Wood-mizer LT15 AL-KO Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download

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Troubleshooting Guide

Sawing Problems

6-1

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Troubleshooting Guide

SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

6.1

Sawing Problems

WARNING!

Before performing service near moving parts

such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn
the key switch to the OFF (#0) position and remove the key.
If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious
injury may result.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blades Dull Quickly

Dirty logs

Clean or debark logs, especially on entry
side of the cut

When grinding teeth, heating
too much and causing teeth to
soften

Grind just enough metal to restore sharp-
ness to the teeth. Use water/coolant while
sharpening blade

Poor sharpening techniques

Make sure the tip is being sharpened com-
pletely (See Sharpener Manual)

Blades Break Prematurely

Poor sharpening techniques

See Sharpener Manual

Rubber belts on blade wheels
worn to a point that blade con-
tacts metal pulley - look for
shiny spots on edge of wheels

Change blade wheel belts (B-57)

Tension too tight

Tension blade to recommended specifica-
tions

Blade Does Not Track Right
on Drive Wheel

Cant adjustment is incorrect

Readjust

Flat/worn belts

Replace B-57 belts

Blade Guides Do Not Spin
While Cutting

Frozen bearings

Replace bearings

Stiff bearings

Grease bearings

Drive Belts Wear Prematurely
or Jump

Engine/motor and drive pul-
leys out of alignment

Align pulleys

Summary of Contents for LT15 AL-KO

Page 1: ...fety Setup Operation Maintenance Manual LT15 rev A 00 E3 02 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper ating setting up or maintaining this machine December 2000 Form 852 ...

Page 2: ...3 10 SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION 4 1 4 1 Loading Turning And Clamping Logs 4 1 4 2 Up Down Operation 4 7 4 3 Blade Guide Arm Operation 4 9 4 4 Clutch Operation 4 10 4 5 Feed Operation 4 12 4 6 Cutting The Log 4 14 4 7 Edging 4 16 4 8 Blade Height Scale 4 17 4 9 Water Lube Operation 4 19 4 10 Loading Transporting the Sawmill 4 22 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 5 1 Wear Life 5 1 5 2 Blade Guides 5 2 5 3 ...

Page 3: ...lade Installation 7 13 Blade Wheel Alignment 7 14 Blade Guide Installation 7 20 Blade Guide Arm Alignment 7 21 Blade Guide Deflection 7 23 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment 7 24 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 7 26 Blade Guide Flange Spacing 7 28 Side Support Alignment 7 29 Blade Height Scale Adjustment 7 30 SECTION 8 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 8 1 8 1 Overview 8 1 8 2 Leg Assembly 8 3 8 3 Bed Sect...

Page 4: ...s given in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase For general information regarding Wood Mizer and our Forest to Final Form products please refer to the All Products Catalog in your support package Wood Mizer is a registered trademark of Wood Mizer Products Inc Sawmill U S Patent Nos 4 878 411 Bed Frame Bed Rail Log Clamp 2 optiona...

Page 5: ...ce number The revision number helps identify the exact design of the equipment See the figure for a description of the model serial and revision numbers SERIAL NUMBER TAG MODEL SERIAL AND REVISION NUMBER DESCRIPTION M FG BY FABRIQUÉ PAR W OOD M IZER PRODUCTS INC 8180 W 10th St Indianapolis 46214 2400 U S A 317 271 1542 Or 800 553 0182 Model No Serial No Rev LT15 G13 09970001 A1 00 LT15 Basic Sawmi...

Page 6: ...Introduction Customer and Sawmill Identification 1 1 3 1597doc111810 Introduction The serial number tag can be found at the following location SERIAL NUMBER TAG LOCATION Serial Number Tag 150093 ...

Page 7: ...vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call Wood Mizer will accept these methods of payment Visa Mastercard or Discover COD Prepayment Net 15 with approved credit Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply Handling charges are based on size and quantity of order In most cases items will ship on the day they are ordered Second Day and Next Day shipping are ...

Page 8: ...mail fwfp psyber com 16 Wood Mizer Canada East Box 173 1082 1 Hwy Aylesford NS B0P 1C0 Phone Fax 902 847 9369 3 Wood Mizer Portland 24435 N E Sandy Blvd Wood Village OR 97060 Phone 503 661 1939 Fax 503 667 2961 7 Maine 541 Borough Road Chesterville ME 04938 Phone 207 645 2072 Fax 207 645 3786 E mail woodmzer megalink net 17 Wood Mizer Canada Quebec 422 Rte du Canton Rte 148 Chatham QC J8G 1R1 Phon...

Page 9: ...3 Fax 704 982 1619 E mail carolina woodmizer com 20 East New Brunswick 161 Ave De L Eglise St Antoine NB E4V 1M2 Phone 506 525 1007 Fax 506 525 2913 11 Alaska HCO5 9821 Palmer AK 99645 Phone 907 746 3030 Fax 907 745 0508 E mail mvmiling mtaonline net 12 Wisconsin 2201 Highway O Mosinee WI 54455 Phone 715 693 1929 E mail dsclass dwave net 13 Montana 51 Basin Creek Road Basin MT 59631 Phone 406 225 ...

Page 10: ...8 19 Weight 110 119 151 132 104 Idle Speed 1800 RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM 3495 RPM 1000 RPM 1500 RPM High Throttle Speed No Load 3750 RPM 3750 RPM 3600 RPM 3495 RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM Noise Level operator position 98 dBA 96 dBA 102 dBA Noise Level 20 feet away 77 dBA 86 dBA 94 dBA Blade Speed No Load 4940 sfpm 4940 sfpm Fuel Consumption per hour 0 4 gal 0 5 gal 0 9 gal 0 2 gal Cooling System Air Air Ai...

Page 11: ...de to guide 26 Max Cant Width outer guide to stop block 23 Engine G13 G15 Manufacturer Kohler Kohler Fuel Gas Gas Horsepower Rating 13 15 Weight 110 119 Idle Speed 1800 RPM 1800 RPM High Throttle Speed No Load 3750 RPM 3750 RPM Noise Level operator position 98 dBA 96 dBA Noise Level 20 feet away 77 dBA 86 dBA Blade Speed No Load 4940 sfpm 4940 sfpm Fuel Consumption per hour 0 4 gal 0 5 gal Cooling...

Page 12: ...cturer Kohler Kohler Fuel Gas Gas Horsepower Rating 13 15 Weight 110 119 Idle Speed 1800 RPM 1800 RPM High Throttle Speed No Load 3750 RPM 3750 RPM Noise Level operator position 98 dBA 96 dBA Noise Level 20 feet away 77 dBA 86 dBA Blade Speed No Load 4940 sfpm 4940 sfpm Fuel Consumption per hour 0 4 gal 0 5 gal Cooling System Air Air Drive Shaft O D 1 1 Drive Pulley O D 5 5 Drive Belt BX81 BX81 Bl...

Page 13: ...1 Battery Specifications Rev D4 00 Only Group No Type No Performance Level Approximate Weight Maximum Overall Dimensions Cranking Performance Reserve Capacity Wet Length Width Height 26 524 26A 515CC 80 31 0 lb 14 06 kg 8 5 in 216 mm 6 75 in 171 mm 8 0 in 203 mm ...

Page 14: ... result in death or serious injury WARNING suggests a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION refers to potentially hazardous situations which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment IMPORTANT indicates vital information NOTE gives helpful information Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single...

Page 15: ...hine at all times regardless of ownership Also read any additional manufacturer s manuals and observe any applicable safety instructions including dangers warnings and cautions Only persons who have read and understood the entire operator s manual should operate the sawmill The sawmill is not intended for use by or around children IMPORTANT It is always the owner s responsibility to comply with al...

Page 16: ...es Changing blades is safest when done by one per son Keep all other persons away from area when coiling carrying or changing a blade Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always wear eye ear respiration and foot protection when operating or servicing the sawmill KEEP SAWMILL AND AREA AROUND SAWMILL CLEAN DANGER Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary move ment around the...

Page 17: ... could induce a fire or explosion WARNING Store gasoline away from sawdust and other flamma ble materials Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory Never use flammable fuels or liquids If these types of liquids are neces sary to clean the blade remove it and clean with a rag Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death DISPOSE OF S...

Page 18: ...utralizer Electrolyte splashed into the eyes is extremely dangerous If this should happen force the eye open and flood it with cool clean water for approximately fifteen minutes A doctor should be called immediately when the accident occurs and on the spot medical attention given if possible If a doctor cannot come to the scene of the accident immediately follow his instructions concerning actions...

Page 19: ...avity of the carriage is off center toward the operator side The higher the saw head from the bed frame the more easily the mill can be tipped toward the operator side A minimum of three people four recommended is required to safely load or unload the sawmill from a pickup truck WARNING Keep all persons out of the area between the frame rails while loading and unloading the sawmill Failure to do s...

Page 20: ...s ing covers WARNING Do not operate the sawmill without the retaining bracket properly installed The saw head may tip and fall from the sawmill resulting in possible injury or damage to the machine KEEP PERSONS AWAY DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs Fail ure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Always be...

Page 21: ...lade Failure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Always be aware of and take proper protective mea sures against rotating shafts pulleys fans etc Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in possi ble injury WARNING Do not spin the blade wheels by hand Spinning the blade wheels by hand may r...

Page 22: ... delirium and potentially death unless adequate ventilation is present DANGER Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak The leaking fuel or oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames WARNING Do not operate engine without proper and operational spark arrester muffler Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust could ignite surrounding materials causing serious i...

Page 23: ...covers closed and securely fastened during mill operation Wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment WARNING Consider all electrical circuits energized and danger ous WARNING Never assume or take the word of another person that the power is off check it out and lock it out WARNING Do not wear rings watches or other jewelry while working around an open electrical circuit WARNING Before performi...

Page 24: ...Amputation Burn Shock Electrocution To control maintenance dangers Lockout procedures must be followed see ANSI Standard Z244 1 1982 and OSHA regulation 1910 147 Never rely on machine stop control for maintenance safety emer gency stops on off buttons interlocks Do not reach into moving blades or feed systems Allow all coast ing parts to come to a complete stop Electrical power supply and air supp...

Page 25: ...both electrically and pneumatically lockout air valve Sequence of Lockout Procedure 1 Notify all persons that a lockout is required and the reason therefore 2 If the Sawmill is operating shut it down by the normal stopping procedure 3 Operate the switch and valve so that the energy sources are disconnected or isolated from the Sawmill Stored energy such as moving blades feed system and air pressur...

Page 26: ... his own personal lock on the energy isolating devices Rules for Using Lockout Procedure The Sawmill shall be locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel Do not attempt to operate any switch or valve bearing a lock Owner s Responsibility The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI OSHA or locally required s...

Page 27: ...ry or damage to the equipment Contact your local distributor or call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals IMPORTANT If replacing a component which has a safety decal affixed to it make sure the new component also has the safety decal affixed USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH HEAVY LOGS WARNING Always make sure log is clamped securely before saw ing Failure to do so may result in s...

Page 28: ...16 chain with at least 1900 lbs working load capacity before adjusting the up down chain The saw head may fall causing severe injury or death WARNING Always secure the saw head with a 5 16 chain with at least 1900 lbs working load capacity before adjusting the mast pads The saw head may fall causing severe injury or death ...

Page 29: ...se shims under the legs if necessary 2 Run a string from the front bed rail to the rear bed rail near the operator s side of the frame Place identical spacers between the string and the front and rear bed rails Mea sure the distance between the string and the other bed rails Adjust the frame legs until all bed rails measure the same distance from the string 3 Loosen the auxiliary bed rail bolts an...

Page 30: ...ce from the bed rail to the bottom of the blade near the outside blade guide See Figure 3 2 When the blade is parallel to the bed it will measure the same distance from the bed rail at the inside and outside of the saw head The up down slide pads have two sets of four adjustment spacers that allow you to tilt the saw head up or down Turn the saw head adjustment spacers in 1 4 turn increments to mo...

Page 31: ... 00 D5 00 Do not place lock pins in upper notches of lock pin rest brackets during operation or transportation This position is for carriage assembly dis assembly only NOTE Rev D6 00 Only The pins are designed so if they are inadvertently left in the assembly position they will move to the operation position when the carriage is moved See Figure 3 3 FIG 3 3 REV A1 00 D5 00 150082 2B Travel Operati...

Page 32: ...l Setup Sawmill Setup 3 3 4 1597doc111810 Sawmill Setup FIG 3 3 REV D6 00 150082 4 Pull rotate and release pin to appropriate position See Detail Travel Operation Operation DETAIL 2 2 3 Assembly Disassembly 1 ...

Page 33: ... all the way open Open the two blade housing covers that cover the blade wheels Turn the blade tension handle to release the blade tension until the wheel is pulled in and the blade is lying loose in the blade housing Lift the blade out of the blade housing When installing a blade make sure the teeth are pointing the correct direction The teeth should be pointing toward the operator side of the mi...

Page 34: ...utside face of the washer Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting As the blade and belts heat up and stretch the blade tension will change Adjust the tension handle as necessary to keep the bushing aligned with the indicator NOTE When the tensioner components are together before the spring begins to com press the indicator bracket should be even with t...

Page 35: ...the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels WARNING Do not spin the blade wheels by hand Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury 4 Disengage the blade Turn off the engine remove the key and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels See Figure 3 5 Position 1 1 4 wide blades so the gullet is 1 8 3 0 mm out from the edge of the blade wheel 1 32 75 mm FIG ...

Page 36: ...nt con trol If the blade is too far out back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control coun terclockwise If the blade is too far in turn the cant control clockwise until the gullet of the blade is the correct distance from the front edge of the wheel FIG 3 6 REV A 00 B 00 FIG 3 6 REV C 00 Cant Control Handle 150017 Cant Control 150067 ...

Page 37: ...ontrol 6 Close the blade housing covers DANGER Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure IMPORTANT After aligning the blade on the wheels always double check the blade guide spacing and location See Section 7 for more information ...

Page 38: ... and secured before operating the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure DANGER Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or motor Failure to do so will result in serious injury WARNING Always wear eye ear respiration and foot pro tection when ...

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Page 40: ...just the log clamps all the way down and move them toward the loading side of the sawmill frame NOTE Rev D6 00 Only The clamps can be lifted and removed from the bracket assemblies to avoid damage to the clamp when loading a log CAUTION Be sure the log clamps are adjusted out of the path of the log before loading a log onto the bed Failure to do so may result in machine damage 3 Raise the side sup...

Page 41: ...he optional bed extension is installed it may tend to sag resulting in inaccurately sawn lumber 7 Remove the log ramps and set aside CAUTION The saw head will hit the spring loaded ramp stops when adjusted for low cuts Remove the loading ramps before sawing to prevent damage to the saw head and or blade guide arm If you did not purchase the optional loading ramps use boards for ramps or use log lo...

Page 42: ...ng And Clamping Logs 4 4 3 1597doc111810 Sawmill Operation 1 Use cant hooks to rotate the log on the sawmill bed See Log Turner Manual 2 Spin the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut ...

Page 43: ...n as necessary Slide the clamp against the log and turn the locking handle to lock the clamp against the log See Figure 4 2 Rev A1 00 E3 01 Only Position the clamps against the log far enough down so they are below your first few cuts Turn the clamp screws Rev A1 00 D5 00 or pivot the clamp handle Rev D6 00 E3 01 to clamp the log firmly against the side supports FIG 4 2 REV E3 02 150089 4 ...

Page 44: ...Sawmill Operation Loading Turning And Clamping Logs 4 4 5 1597doc111810 Sawmill Operation See Figure 4 3 FIG 4 3 REV D6 00 E3 01 FIG 4 3 REV A1 00 D5 00 150089 1B 150022 ...

Page 45: ...d push the side supports down until they are positioned below the level of your first few cuts To Level A Tapered Log Use shims or the optional wedge to raise either end of a tapered log if desired Shim one end of the log until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log See Figure 4 4 FIG 4 4 150023 Leveling wedge Level log so heart is same distance f...

Page 46: ...3 2 2 Set the cutting head to the desired height The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails See Figure 4 5 Use the up down crank to raise or lower the cutting head FIG 4 5 UP DOWN CRANK REV A 00 A 01 Pull crank handle back to engage up down drive Turn crank clockwise to raise saw head counterclockwise to lower saw head Up Down Lock Pin 150024 ...

Page 47: ... crank clockwise to raise the saw head counterclockwise to lower the saw head 6 Rev A 00 A 01 Turn the up down lock clockwise until it engages the up down shaft Rev B 00 Rotate the up down lock to allow the spring loaded pin to engage the up down sprocket CAUTION DO NOT try to force the carriage above the 27 68 cm mark or below the 1 2 54 cm mark Damage to the up down system may result FIG 4 5 UP ...

Page 48: ... guide should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1 25 4 mm 2 Use the blade guide arm knob to adjust the outer blade guide as necessary Turn the blade guide arm knob clockwise to move the arm in Turn the knob counterclockwise to move the arm out See Figure 4 6 FIG 4 6 150025B Turn knob clockwise to move blade guide in counterclockwise to move blade guide out ...

Page 49: ...cted in the option manual DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs Failure to do so will result in serious injury Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure before starting the engine or motor Use the rubber latches to fasten the blade housing covers shut See Figure 4 7 The clutch lever is locat...

Page 50: ...on This engages the drive mechanism and increases the engine speed to full throttle 5 To disengage the blade raise the clutch lever to the up position This disengages the drive belt and returns the engine to idle FIG 4 7 D4 00 D7 00 FIG 4 7 REV A1 00 D3 00 Turn clutch handle clockwise to engage blade 150079 2 Turn clutch handle clockwise to engage blade 150026 ...

Page 51: ...ults in engine and blade wear and also produces a wavy cut 2 Stop the carriage at the end of the cut Throw the clutch lever up to stop the blade and drop the engine to idle Remove the board from the top of the log Always disengage the blade before returning the carriage for the next cut 3 CAUTION Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage This will not only pre vent the blade from being...

Page 52: ...the feed crank counterclockwise or pull the saw head back HINT Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log Then bring the carriage back without adjusting the blade up This lets you keep the blade at the current height setting so you can make the next blade height adjustment more quickly ...

Page 53: ...overs and guards are in place Start the engine Engage the clutchlever to start the blade spinning 4 Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade See Section 4 9 5 Feed the blade into the log slowly See Section 4 5 Once the blade completely enters the log increase the feed rate as desired Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping an accurate cut Cutting t...

Page 54: ...turned 90 degrees and you are using the wedge to compensate for taper in the log use the wedge again on the second side of the log until the heart is parallel with the bed 10 Repeat the steps used to cut the first side of the log until the log is square Cut boards from the remaining cant by adjusting the blade height for the thickness of boards that you want Example Remember that the blade cuts a ...

Page 55: ...side supports halfway up the flitch height Wider flitches should be placed to the clamp side When they are edged flip them over to edge the sec ond side without disturbing the other flitches or without having to pull them from the mid dle of the stack 4 Adjust the blade height to edge a few of the widest boards 5 Loosen the clamps and turn the edged boards over to edge the other side 6 Repeat step...

Page 56: ...your blade at each cut you can determine the thickness of lumber you are sawing Example You want to cut 1 25 mm random width boards from a log Position the blade for the first cut Move the carriage to an even measurement on the inch scale Make a trim cut Return the carriage for the second cut and lower it 1 1 8 29 mm below the orig inal measurement The extra 1 8 3 mm allows for saw kerf and shrink...

Page 57: ...age for a second cut lower the carriage to the next mark on the scale This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to cut a certain thickness of lumber without having to measure on the inch scale Example You want to cut 1 25 mm 4 4 random width boards from a log Position the blade for the first cut Position the magnetic quarter scale so a 4 4 mark is aligned with the line on the indicator ...

Page 58: ...blade clean Water flows from a 5 gallon 18 9 liter bottle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water flow See Figure 4 10 Install the water bottle bracket at the top of the saw head mast FIG 4 10 Place bottle assembly in bracket Connect hose to blade guide tube 150029 ...

Page 59: ...er Lube Additive enables some previously impossible timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade It helps to reduce heat buildup wavy cuts and blade noise This biodegradable and environmentally friendly pre mix includes a water softener additive so it works with hard water WARNING Use ONLY water and Wood Mizer Lube Addi tive with the water lube accessory Never use flammab...

Page 60: ...Sawmill Operation Water Lube Operation 4 4 21 1597doc111810 Sawmill Operation ...

Page 61: ...load the sawmill from a pickup truck 1 Remove the leg assemblies or adjust them above the bottom of the bed frame Before lifting moving or transporting the sawmill be sure the carriage lock pins are properly engaged To prevent the carriage from unexpectedly sliding on the rails the pin at the end of the sawmill must engage the hole in the bed frame The other pin must be left in the operation posit...

Page 62: ... place Check the other lock pin remains in the operation position 4 To eliminate the possibility of damage and or injury remove the tailgate from your truck and set it aside 5 Position the bed of the truck at the end of the frame opposite the carriage WARNING Keep all persons out of the area between the frame rails while loading and unloading the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious inju...

Page 63: ...e travel position to the operation position More people may be required to help push as the saw head gets more difficult to push up the incline Push the saw carriage up the bed frame and have a third person engage the lock pin at the end of the sawmill to secure the carriage to the hole in the bed frame Be sure to leave the other lock pin in the operation position 8 Use three or more people to lif...

Page 64: ...ion at which each maintenance pro cedure should be performed Be sure to refer to option and engine manuals for other maintenance procedures 5 1 Wear Life See Table 5 1 This chart lists estimated life expectancy of common replacement parts if proper maintenance and operation procedures are followed Due to the many variables which exist during sawmill operation actual part life may vary significantl...

Page 65: ...te the blade guide rollers every four hours of operation Use one squeeze of a NLGI No 2 grade lithium grease from a grease gun to lubricate the bearings and remove any sawdust See Figure 5 1 CAUTION Do not over grease the blade guide bearings Over greasing will push the seals out of the bearings caus ing premature failure 2 Check the rollers for performance and wear every blade change Make sure th...

Page 66: ...change WARNING Always keep clear of exiting sawdust Keep hands feet and any other objects away from the sawdust chute when operating sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always check to ensure the steel fingers inside the sawdust chute are in place before operating the saw mill The steel fingers have been designed to help prevent a broken blade or some other object from be...

Page 67: ...les from the rails CAUTION Keep track rails free of rust Formation of rust on the track rail in the areas where the cam bearings roll can cause rapid deterioration of the track rail s surface Lubricate the rails by wiping them with Dexron III ATF transmission fluid Lubrication will help protect the rails from corrosive elements such as acid rain and or moisture from nearby bodies of saltwater if a...

Page 68: ...needed Make sure the scrapers fit firmly against the rail If a track scraper needs to be adjusted loosen the screw push the scraper downward until it fits firmly against the rail and retighten the thumb screw FIG 5 2 AR Track roller housing Middle track cover Track roller housing Idle track wipers 150030B ...

Page 69: ...o the OFF 0 position and remove the key If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result Clean and lubricate the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation Clean with solvent and remove any rust with a light grade sand paper or emery cloth Lubricate the mast with motor oil or automatic transmission fluid ATF CAUTION Never use grease on the mast rails as it will col...

Page 70: ...s with a NLGI No 2 grade lithium grease every fifty hours of operation 3 Check the mill alignment every setup See Section 7 4 Lubricate the tensioner screw threads with a NLGI No 2 grade lithium grease as needed See Figure 5 3 5 Make sure all safety warning decals are readable Remove sawdust and dirt Replace any damaged or unreadable decals immediately Order decals from your Customer Service Repre...

Page 71: ...s belts and chains first turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear Rotating the belts every 50 hours will provide longer belt life Replace belts as necessary Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or Browning 50 ...

Page 72: ...If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result See Figure 5 4 As the brake pads wear the engine will drop further down when the clutch handle is disengaged This may cause the drive belt to vibrate out of the engine pulley when disengaged To avoid this turn the brake adjustment bolt counterclockwise to prevent the engine from dropping too low When the bolt cannot be ad...

Page 73: ... the OFF 0 position and remove the key If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result WARNING Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running Doing so may result in serious injury Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours and every 50 hours thereafter The drive belt should have approximately 1 2 13 mm def...

Page 74: ... throttle lever to full speed To adjust loosen the throttle linkage adjustment screw and slide the throttle linkage down Retighten the screw To adjust the drive belt tension Rev D4 00 D7 00 Only 1 Loosen the drive belt turnbuckle jam nuts Turn the turnbuckle counterclockwise as viewed from the top to tighten the belt clockwise to loosen the belt FIG 5 5 150100 1 2 13 mm Turn jam nut clockwise to l...

Page 75: ...kage and adjust if necessary With the clutch handle engaged the throttle linkage should move the throttle lever to full speed To adjust loosen the throttle linkage adjustment nut and slide the bolt down Retighten the nut FIG 5 6 150079 3 1 2 13 mm Turn turnbuckle counterclockwise to tighten drive belt Jam Nut 2 Throttle Linkage Adjustment ...

Page 76: ...e engine RPM while the clutch brake handle is disengaged Make sure the cable is not bent or kinked The throttle cable should be tensioned just enough so that the engine revs as soon as the clutch brake handle is engaged NOTE A properly adjusted throttle will extend the cable spring 1 4 to 3 8 6 4 9 5 mm when running and have a slight amount of slack in the cable when idling 3 After making adjustme...

Page 77: ...Remove the blade from the sawmill before per forming this procedure If the sawmill is equipped with an electric start engine remove the key from the key switch Failure to do so may result in serious injury If the clutch begins to slip adjust the turnbuckle linkage Spring Loaded Turnbuckle Adjustment Rev D3 00 Only See Figure 5 8 1 With the engine off and blade removed engage the clutch lever Loose...

Page 78: ...e housing until it is aligned with the end of the plunger easiest viewed by opening the drive side blade hous ing cover and look through the hole in the housing where the engine pulley is located This adjustment will provide approximately 45 lbs of tension to the clutch 3 Tighten the top lock nut to maintain the turnbuckle adjustment ...

Page 79: ...o properly adjust the turnbuckle 1 Disassemble the turnbuckle linkage from the mounting tab on the clutch 2 Attach a spring scale to the mounting tab 3 Pull the scale until it reads 45 lbs 4 Use a marker to mark the location of the mounting tab on the clutch housing 5 Remove the spring scale 6 Reattach the throttle linkage to the clutch mounting tab 7 Engage the clutch handle 8 Check the location ...

Page 80: ...rocket down until there is about 1 2 5 cm total deflection in the center of the chain with a 5 lb 2 3 Kg deflection force WARNING Always secure the saw head with a 5 16 chain with at least 1900 lbs working load capacity before adjust ing the up down chain The cutting head may fall causing severe injury or death Rev D7 00 Only A chain tension adjustment bracket bolt is provided on the sprocket asse...

Page 81: ...Maintenance Up Down System Maintenance 1597doc111810 5 18 5 See Figure 5 10 Refer to the following diagram for up down chain routing instructions FIG 5 10 150068 Outside Chain Inside Chain ...

Page 82: ...en rinsed with clean water A solution of baking soda or household ammonia and water may be used as a neutral izer Electrolyte splashed into the eyes is extremely dangerous If this should happen force the eye open and flood it with cool clean water for approximately fifteen minutes A doc tor should be called immediately when the accident occurs and on the spot medical attention given if possible If...

Page 83: ...er cable directly to the positive battery terminal 5 Connect the negative charger jumper cable to a grounded metal surface 6 Follow the instructions supplied with your specific battery charger IMPORTANT Be careful not to overcharge the battery especially when using a high rate or boost charger 40 amps or higher These are intended to quickly charge a good battery that is discharged They are not int...

Page 84: ...ection 5 3 Daily Every 8 Hours Clean And Lubricate Track See Section 5 4 Daily Every 8 Hours Remove Sawdust From Upper Track Roller Housings See Section 5 4 Bi Weekly Every 25 Hours PROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 50 HRS 100 HRS 150 HRS 200 HRS 250 ...

Page 85: ...E A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 550 HRS 600 HRS 650 HRS 700 HRS 750 HRS 800 HRS 850 HRS 900 HRS 950 HRS 1000 HRS Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 Grease pivot points and bearings Oil chains See Section 5 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 5 6 Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 5 7 Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 Check ...

Page 86: ...HADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 1050 HRS 1100 HRS 1150 HRS 1200 HRS 1250 HRS 1300 HRS 1350 HRS 1400 HRS 1450 HRS 1500 HRS Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 Grease pivot points and bearings Oil chains See Section 5 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 5 6 Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 5 7 Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 Ch...

Page 87: ...HADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 1550 HRS 1600 HRS 1650 HRS 1700 HRS 1750 HRS 1800 HRS 1850 HRS 1900 HRS 1950 HRS 2000 HRS Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 Grease pivot points and bearings Oil chains See Section 5 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 5 6 Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 5 7 Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 Ch...

Page 88: ...HADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 2050 HRS 2100 HRS 2150 HRS 2200 HRS 2250 HRS 2300 HRS 2350 HRS 2400 HRS 2450 HRS 2500 HRS Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 Grease pivot points and bearings Oil chains See Section 5 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 5 6 Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 5 7 Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 Ch...

Page 89: ...HADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME 2550 HRS 2600 HRS 2650 HRS 2700 HRS 2750 HRS 2800 HRS 2850 HRS 2900 HRS 2950 HRS 3000 HRS Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 Grease pivot points and bearings Oil chains See Section 5 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 5 6 Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 5 7 Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 Ch...

Page 90: ... to restore sharp ness to the teeth Use water coolant while sharpening blade Poor sharpening techniques Make sure the tip is being sharpened com pletely See Sharpener Manual Blades Break Prematurely Poor sharpening techniques See Sharpener Manual Rubber belts on blade wheels worn to a point that blade con tacts metal pulley look for shiny spots on edge of wheels Change blade wheel belts B 57 Tensi...

Page 91: ... up down chain Vertical wear pads are too tight Adjust pads Lumber Is Not Square Vertical side supports not square to bed Adjust side supports Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails parallel to blade Sawdust or bark between cant and bed rails Remove particles Tooth set problems Resharpen and reset blade Sawdust Builds Up On Track Excessive oiling Do not oil track Track wipers worn Adjust...

Page 92: ...saw head as described in Section 3 1 Sawmill Setup Blade Installation 1 Remove the blade and check the blade wheel belts Remove any sawdust buildup from the surface of the belts Replace worn belts if they do not keep the blade from contacting the blade wheel 2 Install a clean blade and apply the appropriate tension See Section 3 3 3 Adjust the idle side cant control to track the blade See Section ...

Page 93: ...ws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts 2 Adjust the blade guide arm in all the way toward the other blade guide 3 Use the outside top and bottom screws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts NOTE When adjusting the blade guide arm screws be careful not to tighten the screws too much or ...

Page 94: ...l loosen jam nuts on the front inside screw and the rear outside screw Turn the screws counterclockwise one full turn and tighten the jam nuts Loosen the jam nuts on the front outside screw and the rear inside screw Turn the screws clockwise until they touch the arm back off 1 4 turn and tighten the jam nuts 6 To move the blade guide end of the arm toward the rear of the sawmill loosen jam nuts on...

Page 95: ...se to the outer blade guide assembly Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr and is lying flat against the bottom of the blade See Figure 7 3 3 Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail Mea sure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool 4 Move the carriage so that the back end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail Mea ...

Page 96: ...oller down loosen the top screw and tighten the bottom screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade 7 Move the blade guide alignment tool close to the inner blade guide roller assembly and repeat the above steps Adjust the vertical tilt of the inner blade guide if necessary FIG 7 4 Bottom Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw Top Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw 3H0802 4C Adjust screws down...

Page 97: ...the blade guide alignment tool from the blade and adjust the blade guide arm halfway in 9 Remove the clip from the blade guide alignment tool Place the tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller See Figure 7 5 10 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the tool at the end closest to the inner blade guide B 11 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the other end of the too...

Page 98: ...ller right loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade 12 Repeat the above steps for the inner blade guide roller assembly NOTE Once the blade guides have been adjusted any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade See Blade Handbook Form 600 FIG 7 6 3H0802 9 Adjust screws right to tilt roller left Adjust screws left to tilt ...

Page 99: ...hen the adjustment screws are retightened 1 Measure the distance between the flange on the inner blade guide roller to the back edge of the blade This distance should measure 1 16 1 5 mm Adjust the roller back or for ward if necessary See Figure 7 7 Loosen the top and one side screw shown Tap the blade guide forward or backward until properly positioned Retighten the screws and jam nuts 2 Measure ...

Page 100: ...ing bolts Use a mallet to move the plate until the side support is parallel to the bed tube in the horizontal position Retighten the mounting bolts 2 Repeat the horizontal check for the remaining side supports Adjust as necessary 3 Place square alignment tubes Part No S12831 2 required across the bed rails Swing a side support up so that it is vertical 4 Pull back at the top of the support to elim...

Page 101: ... 7 9 Loosen the top adjustment bolt adjust the side support and retighten the bolt Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to tilt the top of the side support for ward 6 Repeat the vertical check for the remaining side supports and adjust as necessary FIG 7 9 Side Support Adjustment Bolt 150039 ...

Page 102: ... the bed rail near the inner blade guide assembly 2 View the blade height scale with eyes level with the indicator The scale should indicate the actual distance from the blade to the bed rail Adjust the indicator if necessary See Figure 7 10 Loosen the indicator bracket mounting bolts and adjust the bracket until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale 0 1 32 0 8 mm Retighten t...

Page 103: ...mill Alignment 1597doc111810 7 12 7 7 2 Complete Alignment Procedure Frame Setup Before performing the following alignment procedures setup the mill on firm level ground Level the frame and adjust the saw head as described in Section 3 1 Sawmill Setup ...

Page 104: ...and the top screw Leaving the other side screw and bottom screw in position will insure you will return the rollers to their origi nal tilt adjustment 4 Adjust the outer blade guide arm in or out until the outer blade guide is approximately 24 from the inner blade guide 5 Install a new blade and apply the appropriate tension See Section 3 3 6 Close the blade housing covers and make sure all person...

Page 105: ...nment of each blade wheel Attach the tool to the blade near the inner blade guide mount Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr and is lying flat against the bottom of the blade See Figure 7 11 2 Move the saw carriage so the front end of the tool is positioned over the first bed rail Measure from the bottom of the tool to the top surface of the bed rail 3 Move the saw carriage so the rea...

Page 106: ... top and bottom jam nuts 5 Recheck the vertical tilt of the drive side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool Readjust the blade wheel as necessary until the front and rear of the tool are the same distance from the bed rail within 1 16 1 5 mm 6 Remove the tool from the blade and reattach it near the outer blade guide assembly 7 Measure from the tool to the bed rail at both ends of the to...

Page 107: ... jam nuts To tilt the wheel down loosen the top adjustment screw one quarter turn Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts 8 Recheck the vertical tilt of the idle side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool Readjust the blade wheel as necessary until the front and rear of the tool are the same distance from the bed rail wi...

Page 108: ...should be adjusted so that the gul let of an 1 1 4 blade is 1 8 3 mm out from the front edge of the wheel 1 32 0 75 mm See Figure 7 15 Use the cant control adjustment to adjust the idle side blade wheel If the blade is too far forward on the wheel turn the cant control counterclockwise If it is too far back on the wheel turn the cant control clockwise FIG 7 14 150060 1 8 3 0 mm 1 32 0 75 mm 1 1 4 ...

Page 109: ...lade wheel Adjust the drive side blade wheel if necessary See Figure 7 16 Use the horizontal adjustment screws to adjust the drive side blade wheel To move the blade back on the wheel loosen the right adjustment screw one quar ter turn Loosen the jam nut on the left adjustment screw and tighten the screw Tighten the left and right jam nuts FIG 7 15 REV A 00 B 00 FIG 7 15 REV C 00 Cant Control Hand...

Page 110: ...ut on the wheel loosen the left adjustment screw one quarter turn Loosen the jam nut on the right adjustment screw and tighten the screw to Tighten the left and right jam nuts FIG 7 16 150075 3 Adjust horizontal adjustment screws left to move blade out on wheel Adjust screws right to move blade in on wheel ...

Page 111: ...djusting screws and apply a lubri cating oil such as 10W30 or Dexron III to each screw This will prevent the screws and threaded holes from corroding and make screw adjustments easier 1 Install the outer blade guide assembly with waterlube tube to the mounting block on the blade guide arm Position the assembly so the roller flange is 1 8 3 0 mm from the blade 2 Install the inner blade guide assemb...

Page 112: ...ews to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts 2 Adjust the blade guide arm in all the way toward the other blade guide 3 Use the outside top and bottom screws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts NOTE When adjusting the blade guide arm screws be careful not to tighten the screws too much or...

Page 113: ...ll loosen jam nuts on the front inside screw and the rear outside screw Turn the screws counterclockwise one full turn and tighten the jam nuts Loosen the jam nuts on the front outside screw and the rear inside screw Turn the screws clockwise until they touch the arm back off 1 4 turn and tighten the jam nuts 6 To move the blade guide end of the arm toward the rear of the sawmill loosen jam nuts o...

Page 114: ...ustment set screws are threaded into the blade guide shaft until they touch each other See Figure 7 20 Loosen the bottom jam nut and tighten the top jam nut until the blade guide deflects the blade down until the bottom of the blade measures 14 3 4 370 mm from the bed rail 3 Repeat for the other blade guide NOTE Be sure that the blade guide deflector rod clears the blade on both guide assemblies T...

Page 115: ...he tool close to the outer blade guide roller Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr and is lying flat on the blade See Figure 7 21 3 Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail Mea sure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool 4 Move the carriage so that the back end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail Mea sure the ...

Page 116: ...m screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade 7 Move the blade guide alignment tool close to the inner blade guide roller assembly and repeat the above steps Adjust the vertical tilt of the inner blade guide if necessary 8 After adjusting the vertical tilt of the blade guides recheck the blade deflection and adjust if necessary FIG 7 22 Bottom Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw Top Ve...

Page 117: ... the blade guide alignment tool from the blade and adjust the blade guide arm halfway in 2 Remove the clip from the blade guide alignment tool Place the tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller See Figure 7 23 3 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the tool at the end closest to the inner blade guide B 4 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the other end of the too...

Page 118: ...oller right loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade 5 Repeat the above steps for the inner blade guide roller assembly NOTE Once the blade guides have been adjusted any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade See Blade Handbook Form 600 FIG 7 24 3H0802 9 Adjust screws right to tilt roller left Adjust screws left to tilt...

Page 119: ...hen the adjustment screws are retightened 1 Measure the distance between the flange on the inner blade guide roller to the back edge of the blade This distance should measure 1 16 1 5 mm Adjust the roller back or for ward if necessary See Figure 7 25 Loosen the top and one side screw shown Tap the blade guide forward or backward until properly positioned Retighten the screws and jam nuts 2 Measure...

Page 120: ...support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it 3 Place a square against the face of the side support The side support should be square or slightly tilted forward 1 32 0 8 mm Adjust the vertical tilt of the side support if neces sary See Figure 7 26 Loosen the top adjustment bolt adjust the side support and retighten the bolt Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to tilt t...

Page 121: ... the bed rail near the inner blade guide assembly 2 View the blade height scale with eyes level with the indicator The scale should indicate the actual distance from the blade to the bed rail Adjust the indicator if necessary See Figure 7 27 Loosen the indicator bracket mounting nut Adjust the bracket up or down until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale 0 1 32 0 8 mm Retigt...

Page 122: ... pre existing holes between the two main bed rails of the second bed section to support shorter logs as shown below Also shown is the recommended bed setup of an LT15 when using the SLR Shingle Lap Siding Option A third bed section and relocation of the auxiliary bed rail are required to use the SLR option on the LT15 Holes need to be drilled in the bed frame to mount the auxiliary bed rail in thi...

Page 123: ...g holes between the two main bed rails of the second bed section to support shorter logs However it is relocated to the end of the first bed section rather than the middle section to support the SLR as shown below FIG 8 2 Extension Tube Extension Tube Extension Tube Extension Tube Auxiliary Bed Rail Auxiliary Bed Rail Top View Standard Two Bed Setup Top View Three Bed Setup For Use with SLR Option...

Page 124: ... four leg brackets to each bed section Use two 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up Thread a leg into each bracket See Figure 8 3 FIG 8 3 3 8 16 x 2 Hex Head 3 8 16 Lock Nut Leg Bracket 150003 Leg ...

Page 125: ...es of the outer side of the bed sections are aligned It may be necessary to pry one bed section up or down until the surfaces are aligned then tighten the bolts LT15BS Rev A Place the frame mounting splice in the recessed area across the track sections and secure with two 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the end bolts on each track rail to align the recessed areas so th...

Page 126: ...d of the splice are provided to help remove the splice if you wish to disassemble the sawmill Remove the two splice bolts from the middle holes and thread into the end holes Evenly turn the bolts clockwise to push the splice pins out of the track rail holes FIG 8 5 FIG 8 6 Splice 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Head Bolt 2 150069 1 Loosen bolt if necessary to adjust alignment of recess 150070B Thread bolts in end ...

Page 127: ...th old style track rails without pin holes to a bed with new style track rails with pin holes use the adaptor splice Part No 016173 Insert the splice pins into the holes in the new track rail Secure with two 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts FIG 8 7 Adaptor Splice Thread bolts in end holes to remove splice 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Head Bolt 2 ...

Page 128: ... the bed section with two 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts 3 Assemble the splice to the pin holes in the track rails and secure with two 3 8 lock wash ers and 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts 4 Repeat at the other end of the sawmill with the second bed extension tube NOTE To assemble the bed extension to LT15 Rev A 00 without pin holes in the track rail use the splice adaptor provided wi...

Page 129: ...lamp plate from each clamp assembly Assem ble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section and reinstall the bottom clamp plate Rev A1 00 E3 01 Only Assemble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section using a 3 8 16 x 4 hex head bolt and nylon lock nut See Figure 8 9 FIG 8 9 REV E3 02 Log Clamp 2 Bottom Plate 150089 5B ...

Page 130: ...mp Assembly 8 8 9 1597doc111810 Sawmill Assembly FIG 8 9 REV D6 00 E3 01 FIG 8 9 REV A1 00 D5 00 3 8 16 x 4 Hex Head 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nut Log Clamp 2 150089 2 3 8 16 x 4 Hex Head 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nut Log Clamp 2 150072B ...

Page 131: ...bly 1597doc111810 8 10 8 8 6 Frame Leg Adjustment 1 Place a foot plate under each bed leg 2 Use the leg wrench to adjust each leg until the nut is approximately 1 inch below the top of the bed tube See Figure 8 10 FIG 8 10 1 Leg Wrench Foot Plate 150021 ...

Page 132: ...tch the bottom of the track rail preventing the saw head from tilting and disengaging the bed frame NOTE Rev D6 00 Only The pins are designed so if they are inadvertently left in the assembly position they will move to the operation position when the carriage is moved 3 Travel position To secure the saw head to the bed frame during travel rotate the pin at the end of the sawmill so it is clear of ...

Page 133: ...oper position 2 Position the saw head carriage at the end of the bed frame assembly Carefully slide the saw head carriage rollers onto the bed frame track Keep the carriage square to the bed to avoid putting the track rollers in a bind FIG 8 11 REV D6 00 D7 00 FIG 8 11 REV D7 00 150082 4 Pull rotate and release pin to appropriate position See Detail Travel Operation Operation DETAIL 2 2 3 Assembly...

Page 134: ...r the feed rope pulleys Replace the two hex head bolts and flat washers 5 Install a slotted track scraper to each track roller housing with a 3 8 flat washer and 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex head bolt 6 Assemble the retaining bracket to the idle side upright with two 3 8 16 x 3 4 hex head bolts and lock washers WARNING Do not operate the sawmill without the retain ing bracket properly installed The saw head m...

Page 135: ...11810 8 14 8 7 Locate the track scrapers and soak the felt wipers with Dexron III transmission fluid 10W30 motor oil or 3 in 1 turbine oil Assemble the two track scrapers to the idle side upright with a 3 8 16 x 4 hex head bolt two flat washers and a nylon lock nut ...

Page 136: ...use the brackets so they are angled toward the end of the frames as shown 1 See Figure 8 13 1 Washers added and bracket configuration modified 12 00 to allow maximum log capacity Spac ers replaces one flat washer at each end with bed Rev F 00 Only FIG 8 13 150076 6D Spacer 1 2 SAE Flat Washer 1 2 SAE Flat Washer 1 2 13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 1 2 13 x 2 Hex Head Gr5 1 2 13 Nylon Lock Nut 1 2 13 Nylon Loc...

Page 137: ...pe Slip the knotted end of the rope into the front rope mount plate Route the rope between the saw head carriage and bed frame tube See Figure 8 14 3 Loop the rope counterclockwise around the inner groove of the lower feed pulley and route to the feed crank handle See Figure 8 15 FIG 8 14 FIG 8 15 150007B 150008 ...

Page 138: ...embly 4 Loop the rope counterclockwise around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the lower feed pulley See Figure 8 16 5 Route the rope counterclockwise around the outer groove of the lower feed pulley See Figure 8 17 FIG 8 16 FIG 8 17 150009 150010 ...

Page 139: ...597doc111810 8 18 8 6 Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket Position the knot in the rope so when installed to the rear bracket the rope is tight See Figure 8 18 FIG 8 18 150011B ...

Page 140: ...d properly tensioned Hook the belt tension turnbuckle into the hole on the engine mount plate See Figure 8 19 2 Open the drive side blade pulley housing and install the drive belt around the engine pul ley and the inner groove of the drive side blade pulley 3 Adjust the jam nuts on the belt tension turnbuckle to move the engine out tightening the drive belt Adjust until the belt has approximately ...

Page 141: ...cket next to the saw head Secure the battery box assembly with three 3 8 16 x 1 hex head bolts See Figure 8 20 Rev A1 00 E1 00 Only 1 Install the battery box assembly to the saw head Position the battery box bracket above the bracket tab on the saw head Slide the bracket down until the battery box assembly is firmly seated on the tab FIG 8 20 Battery Box Assembly Engine Harness 150078 3 ...

Page 142: ...lid and remove the wing nuts from the terminal clamp studs Slide the red wire terminal onto the positive terminal clamp stud Replace the wing nut and tighten securely Slide the black wire terminal onto the negative terminal clamp stud Replace the wing nut and tighten securely Position the harness so it is located under the recess in the battery box lid Replace the battery box lid FIG 8 21 Battery ...

Page 143: ... 2 3 4 hex head bolts flat washers and lock nuts to secure the auxil iary bed rail to the bed section 3 Use the 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 hex head bolt flat washer and lock nut to secure the auxiliary bed rail at the previously removed track bolt hole 1 One auxiliary bed rail supplied prior to Rev D7 00 Additional auxiliary bed rail kits may be purchased as required FIG 8 22 Auxiliary Bed Rail 3 8 16 x 2 3 4...

Page 144: ...ad bolts and lock nuts See Figure 8 24 For mills prior to revision D4 00 the auxiliary bed rail should be installed near the end of the first bed section To install 1 Remove the existing track bolt and nut near the end of the bed section Assemble the auxiliary bed rail to the existing hole and replace the track bolt and nut 2 Be sure the auxiliary bed rail is square to the bed and adjusted so the ...

Page 145: ... bolt and nut and the three provided 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 hex head bolts and lock nuts 5 Use the 3 8 16 x 3 hex head bolt flat washer and lock nut to secure the auxiliary bed rail at the previously removed track bolt hole FIG 8 24 Auxiliary Bed Rail 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 3 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Hex Head Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 Hex Head Bolt Flat Washer 4 Lock Nut 4 150076 4 Drill three 13 32 diameter holes thro...

Page 146: ...on 4 10 L leveling logs 4 6 loading logs 4 1 M maintenance blade guide 5 2 blade wheel belts 5 8 brake adjustment 5 9 brake strap 5 9 carriage track wipers 5 4 clutch adjustment 5 14 drive belt 5 10 mast rails 5 6 miscellaneous 5 7 part wear life 5 1 sawdust removal 5 3 up down 5 17 O operation carriage lock pins 8 11 edging 4 16 sawing 4 14 S safety lockout procedure 2 12 scale blade height opera...

Page 147: ...Index 1597doc111810 ii T tensioner maintenance 5 7 troubleshooting 6 1 sawing problems 6 1 turning logs 4 2 U up down operation 4 7 W water lube operation 4 19 ...

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