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18” STT FELLING HEAD

S/N 950001 – 980952

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18” STT DISC SAW FELLING HEAD
OMF286567

CALIFORNIA
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Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents


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birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division


English
10/1997

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
1.2 Model and Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
1.3 Non-approved Field Product Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4

Section 2 - Warranty
2.1 Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2

Section 3 - Safety Rules


3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Safety Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Understanding Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.4 General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.5 Operating Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.6 Servicing Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.7 Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 10

Section 4 - Description
4.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.1 18" Felling Head (Swing to Tree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Decal Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.1 18" Swing to Tree Decal Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Saw Drive Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 Saw Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5.1 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5.2 Curved Carbide Tipped Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5.3 Hardened Tooth Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6 Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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Section 5 - Operation
5.1 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.2 Blade Feeding Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.3 General Method of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.4 Stopping The Disc Saw Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.2.1 Cutting Multiple Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.2.2 Cutting The Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Section 6 - Lubrication and Maintenance


6.1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.2.2 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 15
6.2.5 Maintenance - 175 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
6.2.6 Maintenance - 500 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 19
6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 19
6.3.1.1 Saw Housing Restriction Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 20
6.3.2 Saw Tooth Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 21
6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 22
6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 25
6.3.5 Driveshaft Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 27
6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 28
6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 33
6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 40
6.3.9 Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 45
6.4 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 46
6.4.1 Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 46

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Section 7 - Hydraulic System
7.1 Start-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.1 Initial Pump & Motor Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Saw Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.2.1 Initial Saw Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3 Pressure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.1 Initial Saw Circuit Begin of Stroke Adjustment & Pressure Setting 7-5
7.4 Saw Motor Cross Section and Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Section 8 - Electrical System


8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 2
8.2 Saw Speed Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 4

Section 9 - Troubleshooting
9.1 Disc Saw Blade Stalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.1 Operator Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.2 Disc Saw Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.3 Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.1.4 Can’t Obtain Maximum Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Section 10 - Specifications
10.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2
10.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3
10.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3
10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 4

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Section 11 - Miscellaneous
11.1 Measurement Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 2
11.1.1 Miscellaneous Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3
11.1.2 Metric and Imperial Unit Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3
11.2 Wood Measurement Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 4
11.3 Weights of Commercially Important Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 5
11.4 General Bolt Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 6

Section 12 - Index
Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 1

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Section 1
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1. Introduction

1.1 Foreword 1-2


1.2 Model and Serial Number Record 1-3
1.3 Non-approved Field Product Changes 1-4

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1.1 Foreword
To assist the operator in becoming familiar with the many features of the Felling Head, and thereby quickly become
proficient in the operation and periodic maintenance procedures, this manual is provided with detailed operating and
maintenance instructions as well as safety information and equipment data.

Throughout this manual, references are made to the front, rear, left, and right side of the machine. Consider the front
from a seated position in the operator’s seat with the felling head directly in front of you and the felling head arms as
being left and right.

Where applicable throughout the text, “Safety Alert” symbols have been used to indicate important
safety measures. Read carefully, understand, and follow these instructions to prevent hazardous
situations that could lead to risk of personal injury.

The instructions and procedures in this manual cover the felling heads with the most commonly used options;
therefore pictorial presentation in some areas may vary slightly from the actual machine. This variation, however,
does not have any impact on the accuracy of the written information.

The information contained in this manual is current at the time of publication; however, continuing improvement may
result in changes to the machine which are not covered. Should information regarding such changes or further
information on the machine be required, please contact your Timberjack/Koehring Waterous dealer.

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1.2 Model and Serial Number Record


In order to identify your Koehring Waterous Felling Head and its components correctly when communicating with your
dealer, please record the model and serial numbers below and refer to them when ordering service parts.

Felling Head

Model No:

Serial No:

Hydraulic Motor
Part No:

Serial No:

Saw Blade
Part No:

Serial No:

Clamp Cylinder
Part No:

Wrist Cylinder
Part No:

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1.3 Non-approved Field Product Changes


Changes of any kind to this Timberjack Forestry Timberjack Forestry Attachments disclaims responsibility
Attachment product, including the fitting of any for any situation that may arise as a result of
unauthorized attachments, could affect the integrity of unauthorized change to its product, such as the use of a
the product, or its ability to perform as designed or non-approved Disc Saw Blade (cutting device) being
intended. installed on a Koehring Waterous Disc Saw Felling
Head. If any person or organization modifies or
contributes in any way to unauthorized modification, the
person or organization will be deemed to have assumed
the risk involved with such modification and may be
deemed negligent in creating a dangerous situation
resulting from such action.

IT IS TIMBERJACK FORESTRY ATTACHMENTS’ Where changes are made without the official approval,
POLICY THAT NO CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE TO as described above, and Timberjack Forestry
ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING DELETIONS OR Attachments becomes involved in suit arising out of
ADDITIONS OTHER THAN A TIMBERJACK such change, Timberjack Forestry Attachments will
FORESTRY ATTACHMENTS APPROVED OPTION protect its interest by taking whatever action is
FITTED IN THE FACTORY APPROVED MANNER. appropriate.

In particular, this applies to a Koehring Waterous Disc Failure to adhere to this policy NULLIFIES and VOIDS
Saw Felling Head used in conjunction with a Disc Saw both the product warranty policy and the certification on
Blade (cutting device) that has been designed and any safety items installed on the modified machine or
manufactured by Timberjack Forestry Attachments. attachment.

Options or changes are only officially approved in the Non-approved product changes also nullify warranties
following form: given to Timberjack Forestry Attachments by its
component manufacturers.
a) Standard options for that product shown or listed on
a current, printed specifications sheet, price list,
parts manual, or product literature issued by
Timberjack Forestry Attachments.

NO OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE Timberjack Forestry Attachments


SUCH APPROVAL. Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

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2. Warranty

2.1 Warranty Certificate 2-2

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2.1 Warranty Certificate - Koehring Waterous Felling Heads


Timberjack Forestry Attachments warrants each new This warranty may be denied if repairs or alterations to a
Koehring Waterous Felling Head to be free of problems Koehring Waterous Felling Head has been made by
resulting from defective material and workmanship under persons or firms not specifically approved by Timberjack
proper use and service for a period of six (6) months or Forestry Attachments so as in Timberjack Forestry
fifteen hundred (1500) hours, whichever first occurs, Attachments’ opinion to adversely affect in any way the
following date of delivery of the machine or attachment stability or reliability of such felling head. The installation
to the original retail customer (user) provided that the in such machine of any product or attachment not
prescribed pre-delivery, start-up and follow up specifically approved by Timberjack Forestry
inspections have been carried out. A warranty Attachments may also result in denial of warranty.
registration form must be completed and on file at
Timberjack Forestry Attachments to validate all aspects
of this warranty. Liability or obligation on the part of Timberjack Forestry
Attachments for damages, whether general, special, or
for negligence and expressly including any incidental
and consequential damages, is hereby disclaimed.
Timberjack Forestry Attachments’ obligation to repair or
replace shall be the limit of its liability under this
Timberjack Forestry Attachments’ sole obligation under warranty and the sole and exclusive right and remedy of
this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement the user.
without charge at Timberjack Forestry Attachments’
factory, warehouse, or approved repair shop, any part or
parts which Timberjack Forestry Attachments inspection This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties,
shall disclose to have been defective in material or express or implied, written or oral, including without
workmanship. limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of
fitness for a particular purpose.

The distributor agrees to extend only the above warranty


to its customers. In the event the distributor extends to
Parts which show evidence of neglect, overload, abuse,
its customer any additional warranty such as by
accident, inadequate maintenance or unauthorized
extending the scope or period of warranty or undertaking
alteration are not covered by this warranty.
a warranty of fitness for any particular purpose or any
other obligation not encompassed in Timberjack
Forestry Attachments’ warranty, then the distributor shall
be solely responsible therefor and shall have no
recourse against Timberjack Forestry Attachments with
Timberjack Forestry Attachments is not responsible for respect thereto.
any costs associated with delivery of the machine or
attachment to an authorized repair shop, nor any costs
associated with delivery of parts to make the repairs. This warranty may not be changed, altered, or modified
in any way except in writing by the Manager of
Engineering at Timberjack Forestry Attachments.

Timberjack Forestry Attachments


This warranty, in its entirety, does not cover
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
maintenance items on Koehring Waterous felling heads,
August, 1993
which includes, but is not limited to lubricating
grease and oils.

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3. Safety Rules

3.1 General 3-2


3.2 Safety Symbol 3-2
3.3 Understanding Signal Words 3-2
3.4 General Safety Precautions 3-3
3.5 Operating Safety Precautions 3-6
3.6 Servicing Safety Precautions 3-7
3.7 Fire Prevention 3 - 10

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3.1 General
Should there be any information or instructions in
this manual that are not in compliance with local
laws and regulations in force in the country or
region where this equipment is operated, the local
laws and regulations must take precedence.

This equipment should not be operated or


maintained by personnel other than those who have
been thoroughly trained on this or similar type
equipment.

As the owner/maintainer ensure that you become


familiar with all occupational safety regulations
pertaining to forest machinery as well as all safety
instructions pertaining to this equipment. Observe
the instructions provided in this manual and on all
hazard and information decals on the equipment.

3.2 Safety Symbol


This safety-alert symbol is used throughout the
manual to call your attention to areas in which
carelessness or failure to follow specific procedures
may result in personal injury and/or component
damage or malfunction.

3.3 Understanding Signal


Words
DANGER DANGER identifies the most serious hazards where
failure to follow listed procedures would result in a high
probability of death or serious injury.

WARNING WARNING denotes a hazard exists which can result in


serious injury or death if proper precautions are not
taken.

CAUTION is used in areas where failure to follow listed


procedures may cause personal injury, component
CAUTION damage or subsequent malfunction.

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3.4 General Safety Precautions


Timberjack Forestry Attachments’ policy is to produce
products that are safe and reliable. However, even when
using well engineered equipment, there will always be
an element of risk in heavy-duty equipment operation.

To minimize the risks and promote safety at all


times, this section of the Parts and Service Manual
details a number of safety rules which should
always be followed and obeyed.

Study all the safety messages in this manual and on


the felling head carefully.

You must be fully trained to operate this equipment.


Know the capabilities and the limitations of the
equipment. Learn the most efficient operating
techniques.

Do not let an untrained person operate the felling


head.

Use recommended protective clothing and safety


devices such as gloves, safety boots, safety hat,
goggles, and ear protection when necessary.

These safety rules highlight both general and


specific measures the operator should be familiar
with and adhere to. More specific measures are
illustrated with pictograms which may also be
attached to the
saw head in locations pertinent to their respective
message. Keep safety signs in good condition.
Repair or replace damaged signs.

WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, NOTHING WILL EVER


REPLACE A CAREFUL OPERATOR.

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3.4 General Safety Precautions


Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or ear plugs to protect against noise.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.

Inspect the saw blade disc for runout and teeth


condition for excessive wear or damage daily and
also immediately after hitting a rock or other foreign
material.

Check the blade daily for fatigue cracks.


NEVER REPAIR A BLADE BY WELDING.
Replace defective components immediately.

Check tooth fastener torque daily.

Keep a first aid kit in an easily accessible location at


all times.

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3.4 General Safety Precautions


Operate the felling head only when physically fit and
not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Approach an area where overhanging electrical
powerlines are present with extreme caution.
Serious injury or death by electrocution can result if
the machine or any of its attachments are not kept at
a safe distance from these lines.

Inspect the felling head daily for signs of damage,


unusual wear, fatigue cracks or faulty operation. Maintain a distance of 10 ft (3 m) between the
machine or boom and any power line carrying up to

50,000 volts or less.


Make sure that other personnel remain at least 300 ft
(100 m) away from the felling head. Powerlines carrying more than 50,000 volts require a
safety distance of 10 ft (3 m) plus 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
Never allow anyone to cross in front of the saw for each additional 1,000 volts above the 50,000 volt
opening. level.
If state/province, local or job site regulations require
even greater safety distances than stated above,

adhere strictly to these regulations for your own


Observers should stand on the opposite side of the protection.
machine from where chips are being exhausted from
the saw opening. Do not approach the felling head unless the disc

saw blade has come to a complete stop and the


When moving the machine, watch that enough engine has been shut down.
clearance is available on both sides and above the
felling head. Extra clearance may be required Comply with instructions in this manual and also
particularly where the ground is uneven. your company’s regulations for the operation of this
felling head.

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3.5 Operating Safety Precautions


Prior to commencing work, check all equipment Shut the saw off immediately and stop the blade if
controls and ensure that the felling head responds

correctly. an imbalance occurs. Do not operate the saw blade


in an unbalanced condition.
Maintain a safe operating distance between the
equipment and other personnel. Never swing the

boom, attachment, or load over the heads of Turn the saw controls on only when the engine is
bystanders. idling.

Wait until the saw blade achieves full speed before

Raise the felling head before moving the vehicle. cutting the tree.
When traveling, keep it high enough to clear stumps.
Never operate the saw blade at higher speed than
the maximum upper limit.

Adhere strictly to all regulations at the work site


pertaining to the operation of this equipment.

Stop the saw blade when traveling to or from the


felling site.

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3.6 Servicing Safety Precautions


When servicing or repairing equipment, shut the
engine down, and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable from the battery, or install a lockout tag.

Before performing maintenance or repair work on


any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s
instruction manual and follow recommended
procedures.

WARNING
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin and cause serious personal injury, blindness,
or death. If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must
be surgically removed within a few hours by a
doctor familiar with treating this type of injury.

Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. When


searching for leaks, wear work gloves and use a piece
of cardboard or wood.

Never use your bare hands!

Wear safety goggles for eye protection.

Pressure can be maintained in a hydraulic system long


after the power source and pump have been shut down.
Lower the implements to the ground and relieve trapped
pressure before performing work on components, or
disconnecting any hoses.

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3.6 Servicing Safety Precautions


Keep your hands, feet, head, and loose clothing away
from power driven parts.

Do not change any pressure or relief setting unless


authorized instruction has been obtained.

Install the blade guard and side plate over the


exhaust window when performing hydraulic checks
and blade speed adjustments.

Never work under the felling head when the head is


in a raised position.

Use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace


worn or damaged tools including lifting equipment

immediately.

Use extreme caution when draining hot fluids.


Splashing hot fluid can cause serious burns.

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3.6 Servicing Safety Precautions


Work in a ventilated area. If it is necessary to run an
engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust pipe
extension to remove toxic exhaust fumes. Run the
engine only when it is necessary for testing or
adjustments.

If you don’t have an exhaust pipe extension,


either work outside, or open the shop doors.

Dispose of fluids properly. Do not pour fluids into


the ground, stream, pond or lake.

Before draining any fluids, know the proper way to


dispose of them.

Observe local environmental protection regulations


when disposing of filters, batteries, fuel, coolant, oil,
brake fluid, and other harmful waste.

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3.7 Fire Prevention


When working in a forest environment, it is
impossible to prevent combustible debris from
collecting in tight corners of the machine. This
debris, in itself, may not cause a fire; however, when
mixed with fuel, oil, or grease in a hot or confined
place, the danger of fire is very much increased.

To reduce the chance of a fire starting, follow these


instructions:

• Clean dust and debris from the machine


regularly.

• Clean the radiator and oil cooler regularly to


ensure components are maintained at efficient
working temperatures.

• Inspect the machine daily for potential fire


hazards and make any necessary repairs
immediately.

• Inspect electrical wiring and connections, fuel


and hydraulic hose runs to ensure they are
secure and not rubbing against other
components.

• Clean up any excess grease and oil


accumulation and spillage immediately.

• Use only nonflammable solutions for cleaning


the machine or components.

• Store rags and other combustible materials in a


safe, fireproof location.

• Before starting repair work, such as welding,


the surrounding area should be cleaned and a
fire extinguisher should be close by.

• Maintain a charged fire extinguisher on the


vehicle at all times and KNOW HOW TO USE IT.

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4. Description

4.1 Nomenclature 4-2


4.2 Decal Application 4-3
4.3 Saw Drive Components 4-4
4.4 Saw Drive Description 4-5
4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description 4-6
4.6 Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data 4-7

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4.1 Nomenclature

4.1.1 18" Felling Head (Swing to Tree)


1. Left Hand (Harvesting) Clamp Arms
2. Right Hand (Accumulating) Clamp Arm
3. Disc Saw Blade
4. Saw Blade Guard
5. Saw Drive Hydraulic Motor
6. Nose Extensions
7. Chip Deflector
8. Lower Guards
9. Wrist

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4.2 Decal Application

4.2.1 18" Swing To Tree Decal Location


1. Decal - Keep Back 300 Feet (both sides)
2. Koehring Waterous Name Plate (both sides)
3. Serial Number Plate
4. Decal - Warning
5. Decal - Danger Saw (both sides)
6. Decal - Caution

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4.3 Saw Drive Components


1. Saw Motor
2. Bypass Check Valve
3. Case Drain Line
4. Inlet Line “B” Port (Rexroth)
5. Return Line “A” Port (Rexroth)
6. Magnetic Speed Sensor (Tachometer Connection)

Pump (See Carrier Manual)


Control Valve (See Carrier Manual)

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4.4 Saw Drive Description


Motor
The saw driveshaft is driven by a bent-axis piston type
variable displacement motor. The motor is mounted to
an adapter plate and coupled to the driveshaft by a
splined coupler.

Pump
Hydraulic oil for the saw drive is supplied by a machine
mounted pump.

Control Valve
Flow from the pump is directed to motor port ‘B’ via a
machine mounted control valve.

Refer to Carrier Operator Manual for pump and control


valve description.

Bypass Check Valve


(free wheel check valve)
This valve is installed in a parallel circuit with the motor
between the high pressure and return hydraulic lines. Oil
is blocked from going to the tank during normal
operation. When the engine rpm drops due to hydraulic
loads, if the engine stalls, or if the saw motor is shut off
while the blade is rotating, then return oil will open the
check valve and allow oil to go to the pressure side of
the motor. This bypassing oil prevents the motor from
cavitating.

18STT4A1 4-5
Section 4
Description 10/1997

4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description


The Disc Saw Blade used on 18 inch Felling Heads has
a 49.50 inch diameter cutting circle.

4.5.1 Serial Number Location


Each disc saw blade has the serial number stamped in
three specific locations.

A Approximately six inches from the centre of the


blade (top side).

B Approximately half way between the centre and the


outside edge of the blade (top side).

C On the outer edge between two of the teeth.

4.5.2 Curved Carbide Tipped Blade


1. Saw Disc
2. Carbide Tip - Sharp Curved
3. Saw Tooth - Sharp Curved Carbide
4. Tooth Mounting Bolt

4.5.3 Hardened Tooth Blade


1. Saw Disc
2. Saw Tooth - Hardened
3. Tooth Mounting Bolt

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4.6 Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data


Saw Head Model 18"

Blade Assembly 4000NK


Hardened Teeth F284205
Sharp Curved Carbide Teeth F285541

Replacement Teeth 4000NK


A. Hardened Teeth F280360
B. Sharp Curved Carbide Teeth F285529

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4.6 Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data


Saw Head Model 18"

Replacement Teeth A B C D
4000NK
Hardened Teeth 1.90 1.75 1.00 .50 - 20UNF

Replacement Teeth A B C D
4000NK
Curved Carbide Teeth 1.95 1.75 1.00 .50 - 20UNF

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Section 5
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5. Operation

5.1 Basic Operation 5-2


5.2 Operating Instructions 5-5

18STT5A1 5-1
Section 5
Operation 10/1997

5.1 Basic Operation

WARNING
Nothing can replace adequate training of those in
the logging woods who work on or near feller
bunchers. While feller bunchers have been a
tremendous addition to mechanized logging and
have made logging a much safer occupation, it is
imperative that those working on or near feller
bunchers realize that a feller buncher is a
dangerous piece of equipment that MUST be
respected. Those on the ground working near feller
bunchers MUST maintain a safe working distance
(at least 300 feet) from the feller buncher
and must follow all other instructions provided on
and with the feller buncher and felling head. The
use and operation of the saw head for any other
purpose than stated in the Operator’s Manual is not
recommended nor approved by
Timberjack/Koehring Waterous.

5.1.1 Principle Of Operation


Koehring Waterous disc saw felling heads are based on
a concept of continuous high speed blade motion for
felling trees. The felling head is powered through the
tree, then clamps the tree(s) to the head after the cutting
is complete.

Depending on the felling head model and carrier


application, felling is accomplished by:

1. Machine travel “Drive to Tree” mounted on front end


carrier applications, or

2. “Swing to Tree” by using a combination of stick, tilt


and hoist control functions.

5.1.2 Blade Feeding Speed


A general rule of thumb is approximately 2 feet/second
feed speed.

Feeding too slowly will cause unnecessary blade friction


and stall down.

Feeding too quickly may result in fibre pull or damage to


the tree stem on the exit side.

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5.1 Basic Operation

5.1.3 General Method Of Operation


1. Position the felling head tilted slightly forward (5°)
when approaching the tree.

Note!
Ensure the disc saw blade is at sufficient operating
speed.

2. Make sure the felling head is in line with the tree.


Most felling heads that are installed on a boom can
be lined up using the wrist control.

3. Feed the disc saw blade through the tree in a


smooth continuous motion.

4. As the cut is being made, begin to close both sets of


clamp arms. Immediately after the cut is complete,
close the clamp arms tightly.

Important!
Do not clamp the tree until after the cut is complete.
Do not hold the clamp arm controls in the energized
position after the arms are fully closed.

5. Once the tree is completely severed, raise the felling


head off the stump to avoid blade stall down.

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5.1 Basic Operation

5.1.4 Stopping The Disc Saw Blade


The disc saw blade will continue to “free-wheel” for
several minutes after being shut off.

When it is necessary to stop the blade quickly, carefully


lower the disc onto a stump. The disc saw blade can be
brought to a complete stop in a matter of seconds.

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5.2 Operating Instructions

5.2.1 Cutting Multiple Trees


18" Felling Head (Swing to Tree)

1. Both the left and right clamp arms are open.


Advance the felling head by boom/stick extension or
by moving the machine forward and cut the first tree.

2. Close both left and right clamp arms immediately


on the tree. Advance to the next tree.

3. Open the left clamp arms. The right clamp arm


holds the first tree. Cut the second tree.

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5.2 Operating Instructions


5.2.1 Cutting Multiple Trees
18" Felling Head (Swing to Tree)

4. Close the left clamp arms on the second tree.


The right clamp arm slides out, springs open,
and then closes. Advance to the next tree.

5. Open the left clamp arms. The right clamp arm


now holds both trees. Cut the third tree.

6. When traveling, close both left and right clamp


arms on the trees.

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5.2 Operating Instructions


5.2.2 Cutting the Tree
Tilt the tree back slightly to get the centre of gravity
closer to the centre of the machine for improved tree
control. If necessary, the booms can be retracted to
swing the load in as short a space as possible.

Feather the boom controls to prevent sudden jerks


or stops that could damage the equipment.

Tilt the felling head forward 45o, open the clamps


and release the tree.

Important!
Tilting the felling head further than 45o forward with the
tree in the felling head could result in damage to the tilt
cylinder.

Do not push the tree into position.

Hard impacts on the tree will damage the head and


booms.

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5-8 18STT5A1
Section 6
10/1997 Lubrication and Maintenance

6. Lubrication and
Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance Schedule 6-2


6.2 Maintenance Procedures 6-3
6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance 6 - 19
6.4 Fluids and Lubricants 6 - 46

18STT6A1 6-1
Section 6
Lubrication and Maintenance 10/1997

6.1 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance - First 25 Hours


1. Check all bolt torques.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings.*
3. Check driveshaft end play.
4. Check all hydraulic hoses and fittings.
5. Check disc saw blade r.p.m.
6. Check hydraulic pressure setting.

Maintenance - 8 Hours (Daily)


7. Check driveshaft end play.
8. Check saw tooth condition.
9. Check saw disc condition.
10. Check lower flange plate bolt torques.
11. Lubricate all grease fittings.*
12. Check all bolt torques.

Maintenance - 175 Hours (Monthly)


13. Lubricate driveshaft and motor coupling.*

Maintenance - 500 Hours


14. Inspect felling head for damage.
15. Repeat Items 1 through 6.
16. Repeat Items 8, 9, 10.

Unscheduled Maintenance
Disc saw blade inspection.
Saw housing restriction inspection.
Saw tooth replacement.
Disc saw blade removal.
Disc saw blade installation.
Driveshaft components.
Driveshaft removal.
Driveshaft assembly.
Check driveshaft end play.
Check all hydraulic hoses and fittings.

* Lubricate using lithium based EP2 grease containing


3 - 5 % molybdenum disulfide.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.1 General

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls and switch OFF the
master disconnect switch except when checking
hydraulic pressures or blade speed. Support the
felling head. Never work under the felling head in a
raised position. Wear work gloves and keep your
fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Prior to starting any maintenance procedure ensure the


following:

1. Block the tracks to prevent accidental movement.


Install the saw blade guard.

2. Lock the disc saw blade to prevent free rotation by


installing the blade locking bolt and locknut.

3. Close the clamp arms and use the hoist, stick and tilt
controls to tip the felling head forward and slowly
lower the felling head. For added stability, prior to
the felling head reaching the ground, partially open
the upper clamp arms until contact is made with the
ground. Shut the engine OFF.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.2 Tools Required
3/4" Torque Wrench - 0 - 600 lb ft.
1/2" Torque Wrench - 0 - 150 lb ft.
Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base.
Photo Tachometer or Vibration Tachometer.
0 - 5000 psi. Gauge.
6 mm Allen Key - Motor Speed Adjustment.
19 mm Combination Wrench - Motor Speed
Adjustment.
3 mm Allen Key - Motor Begin of Stroke Adjustment.
10 mm Combination Wrench - Motor Begin of Stroke
Adjustment.
5/8" Allen Socket - Saw Blade Mounting.
1/2" Square Drive - Driveshaft Lubricating Plug.
5/8" Round Punch - Install Shaft Seal.
Flow Meter with Pressure Regulator and
Temperature Gauge.
Locknut Wrench - Make from 5/8" - 250 plate as per
dimensions shown in illustration 10362A.
15° Metal Wedge 10" Long.
1" x 8 UNC-28 Eye Bolt For Saw Blade Lift.
3/4" - 16 UNF Dowel x 6" (qty 2)

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


1. Check All Bolt Torques

Torque Chart (lb ft lubricated)

Lower Flange Plate (3/4" - 16 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 - 320 lb ft (380 - 435 Nm)
Lower Guard Plates (3/4" - 10 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 lb ft (225 Nm) (locknut end)
Saw Tooth (1/2" - 20 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 lb ft (115 Nm)
Saw Drive Motor Mounting (3/4" - 10 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . 200 - 220 lb ft (270 - 300 Nm)
Clamp Arm Pin Retainers (1.38" - 12 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . 300 - 350 lb ft (407 - 475 Nm)
(3/4" - 10 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . 150 - 180 lb ft (210 - 250 Nm)
Wrist Attachment Pin Retainers (3/4" - 10 UNC) 200 - 220 lb ft (270 - 300 Nm)
(7/8" - 9 UNC) . . . . . . . 475 - 525 lb ft (645 - 710 Nm)
Wrist Tilt Cylinder Pin Retainers (3/4" - 10 UNC) 150 - 180 lb ft (210 - 250 Nm)
Wrist Tilt Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 - 58 lb ft (68 - 79 Nm)
Wrist Bearing Retainer (7/8" - 9 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 - 500 lb ft (610 - 675 Nm)
Wrist Attachment To Bearing ( 1" - 14 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . 200 lb ft (270 Nm) (locknut end)
780 - 800 lb ft (1050 - 1080 Nm)

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

1. Check All Bolt Torques

Lower Flange Plate Bolts


Torque the lower flange plate bolts ( 3/4" x 16 UNF) to
280 - 320 lb ft (380 - 435 Nm).

Lower Guard Plates


Torque the lower guard plate to 165 lb ft (225 Nm)
(locknut end) (3/4" - 10 UNC).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

1. Check All Bolt Torques

Saw Tooth Bolts


Torque the saw tooth bolt (1/2"- 20 UNF) to 85 lb ft
(115 Nm).

Remove the guard to check the saw tooth bolts.


Install the guard after checking all of the teeth.

Saw Drive Motor Mounting Bolts


Torque the saw drive motor bolts (3/4"- 10 UNC) to
200 - 220 lb ft (270 - 300 Nm).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


1. Check All Bolt Torques

Clamp Arm Pin Retainers


Torque the pin retainer nuts (1.38"- 12 UNC) to
300 - 350 lb ft (407 - 475 Nm).

Clamp Arm Pin Retainers


Torque the pin retainer bolts (3/4" - 10 UNC) to
150 - 180 lb ft (210 - 250 Nm).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours
1. Check All Bolt Torques

Wrist Attachment Pin Retainers


Torque the stick/tilt retainer bolts to
1. (3/4" - 10 UNC) 200 - 220 lb ft (270 - 300 Nm).
2. (7/8" - 9 UNC) 475 - 525 lb ft (645 - 710 Nm).

Wrist Tilt Cylinder Pin Retainers


Torque the pin retainer bolts (3/4" - 10 UNC) to
150 - 180 lb ft (210 - 250 Nm).

Wrist Tilt Cylinder Bolts


Torque the bolts to 50 - 58 lb ft (68 - 79 Nm).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


1. Check All Bolt Torques

Wrist Bearing Retainer Bolts and Locknuts


Torque the bolts (7/8" - 9 UNC) to 450 - 500 lb ft
(610 - 675 Nm).

Wrist Attachment to Bearing Locknuts


Torque the nut onto the stud (1" - 14 UNC) to 200 lb ft
(270 Nm), then turn nut an additional 1/2 turn, resulting
in an equivalent torque value of 780 - 800 lb ft
(1050 - 1080 Nm).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


2. Lubricate All Grease Fittings

Item No. of Fittings Location

A 13 Right and Left Clamp Arms


and Clamp Cylinders

B 2 Driveshaft Bearings (One shot


of grease for each hour of
operation)

C 1 Driveshaft and Motor Coupling


(see 175 Hours)

Use lithium based EP2 grease containing 3 - 5%


molybdenum disulfide.

Right and Left Clamp Arms


Purge 9 clamp arm grease fittings.

Clamp Cylinders
Purge 4 clamp cylinder grease fittings.

Driveshaft Bearings
One shot of grease for every hour of operation.

Important!
Use a hand grease gun only. Do not use a power grease
gun. Using a power grease gun can damage the lower
seal and/or force grease into the motor.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours
2. Lubricate All Grease Fittings

Wrist Attachment Bearing


Purge 8 fittings.

Wrist Cylinder
Purge 2 fittings.

Use lithium based EP2 grease containing 3 - 5%


molybdenum disulfide.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


3. Check Driveshaft End Play

DANGER
Wear work gloves and keep your fingers clear.
Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead
to risk of serious injury.

Grasp the disc saw blade and lift up and down several
times. Check for any movement or bumping noise.

Rotate the blade slowly 90o and repeat the same


procedure.

If excessive end play is found, adjust the bearings as


described in 6.3.8 Unscheduled Maintenance.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


4. Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings

Inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings for signs of


damage or leaks. Tighten any loose connections.

5. Check Disc Saw Blade R.P.M

With the guard in place and disc saw blade free to


rotate, turn the saw On and bring the engine speed up to
full rpm.

See specifications for applicable blade speed (pg 10 - 3).

If speed adjustment is necessary:

(a) turn the saw speed adjusting screw out (counter


clockwise) to increase

(b) turn the saw speed adjusting screw in (clockwise) to


decrease blade speed.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours


6. Check Hydraulic Pressure Setting

Install a 0 - 5000 psi gauge in the feller buncher saw


valve test port, or “G” port on the saw motor (a test fitting
is provided on L.H. side of motor for gauge installation).

Start the engine and move throttle to maximum speed.

Have an assistant turn the saw motor on and record the


pressure settings on the gauge.

Approximate Elapsed Time


Gauge Reading

See Specifications First 10 seconds Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R. setting

See Specifications Next 12 - 15 seconds Begin of Stroke setting (saw motor)

800 - 1500 psi 25 - 35 seconds Saw Blade at Full rpm

Note!
Refer to the carrier and saw head specification sheets (page 10 - 4) for specific pressure setting.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours
6. Check Hydraulic Pressure Setting

Begin of Stroke Pressure reading is to specification -


No further adjustment is required.

Begin of Stroke Pressure reading is too low -


Loosen the jam nut and turn the Begin of Stroke
adjusting screw out slightly (counter clockwise).
Tighten the jam nut and re-check the adjustment.

Begin of Stroke Pressure reading is too high-


Loosen the jam nut and turn the Begin of Stroke
adjustment screw in slightly (clockwise).
Tighten the jam nut and re-check the adjustment.

Remove the test gauge and install the motor guard.

Refer to section 7.3.1 for more detail on the pressure


setting procedure.

6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours


7. Check Driveshaft End Play

DANGER
Wear work gloves and keep your fingers clear.
Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead
to risk of serious injury.

Grasp the disc saw blade and lift up and down several
times. Check for any movement. Rotate the blade slowly
90o and repeat the same procedure.

If excessive end play is found, adjust the bearings as


described in 6.3.8 Unscheduled Maintenance.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours


8. Check Saw Tooth Condition

Check that the tooth mounting bolts are torqued to


specifications. Refer to torque chart on page 6 - 4 for
correct torque specifications.

Inspect each tooth for cracks or damage.

Important!
When replacing teeth, purchase them only in pairs and
install them on opposite sides of the disc blade to each
other.

Replace any damaged teeth.

The two cutting edges of the tooth should be:


(A) The furthest point from the disc centre.
(B) The widest point between the top and bottom of
the tooth.

This rake angle will allow the rest of the tooth and
blade to pass within the cut.

The condition of tooth cutting edges is indicated by


several methods:

1. Excessive loss of blade speed or stalling.

2. Excessive smoking.

3. Rough cutting surface.

4. Excessive tooth temperature.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours
9. Check Saw Disc Condition

Note!
When inspecting the disc saw blade, be sure to check
the housing for wear or distortion. If required, have a
Timberjack Forestry Attachments dealer obtain and
install the appropriate repair kit.

Inspect the disc for signs of cracks or damage (in the


areas indicated by the arrows). Replace a damaged disc
immediately.

Note!
Welding is not allowed on a saw blade disc.

Check that the disc rotates freely without any wobble or


movement. If the saw disc runout exceeds .100", consult
your dealer.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures


6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours
10. Check Lower Flange Plate Bolt Torques
Torque the lower flange plate bolts. Refer to torque chart
on page 6 - 4 for correct torque specifications.

11. Lubricate All Grease Fittings


Lubricate all grease fittings except for the Driveshaft and
Motor Coupling. See Item 2 , page 6 - 10 for specific
locations.

12. Check All Bolt Torques


Refer to Maintenance - First 25 Hours, item 1 for specific
locations.

6.2.5 Maintenance - 175 Hours


13. Lubricate Driveshaft and Motor
Coupling
Remove the plug and pump eight shots of lithium based
EP2 grease. Replace the plug after greasing. Remove
and clean grease vent, replace grease vent after
cleaning.

6.2.6 Maintenance - 500 Hours


14. Inspect Felling Head For Damage
Carefully check the felling head for signs of damage,
cracks, or unusual wear. Repair or replace components
if necessary.

15. Repeat Items 1 through 6

16. Repeat Items 8, 9, and 10

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection


Note!
When inspecting the disc saw blade, be sure to check
the housing for wear or distortion. If required, have a
Timberjack Forestry Attachments dealer obtain and
install the appropriate repair kit.

1. Inspect the disc saw blade regularly before starting


a shift and periodically throughout the day.

Curved Carbide Tipped Blade:


1. Saw Disc
2. Saw Tooth - Sharp Curved Carbide
3. Carbide Tip - Sharp Curved
4. Tooth Mounting Bolt
5. Silver Solder

Hardened Tooth Blade:


1. Saw Disc
2. Saw Tooth - Hardened
3. Tooth Mounting Bolt

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection


Important!
When replacing teeth, purchase them only in pairs and
install them on opposite sides of the disc blade to each
other.

2. Check the tooth mounting bolt torques. Refer to


torque chart on page 6 - 4 for correct torque
specifications.

3. Inspect the teeth and blade for cracks or other signs


of damage. Repair or replace any damaged teeth
immediately.

4. Check the cutting edges of each tooth. If hardened


teeth are dull, rotate or replace them.

5. Carbide tipped teeth should be checked for wear.


When carbide tip wear has extended as far as the
tooth body, replace the tooth.

Important!
Do not attempt to replace carbide tips.

6.3.1.1 Saw Housing Restriction


Inspection
Check the saw housing restriction dimension. The
clearance (with new teeth) between the top “A” and the
front “B” of the tooth tip is 1/2" (12.7 mm). If clearance
has increased more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) due to wear,
contact your Timberjack Forestry Attachments Dealer for
replacement instructions.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.2 Saw Tooth Replacement


Important!
When replacing teeth, purchase them only in pairs and
install them on opposite sides of the disc blade to each
other.

Important!
Do not hammer on the side of the saw tooth.

Peening marks from hitting the tooth will cause side


loading (on the tooth and the mounting hole) when the
damaged surface of the tooth is rotated against the
blade.

1. Loosen the bolt three or four turns.

2. Tap the bolt head until the tooth has moved outward.

3. Remove the bolt and slide the tooth out of the blade.

Important!
Do not re-use bolts when replacing teeth.

1. Ensure that all mating surfaces are clean and free


from burrs.

2. Check that the drilled holes in the disc blade are


chamfered to clear the radius under the bolt head.

3. Use an anti-seize compound under the bolt head,


along the mating threads and on the tooth shank.

4. Check for clearance. The tooth must be seated


tightly against the shoulder of the disc blade.

5. Torque the tooth mounting bolts to the correct


torque. Refer to torque chart on page 6 - 4 for
correct torque specifications.

Important!
Do not use an impact wrench or over-torque.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal
1. Shut the saw function OFF.

2. Close the clamp arms and use the hoist, stick and tilt
controls to tip the felling head forward and slowly
lower the felling head. For added stability, prior to
the felling head reaching the ground, partially open
the upper clamp arms until contact is made with the
ground.

3. Shut the engine OFF.

4. Remove the lower guards.

5. Attach a 1" eye bolt to one of the threaded holes in


the saw blade.

6. Using a sling attached to the stick boom, attach a


chain hoist to the sling and the eye bolt on the saw
blade to support the saw blade.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal


7. Use a 5/8" Allen head socket and remove the
retaining bolts and bottom flange.

CAUTION
The bottom flange is heavy. Use a proper lifting
device to lower the bottom flange.

8. Remove the disc saw blade by using the chain hoist.

It may be necessary to pry on the blade through the


openings. By prying on one side and rocking the
opposite, the blade can be removed off the
driveshaft hub.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal
9. Lower the disc saw blade onto support stands or
wood blocks.

10. After removal:

(a) Check the driveshaft for burrs or scoring.


Use a fine emery cloth to remove them.

(b) Inspect the bottom flange for cracks or damage.

(c) Inspect the bolts.

(d) Check the blade for cracks or damage.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation


1. With the disc saw blade on supports, clean the blade
mounting surface.

2. Lubricate the bottom surface of the driveshaft with


anti-seize compound and install two dowel pins in
two driveshaft bolt holes.

3. Using the chain hoist lift the disc saw blade into
position on the driveshaft.

4. The socket head bolts should be lubricated with


anti-seize compound before being installed. Position
the bottom flange and install the bolts hand tight.
Remove the two dowel pins and install the remaining
two bolts.

5. Re-install the lower guards.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation


6. Install the saw guard and locking bolt and nut to
prevent the disc saw blade from turning.

7. Torque the bolts evenly in three steps to seat the


blade on the shaft. Refer to torque chart on page
6 - 4 for correct torque specifications.

8. Place the saw head on stands, remove the saw


guard, and slowly rotate the blade by hand. Make
sure that there is no interference with the saw guard
or butt plate.

CAUTION
Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear of rotating
blade. The blade is heavy and can easily crush or
injure unprotected hands. Failure to follow this
safety precaution can lead to serious injury.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.5 Driveshaft Components

Item Qty Description


1 1 Splined Coupling
2 1 Lock Nut
3 1 Upper Bearing Cone
4 1 Upper Bearing Cup
5 1 Lower Bearing Cup
6 1 Lower Bearing Cone
7 1 Upper Spacer
8 1 Lip Seal
9 1 Lower Spacer
10 1 Driveshaft
11 3 Grease Fitting
12 1 Relief Fitting
13 1 Flange Plate

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal
1. Remove the disc saw blade. See page 6 - 22 for
removal procedure.

2. Remove the saw motor guard and thoroughly clean


the area. Disconnect and plug the hoses from the
hydraulic motor. Label the hoses for reassembly.

Plug all of the ports and lines to prevent hydraulic


system contamination.

CAUTION
The hydraulic motor is heavy. Use a suitable lifting
device to support the motor.

3. Remove the four bolts and lift off the hydraulic drive
motor.

4. Remove the adapter plate and the splined coupling


adapter.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal
5. Loosen the lock nut two or three turns.

CAUTION
Avoid hammering directly on the shaft. This could
damage the splines or upper bearing assembly.

6. Using a soft steel punch, carefully drive the shaft


down until the upper bearing cone bottoms against
the lock nut.
Alternate between loosening the lock nut and driving
the shaft down until the lock nut is backed off about
half way up the threaded part of the driveshaft.

Note!
If the driveshaft cannot be hammered down, then the
upper bearing cone will have to be carefully removed
using a cutting torch. Be careful not to damage the
driveshaft.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal

CAUTION
The driveshaft is heavy. Make sure that it is
supported to prevent it from falling and being
damaged. Failure to follow these safety
recommendations could lead to risk of personal
injury.

7. Place a hydraulic floor jack under the driveshaft.


Once the weight of the driveshaft is resting on the
jack, remove the lock nut.

8. Remove the upper bearing cone (3). The bearing


cup will usually remain in the housing.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal
9. Re-install the lock nut hand tight to protect the
threads on the driveshaft.

10. Lower the driveshaft and remove it from the


housing. The lip seal, lower bearing cone and lower
spacer will still be on the driveshaft. The upper
spacer may be sitting on top of the seal on the
driveshaft or in the housing. Remove and clean the
upper spacer of all grease.

11. Remove the lower bearing cone (6) using a bearing


puller.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal
12. Remove the lip seal (8) and lower spacer (9).

13. Inspect the driveshaft (10) for cracks, damaged


splines, or threads.

14. If necessary, use a fine emery cloth to clean up the


bearing contact surfaces. Remove only scores or
burrs. Avoid excessive sanding.

Note!
The new bearing cone must fit tight on the shaft.

15. Remove the upper (4) and lower bearing cups (5)
from the housing.

16. Inspect the housing for signs of wear or damage.


Remove all of the old grease from the housing
cavity.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


1. Slide the lower spacer (9) onto the
driveshaft (10). The spacer must be installed with
the tapered side down. Tap the spacer into place
using a mild steel punch.

2. Thread the lock nut (2) onto the driveshaft (10) hand
tight to protect the threads. It will be removed later.

3. Lubricate the edge of the lip seal (8), then slide it


down the driveshaft (10) and over the lower
spacer (9).

Note!
The seal must be installed with the lip section facing up.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


4. Pre-heat the bearing for 15 minutes at 250oF
(121oC). Wear insulated heat resistant gloves to lift
the bearing and slide it in place on the shaft. Ensure
it is seated on the bearing surface of the shaft.

5. When the bearing has cooled off, use a needle point


grease gun adapter and grease gun to pack the
lower bearing cone (6) with EP2 grease. Ensure the
bearing is fully packed with grease.

6. Install the lower bearing cup (5) into the saw housing.

7. Install the upper spacer (7) next to the bearing


cup (5). Coat the spacer with grease to hold it in
position.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


8. Install the upper bearing cup (4) into the housing.

9. Check that the upper spacer is still in position.

Set the driveshaft on a floor jack, then raise the


jack until the seal touches the housing.

10. Using a blunt 5/8" (16 mm) diameter drift, gently tap
the seal part way into the housing. Place the drift in
several holes, tapping the seal each time so that it
goes into the housing evenly.

11. Alternate between tapping the seal and raising the


floor jack until the driveshaft bottoms against the
lower bearing.

Be careful not to lift the seal above the driveshaft


spacer.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


12. Remove the lock nut from the driveshaft and fill the
housing cavity with grease to the bottom of the
bearing cup.

13. Pack the upper bearing cone (3) with grease. Slide
the bearing cone onto the driveshaft (10).

14. As soon as the upper bearing cone (3) has cleared


the first part of the threads, install the lock nut (2)
onto the shaft.

Use the lock nut to protect the threads by alternately


tapping the upper bearing cone and tightening the
lock nut until the bearing cone bottoms on the
bearing cup.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


15. Mark one spline on the lock nut (2) and the
matching spline on the shaft with soapstone. This
step is critical since it will be used to obtain the
correct preload on the bearings. One spline will
increase/reduce the end play by approximately .003".

16. Loosen the lock nut (2) by two splines.

17. Grease both the inside and outside of the splined


coupling adapter (1) and then insert the coupling into
the driveshaft.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


18. Insert a wedge between the driveshaft flange and
the saw head housing. Lightly tap on the wedge until
the upper bearing cone is tight against the lock nut.

19. Use a dial indicator to assure end play has been


adjusted correctly to .004" to .006". If the end play is
outside of this tolerance, refer to section 6.3.8 for
end play adjustment.

20. Install the motor adapter ring.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly


21. Install the hydraulic motor. Torque the mounting
bolts. Refer to torque chart on page 6 - 4 for correct
torque specifications.

22. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the motor.

23. Using a hand grease gun, pump grease into the


bearing cavity through the grease fitting until it
comes out of the breather.

Important!
Use a hand grease gun only. Do not use a power grease
gun. Using a power grease gun can damage the lower
seal and/or force grease into the motor.

24. Install the saw motor guard.

25. Re-install the disc saw blade. See page 6 - 25 for


installation procedure.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play


1. Remove the saw motor guard and thoroughly clean
the area.

2. Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses. Label the


hoses for reassembly.

Plug the ports on the hydraulic motor to prevent


contamination.

3. Remove the hydraulic motor making sure the splined


coupling adapter stays in place.

CAUTION
The hydraulic motor is heavy. Use a suitable lifting
device. Failure to follow these safety precautions
can lead to risk of serious injury.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play


4. Remove the motor adapter ring.

5. Set the saw head on a stump or saw horses.

Raise the floor jack to remove all clearance from the


lower bearing.

If a tree stump is being used, push down on the saw


head by using the vehicle hydraulic system.

6. Use a dial indicator with a magnetic base.


Place the indicator probe on top of the adjusting nut
(2) and set the indicator to “0".

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Section 6
Lubrication and Maintenance 10/1997

6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play


7. Release the upward pressure on the saw driveshaft
either by lowering the jack or, if a stump is being
used, lift the saw head slightly with the feller buncher.

The driveshaft should drop by the amount of end


play between the bearings. This end play will show
on the dial indicator.

If the driveshaft does not move, use a pry bar


between the blade and the housing to lower the
shaft.

DANGER
Wear work gloves and keep your fingers clear.
Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead
to risk of serious injury.

8. Rotate the disc saw blade back and forth slowly by


hand to get a correct dial indicator reading.

Correct bearing end play range is .004" to .006".


If the indicator reading is less than .004", or more
than .006", adjustment is required.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play
Adjustment Procedure

9. Use a floor jack and push shaft upwards and remove


the splined coupling adapter.

10. Using a soapstone, mark the position of the nut (2)


relative to one of the splines on the driveshaft.

The soapstone mark must be on both the nut and


the spline.

11. Tighten the nut so that the soapstone mark moves.


One spline will reduce the end play approximately
.003".

Calculate how much end play must be removed.


Then, using a punch, alternately drive bearing (3)
down on shaft and tighten locknut (2) to remove
excess end play.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance

6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play


12. Install the splined coupling adapter (1).

13. Install the motor adapter ring.

14. Install the hydraulic motor. Torque the mounting


bolts. Refer to torque chart on page 6 - 4 for correct
torque specifications.

CAUTION
The hydraulic motor is heavy. Use a suitable lifting
device. Failure to follow these safety precautions
can lead to risk of serious injury.

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6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance


6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play
15. Connect all hydraulic hoses to the motor.

16. Install the saw motor guard.

6.3.9 Check All Hydraulic Hoses


and Fittings
Inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings for signs of
damage or leaks. Tighten any loose connections.

18STT6A3 6 - 45
Section 6
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6.4 Fluids and Lubricants

6.4.1 Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids


ISO Viscosity Supplier Brand Name Ambient Operating Range
Grade Minimum Maximum

15 -34oC (-29oF) 29oC (84oF)


Esso Univis N15
Petro-Canada Harmony Arctic 15
Gulf Harmony Arctic 15
Mobil DTE 11M
Shell Tellus T15
Texaco Rando Superflo 15
Texaco Rando HDZ 15

22 -26oC (-15oF) 43oC (109oF)


Esso Univis N22
Petro-Canada Harmony HVI 22
Gulf Harmony HVI 22
Petro-Canada Harmony Plus
Shell Tellus T22
Texaco Rando Superflo 22
Texaco Rando HDZ 22

32 -18oC (0oF) 46oC (115oF)


Amsoil Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid
Esso Univis N32
Petro-Canada Harmony HVI 36
Gulf Harmony HVI 36
Mobil DTE 13M
Shell Tellus T32 or Tellus 32
Texaco Rando Superflo AZ
Texaco Rando HDZ 32

46 -7oC (19oF) 46oC (115oF)


Arco Duro AW46
Chevron HYD AW46
Petro-Canada Harmony AW46
Gulf Harmony AW46
Mobil DTE 15M
Shell Tellus 46
Texaco Rando HDZ46

68 -2oC (28oF) 46oC (115oF)

Esso Univis N68


Texaco Rando HDZ 22

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7. Hydraulic System

7.1 Start-Up Procedure 7-2


7.2 Saw Speed Adjustment 7-4
7.3 Pressure Setting 7-5
7.4 Saw Motor Cross Section and Schematic 7-7

18STT7A1 7-1
Section 7
Hydraulic System 10/1997

7.1 Start-Up Procedure

7.1.1 Initial Pump & Motor Start-up


1. Remove the saw motor guard and fill the pump
and motor case through the highest case drain

plug.

2. Remove the saw blade guard, and rotate the saw


blade by hand as you fill the motor case. Repeat
filling the motor and rotating the saw blade until
oil level is maintained. This will ensure that the
bearings are submerged in fluid and will assist
in removing air from the lower bearing area.

3. Where possible fill the high pressure lines and


then check the hose connections and tighten as
required.

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7.1 Start-Up Procedure


7.1.1 Initial Pump & Motor Start-up
4. With the tracks of the carrier blocked and the
saw guard installed on the felling head, start the
engine and operate the saw at low engine idle for
10 minutes.

5. Occasionally crack open the case drain


connection on the motor to allow air to escape.

6. Check hose connections and fittings for leaks.


Tighten any loose connections.

7. Shut the saw drive OFF and let the blade come to
a stop. Shut the engine OFF.

8. Re-install the saw motor guard.

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7.2 Saw Speed Adjustment

7.2.1 Initial Saw Speed Adjustment


1. Remove the guard on the front of the saw motor
and connect a tachometer to the speed sensor.
See section 8 for information on the tachometer

kit.

2. With the tracks of the carrier blocked, the saw


guard installed on the felling head and the saw
blade free to rotate, start the engine and engage

the saw drive. Move the engine throttle to full


speed.

3. Using a tachometer check the saw speed. Refer


to specifications for applicable saw speed.
Unlock jam nut and turn adjusting screw out
(counter clockwise) to increase the speed or in
(clockwise) to decrease the speed, then lock the
jam nut.

4. Shut the saw drive OFF and let the saw blade
come to a stop. Throttle the engine back to idle,

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shut OFF the engine, disconnect the tachometer and reinstall the saw motor guard.

7.3 Pressure Setting


7.3.1 Initial Saw Circuit Begin of
Stroke Adjustment & Pressure
Setting
This procedure applies to initial installation of a New
or Serviced Saw Motor. Refer to section 6, page 6 -
14 for periodic Hydraulic Pressure Check.

1. Remove the saw motor guard and install a 5000


p.s.i. gauge in the carrier saw control valve test

port or “G” port on the saw motor and also in the


“M” port (test fitting) of the saw motor.

2. Ensure the saw blade guard is installed and


block the saw rotation using the locking bolt
provided.

3. Have an assistant start the engine, engage the


saw drive and move the throttle to half speed.

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7.3 Pressure Setting

7.3.1 Initial Saw Circuit Begin Of


Stroke Adjustment & Pressure
Setting
4. Adjust the saw pump relief or P.O.R to Begin of
Stroke pressure setting (“G” port).

5 . Loosen the jam nut and turn the Begin of Stroke


adjusting screw out until the gauge in the motor
“M” port reads 0 p.s.i. Then slowly turn the
adjusting screw in until the pressure on the
gauge starts to rise (500 - 800 p.s.i). Lock the jam
nut on the adjusting screw.

6. Adjust the saw pump relief or P.O.R (“G” port)


up to specifications (see specifications in
section 10).

7. Turn the saw control OFF, throttle the engine


back to idle, and let the saw blade come to a
stop. Shut the engine OFF.

8. Disconnect the gauges and install the saw motor


guard.

9. Remove the locking bolt from the saw blade and


store in the tapped hole provided.

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7.4 Saw Motor Cross Section and Schematic


1. Saw speed adjusting screw.
2. Begin of Stroke adjusting screw
3. “M” and “G” ports , install 5,000 psi gauge here for Begin of Stroke adjustment.
4. Saw Motor Hydraulic Schematic

18STT7A1 7-7
Section 7
Hydraulic System 10/1997

7-8 18STT7A1
Section 8
10/1997 Electrical System

8. Electrical System

8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment 8-2


8.2 Saw Speed Tachometer 8-4

18STT8A1 8-1
Section 8
Electrical System 10/1997

8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment


*1. Connector
*2. Coupling
*3. Bracket
*4. Connector
*5. Tachometer 12 Volt
*6. Bracket
*7. Display Mount
*8. Voltage Regulator (24 volt to 12 volt)
*9. Heat Sink
10 Speed Sensor
11 Wiring Harness
12 Hose Assembly

*Items included in Tachometer Kit 701538300.


Item 10 is factory installed.
Items 11 & 12 are customer supplied.

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10/1997 Electrical System

8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment

18STT8A1 8-3
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8.2 Saw Speed Tachometer


An optional tachometer kit part number 701538300 is
available for monitoring the saw speed. The kit can be
purchased from your dealer. Installation and assembly
instructions are included in the kit.

The speed sensor is factory installed on the felling head.


The gap is set at .040" - .060". This is achieved by
threading the sensor (2) in until the sensor bottoms
against the nut (1), then threading the sensor out 2/3 to
one full turn.

Important!
This adjustment is based on the nut being undamaged
or new.

The tachometer requires a 12 volt supply to operate.


Included in the kit is a voltage regulator and heat sink for
converting the 24 volt supply to 12 volts. The tachometer
is calibrated at 4 pulses per revolution.

Typical 12 Volt Supply


1. 12 Volt to Light
2. Ground for Light Circuit
3. Ground for Tachometer Circuit
4. Harness to Speed Sensor
5. 12 Volt Supply

Typical 24 Volt Supply


1. 12 Volt to Light
2. Ground for Light Circuit
3. Ground for Tachometer Circuit
4. Harness to Speed Sensor
5. 12 Volt Supply
6. Ground for Voltage Regulator
7. 24 Volt to Voltage Regulator
8. Voltage Regulator (24V to 12V)
9. Heat Sink

Refer to section 10 (Specifications) for applicable saw


speed.

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10/1997 Troubleshooting

9. Troubleshooting

9.1 Disc Saw Blade Stalling 9-2

18STT9A1 9-1
Section 9
Troubleshooting 10/1997

9.1 Disc Saw Blade Stalling

9.1.1 Operator Technique

Speed of cut. Review operating procedures in manual with


operator.

Accumulating too many trees. Consult experienced operators and dealer service
representatives for operating techniques.

Cutting or clamping sequence.

Saw head cutting position - low or high approach


angle.

9.1.2 Disc Saw Blade Maintenance

Tooth carbides damaged or worn. Cutting tips/carbides must be wider than the tooth.

Tooth cutting edge damaged or worn. Tooth cutting edge must be larger than remaining
part of tooth. Replace teeth in pairs.

Missing teeth, loose hardware. Check tooth mounting and replace teeth in pairs.

Broken tooth mounting lugs. Replace teeth in pairs. Check and review operator
technique.

Bent blade. Check and review operator technique. Replace


the blade if run out exceeds .100".

Butt plate position, cracks. Repair as required.

Saw housing plugging. Clean out debris, check operator technique.

9-2 18STT9A1
Section 9
10/1997 Troubleshooting

9.1 Disc Saw Blade Stalling

9.1.3 Hydraulic

Saw pressures out of adjustment. Review specifications and adjustment procedure.

Low saw blade speed. Check blade speed, review service manual for
procedure and specifications. See also Can’t
Obtain Maximum Blade Speed.

Blade speed recovery slow. Incorrect begin of stroke pressure. Swivel time
orifice seized, plugged or installed wrong.

618, CASE 1187-


Saw circuit shuts off when tree clamps are used, 6 mm tapered plug missing from saw control valve,
and or hose failure occurs at saw motor. and or saw relief valve.

618, CASE 1187 -


Loss in saw circuit maximum pressure as hydraulic Relief valve cartridge loose in housing...tighten
oil temperature increases. cartridge and check maximum pressure.

Saw motor shaft seal failure. Check case drain hose installation and routing or
motor for excessive by-passing.

18STT9A1 9-3
Section 9
Troubleshooting 10/1997

9.1 Disc Saw Blade Stalling

9.1.4 Can’t Obtain Maximum Blade Speed

Begin of Stroke pressure is lower than the pressure Re-adjust Begin of Stroke pressure.
required to maintain saw speed.

Saw circuit check valve by-passing. Replace check valve assembly.

Motor stroking piston seized in maximum Repair or replace motor.


displacement position.

Loss of pump flow. Repair or replace pump.

Excessive motor case drain. Repair or replace motor.

9-4 18STT9A1
Section 10
10/1997 Specifications

10. Specifications

10.1 Dimensions 10 - 2
10.2 Specifications 10 - 3

18ST10A1 10 - 1
Section 10
Specifications 10/1997

10.1 Dimensions

10 - 2 18ST10A1
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10.2 Specifications

10.2.1 General
Bolt Torques (lb ft/ lubricated)
Lower Flange Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 - 320 lb ft (380 - 434 Nm) (3/4" - 16 UNF)
Lower Guard Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 lb ft (225 Nm) (locknut end) (3/4" - 10 UNC)
Saw Tooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 lb ft (115 Nm) (1/2" - 20 UNF)
Saw Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 - 220 lb ft (270 - 300 Nm) (3/4" - 10 UNC)
Clamp Arm Pin Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 - 180 lb ft (210 - 250 Nm) (3/4" - 10 UNC)
300 - 350 lb ft (407 - 475 Nm) (1.38" - 12 UNC)

Clamp Cylinders
No. Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bore Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 in. (100 mm)
Rod Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 in. (50 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 in. (215 mm)
Operating Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi

Hydraulic Requirements
Saw Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gpm @ 3500 psi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gpm @ 4000 psi
Clamp Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gpm @ 3000 psi

Miscellaneous
Cutting Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18" (457 mm) diameter
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4350 lb (1973 kg)

Disc Saw Blade


Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000NK
No. Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 rotatable
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curved Carbide Teeth/Hardended Teeth
Saw Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm

18ST10A1 10 - 3
Section 10
Specifications 10/1997

10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model

Timberjack 608 (Serial # 601001 - 601002)


Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3 Special
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (276 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Lower Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Lower Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)
Wrist Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Wrist Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)

Timberjack 608 (Serial # 601003 - 601036)


Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3

Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm


Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (276 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Lower Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Lower Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)
Wrist Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 psi (193 bar)
Wrist Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)

Timberjack 608 (Serial # 601037 - and up)


Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3600 psi (248 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Lower Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Lower Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)
Wrist Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 psi (193 bar)
Wrist Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)

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10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model

Timberjack 2500
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2900 psi (200 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Upper Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Upper Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Lower Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Lower Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)
Wrist Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Wrist Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)

Timbco T400
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 rpm +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief or P.O.R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Upper Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Upper Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Lower Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Lower Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)
Wrist Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (276 bar)
Wrist Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)

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11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Measurement Conversions 11 - 2


11.2 Wood Measurement Equivalents 11 -4
11.3 Weights of Commercially Important Woods 11 - 5
11.4 General Bolt Torque Values 11 - 6

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11.1 Measurement Conversions


Length Area

miles x 1.6093 = km sq. mile x 2.59 = sq. km


yards x 0.9144 =m acres x 0.00405 = sq. km
feet x 0.3048 =m acres x 0.4047 = hectares
feet x 30.480 = cm sq. yards x 0.8361 = sq. m
inches x 2.540 = cm sq. feet x 0.0929 = sq. m
inches x 25.40 = mm sq. inches x 6.452 = sq. cm
km x 0.621 = miles sq. inches x 645.2 = sq. mm
km x 1093.6 = yards sq. km x 0.3861 = sq. miles
km x 3280.9 = feet sq. km x 247.11 = acres
m x 1.094 = yards hectares x 2.471 = acres
m x 3.281 = feet sq. m x 1.196 = sq. yards
m x 39.37 = inches sq. m x 10.764 = sq. feet
cm x 0.3937 = inches sq. cm x 0.155 = sq. inches
mm x 0.03937 = inches sq. mm x 0.00155 = sq. inches

Volume Liquid

cu. yards x 0.765 = cu. m U.S. gallons x 0.8327 = Imp. gallons


cu. feet x 0.283 = cu. m U.S. gallons x 3.785 = litres
cu. inches x 16.383 = cu. cm U.S. quarts x 0.946 = litres
cu. m x 1.308 = cu. yards Imp. gallons x 1.2009 = U.S. gallons
cu. m x 35.3145 = cu. feet litres x 0.2642 = U.S. gallons
cu. cm x 0.06102 = cu. inches litres x 1.057 = U.S. quarts

Weight Flow

kg x 0.453 = pounds U.S. gpm x 3.790 = litres/min


metric ton x 1.1023 = short ton U.S. gpm x 0.063 = litres/sec
metric ton x 0.9842 = long ton cu. ft./min x 0.472 = litres/sec
pounds x 2.2046 = kg litres/min x 0.264 = U.S. gpm
short ton x 0.9072 = metric ton litres/sec x 15.873 = U.S. gpm
long ton x 1.0161 = metric ton litres/sec x 2.119 = cu. ft./min

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11.1 Measurement Conversions

Pressure
11.1.2 Metric and Imperial Unit
lb./sq.in. x 6.89476 = kPa Expressions
lb./sq.in. x 0.068 = atm
lb./sq.in x 0.069 = bar footpound-fo
inch of Hg. x 0.37411 = kPa Quantity Unit rce
kPa x 0.145 = lb./sq.in. Symbol
kPa x 0.2964 = in. of Hg.
atm x 14.70 = lb./sq.in. Length millimetre
bar x 14.50 = lb./sq.in centimeter mm
metre cm
kilometer m
inch km
foot in.
yard ft.
mile yd.
mi.

Area square millimetre


square centimeter mm 2
square meter cm 2
square inch m2
square foot in 2
hectare ft2
acre ha
ac

Volume cubic millilitre


cubic metre mm3
11.1.1 Miscellaneous Conversions cubic inch m3
millilitre in3
acre x 43,560 = sq. ft. litre mm
board feet x 144.0 = cu. in. pint l
BTU x 778.0 = ft. lb. quart pt.
bushel x 1.244 = cu. ft. gallon qt.
cu. ft. x 1728 = cu. in. gal.
cu. ft. x 7.481 = U.S. gallon
Mass gramme
U.S. gallon x 231.0 = cu. in. kilogramme g
HP x 33,000 = ft. lb./min tonne kg
HP x 0.7457 = kilowatt ton t
pound ton
kilowatt x 1.341 = HP lb
knot x 1.152 = miles/hr.
radian x 57.30 = degrees Pressure pound per sq. in.
rod x 16.50 = feet bar lb/in.2
lb. (force) x 4.440 = Newton bar
Torque newtonmetre

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Nm
ft.lb.

Cord Cunit Cubic Metre Stacked Cubic Metre Solid Board Foot
C D

1 Cord =128 1 Cunit = 100 1 m3 stacked = 1 m3 solid = 1 board foot =


apparent cu.ft cu.ft of solid wood the apparent solid wood only 1/12 solid cubic
volume in 1 m3 in 1m3 foot. *FBM

11.2 Wood Measurement Equivalents


A B C D E

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 meters stacked (column C) measure “apparent” volume.
The cunit (column B) and cubic meter solid (column D) measure “solid” volume.

Accurate conversions are possible between columns A and C, and between B and D only.
Any other conversions are approximate and wood volume will vary with tree species, size, etc.

Example:

1 cunit (column B) = exactly 2.832 solid meters (Column D)

1 cord (column A) = approximately 2.407 solid cubic meters (Column D)

*FBM is the abbreviation of 1 Board Ft. (Foot Board Measure).


One thousand board feet is referred to as “MFBM”

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11.3 Weights of Commercially Important Woods


Species kg./m3 lb/ft3 Species kg./m3 lb/ft3.

Alder, Red 737 46 Magnolia, Cucumber 785 49


Ash, White 769 48 Maple, Big Leaf 753 47
Aspen, Quaking 689 43 Black 865 54
Red 801 50
Baldcypress 817 51 Silver 721 45
Basswood, American 673 42 Sugar 897 56
Beech, American 865 54
Birch, Paper 801 50 Oak, Black 1009 63
Yellow 929 58 Chestnut 977 61
Red 1009 63
Cedar, Alaska 577 36 Red, Swamp 1073 67
Incense 721 45 Swamp Chestnut 1041 65
Northern White 449 28 White 993 62
Port-Orford 897 36 White, Swamp 1105 69
Western Red 433 57
Cherry, Black 721 45 Pine, Jack 801 50
Cottonwood, Eastern 785 49 Loblolly 993 62
Lodgepole 625 39
Douglas Fit, Coast 881 55 Long Leaf 993 62
Inland North 577 36 Norway (Red) 673 42
Elm, American 865 54 Short Leaf 993 62
Slash 993 62
Fir, Alpine 449 28 Sugar 817 51
Balsam 721 45 Western Yellow 721 45
Nobel 481 30 White - Western 561 35
Red 769 48 White - Eastern 577 36
Silver 577 36 Poplar, Yellow 609 38
White 753 47
Redwood 801 50
Gum, Black 721 45
Blue 1121 70 Spruce, Black 513 32
Red 801 50 Engleman 625 39
Tupelo 897 56 Red 545 34
Sitka 529 33
Hemlock, Eastern 801 50 White 545 34
Western 657 41 Sweetgum 801 50
Hickory, Pecan 993 62 Sycamore, American 833 52
True 1009 63
Tamarack 753 47
Larch, Western 769 48
Locust, Black 929 58 Walnut, Black 929 58
Willow, Black 801 50

Notes!
1. The values shown in this chart are green weights.
2. The chart is to be used as a reference only.
If a weight table exists for the region you are in, use it in place of this one.

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11.4 General Bolt Torque Values


Thread SAE Grade 8 UNC Thread

Size lb ft Nm

1/4 9 - 10 12 - 14 Notes!
5/16 18 - 20 24 - 27
3/8 34 - 40 50 - 55 1. Use these torque values when specific
torques are not available.
7/16 60 - 65 80 - 90
1/2 90 - 100 125 - 135 2. Do not use these torques when other torque
9/16 125 - 140 170 - 190 values are specified either in this manual or
other manuals pertaining to this equipment.
5/8 175 - 190 240 - 255
3/4 300 - 330 405 - 455
7/8 475 - 525 645 - 710

1 in. 725 - 800 985 - 1085


1-1/8 1050 - 1175 1425 - 1595
1-1/4 1475 - 1625 2000 - 2205
1-3/8 2000 - 2200 2710 - 2980
1-1/2 2600 - 2850 3525 - 3865
1-5/8 3450 - 3800 4680 - 5150

1-3/4 4300 - 4800 5850 - 6510


1-7/8 5500 - 6100 7460 - 8270
2 in. 6500 - 7200 8810 - 9760

Metric ISO Grade 10.9


Thread
Size lb ft Nm

M6 10 14
M7 15 20
M8 25 34

M10 50 68
M12 87 118
M14 137 185

M16 213 289


M18 289 392
M20 420 471

M22 564 765


M24 724 981
M27 1085 1471
M30 1447 1982

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Index
A
Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 43

B
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Blade Assembly 4000NK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Blade Feeding Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Bolt Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3
Bypass Check Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

C
Can’t Obtain Maximum Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Check All Bolt Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 4, 6 - 18
Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 13, 6 - 45
Check Disc Saw Blade R.P.M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 13
Check Driveshaft End Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12, 6 - 15, 6 - 40
Check Hydraulic Pressure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 14
Check Lower Flange Plate Bolt Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
Check Saw Disc Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 17
Check Saw Tooth Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 16
Clamp Arm Pin Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Clamp Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10, 10 - 3
Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Curved Carbide Tipped Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6, 6 - 19
Cutting Multiple Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Cutting The Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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Index
D
18" Swing to Tree Decal Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Decal Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2
Disc Saw Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3
Disc Saw Blade Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Disc Saw Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 19
Disc Saw Blade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 25
Disc Saw Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Disc Saw Blade Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 22
Disc Saw Blade Stalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Driveshaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 33
Driveshaft Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10
Driveshaft Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 27
Driveshaft Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 28

E
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1

F
18" Felling Head (Swing to Tree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2, 5 - 5
Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 10
Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 46
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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Index
G
General Bolt Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 6
General - Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
General Method of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
General - Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
General - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3

H
Hardened Tooth Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6, 6 - 19
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Hydraulic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 3
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

I
Initial Pump & Motor Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Initial Saw Circuit Begin of Stroke Adjustment & Pressure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Initial Saw Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Inspect Felling Head For Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

L
Lower Flange Plate Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lower Guard Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lubricate All Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10, 6 - 18
Lubricate Driveshaft and Motor Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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Index
M
Maintenance - 8 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 15
Maintenance - 175 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
Maintenance - 500 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 18
Maintenance - First 25 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Measurement Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 2
Metric and Imperial Unit Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
Miscellaneous Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 3
Model and Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

N
Non-approved Field Product Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2

O
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Operating Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Operator Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

P
Pressure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 5
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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R
Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 46
Replacement Teeth 4000NK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7, 4 - 8
Right and Left Clamp Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 10

S
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Safety Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Saw Drive Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Saw Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Saw Drive Motor Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Saw Housing Restriction Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 20
Saw Motor Cross Section and Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Saw Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Saw Speed Sense Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Saw Speed Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Saw Tooth Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Saw Tooth Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 21
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Service Specifications By Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 4
Servicing Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1, 10 - 3
Start-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Stopping The Disc Saw Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

18ST12A1 12 - 5
Section 12
Alphabetical Index 10/1997

Index
T
Timbco T400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5
Timberjack 608 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 4
Timberjack 2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Typical 12 Volt Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Typical 24 Volt Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

U
Understanding Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Unscheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 19

W
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Weights of Commercially Important Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 5
Wood Measurement Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 4
Wrist Attachment Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11
Wrist Attachment to Bearing Locknuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Wrist Attachment Pin Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Wrist Bearing Retainer Bolts and Locknuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Wrist Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11
Wrist Tilt Cylinder Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Wrist Tilt Cylinder Pin Retainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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