TMG TMG-TFL42 User manual

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1. Introduction....................................................................................................................2

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1. Introduction....................................................................................................................2
2. Safety...............................................................................................................................2
2.1 General Safety..........................................................................................................4
2.2 Equipment Safety Guidelines………………………..............................................5
2.3 Safety Training........................................................................................... ...............6
2.4 Safety Signs...............................................................................................................6
2.5 Preparation……………….……................................................................................7
2.6 Maintenance Safety……...........................................................................................7
2.7 Operating Safety………............................................................................................8
2.8 Hydraulic Safety…………......................................................................................10
2.9 Storage Safety……………......................................................................................10
2.10 Transport Safety……………….............................................................................10
3. Assembly....................................................................................................................11
4. Operation....................................................................................................................12
5. To the New Operator or Owner.................................................................................13
5.1 Machine Components..............................................................................................13
5.2 Machine Break-In....................................................................................................13
5.3 Pre-Operation Checklist……………………...........................................................14
5.4 Driveline Dimension……………………................................................................14
5.5 Transporting…………………….............................................................................15
6. Service and Maintenance...........................................................................................16
6.1 Service......................................................................................................................17
6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................................................17
6.1.2 Greasing................................................................................................................17
6.1.3 Servicing intervals................................................................................................18
6.2 Maintenance.............................................................................................................18
6.2.1 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE...........................................................................18
7. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................19
8. TRS110 CONVEYOR INSTRUCTIO…………………...........................................21
9. Exploded view and parts list.......................................................................................22

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a TMG 3 Point Hitch Branch logger to compliment
your operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of
a discerning timber or landscaping industry.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your TMG Branch logger requires that you
and anyone else who will be using or maintaining the chipper, read and understand the
Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the
Operator's Manual.
This manual covers the Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger. Use the Table of contents
or Index as a guide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.
Call your dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies
of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned
throughout this manual, are determined when sitting in the tractor driver's' seat and facing
in the direction of travel.
2. SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol means
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Follow the instructions in the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
Accidents Disable and Kill Accidents Cost, Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the

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following guide-lines:
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations
typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
CAUTION -Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
SAFETY
You are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Firewood 3-Point
Hitch branch logger.
You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around
the 3 point hitch branch logger be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures
and related safety information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all
good safety practices that should be used while using the 3 Point Hitch Branch logger.
Remember, you are the key to safety.
Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make these
practices a working part of your safety program.
Be certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
using and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
3 Point Hitch Branch logger owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually
thereafter.
The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand .
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.

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A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not
qualified to use the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
THINK SAFETY! WORK SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the 3 Point Hitch Branch logger.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your
pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will operating or
maintaining the 3 Point Hitch Branch logger.

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and
developing equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have
been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following
precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you, or for you to follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should
never be used in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes
necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not readable or is missing. Location
of such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination
while using thisequipment. Consult your doctor about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children be allowed to work with this equipment.
Do not allow persons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in
serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs
and Safety Equipment, hazard control and ac- cadent prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine.
10. Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the tractor and machine manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs
affixed to the tractor and the machine.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products.
Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single
careless act of an operator or by stander.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this
equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is an informed, careful operator." We ask you
to be that kind of an operator. It is the operator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Using instructions in the manual and to follow these. Accidents can be
avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint yourself with the machine. If this machine is
used by any person other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it is the machine owner's
responsibility to make certain that the operator, prior to using:
A. Reads and understands the operator's manuals.
B. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs displayed in Section 3 each have a part number in the lower right hand
corner. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
5. Safety signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department
or the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
Determine exact position before you remove the backing paper.

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Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the ex
posed sticky backing in place.
Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of
the sign in place.
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.
2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never use the machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the
tractor Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on
the tractor and machine.
2. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and
gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing,removal, cleaning, or moving the unit. Do not allow long hair,
loose fitting clothing or jewellery to be around equipment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS! Power equipment with or without equipment attached can often be
noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator's position exceeds
80db.
Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db
adjacent to the Operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.
NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such
sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
5. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good
condition.
2.6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.

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2. Follow good shop practices.
-Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve
off.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work. Use heavy or leather gloves when
handling blades.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused
by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
main tenance on this equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel
connections are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
10. When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in service.
2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point
Hitch Branch logger. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and
understood. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use
of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a
cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows
reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this 3 Point Hitch Branch
logger to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached, to minimize the
chance of accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have all safety equipment
attached.

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3. Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors and shields before starting and operating.
5. Read and understand operator's manual before starting. Review safety instructions
annually. 6. Personal protection equipment including hearing protection, hard hat,
safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving. Do not allow long
hair, loose-fitting clothing, or jeweler to be around moving parts.
7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks.
8. Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should
occur during assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, repairing, unplugging or
moving.
9. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your
pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
10. Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine
exhaust.
11. Use care when feeding material into chipper. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks,
glass or other foreign material into branch logger. If foreign material enters chipper,
stop machine, turn engine off and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all
moving parts to stop before removing material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine for
damaged or loose parts before resuming work.
12. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination
while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine
while taking prescription medications.
13. Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.
14. Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine.
15. Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running. Install
and secure access covers before starting engine.
16 Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on
level ground.
17 Do not point discharge at people, animals or buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips
fast enough to cause injury.
18. Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning.

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19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting.
2.8 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all the components in the draulic system are kept in good condition and
are clean.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all components are tight, and that
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using
tapes, clamps or cements.The hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure.
Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
4. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify
a leak.
5. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical
attention immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic
fluid piercing the skin surface.
6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before maintaining or working on system.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the frame with planks if required.
2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with state and local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on
public roads. 2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other lighting requirements are
installed and in good working condition.
3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough terrain and cornering.
4. Fold up and secure feed hopper before moving or transporting.
5. Be sure the machine is hitched positively to the tractor and a retainer is used through
the mounting pins.
6. Do not drink and drive.

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7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations,
including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing road ways.
8. Never allow riders on the machine.
3 ASSEMBLING
The machine comes from the factory in a shipping configuration. Always use tools
equipment and forklifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job. Always use 2 men
when lifting, moving and assembling the machine.
When the machine is shipped, follow this proce-dure when preparing for the
customer:
1. Clear the area of bystanders especially small children before starting.
2. Use a forklift to lift the pallet/machine from the truck. Carry the load close to the
ground. 3. Move the machine to the assembly area. Be sure there is sufficient clearance
to access the machine from all sides.
4. Cut the tie-down straps.
5. Lay-out components next to machine.
6. Use a forklift to raise and lift the frame.
7. Or alternatively attach a lifting device to the lifting bracket on top of the frame.
8. Remove pallet and place machine on the ground.
9. Tighten anchor bolts to their specified torque.
10. Connect the PTO driveline:
A. Raise the input shaft guard.
B. Check that the driveline telescopes easily and that the shield rotates freely.
C. Attach the driveline to the chipper input shaft by depressing the lock pin, slide yoke
over the shaft and pushing on the yoke until the lock pin clicks into position.
D. Lower the guard to cover the input shaft.

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4. OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
Please remember it is important that you read the operator's manual and heed the safety
signs on the 3 Point Hitch Chipper. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
Personal protection equipment including hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, or plugging. Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting
clothing, or jeweler to be around moving parts.
Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket,
set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
Use care when feeding material into chipper. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks,
glass or other foreign material into branch logger. If foreign material enters chipper, stop
machine, turn engine off and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all moving
parts to stop before removing material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine for damaged
or loose parts before resuming work.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.
Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine.
Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running. Install and
secure access covers before starting engine.
Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting.
Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
Do not point discharge at people, animals or buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast

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5. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
The Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger are designed to chop scrap lumber, small
trees, brush, limbs and other wood debris. The chipped material is fine enough to be
composted or used in a variety of ways.
It is the responsibility of the owner or opera- tor to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions
exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe
working environment is provided for the operator bystanders and the area around the
worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to use the machine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following
recom-mended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator,
bystanders and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to
operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by
customers like you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to use the chipper safely and
how to set it to provide maximum field efficiency. By following the using instructions in
conjunction with a good maintenance program, your 3 Point Hitch Branch logger will
provide many years of trouble-free service.
5.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS
The Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger is a rotor with blades for chopping wood. A
hinged feed hopper moves the wood material into the rotor. Each rotor is designed with 6
blades to generate the small chops of firewood.
The tractor provides rotational power through a PTO shaft on the front of the frame and
hydraulic power for the hydraulic feed hopper.
5.2 MACHINE BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on the Branch logger when used for the
first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked:
A. After operating for 1 hour:
1. Torque all fasteners and hardware.
2. Check condition of rotor bearings.
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adjust or replace as required.
4. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled material before resuming work.
5. Lubricate all grease fittings.
B. After operating for 10 hours:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 5 listed above. (Section A)
2. Go to the normal servicing and maintenance schedule as defined in the Maintenance
Section.
5.3 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Efficient and safe operation of the Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger requires that
each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all related safety
precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the operator.
It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition
that this checklist is followed. Before operating the Branch logger and each time
thereafter, the following areas should be checked off:
1. Lubricate the machine per the schedule outline in the Maintenance Section.
2. Check the rotor, blades and twig-breaker. Remove any twine, wire or other material
that has become entangled.
3. Check the condition and clearance of the twigbreaker, rotor and stationary blades.
Adjust or replace as required.
4. Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace any that are rough or seized.
5. Make sure that all guards and shields are in place, secured and functioning as designed.
6. Check the condition of the curtain in the feed hopper. It must be in good condition to
prevent chips from flying out.
5.4 DRIVELINE DIMENSION
A PTO driveline is supplied with the machine. To
accompany the variety of 3 point hitch geometry available
today, the driveline can be too long for most machines or
too short for others. It is very important that the driveline
be free to telescope but not to bottom out when going
through its working range. If the driveline bottoms out, the
bearings on both the machine and tractor PTO shaft will
be overloaded and fail in a short time.
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2. When cutting the driveline, follow this procedure:
A. subtract the machine dimension (A) from the uncut driveline dimension (B) or (B-A).
This dimension determines how much too long the driveline is.
B. Add another inch (25 mm) to the dimension to be sure it doesn't bottom out, to
determine (C) the cut off dimension.
C. Use a hacksaw to cut dimension (C) from both ends.Cut both the plastic tubes and the
metal cores. d. Use a file to remove the burrs from the edges that were cut.
E. Assemble the 2 ends of the shaft.
F. Make sure the shaft can telescope freely. If it does not, separate the 2 parts and inspect
for burrs or cuttings on the shaft ends. Be sure it telescopes freely before installing.
5.5 TRANSPORTING
1. Comply with state and local laws govern ing safety and transporting of machinery on
public roads.
1. To determine the proper length of the
driveline, follow this procedure:
a. Clear the area of bystanders, especially
small children.
b. Attach the chipper to the tractor but do
not attach the driveline.
c. Raise the machine until the input shaft
is level with the tractor PTO shaft.
d. Measure the dimension between the
locking grooves on the tractor PTO shaft
and the machine input shaft.
e. Measure the same dimensions on the
compressed driveline.
f. If the compressed driveline dimension
exceeds the machine dimension, the
driveline will have to be cut.
CUT OFF DIMENSION
SHORTENING

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2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed and in
good working condition.
3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough terrain and cornering.
4. Fold up and secure feed hopper before moving or transporting.
5. Be sure the trailer is hitched positively to the towing vehicle and a retainer is used
through the mounting pins.
6. Do not drink and drive.
7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations,
including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
8. Never allow riders on the machine. When transporting the machine, review and follow
these instructions:
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
Check that all the lights and reflectors required by the highway authorities are in
place, clean and working.
Insure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor with a retainer through the
mounting pins.
Do not allow riders.
Never exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down when encountering rough road
conditions and cornering.
Do not drink and drive.
Raise and secure the feed hopper before transporting.
Turn the discharge hood and point toward the rotor to reduce the width of the
machine
6. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.

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Follow good shop practices.
-Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing
vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, shut off the engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve
off.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,
when performing any service or maintenance work. Use heavy gloves when handling
sharp components.
6.1 SERVICE
6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1. Grease:
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP)
performance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease.
2. Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean
containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture
and other contaminants.
6.1.2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant
passageway. Replace fittings if necessary

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6.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS
The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual
condtions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes.
8 Hours or Daily
1. Grease PTO driveline.
40 Hours or Weekly
1. Grease the telescoping section of the PTO shaft.
2. Check sharpness of blades:
A. Rotor
B. Stationary Remove, sharpen or switch edge as required.
100 Hours
Grease rotor bearings.
IMPORTANT
Do not over grease.
Annually Clean machine.
6.2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will
enjoy many years or trouble-free operation.
6.2.1 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE
The PTO driveline is designed to telescope to allow for dimensional changes as the
machine goes through its operational range. A tubular guard encloses the driving
components and is designed to turn relative to the driving components. The driveline
should telescope easily and the guard turn freely on the shaft at all times. Annual
disassembly, cleaning and lubrication is recommended to insure that all components
function as intended. To maintain the driveline, follow this procedure
1. Remove the driveline from the machine.
2. Pull driveline apart.

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7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger is designed with blades on a rotor to cut,
shear and chip wooden material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires
minimal maintenance.
In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the
problems that you may encounter.
3. Use a screwdriver to turn lock studs on each
end. There are 2 studs per guard.
4. Pull the shaft out of the plastic tubular guard.
5. Use a solvent to clean the male and female
portions of the telescoping ends.
6. Apply a light coat of grease to each end.
7. Use a solvent to wash the grooves on each end
where the studs are located. Clean each end
also.
8. Apply a light coat of grease to each groove.
9. Insert the shaft into its respective guard and
align the studs with the holes.
10. Insert the studs through the holes and seat in
the groove.
11. Turn each stud to secure guard to shaft.
12. Check that each guard turns freely on the shaft.
13. Assemble the driveline.
14. Check that the driveline telescopes easily.
15. Replace any components that are damaged or
worn.
16. Install the driveline on the machine