TIMBERWOLF
TW 150VTR
16
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Remove the seven M6 bolts securing the tracking controls front guard.
2.
Remove the two M10 bolts securing the battery clamp.
3.
Remove the negative battery lead.
4.
Remove the positive battery lead.
5.
Refitting is the reverse of removal. Apply a smear of vaseline to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
WARNING
Refer to the battery safety section on pages 17-18.
SPARES
HANDLE blades with extreme caution to
avoid injury. Gloves should always be
worn when handling the cutter blades.
THE drive belts should be connected
while changing blades, as this will restrict
sudden movement of the rotor.
THE major components of this machine
are heavy. Lifting equipment must be
used for disassembly.
CLEAN machines are safer and easier to
service.
AVOID contact with hydraulic oil.
ALWAYS IMMOBILISE THE ENGINE BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK ON
THE CHIPPER BY REMOVING THE KEY AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY.
SAFE MAINTENANCE
The lifting eye is designed to lift the machine’s weight only. Do not use
hoist hook directly on the lifting eye, use a correctly rated safety shackle.
Inspect the lifting eye prior to each use - DO NOT USE LIFTING EYE IF
DAMAGED.
Tie down points located at
front and back of chipper
The method of securing the chipper can vary depending on the type of carrier, and the positions
of the tie-down points available on the carrier. Securing aTimberwolf chipper for transport
should only be done by qualified personnel.
ENGINE SERVICING
All engine servicing must be performed in accordance with the Engine Manufacturer’s Handbook
provided with the machine.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS MAY INVALIDATE WARRANTY AND/OR
SHORTEN ENGINE LIFE.
Only fit genuine Timberwolf replacement blades, screws and chipper spares. Failure to do so
will result in the invalidation of the warranty and may result in damage to the chipper, personal
injury or even loss of life.
SAFE LIFTING & SECURING DOWN OF THE CHIPPER
BATTERY REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE
The Timberwolf TW 150VTR has 2 identical tie
down points incorporated into their chassis frames
for the purpose of securing them to trailers or flat
bed carriers. These points are located at the front
and back of the machine on the longitudinal
chassis ‘track adaptor’ frame, and are in the form
of a 16mm solid rod. It is essential that at a mini-
mum, the load rating of the straps used are
5000kg, and the straps themselves are at least
50mm wide.
