Timberwolf TW 160PH - Operating Procedures; Transport and Hitching

TW 160PH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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C190-0013 11.04.2019
(a)
SAFE TRANSPORTATION
When the chipper is unhitched it should be secured
before starting work by using the wheel chocks and
lowering the prop stand and jockey wheel (b).
When hitched to a vehicle the prop stand and
jockey wheel should be stored in the towing
position (a).
Ensure the chipper will not roll away after being•
disconnected from the vehicle. Use the chocks
provided if in doubt.
Disconnect the electrical cable from the vehicle•
socket.
Release breakaway cable.•
Release the jockey wheel assembly clamp.•
Lower the jockey wheel assembly fully.•
Retighten the jockey wheel assembly clamp.•
Wind the jockey wheel assembly anticlockwise until it•
starts to take the weight of the chipper.
Grasp the handle and release the catch with your•
thumb.
Continue to wind the jockey wheel anticlockwise. This•
should lift the tow head clear of the ball hitch.
Drive the vehicle clear of the chipper.•
Wind the jockey wheel assembly to a suitable point•
where the chipper is level.
The chipper is now fully detached from the vehicle.•
When towing a chipper the maximum speed limit is 60•
mph.
On rough or bumpy road surfaces reduce speed•
accordingly to protect your machine from unnecessary
vibration.
When towing off road be aware of objects that may•
catch the chipper undergear.
When towing off road ensure inclination is not•
excessive.
Avoid excessively pot holed ground.•
When reversing the chipper the short wheel base will•
react quickly to steering.
Always check the discharge is tight before moving.•
Keep tyre pressures inflated to 2.2 bar or 32 psi.•
Check wheel nuts are tightened to 90nm or 65 lbs ft.•
Clear loose chippings and debris from the machine•
before departing.
Ensure feed funnel is closed and the catch is properly•
engaged before departing.
(b)
STABILISING THE CHIPPER
UNHITCHING THE CHIPPER
HITCHING ONTO THE TOW BALL
Check ball head is well greased.•
Wind jockey wheel assembly anticlockwise until the•
tow head is above the height of the ball hitch on the
vehicle.
Reverse vehicle so the ball hitch is directly below the•
tow head.
Attach breakaway cable to a strong point on the•
vehicle, not the ball hitch.
Grasp handle on tow head and push back catch with•
thumb.
Wind jockey wheel assembly clockwise, to lower the•
tow head onto the ball hitch.
Release handle and continue to wind jockey wheel•
clockwise. The tow head should snap into place on
the ball hitch. If it doesn't, repeat previous 2 steps.
Wind jockey wheel up until fully retracted and the•
jockey wheel frame is seated in its notch on the stem.
The chipper weight should be fully on the vehicle.
Release jockey wheel clamp and slide the jockey•
wheel assembly fully up.
Tighten clamp on jockey wheel assembly.•
Connect electrical plug to socket on rear of towing•
vehicle and check operation of all the trailer and
vehicle lights.
Check the engine ignion switch is covered with the•
plug provided.
The chipper is now properly attached to the vehicle.•
WARNING
DO NOT RIDE ON THE
CHIPPER WHEN IT IS BEING
TOWED.