Duratech TC-12 Parts list manual

0500141 • July 2018
DuraTech InDusTrIes InTernaTIonal Inc.
Po Box 1940, JamesTown, nD 58402-1940
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TC-12
Tree Chipper
Manual I: Operating Instructions and Parts Reference
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Product InformatIon

Clearing the Way for a Better Tomorrow

TC-12
Tree Chipper
Operating Instructions
and Parts Reference
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DuraTech Industries International Inc. (DuraTech) has made every effort to assure that
this manual completely and accurately describes the operation and maintenance of the
TC-12™ Tree Chipper as of the date of publication. DuraTech reserves the right to make
updates to the machine from time to time. Even in the event of such updates, you should
still nd this manual to be appropriate for the safe operation and maintenance of your unit.
This manual, as well as materials provided by component suppliers to DuraTech are all
considered to be part of the information package. Every operator is required to read and
understand these manuals, and they should be located within easy access for periodic
review.
is a registered trademark of Duratech Industries International, Inc.
TC-12 is a trademark of Duratech Industries International, Inc.

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TC-12 TREE CHIPPER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Foreword
All personnel must read and understand before operating unit
DuraTech Industries International Inc. (DuraTech Industries) has made every effort
to assure that this manual completely and accurately describes the operation and
maintenance of this Industrial Grinder as of the date of publication. DuraTech In-
dustries reserves the right to make updates to the machine from time to time. Even
in the event of such updates, you should still nd this manual to be appropriate for
the safe operation and maintenance of your machine.
This manual, as well as materials provided by component suppliers to DuraTech In-
dustries are all considered to be part of the information package. Every operator is
required to read and understand these manuals All manuals should be located within
easy access for troubleshooting and periodic review.
Appropriate use of the unit
This Tree Chipper is designed to grind brush and tree branches no larger than 12
inches in diameter.
Operator protection
As with all machinery, care needs to be taken by the operator in order to insure the
safety of the operator and those in the surrounding area.
WARNING: Operators and those observing the operation of the In-
dustrial Grinder are required to wear head, eye, and ear protection. No
loose clothing is allowed.

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TC-12 Tree Chipper Part 1: Operators Instructions.........1
Introduction ................................................................................. 2
Purpose ....................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Safety......................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety-alert symbols........................................................................................... 4
1.2 Operator - personal equipment........................................................................... 6
1.3 Machine safety labels ......................................................................................... 7
1.4 Shielding............................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Safety Review Section ....................................................................................... 9
1.6 Towing/road transport ...................................................................................... 13
Section 2: Introduction ............................................................. 14
2.1 Dry Clutch ........................................................................................................ 14
2.2 Engine Control Panel ....................................................................................... 16
2.3 Other controls................................................................................................... 17
Section 3: Operation .................................................................. 19
3.1 Pre-starting inspection instructions .................................................................. 19
3.2 Normal shut down procedure ........................................................................... 19
3.3 Emergency stopping......................................................................................... 20
3.4 Safety bumper bars........................................................................................... 21
3.5 Normal Start up procedure ............................................................................... 21
3.6 Rotating Discharge Spout................................................................................. 22
3.7 Engage Chipper Disc........................................................................................ 23
3.8 Adjusting Engine Speed ................................................................................... 23
3.9 Select Feed Speed (RPM) ................................................................................ 23
3.10 Feed Forward/Reverse.................................................................................... 23
3.11 Feeding Chipper without Auto Feed Height................................................... 23
3.12 Feeding Chipper with Auto Feed Height........................................................ 24
3.13 Unplugging Procedure.................................................................................... 24
3.14 Winch Operating Procedure ........................................................................... 25
3.15 Transporting the TC-12 TREE CHIPPER...................................................... 26
Section 4: Engine Maintenance................................................ 26

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Section 5: General Maintenance ............................................. 27
5.1 Welding Procedure ........................................................................................... 27
5.2 Batteries............................................................................................................ 28
5.3 Hydraulic system.............................................................................................. 28
5.4 Clutch system ................................................................................................... 29
5.5 Axle, wheels, and tires...................................................................................... 30
5.6 Lubrication ....................................................................................................... 30
5.7 Wear parts......................................................................................................... 32
5.8 Checking and setting belt tension procedures .................................................. 33
5.9 Spring tensioner for feed wheel ....................................................................... 35
5.9A Torquing the feed wheel motor nut................................................................ 35
5.10 Anvil adjustment ............................................................................................ 36
5.11 Changing knives ............................................................................................. 37
Section 6: Troubleshooting the TC-12....................................... 38
6.1 General trouble shooting .................................................................................. 38
6.2 Troubleshooting the feed control and electronic monitoring system (PLC) ... 39
Appendix A: WARRANTY........................................................... 43
Appendix B: TC-12 Specications ............................................ 44
Part 2: Parts Reference .................................................45
TRAILER ASSEMBLY (FOR SN UP TO 0043)................................................... 46
TRAILER ASSEMBLY (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ............................................... 48
CAT ENGINE ASSEMBLY (FOR SN UP TO 0038) ............................................ 50
CAT ENGINE TIER 3 ASSEMBLY (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ............................ 52
KUBOTA ENGINE ASSEMBLY (FOR SN UP TO 0043).................................... 54
KUBOTA ENGINE ASSEMBLY (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ................................ 56
DISC ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 58
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 1 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 60
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 2 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 62
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 3 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 64
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 4 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 66
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 5 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 68
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 6 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................... 70

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INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 1 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 72
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 2 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 74
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 3 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 76
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 4 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 78
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 5 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 80
INFEED ASSEMBLY VIEW 6 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP).................................... 82
DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY VIEW 1 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) .............................. 84
DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY VIEW 2 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) .............................. 86
DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY VIEW 1 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ........................... 88
DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY VIEW 2 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ........................... 90
RIGHT HAND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (FOR SN UP TO 0043).......... 92
RIGHT HAND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ...... 94
LEFT HAND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ............ 96
LEFT HAND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ......... 98
COVERS (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ....................................................................... 100
COVERS (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) .................................................................... 102
SHROUDS VIEW 1 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ...................................................... 104
SHROUDS VIEW 2 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) ...................................................... 106
SHROUDS (FOR SN 0044 AND UP) ................................................................. 108
FUEL AND HYDRAULIC OIL TANK ASSEMBLY ......................................... 110
GATHERING WINCH ASSEMBLY (OPTION)................................................. 112
REMOTE RADIO (OPTION) ............................................................................. 113
4000403 MANIFOLD VALVE ASSEMBLY....................................................... 114
MANIFOLD VALVE ASSEMBLY...................................................................... 116
HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY ..................................................................... 118
CLUTCH HYDRAULICS ................................................................................... 120
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY - CAT ENGINE .......................................... 121
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY - KUBOTA ENGINE.................................. 122
SEQUENCE VALVE ASSEMBLY...................................................................... 123
FEEDWHEEL HYDRAULIC MOTORS............................................................ 124
DISCHARGE HYDRAULICS ............................................................................ 125
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY............................................................ 126
GATHERING WINCH HYDRAULICS (OPTION) ........................................... 128
5700705 HPTO WIRING HARNESS (FOR SN UP TO 0023)........................... 130
5700991 HPTO WIRING HARNESS (FOR SN FROM 0024 TO 0043) ........... 131
5701143 - ENGINE CONTROL PANEL (FOR SN 0044 AND UP.................... 132

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5700706 MACHINE WIRING HARNESS ......................................................... 133
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC #1 (FOR SN UP TO 0043) .................................. 134
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC #1 (FOR SN 0044 AND UP)............................... 135
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC #2......................................................................... 136
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC #3......................................................................... 137
DECALS .............................................................................................................. 138
DECAL LOCATIONS ........................................................................................ 140
TC-12 Documentation Comment Form .................................... 143
APPENDIX C FOLDOUTS .......................................................... 145
5700912 MAIN HARNESS (For SN UP TO 0043)...............................................F1
5701143 MAIN HARNESS (For SN 0044 AND UP) ........................................... F2

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