Timberwolf TW-3 User manual

TW-3, TW-3HD
Log Splitter
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OPERATOR’S
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
MANUAL

TW-3 / TW-3HD OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TW-3, 3HD Log Splitter
Operation Manual
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Revised February 15, 2018
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Read Entire Manual Before Operating the Log Splitter
Safety Note
Please take time to read this manual and learn how to operate and maintain the log splitter safely. If you have any
questions regarding assembly, use, safety, or maintenance, please call Timberwolf at 1-800-340-4386. The log
splitter is a powerful piece of equipment that can generate more than 50,000 pounds of force. Incorrect use of the
log splitter can cause serious injury or death.
About This Manual
Thank you for buying a Timberwolf log splitter. This machine is made with high quality components and will provide years of service
under normal working conditions.
Please study this manual before operating the unit as it contains important information relating to safety, operation and maintenance.
Timberwolf Firewood Processing strongly suggests you keep it safely stored.
If you have questions regarding anything outlined in this manual, please call Timberwolf at 1-800-340-4386.
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Caution! Residual Hydraulic Energy!
Residual energy must be released from the pressurized hydraulic fluid before any maintenance or repair
work is done on the log splitter. Hydraulic fluid can remain highly pressurized even while the splitter’s
engine is off. Escaping pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.
To release residual hydraulic energy:
1. Shut off engine
2. Move control valve back and forth, from one limit of travel to the other, at least four times
3. Hold valve for three seconds at each limit of travel
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Table Of Contents
Safety
General Safety Instructions .......................................................... 1-8
Decal Locations .............................................................................. 9
Features
General ......................................................................................... 10
Components and Locations ...........................................................11
TW-3 Components ........................................................................ 12
H-Beam Frame ............................................................................. 12
PTO-Driven Hydraulic Pump ......................................................... 13
Single Handle Valve ...................................................................... 13
Wedges ..........................................................................................14
Four-Way Slip-On Wedge ............................................................. 14
Six-Way Slip-On Wedge ............................................................... 14
Optional Hydraulic Wedge Lift....................................................... 15
Optional Table Grate ..................................................................... 15
Log Cradle .................................................................................... 16
Optional Hydraulic Log Lift ............................................................ 16
Optional Manual Log Lift ............................................................... 17
Features ........................................................................................ 18
Before You Start
Operational Placement of the Log Splitter .................................... 19
Hydraulic Oil ................................................................................. 19
Hydraulic Pump Installation Overview ...........................................19
Hydraulic Pump ............................................................................. 20
Attaching Splitter to Lift Arms ........................................................ 21
Hydraulic Connections .................................................................. 21
Before You Start (Continued)
Manual Log Lift Installation....................................................... 21-23
Table Grate Installation ..................................................................23
Operating Instructions
Startup ...........................................................................................24
Splitting Safety .............................................................................. 24
Controls - Log & Wedge Lifts ........................................................ 25
Controls - Single Handle ............................................................... 26
Using the Log Lift......................................................................26-27
Wedge Positioning ........................................................................ 27
Wedge Lift Operation.....................................................................27
Splitting with Single Handle Valve .................................................28
Transporting the Log Splitter..........................................................29
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance ........................................................................ 30
General Maintenance. .............................................................. 30-31
Hydraulic Oil .................................................................................. 31
Hydraulic Oil Filter ......................................................................... 31
Push Block .................................................................................... 32
Wedge............................................................................................32
Grease .......................................................................................... 32
Hydraulic Hoses ............................................................................ 32
Specifi cations .................................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 36-37
Maintenance Log ............................................................................... 38

Read this entire manual before starting or operating this
log splitter! Failure to do so could result in serious injury
or death!
Attention Rental Companies
It is extremely important that you familiarize operators with the following safety instructions and that you keep a
manual with the machine at all times. Require all users to read the manual before operation and be aware of all
warnings and hazards.
High Pressure Warning!
Escaping hydraulic fl uid can penetrate skin and cause
serious injury!
Caution! Residual High Pressure Hydraulic Energy
Your log splitter has been tested at the factory and is delivered to you ready to run. That means that there may be
residual pressure in the hydraulic system. If for some reason you need to perform any maintenance or repair to the
machine, you must release that pressure before any work can begin. Please refer to page 7 for instructions.
Safety
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General Use:
This machine was designed to split logs into fi rewood only. Timberwolf strongly recommends that this machine not be
modifi ed and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to
a particular application, do not use the machine until you have fi rst contacted Timberwolf or an authorized Timberwolf
dealer to determine if modifi cations can or should be performed on the product.
• Only qualifi ed personnel, 18 years and older, may operate the log splitter and ONLY after reading this manual.
Operators who are improperly trained or unfamiliar with this log splitter risk serious injury to themselves and the
equipment
• Before operating this log splitter, the user must become familiar with proper emergency shut down procedures
• Do not stand on any part of the machine while it is running, for any reason; pinching or crushing injury is possible
• Never operate the log splitter while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs
• Never touch parts of the engine as burns can result
• Never operate the machine indoors or without adequate ventilation. Ensure that plenty of fresh air is available.
Failure to do so could result in carbon monoxide poisoning
• You should always wear eye protection, hearing protection, snug fi tting work gloves (loose gloves and clothing
increase risk of snagging) and steel toed boots when you operate or work near this machine
Safety

Drawing In/Trapping Hazard
Drawing in/trapping points exist where objects are pulled into equipment, e.g., when a log drops onto the log cradle
from the log lift. Machines are stronger and faster than people; always stop the equipment before attempting to remove
an item that is stuck. Remember, guards cannot be provided for all situations and equipment must be able to function
in the capacity for which it was designed.
Impact Hazard
Impact hazards can be broken down into two categories: forceful collision and contact. The fi rst type of impact hazard,
forceful collision, is the result of machinery or processes where any movement of tools, machine elements or particles
could impact an operator. The second type of impact hazard, contact, refers to the movement of personnel that could
result in collision with stationary or moving objects. For example, an operator could collide with a part of the log splitter
while handling wood in preparation to splitting. Guarding may not be feasible for these types of hazards. Be aware
of your surroundings, never place yourself in a situation where you are in the path of a moving piece of
equipment.
Burn Hazard
The potential for burns exist in and around the engine. Be careful not to touch any of these surfaces, which are
covered in the manufacturer’s safety warnings. Read the engine manufacturer’s warnings and follow their instructions
carefully.
Safety
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Safety
Fire Hazard - Flammable
• Store fuel and oils in an approved fl ammable liquid storage container
• Dispose of waste liquids, spill-cleaning material and oil-soaked rags in an appropriate covered fi reproof
container(s) located at least 25 feet from the log splitter
• Only use dry powder, foam, or CO2 type fi re extinguishers on or near the log splitter
• Never use water to extinguish any gasoline or oil fi re
Moving the Log Splitter
• Only use suitable rated transport devices to move your log splitter
• The log splitter is heavy and requires the proper equipment to lift or move. Observe proper procedures
for lifting and/or moving the log splitter
• Wear steel-toed boots when moving or operating the log splitter
Residual Risk
Residual Risk is defi ned as the portion of risk that remains after all safety measures have been taken.
Although we have taken extensive measures to protect the operator and/or maintenance personnel from
injury, all hazards cannot be removed. This manual provides graphical illustrations to aid in identifying
potentially hazardous areas associated with your Timberwolf log splitter.

Safety
Crushing Hazard
Crush points are created when two moving objects move towards each other or when one object moves
towards a stationary object. For example, the push block moving towards the splitting wedge.
To prevent being crushed or pinned, learn to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Shear Hazard
Shear points are hazardous because of their cutting force and they often move so rapidly that they may not
be visible, so it is easy to forget they are there. For example, shear points are created when the edges of two
moving objects move close or across one another with enough speed or force to cut a soft material. Because
some shear points cannot be guarded, it is important to be aware of their potential hazard and stay alert during
operation.
Entanglement Hazard
Rotating shafts are the most common source of entanglement accidents, although any exposed machine part
that rotates can be a potential entanglement hazard. A cuff , sleeve, pant leg, long hair, or just a thread can
catch a rotating shaft and result in serious injury or death. Entanglement with a wrap point can pull you into the
machine, or clothing may become so tightly wrapped that you are crushed or suff ocated. In other cases, you
could be thrown off balance and fall into other machine parts. Even a perfectly round shaft can be hazardous
if there is enough pressure to hold clothing against the shaft. Hazards increase with shafts that are not round.
Ends of the shafts that protrude beyond bearings are also dangerous. Check all equipment for potential
entanglement points and be alert to their potential danger.
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Safety
Log Handling
• ALWAYS grasp logs in the middle and NOT by the ends
• NEVER put anything into a partially split log as it may close suddenly and
eject or pinch the item
• NEVER put anything between the log and cradle
• NEVER climb over or straddle the splitter
General Warnings for Safe Splitter Operation
Always do the following:
• Read this manual before using the log splitter
• Locate the log splitter only on firm level ground
• Site must provide solid footing for operator (not slippery underfoot)
• Site must be free of tripping hazards (stumps, roots, stones, debris, etc.)
• Wear goggles or face shield and always use appropriate hearing and foot protection
• Keep away from the splitting area and push block while operating
• Stand ONLY in the operator area when operating the splitter

General Cautions
• NEVER split anything other than wood logs
• DO NOT alter or modify the log splitter in any way
• DO NOT operate the log splitter with another person - one person operation only
• ONLY ONE person must position the logs and operate the controls
• KEEP ALL bystanders at least 10 feet away from the log splitter
• NEVER operate the log splitter if you are under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication or when you are tired
• DO NOT allow an untrained person to operate the log splitter
• DO NOT allow anyone under the age of 18 to operate the log splitter
• DO NOT leave the machine unattended with the engine running
What You SHOULD Do
• Inspect hydraulic hoses every day – check for worn, frayed, kinked, and cracked areas
• Replace any damaged or worn hoses
• Use sheet of cardboard or piece of wood to check for hydraulic leaks while system is running
• Depressurize system to release residual hydraulic energy before starting any repairs
1. Shut off tractor engine
2. Move control valve handle back and forth, from one limit of travel to the other, at least four times
3. Hold valve for three seconds at each limit of travel
• Contact Timberwolf or an authorized Timberwolf dealer to replace worn components
Safety
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What You SHOULD NOT Do
• Never split anything other than logs
• Don’t handle logs by their ends when you position them
• Never place your hands at pinch points where they can get caught between a log and the wedge,
push block, or log cradle
• Don’t put any part of yourself, your clothing, or your personal protective equipment into a crack in a log
that’s being split. It might close suddenly and with great force
• Don’t put anything between the log cradle and the side of a log. Logs spread as they’re forced against the wedge
• Do not straddle or climb over the log splitter at any time
• Do not move or reposition the log splitter with the engine running
• Do not modify or alter the machine in any way, at any time
• Never team up with another person to operate the log splitter – it’s a one-person job
• Never operate log splitter under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication
• Never allow an untrained operator to use the log splitter
• Never allow anyone under age eighteen to operate the log splitter
• Never leave log splitter unattended with the tractor engine running
• Never remove cap from hydraulic tank while engine is running or while tank is still warm after engine is shut off. Hot pressurized
oil can cause serious injury, so wait for hydraulic tank to cool, then release residual energy before removing cap (see page 7)
• Never use any connectors, valves, or fittings that are different from the ones originally installed on the log splitter
Safety

Safety
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NOTE: Piston, valve and engine manufacturers apply their own warning labels. Please refer to the components’
separate instructions and safety information before operating the log splitter. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
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Features
General
This manual covers Timberwolf’s family of convenient, tractor-mounted log splitters:
• TW-3 – provides 17 tons of force and 6-second cycle times with its 20 GPM pump, 4 inch cylinder, and 15 gallon hydraulic tank
• TW-3HD – provides 22 tons of force and 10-second cycle times with its 20 GPM pump, 5 inch cylinder, and 15 gallon hydraulic tank
These log splitters mount on a tractor’s three-point hitch and are driven by the tractor’s power take-off . They are available with a variety of
standard and optional features that increase production by making them more versatile and convenient to use.
Features

Components and Locations
Operator zone identifi es area to stand
in while operating the log splitter. Do
not reach across to the controls from
anywhere else.
CAUTION
Features
Split Handle
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Features
TW-3 Components
H-Beam Frame
• Frame and log carriage is an H-beam
• H-beam configuration is stronger and more rigid than equivalent-size I-beam
• TW-3 log splitter is built on a 5” x 5” H-beam
• TW-3 HD log splitter is built on a 6 1/2” x 8” H-beam

PTO-Driven Hydraulic Pump
Timberwolf three-point hitch log splitters use a PTO shaft-mounted hydraulic pump.
The pump can be powered by PTO running at 540 RPM.
Single Handle Valve
TW-3 and TW-3 HD log splitters use a single-handle hydraulic control valve as
standard equipment.
• Push block travels forward only while valve handle is held
in position
Features
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