir supplies the main saw and the topping saw with chain oil Refer table for suitable chain oil 1 Chain oil reservoir 1 TX1061328 UN 06JUL09 Chain oil reservoir Recommended Chain Oil Viscosity Supplier Brand Name Pour Point Flash Point 220 Esso Heavy Chainoil 18 C 0 F 200 C 392 F 40 Esso Heavy Chainoil Arcti...

Page 44: ...enter 2 Unless stated otherwise inject grease forcing the old grease out and fill all pins bushes and bearings with new grease After greasing move the joints without load to spread the grease 3 Use the grease specified for each individual location and when you top up with extra grease ensure you use the same brand and grade of grease as the original 4 Mixing greases of different brands or grades c...

Page 45: ...ower the harvester head to the ground CAUTION Keep away from the arm capture zones or the top saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is active Failing to follow these safety precautions may lead to serious injury 1 Park machine on level ground 2 Stop engine and remove key 3 Attach a DO NOT OPERATE tag in an obvious place in the operator s cab 4 Turn the Waratah key switch...

Page 46: ...ons each with different greasing locations Grease using the indicated greasing points 2 Boom stick attachments 2 3 Rotator attachments 2 3 2 3 2 XJ1298635 UN 16JUN20 Grease point location 330 cradle link Grease using the indicated greasing points 7 Boom stick attachments 2 8 Rotator attachments 2 7 8 7 8 XJ1305284 UN 18NOV20 Grease point location 310 cradle link 3 1 4 090721 PN 46 ...

Page 47: ...ndicated greasing points 7 Boom stick attachments 2 8 Rotator attachments 2 7 8 8 7 XJ1294428 UN 16JUN20 Grease point location 430 cradle link Grease using the indicated greasing points 5 Boom stick attachments 2 6 Rotator attachments 2 6 5 XJ1298636 UN 16JUN20 Grease point location Dog bone link 3 1 5 090721 PN 47 ...

Page 48: ...greasing points 11 Inner rotator unit ring gear 1 12 Rotator unit ring gear 2 11 12 12 XJ1298637 UN 16JUN20 Grease point location rotator Grease Point Location Tilt Cylinder Grease using the indicated greasing points 13 Tilt cylinder rod end 1 14 Tilt cylinder barrel end 1 14 13 XJ1312327 UN 22APR21 Grease point location tilt cylinder 3 1 6 090721 PN 48 ...

Page 49: ...lt frame main pin greasing point 1 2 Tilt frame main pin grease fitting hose 2 1 2 1 TX1061342 UN 06JUL09 TX1060934A UN 22JUN09 Grease point location tilt frame main pin Grease Point Location Top Saw Unit Grease using the indicated greasing points 1 Top saw cylinder rod end 1 2 Top saw cylinder barrel end 1 1 2 TX1031669 UN 07NOV07 Grease point location top saw unit 3 1 7 090721 PN 49 ...

Page 50: ... indicated greasing points 1 Left upper delimb arm cylinder rod end 1 2 Right upper delimb arm cylinder barrel end 1 3 Right upper delimb arm 1 4 Right upper delimb arm link 1 5 Left upper delimb arm link 1 6 Left upper delimb arm 1 4 3 2 1 6 5 TX1055558 UN 23FEB09 Grease point location upper delimb arm 3 1 8 090721 PN 50 ...

Page 51: ...elimb Arm Grease using the indicated greasing points 1 Lower delimb arm rod end 1 2 Lower delimb arm pin 2 3 Lower delimb arm barrel end 1 1 2 TX1061350 UN 14JUL09 Grease point location right lower delimb arm 3 2 TX1061734 UN 14JUL09 Grease point location left lower delimb arm 3 1 9 090721 PN 51 ...

Page 52: ...r arm cylinder barrel end 1 4 Right feed roller arm 1 5 Left feed roller arm cylinder barrel end 1 6 Left feed roller arm cylinder rod end 1 7 Left feed roller arm 1 8 Left feed roller arm link 1 9 Right feed roller arm link 1 10 Right feed roller arm cylinder rod end 1 9 5 3 4 6 7 10 8 TX1058958 UN 30APR09 Grease point location feed arm 3 1 10 090721 PN 52 ...

Page 53: ...uring Unit Grease using the indicated greasing points 1 Measuring wheel end cap 1 2 Measuring arm cylinder barrel end 1 3 Measuring arm cylinder rod end 1 4 Measuring arm body 1 2 1 2 1 TX1058946 UN 29APR09 4 3 4 3 TX1058948 UN 29APR09 Grease point location length measuring unit 3 1 11 090721 PN 53 ...

Page 54: ...21 1 1 Grease Point Location Feed Unit Grease using the indicated greasing points 1 Right feed roller hub grease fitting 1 2 Left feed roller hub grease fitting 1 1 TX1058983 UN 30APR09 2 TX1058982 UN 30APR09 Grease point location feed unit 3 1 12 090721 PN 54 ...

Page 55: ...in saw unit The main saw swing arm is plugged The plug needs to be removed and a grease fitting 3 installed to grease the swing arm Grease the bearing every 50 hours Weekly Apply one pump 1 Main saw cylinder barrel end 1 2 Main saw swing arm cylinder rod end 1 3 Main saw swing arm bearing grease plug 1 TX1059870 UN 28MAY09 TX1059869A UN 28MAY09 Grease point location main saw unit 3 4 saw 3 1 13 09...

Page 56: ...Location Main Saw Unit SC 100 Grease using the indicated greasing points 1 Swing arm bearing 1 2 Feed out 1 3 Excess grease area 1 TX1019812 UN 13JUN07 Grease point location Main saw unit SC 100 TX1058928A UN 29APR09 Grease point location main saw unit SC 100 3 1 14 090721 PN 56 ...

Page 57: ...easuring wheel does not rotate one turn then the grease may need replacing or a small amount of grease may need to be removed or the bearings may need to be checked 3 If measuring wheel rotates more than 2 turns then greasing is recommended NOTE If grease fitting is to be left in measuring wheel end cap apply LOCTITE Loctite 243 Blue to the grease fitting 4 Remove cap screw 1 from measuring wheel ...

Page 58: ...Complete the 50 hours or weekly schedule Check and inspect upper arm pin and pin cap screw torque Check control valve mounting cap screw torque Clean and inspect top saw area Check electrical bracket mount cap screw torque Clean and inspect top saw bar Check and inspect tilt frame pins and bushings Torque top saw mounting cap screws Check feed roller arm mounting cap screw torque Torque main saw s...

Page 59: ...nd Lubricants 2 Fill saw chain lubrication reservoir on left hand side of the harvester head Clean the area around the reservoir cap of all debris and dirt and remove the cap Fill completely with saw chain oil per the recommended saw chain oil chart Refer to Fluids and Lubricants 3 Conduct overall visual inspection Check valve motors cylinders and all hoses for leaks or wear Tighten or replace fit...

Page 60: ...61597 UN 08JUL09 1 Lower delimb knife pin 2 used 2 Feed arm pin 2 used 3 Upper delimb knife pin 2 used 4 Pin collar retaining cap screw 6 used 1 Complete daily checks 2 Inspect the frame arms and knives for cracks or excessive wear Replace components and sharpen knives as required 3 Check lower delimb knife pin 1 feed arm pin 2 upper delimb knife pin 3 and pin collar retaining cap screws 4 if in h...

Page 61: ... 5 Check feed roller nuts 6 See Feed Roller 6 Check feed roller mount cap screws 5 Torque cap screws M16 to specification 7 Grease the length measuring roller bearings See Fluids and Lubricants 5 Feed roller mount cap screw 16 used 6 Feed roller nut 12 used 6 5 TX1061598 UN 08JUL09 3 2 4 090721 PN 61 ...

Page 62: ... Nut Torque 325 N m 240 lb ft CAUTION Prevent possible injury while working in the arm capture zones or saw bar opening Keep away from the arm capture zones or the saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is active Failure to follow the safety precautions can lead to risk of serious injury 1 Complete weekly checks 2 Check electrical bracket mounting M12 bolts 1 Torque to sp...

Page 63: ...to specification 10 Torque main saw 3 4 in option 1 2 in UNF bolts to specification 2 Control valve mounting M16 bolt 3 used 2 2 2 TX1056738 UN 05MAR09 Control valve bracket 11 Torque feed roller mount bolts 3 to specification 12 Torque feed roller nuts 4 to specification 13 Grease main saw feed out rack and bearing if supercut saw option fitted or swing arm bearing if 3 4 in saw option fitted See...

Page 64: ...otor if in softwood applications See Feed Roller 4 Rotate feed roller See Feed Roller 5 Check torque on rotator assembly and rotator ring mounting cap screws 1 and 2 6 Check torque on rotator motor mounting cap screws 1 2 3 TX1059874 UN 28MAY09 1 Rotator assembly cap screw 18 used 2 Rotator ring mounting cap screw 12 used 3 Inspection cover cap screw 6 used IMPORTANT Corrosion builds up on the pot...

Page 65: ... saw bar opening of the harvester head while the hydraulic system is active Failure to follow the safety precautions can lead to risk of serious injury 1 Complete 6 month checks 2 Check rotator ring to tilt frame cap screws Torque cap screws 1 2 in UNF to specification 3 Check the condition of the delimb arms feed arms links pins bushes and main frame 4 Inspect rotator pinion support for cracks 1 ...

Page 66: ... the ground 5 Deactivate the hydraulic interlock 6 Turn off the carrier and turn the Waratah key switch control to the off position 7 Pull the top saw bar 4 out from the top saw box 2 4 1 2 3 5 TX1086228 UN 03JAN11 Top saw maintenance position 1 Locking pin in the upright position 2 Feed arm 3 Upper delimb arms 4 Top saw bar 5 Lower delimb arms Main Saw Maintenance 1 Lower the harvester head to th...

Page 67: ...t breaker may only be a symptom of an underlying fault Whatever the fault certain basic principles apply These are as follows 1 Verify the fault Ensure symptoms are identified before starting work This is particularly important when investigating a fault someone else has described 2 Do not overlook the obvious For example if an electrical fault is indicated check the diagnostic indicators before a...

Page 68: ... 375 400 300 510 375 910 670 1150 850 1450 1075 1850 1350 1 1 4 570 420 725 535 570 420 725 535 1280 945 1630 1200 2050 1500 2600 1920 1 3 8 750 550 950 700 750 550 950 700 1700 1250 2140 1580 2700 2000 3400 2500 1 1 2 990 730 1250 930 990 730 1250 930 2250 1650 2850 2100 3600 2650 4550 3350 a Grade 2 applies for hex cap screws not hex bolts up to six inches 152 mm long Grade 1 applies for hex cap...

Page 69: ...800 1350 1000 M27 490 360 625 460 950 700 1200 885 1350 1000 1700 1250 1580 1160 2000 1475 M30 660 490 850 625 1290 950 1630 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2140 1580 2700 2000 M33 900 665 1150 850 1750 1300 2200 1625 2500 1850 3150 2325 2900 2150 3700 2730 M36 1150 850 1450 1075 2250 1650 2850 2100 3200 2350 4050 3000 3750 2770 4750 3500 a Lubricated means coated with a lubricant such as engine oil or f...

Page 70: ...asteners are used only tighten them to the strength of the original Make sure fastener threads are clean and start thread engagement properly This will prevent them from failing when tightening Tighten cap screws with lock nuts to approximately 50 per cent of the amount shown in the chart METRIC CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUES T Bolt H Bolt M Bolt Nomi nal Di ameter N m lb ft N m lb ft N m lb ft 8 29 21 2...

Page 71: ...ressure NO See your authorized dealer for repair Chain lubrication Check Chain lubrication malfunction YES Check lubrication system NO See your authorized dealer for repair Tensioner Check Air in tensioner system YES Bleed tensioner system NO See your authorized dealer for repair 2 Chain Jumps Off Bar Chain Tension Check Chain tension pressure is too low YES Adjust chain tension pressure NO See yo...

Page 72: ... Lubrication oil tank is empty YES Fill lubrication oil NO See your authorized dealer for repair Leaking Check Valve Check Check valves on lubrication oil pump leaking YES Test check valves Clean or replace when necessary NO See your authorized dealer for repair Oil Strainer Check Strainer in lubrication is clogged YES Disassemble and clean strainer NO See your authorized dealer for repair Lubrica...

Page 73: ...gs NO See your authorized dealer for repair Piston O Ring Check Tension device piston O Rings are damaged YES Replace tension device piston O Rings NO See your authorized dealer for repair 5 Saw Bar Feed Out Malfunction Saw Bar Feed Pressure Feed out pressure too low YES Adjust feed out pressure NO See your authorized dealer for repair Cylindr Seal Ring Check Piston seals in feed out cylinder dama...

Page 74: ...e harvester head Disconnect base module PC and flexbox connectors when welding on the carrier 7 The attachment is manufactured from high tensile steel consequently ensure you only use low hydrogen E11018 M welding rods 8 Clean the area of any oil paint and rust contaminants NOTE Contaminants in the weld make the steel brittle 9 Ensure the welding earth is directly attached to the item being welded...

Page 75: ... electrical equipment can damage the electrical system and may require component replacement 2 Turn the TimberRite key switch to the off position 3 Turn off any electronics wired directly from the battery 4 Turn off the main power to the carrier 5 Disconnect the carrier battery TX1022193 UN 17MAY07 TX1033494A UN 14DEC07 TimberRite is a trademark of Deere Company 6 Disconnect the power connector 1 ...

Page 76: ...nnector C 7 Connector D 8 Connector E 9 Connector F 8 6 4 9 7 5 TX1058993 UN 04MAY09 TimberRite head module 9 Disconnect the CAN interface supply connector 10 and power supply connector 11 on the CrossFire module 10 Can interface supply connector 11 Power supply connector TX1058996A UN 04MAY09 CrossFire module CrossFire is a trademark of Cross Country Systems Inc 4 1 3 090721 PN 76 ...

Page 77: ...M7G6M 0000666 19 26APR21 5 6 10 Disconnect the interface module connector 12 on the Danfoss interface module 12 Interface module connector TX1059031A UN 04MAY09 Danfoss interface module Danfoss is a trademark of Sauer Danfoss Inc 4 1 4 090721 PN 77 ...

Page 78: ...weld in each direction for a good heat soak 15 Preheat the weld area according to the table below Metal Thickness Preheat Temperature 6 20 mm 0 2 0 8 in 20 150 C 68 302 F 20 50 mm 0 8 2 0 in 50 175 C 122 340 F 16 When welding multiple runs allow the temperature to drop down to specification before starting the next run Specification Weld Temperature 75 100 C 167 212 F 17 Allow the weld to cool slo...

Page 79: ...placement When welding electrical equipment must be isolated Failure to isolate electrical equipment will damage the electrical system and require component replacement Turning key switch to OFF position is not sufficient 1 Park carrier and place harvester head on a flat even surface 2 Turn TR100 key switch control to the OFF position 3 Turn off any electronics that are wired directly from the bat...

Page 80: ...99668 X37 X34 A10 F1 A1 X32 J3 J2 J1 X31 X30 G1 1 J1 J2 J3 A3 A2 XP1 XP19 XP3 XP20 XP5 XP21 X35 J3 J2 J1 X33 XP12 XP24 XP11 XJ11 XJ26 XP26 XJ22 XP22 XP13 XJ13 XP18 XJ18 XP14 XJ14 XP25 XJ25 XJ10 XP10 X20 XJ9 XP9 XP6 XP4 XP2 XJ8 XP8 X36 X37 X38 TX1099668 UN 25OCT11 4 1 7 090721 PN 80 ...

Page 81: ...uipped XP22 Saw Limit Harness Connector if equiped XP24 Filter Harness Connector XP25 Boom to Head Harness Connector XP26 Carrier Cab to Boom Harness Connector X30 TR100 Base Controller Connector J1 X31 TR100 Base Controller Connector J2 X32 TR100 Base Controller Connector J3 X33 Cab Controller Connector J1 X34 Cab Controller Connector J2 X35 Cab Controller Connector J3 X36 Harvester Head Controll...

Page 82: ... PC 3 Remove the 15 A power fuse from controller battery cable 4 Connect one end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the machine batteries A and the other end to the positive terminal of the booster batteries B 5 Connect one end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the booster batteries Connect the other end of the negative cable to the machine frame as far away from the...

Page 83: ...Rite power connector 1 3 Disconnect the CAN 1 connector 3 4 Connect one end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the machine batteries A and the other end to the positive terminal of the booster batteries B 5 Connect one end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the booster batteries Connect the other end of the negative cable to the machine frame as far away from the mach...

Page 84: ...isconnect XJ9 and XP9 XJ10 and XP10 and XJ11 and XP11 connectors 4 Connect one end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the machine batteries A and the other end to the positive terminal of the booster batteries B 5 Connect one end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the booster batteries Connect the other end of the negative cable to the machine frame as far away from t...

Page 85: ...mile mi Area square millimetre sq mm square centimetre sq cm square metre sq ft square foot sq ft square inch sq in hectare ha acre acre Pressure pounds per sq in psi Volume cubic millimetre mm3 cubic inch cu in millilitre mL litre L cubic metre cm3 pint pt quart qt gallon U S gal Mass gram g kilogram kg ton metric t ton ton pound lb Torque Newton metre Nm pound feet force lb ft 4 2 1 090721 PN 85...

Page 86: ... ton x 0 9842 long ton cu inches x 16 383 cu cm pounds x 2 2046 kg cu m x 1 308 cu yards short ton x 0 9072 metric ton cu m x 35 3145 cu feet long ton x 1 0161 metric ton cu cm x 0 06102 cu inches Flow Liquid U S gpm x 3 790 litres min U S gallons x 0 8333 Imp gallons U S gpm x 0 063 litres sec U S gallons x 3 785 litres cu ft min x 0 472 litres sec U S quarts x 0 946 liters litres sec x 0 264 U S...

Page 87: ...Miscellaneous Specification Conversion T7M7G6M 0000710 19 30AUG21 2 2 knot x 1 152 miles hr radian x 57 30 degree rod x 16 50 feet lb force x 4 440 Newton N m x 0 73756 lb ft 4 3 2 090721 PN 87 ...

Page 88: ...olid E board feet 1 0 85 3 625 2 407 500 1 176 1 4 264 2 832 600 0 276 0 234 1 0 664 138 0 415 0 353 1 506 1 208 2 1 67 7 25 4 81 1000 The cord column A and cubic metres stacked column C measure apparent volume The cunit column B and cubic metre solid column D measure solid volume Accurate conversions are only possible between columns A and C and between B and D Any other conversions are approxima...

Page 89: ...ain saw unit 3 4 saw option 3 1 14 Maintenance fluids and lubricants Grease point location main saw unit 3 4 saw option 3 1 13 Maintenance fluids and lubricants Grease point location location top saw unit 3 1 6 Maintenance fluids and lubricants Grease measuring wheel bearings 3 1 15 Maintenance fluids and lubricants Grease point location location top saw unit 3 1 7 Maintenance fluids and lubricant...

Page 90: ...re with electrical welding 1 5 5 Page Safety general carrier precautions Precautions processing on the landing 1 5 4 Safety general carrier precautions Driving precautions 1 2 1 Safety general harvester head precautions Prevent fires 1 2 4 Safety general harvester head precautions Inspect the harvester head 1 2 3 Safety general harvester head precautions In case of machine fires 1 2 4 Safety gener...

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