Timberwolf TW-C12 User manual

TWC Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Operation, Maintenance, Transportation, and Storage
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual completely before operating the TWC
All operators of the TWC must read and completely understand all safety, operating, maintenance, transportation, and
storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the TWC can result in serious injury or death to the
operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the TWC.

Table of Contents
• Terminology.......................................................................................................................................................3
• Safe Operation of the TWC............................................................................................................................4
• General Overview.............................................................................................................................................6
• TWC-12.................................................................................................................................................10
• TWC-16.................................................................................................................................................12
• TWC-24.................................................................................................................................................14
• TWC-32.................................................................................................................................................18
• Telescopic Axle Components..........................................................................................................22
• ........................................................................................................................................23
• Ensuring the Longevity of the TWC...........................................................................................................26
• Assembly and Repair.....................................................................................................................................30
• Hydraulic Schematics....................................................................................................................................64
• TWC Transport................................................................................................................................................68
• Troubleshooting the TWC............................................................................................................................69

Table of Contents
• Terminology.......................................................................................................................................................3
• Safe Operation of the TWC............................................................................................................................4
• General Overview.............................................................................................................................................6
• TWC-12.................................................................................................................................................10
• TWC-16.................................................................................................................................................12
• TWC-24.................................................................................................................................................14
• TWC-32.................................................................................................................................................18
• Telescopic Axle Components..........................................................................................................22
• ........................................................................................................................................23
• Ensuring the Longevity of the TWC...........................................................................................................26
• Assembly and Repair.....................................................................................................................................30
• Hydraulic Schematics....................................................................................................................................64
• TWC Transport................................................................................................................................................68
• Troubleshooting the TWC............................................................................................................................69
Terminology
 Timberwolf Conveyor
Measurement equivalent to one-millionth of a meter
Pounds Per Square Inch
Gallons Per Minute
 Revolutions Per Minute
A catch in a machine that prevents motion until released
 The intended load amount for proper usage of the TWC
Important safety information symbol
CC/REV - Centimeter Cube Per Revolution
HP - Horsepower
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Safe Operation of the TWC
ALL TWC OPERATORS MUST READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION, HOW TO SAFELY OPERATE THE TWC, HOW TO ENSURE THE LONGEVITY OF
THE TWC, HOW TO TRANSPORT THE TWC, AND HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE TWC. FAILURE
TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CONVEYOR CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR


clothing clear from the conveyor, hydraulic lift, rollers, split logs, and roller plates WHILE THE CONVEYOR IS IN USE.
NEVER stand beneath the conveyor while it is operating.
AT ALL TIMES.
When in use, the engine outputs carbon monoxide. NEVER operate the conveyor indoors
and always work in a well-ventilated area.
 NEVER 
materials can cause serious injury or death. Note that when used at steep angles and/or in snow and ice, materials may

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When servicing the conveyor, always do so from a solid surface on the ground with the machine OFF.
The TWC is designed to be lowered for servicing. NEVER climb on the machine or ride the belt.
Safe Operation of the TWC, cont.
Ensure the TWC is operated on level ground and that the unit cannot tip over or roll away. The ground

injury, or death.
When the conveyor is in operation, wood chips, sawdust, and other small materials may be
tossed into the air. Wear safety glasses AT ALL TIMES while operating the TWC.
WILL occur with this conveyor. Inspect
the hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks and/or cracks in the hoses. NEVER check for leaks with your hand


 Ensure that all guards are attached and that there are no loose parts before
operating. NEVER operate the machine without guards or with loose, missing, and/or altered parts.
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General TWC Overview




ADJUSTMENT


FINES
DEFLECTOR




ROLLERS
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General TWC Overview, cont.
 The TWC belt is
designed with 6’’ of adjustment length for enhanced
endurance. If the belt breaks, contact a service
technician from your dealer of purchase, or contact
Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment.
 -Each side of
the conveyor can be independently adjusted to
facilitate belt tracking. The top plates can be altered
slightly, making them more useful for tracking, while
the bottom plates can be adjusted more, making them
useful for tension changes. If the belt is walking to one
side of the conveyor, lengthen the side it is walking
toward until the belt is tracking properly.
 Paddle belts and rough top belts
can be used with the TWC. The paddles are roughly 1.5’’


Dealer or Timberwolf Firewood Processing Equipment.



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
conveyor with bearings at its ends on which the wheels
revolve.
All bearings on the
conveyor are designed to be greased with a standard
grease gun. DO NOT over grease the bearings. You
should NOT see grease coming out of the seal on the
bearing.
General TWC Overview, cont.
 - Located


from falling into the roller. This feature will extend the
life of the belt and help ensure proper belt alignment.
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 Located at the bottom of the machine,
the hopper is where material is loaded onto the
conveyor.
Tapered rollers allow the
belt to self-center if it is mostly aligned.
General TWC Overview, cont.
Drive Roller
Idler Roller
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TWC-12 Overview


CYLINDER
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