D536 DTT FELLING HEAD

S/N 980953 – 10BC1862

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
D536 DTT DISC SAW FELLING HEAD
OMF288069

CALIFORNIA
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are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Worldwide Construction and Forestry Division

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Table of Contents
Section Description

1 Introduction

2 Warranty

3 Safety Rules

4 Description

5 Operation

6 Lubrication & Maintenance

7 Hydraulic System

8 Electrical System

9 Troubleshooting

10 Specifications

11 Miscellaneous

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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Model and Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 Non-Approved Field Product Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

2. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Warranty Certificate - Koehring Waterous Felling Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

3. Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

4. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.1 D536 Felling Head Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Decal Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.1 D536 Felling Head Decal Location (L.H. Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.2 D536 Felling Head Decal Location (R.H. Side & Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3 Saw Drive Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4 Saw Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.5.1 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.5.2 Hardened Tooth Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.5.3 Curved Carbide Tipped Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6 Disc Saw Blade & Tooth Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.7 Stop Plate - Tilt Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.7.1 Stop Plate Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

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4.7.2 Stop Plate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.1.1 Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.2 Blade Feeding Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
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 Handling The Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

6. Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
6.2.5 Maintenance - 175 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
6.2.6 Maintenance - 500 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.3.2 Saw Tooth Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
6.3.5 Driveshaft Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6.3.7 Driveshaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
6.3.9 Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47

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6.4 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
6.4.1 Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

7. Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1 Start Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7.1.1 Initial Pump & Motor Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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

8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2 Saw Speed Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.1 Disc 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

10. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

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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11. Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

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

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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:

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1.3 Non-Approved Field Product Changes

Changes of any kind to this Timberjack Forestry Attachment, including the fitting of any unauthorized
attachments, could affect the integrity of the product, or its ability to perform as designed or intended.

IT IS TIMBERJACK FORESTRY ATTACHMENTS’POLICY THAT NO CHANGES ARE TO BE

MADE TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS OTHER THAN A
TIMBERJACK FORESTRY ATTACHMENTS APPROVED OPTION FITTED IN THE FACTORY
APPROVED MANNER.

In particular, this applies to a Koehring Waterous Disc Saw Felling Head used in conjunction with a Disc
Saw Blade (cutting device) that has been designed and manufactured by Timberjack Forestry Attachments.

Options or changes are only officially approved in the following form:

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 SUCH APPROVAL.

Timberjack Forestry Attachments disclaims responsibility for any situation that may arise as a result of
unauthorized change to its product, such as the use of a non-approved Disc Saw Blade (cutting device) or
teeth being 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.

Where changes are made without the official approval, as described above, and Timberjack Forestry
Attachments becomes involved in suit arising out of such change, Timberjack Forestry Attachments will
protect its interest by taking whatever action is appropriate.

Failure to adhere to this policy NULLIFIES and VOIDS both the product warranty policy and the
certification on any safety items installed on the modified machine or attachment.

Non-approved product changes also nullify warranties given to Timberjack Forestry Attachments by its
component manufacturers.

Timberjack Forestry Attachments

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

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2. Warranty

2.1 Warranty Certificate - Koehring Waterous Felling Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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2.1 Warranty Certificate - Koehring Waterous Felling Heads

Timberjack Forestry Attachments warrants each new Koehring Waterous Felling Head to be free of problems
resulting from defective material and workmanship under proper use and service for a period of six (6)
months or fifteen hundred (1500) hours, whichever first occurs, following date of delivery of the machine or
attachment to the original retail customer (user) provided that the prescribed pre-delivery, start-up and
follow up inspections have been carried out. A warranty registration form must be completed and on file at
Timberjack Forestry Attachments to validate all aspects of this warranty.

Timberjack Forestry Attachments’sole obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement
without charge at Timberjack Forestry Attachments’factory, warehouse, or approved repair shop, any part or
parts which Timberjack Forestry Attachments inspection shall disclose to have been defective in material or
workmanship.

Parts which show evidence of neglect, overload, abuse, accident, inadequate maintenance or unauthorized
alteration are not covered by this warranty.

Timberjack Forestry Attachments is not responsible for 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, in its entirety, does not cover maintenance items on Koehring Waterous felling heads, which
includes, but is not limited to lubricating grease and oils.

This warranty may be denied if repairs or alterations to a Koehring Waterous Felling Head have been made
by persons or firms not specifically approved by Timberjack Forestry Attachments so as in Timberjack
Forestry Attachments’opinion to adversely affect in any way the stability or reliability of such felling head.
The installation in such machine of any product or attachment not specifically approved by Timberjack
Forestry Attachments may also result in denial of 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 warranty and the sole and exclusive right and remedy of the user.

This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, written or oral, including
without 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 its customer any additional warranty such as by extending the scope or period of warranty or
undertaking 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 respect thereto.

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

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
August, 1993

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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 identifies the most serious hazards where
DANGER 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 CAUTION is used in areas where failure to follow

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

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3.4 General Safety Precautions

Timberjack Forestry Attachment Products’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.

Inspect the felling head daily for signs of damage, unusual wear, fatigue cracks or faulty operation.

Make sure that other personnel remain at least 300 ft. (100 m) away from the felling head.

Never allow anyone to cross in front of the saw opening.

Observers should stand on the opposite side of the machine from where chips are being exhausted from the
saw opening.

When moving the machine, watch that enough clearance is available on both sides and above the felling
head. Extra clearance may be required particularly where the ground is uneven.

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.

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.

Powerlines carrying more than 50,000 volts require a safety distance of 10 ft. (3 m) plus 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
for each additional 1,000 volts above the 50,000 volt 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
protection.

Do not approach the felling head unless the disc saw blade has come to a complete stop and the engine has
been shut down.

Comply with instructions in this manual and also 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 controls and ensure that the felling head responds correctly.

Maintain a safe operating distance between the equipment and other personnel. Never swing the boom,
attachment, or load over the heads of bystanders.

Raise the felling head before moving the vehicle.

When traveling, keep it high enough to clear stumps.

Stop the saw blade when traveling to or from the felling site.

Shut the saw off immediately and stop the blade if an imbalance occurs. Do not operate the saw blade in an
unbalanced condition.

Turn the saw controls on only when the engine is idling.

Wait until the saw blade achieves full speed before cutting the tree.

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.

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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:

S Clean dust and debris from the machine reg-

ularly.
S Clean the radiator and oil cooler regularly to
ensure components are maintained at
efficient working temperatures.
S Inspect the machine daily for potential fire
hazards and make any necessary repairs im-
mediately.
S Inspect electrical wiring and connections,
fuel and hydraulic hose runs to ensure they
are secure and not rubbing against other
components.
S Clean up any excess grease and oil
accumulation and spillage immediately.
S Use only nonflammable solutions for clean-
ing the machine or components.
S Store rags and other combustible materials
in a safe, fireproof location.
S Before starting repair work, such as
welding, the surrounding area should be
cleaned and a fire extinguisher should be
close by.
S 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4 Saw Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6 Disc Saw Blade & Tooth Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.7 Stop Plate - Tilt Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

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4.1 Nomenclature

4.1.1 D536 Felling Head Description

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

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4.2 Decal Application

4.2.1 D536 Felling Head Decal Location (L.H. Side)

1. Decal - Keep Back 300 Feet
2. Koehring Waterous Name Plate
3. Serial Number Plate
4. Decal - Warning
5. Decal - Danger Saw

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4.2 Decal Application

4.2.2 D536 Felling Head Decal Location (R.H. Side & Front)
1. Decal - Keep Back 300 Feet
2. Decal - Danger Saw
3. Decal - Caution
4. Koehring Waterous Name Plate

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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
5. Return Line ”A” Port
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 inlet port
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 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.

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4.5 Disc Saw Blade Description

The 4000NK Series Disc Saw Blade used on D536

Felling Heads has a 49.5 inch diameter cutting
circle.

4.5.1 Serial Number

Location
Each disc saw blade has the serial number stamped
on 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 Hardened Tooth

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

4.5.3 Curved Carbide

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

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4.6 Disc Saw Blade & Tooth Data

Saw Head Model D536

Blade Assembly 4000NK

Hardened Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F284205

Replacement Teeth 4000NK

Hardened Tooth Part Number . . . . F280360

A B C D

Tooth Dimensions 1.90 1.75 1.00 .50-20 UNF

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4.6 Disc Saw Blade & Tooth Data

Saw Head Model D536

Blade Assembly 4000NK

Curved Carbide Teeth . . . . . . . . . . F285541

Replacement Teeth 4000NK

Sharp Curved Carbide Tooth . . . . F285529

A B C D

Tooth Dimensions 1.94 1.75 1.00 .50-20 UNF

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4.7 Stop Plate - Tilt Angle

4.7.1 Stop Plate Description
Stop plates (located above and below the lower link
pin on both sides of the felling head) are provided to
limit and level the forward and rearward tilt angle.

On some applications the stop plates are welded

completely on the left side of the felling head and
tack welded on the right side. On other applications
the stop plates are tack welded on both sides of the
felling head.

The tack welded stop plates can be easily removed

for level adjustment.

4.7.2 Stop Plate Adjustment

Tilt the felling head forward and check that the
lower stop plates on both sides of the felling head
are making contact with the carrier link arm. If
contact is not made on both sides, break loose the
tack welded stop plate, reposition it so contact is
made on both sides, then tack weld it in place..

Tilt the felling head rearward and check that the

upper stop plates on both sides of the felling head
are making contact with the carrier link arm. If
contact is not made on both sides, break loose the
tack welded stop plate, reposition it so contact is
made on both sides, then tack weld it in place.

After repositioning the stop plates, weld the tack

welded stop plates in place on the felling head
(5/16” fillet weld on 4 sides of each stop plate).

Important!
Ensure that fillet weld is complete.

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5. Operation

5.1 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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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.

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5.1 Basic Operation

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.

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.
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 saw disc 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

D536 Felling Head (Drive to Tree)

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

Advance the felling head by moving the
machine forward and cutting the first tree.
Important!
Do not operate any other function while the saw
blade is cutting the tree. Tilting or moving the
felling head before the stem is cut through can
damage the saw blade.

2. Close both left and right clamp arms

immediately on the tree. Advance to the
next tree.

3. Open the right clamp arm. The left clamp

arm holds first tree. Cut the second tree.

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5.2 Operating Instructions

5.2.1 Cutting Multiple Trees

D536 Felling Head (Drive to Tree)

4. Close the right clamp arms on the second

tree and open the left clamp arm. The left
clamp arm slides out and the arm springs
open. Close the left clamp arm and advance
to the next tree.

5. Open the right clamp arms. The left clamp

arm now will hold both trees. Cut the third
tree. Close the right clamp arms, open the
left clamp arm, then close the left clamp
arm.

6. When traveling, keep both left and right

clamp arms on the trees.

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5.2 Operating Instructions

5.2.2 Handling The Tree

Tilt the tree back slightly to get the centre of gravity

closer to the centre of the machine for improved tree
control.

Feather the boom controls to prevent sudden jerks or

stops that could damage the equipment.

Note!
When accumulating the trees, ensure that the butt of
the trees are seated on the butt plate.

Tilt the felling head forward, open the clamp arms

and release the tree.

Important!
Do not push the tree into position. Hard impacts
will damage the head and booms. Also, ensure that
the butt of the tree does not touch the blade once the
tree has been released.

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6. Fluids and Lubricants

6.1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.2 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3 Unscheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.4 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

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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 rpm.
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 bolt torque.
11. Lubricate all grease fittings.*
12. Check all bolt torques.
13. Saw housing restriction inspection.

Maintenance - 175 Hours (Monthly)

14. Lubricate driveshaft and motor coupling.*
15. Clean saw motor area.

Maintenance - 500 Hours

16. Inspect felling head for damage.
17. Repeat items 1 through 6.
18. Repeat items 8, 9, 10.

Unscheduled Maintenance
Disc saw blade 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.

*Use lithium based EP2 Grease containing 3-5%

molybdenum disulfide.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.1 General

WARNING
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, 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 wheels to prevent accidental

movement. Install the disc saw blade guard.

2. Lock the disc saw blade to prevent free

rotation by installing the locking bolt
through the hole in the butt plate and thread
the bolt into the threaded hole in the disc
saw blade.
Note!
Do not tighten the locking bolt.

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.2 Tools Required

S 3/4” (19 mm) Torque Wrench - 0 - 600 lb ft.

(0 - 813 Nm).
S 1/2” (13 mm) Torque Wrench - 0 - 150 lb ft.
(0- 203 Nm).
S Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base.
S Photo Tachometer or Vibration Tachometer.
S 0 - 5000 psi. (0 - 345 bar) Gauge.
S 6 mm (.236”) Allen Key - Motor Speed
Adjustment.
S 19 mm (.748”) Combination Wrench -
Motor Speed Adjustment.
S 3 mm (.118”) Allen Key - Motor Begin of
Stroke Adjustment.
S 10 mm (.394”) Combination Wrench -
Motor Begin of Stroke Adjustment.
S 5/8” (16 mm) Allen Socket - Saw Blade
Mounting.
S 1/2” (13 mm) Square Drive - Driveshaft
Lubricating Plug.
S 5/8” (16 mm) Round Punch - Install Shaft
Seal.
S Flow Meter with Pressure Regulator and
Temperature Gauge.
S Locknut Wrench - Make from 1/2” - 250
ASTM [A514B] or T1 TYPE ’A’or CHT
100 C or SAE 4021 - 100 Q plate as per
dimensions shown.
S 15° Metal Wedge 10” (254 mm) Long.
S 1” x 8 UNC-28 Eye Bolt For Saw Blade
Lift.
S 3/4” - 16 UNF Dowel x 6” (qty. 2).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

1. Check All Bolt Torques

Torque Chart (lb ft. lubricated)

D Lower Flange Plate (3/4” - 16 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 - 320 lb ft. (380 - 435 Nm)
D Lower Guard Plates (3/4” - 10 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 lb ft (225 Nm) (locknut end)
D Saw Tooth (1/2” - 20 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 lb ft. (115 Nm)
D Saw Drive Motor Mounting (3/4” - 10 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 - 220 lb ft. (270 - 300 Nm)
D Saw Motor Guard (1/2” - 13 UNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 - 100 lb ft. (122- 136 Nm)
D Upper Clamp Arm Pin Retainers (1.38” - 12 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 - 350 lb ft. (400 - 475 Nm)
D Lower Clamp Arm Pin Retainers (3/4” - 10 UNF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

WARNING
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Lower Flange Plate Bolts

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

Lower Guard Plates

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

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6.2 Maintenance Procedure

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

1. Check All Bolt Torques

Saw Tooth Bolts

Torque the saw tooth bolts (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)

Saw Motor Guard Bolts

Torque the bolts (1/2” - 13 UNC) to 90 - 100 lb ft.
(122 -136 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 clamp arm pin retainer nuts (1.38” x 12
UNF) to 300 - 350 lb ft. (400 - 475 Nm).

Clamp Arm Pin Retainers

Torque the pin retainer bolts (3/4” x 10 UNF) to 200
- 220 lb ft. (270 - 300 Nm).

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6.2 Maintenance Procedures

6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

2. Lubricate All Grease Fittings

Item No. of Location

Fittings
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% to 5%
molybdenum disulfide.

Right and Left Clamp Arms

Purge 9 clamp arm grease fittings.

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2. Lubricate All 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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6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

3. Check Driveshaft End Play

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch the OFF master disconnect
switch. Wear work gloves and keep your
fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

With the saw head on stands, remove the saw guard,

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

Rotate the blade slowly 90° and repeat the same

procedure.

If excessive end play is found, adjust the bearings as

described in 6.3.8 Unscheduled Maintenance.

Install the saw guard.

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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.

DANGER
Do not stand between open clamp arms on
the butt plate when making adjustments.
Make any adjustments from the side of the
saw head only. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Remove the saw motor guard and install the

tachometer as described in section 8. With the saw
guard in place and the 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

(section 10).

If speed adjustment is necessary:

A. turn the saw speed adjusting screw out
(counter clockwise) to increase the
blade speed.
B. turn the saw speed adjusting screw in
(clockwise) to decrease blade speed.
Install the saw motor guard.

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6.2.3 Maintenance - First 25 Hours

6. Check Hydraulic Pressure Setting

Install a 0 - 5000 psi (0 - 345 bar) gauge in the 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 the throttle to maximum speed.

Have an assistant turn the saw motor on and record the pressure settings on the gauge:

Approximate Gauge Reading Elapsed Time

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 (55 - 103 bar) 25 - 35 seconds Saw Blade at Full rpm

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

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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 saw motor
guard. Refer to section 7NO TAG for more detail
on the pressure setting procedure.

6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours

7. Check Driveshaft End Play

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Wear work gloves and keep your
fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

With the saw head on stands and the saw guard

removed, grasp the disc saw blade and lift up and
down several times. Check for any movement.
Rotate the blade slowly 90° and repeat the same
procedure.
If excessive end play is found, adjust the bearings as
described in 6.3.8 Unscheduled Maintenance.
Install the saw guard.

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8. Check Saw Tooth Condition

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Remove the saw guard and check that the tooth

mounting bolts are torqued to specification. Refer to
the torque chart on page 6-5 for correct torque
specifications.

Inspect each tooth for cracks, damage, or excessive

wear. Replace any damaged or worn teeth.

Important!
When replacing teeth, purchase them only in pairs
and install them on opposite sides of the disc blade
to each other. Replace all excessively worn teeth at
the same time, otherwise load imbalance on the
blade will occur.

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 may

be indicated by several methods:

1. Excessive loss of blade speed or stalling.

2. Excessive smoking.
3. Rough cutting surface.
4. Excessive tooth temperature.

Install the saw guard.

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6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours

9. Check Saw Disc Condition

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

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

Remove the saw guard and inspect the disc saw

blade for signs of cracks, damage, or excessive wear
(in the areas indicated by the arrows). Replace a
damaged disc immediately.

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

Check that the disc rotates freely without any

wobble or movement. If saw disc runout exceeds
.100” (2.5 mm), consult your dealer.

Install the saw guard.

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6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours

10. Check Lower Flange Bolt Torque

Torque the lower flange plate bolts. Refer to the
torque chart on page 6-5 for correct torque
specifications.

11. Lubricate All Grease Fittings

Lubricate all grease fittings except for the Driveshaft
and Motor Coupling. See Item 2., page 6-9 for
specific locations.

12. Check All Bolt Torques

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

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6.2.4 Maintenance - 8 Hours

13. Saw Housing Restriction Inspection

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

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 to more than 1/4” (6.4 mm)
due to wear, contact your Timberjack Forestry
Attachments’ Dealer for replacement instructions.

6.2.5 Maintenance - 175

Hours
14. 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 the grease vent. Replace the
grease vent after cleaning.

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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6.2.5 Maintenance - 175 Hours

15. Clean Saw Motor Area

DANGER
Do not stand between open clamp arms on
the butt plate when cleaning around the
motor. Work from the side of the saw head
only. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Remove the saw motor guard and thoroughly clean

the area of any debris. Inspect all hoses for damage
or leaks.

6.2.6 Maintenance - 500

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

17. Repeat Items 1 through 6.

18. Repeat Items 8, 9, 10.

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6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection

Remove the disc saw blade. See section 6.3.3 Disc

Saw Blade Removal for removal procedure.

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

Curved Carbide Tipped Blade:

1. Saw Disc
2. Saw Tooth - Carbide Tipped
3. Carbide Tip
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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6.3.1 Disc Saw Blade Inspection

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

1. Check the tooth mounting bolt torques.

Refer to torque chart on page 6-5 for
correct torque specifications.

2. Inspect the teeth and blade for cracks,

excessive wear, or other signs of damage.
Replace any damaged teeth immediately.
3. Check the cutting edges of each tooth. Refer
to page 6-15. If hardened teeth are dull,
rotate or replace them.
4. Carbide tipped teeth should be checked for
wear. When carbide tip wear has extended
as far as the tooth body, replace the tooth.
See tooth dimensions in section 4.
Important!
Do not attempt to replace carbide tips.

Install the disc saw blade. See section 6.3.4 Disc

Saw Blade Installation for installation procedure.

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6.3.2 Saw Tooth Replacement

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

Remove the saw guard.

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

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

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 until
adjacent to the blade and the bolt is tightened.

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.

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6.3.2 Saw Tooth Replacement

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
6-5 for correct torque specifications.
Install the saw guard.

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

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6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

1. Remove the lower guards.

2. Set the saw head on stands and block the
wheels to prevent accidental movement.
3. Remove the saw guard.

4. Make two bolts 10” (254 mm) long from 1”

- 8 UNC threaded rod and two 1” - 8 hex
nuts. Weld the nut to the top of both rods.
5. Thread both bolts into the tapped holes in
the blade through the top of the saw
housing. Tighten the bolts to hold the blade
against the driveshaft.

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6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal

6. Use a 5/8” (16 mm) Allen head socket to

remove the retaining bolts and bottom
flange.

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

7. Lower the disc saw blade by loosening the

two 1” (25 mm) bolts.

It may be necessary to pry on the disc saw

blade through the openings. By prying on
one side and rocking the opposite, the disc
saw blade can be removed from the
driveshaft hub.

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8. When the disc saw blade is free of the

driveshaft, remove the two bolts and lift the
head clear of the disc saw blade leaving the
disc saw blade resting on the stands.

9. 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 disc saw blade for cracks or
damage.

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6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation

1. With the disc saw blade on stands, clean the

blade mounting surface.
2. Lubricate the bottom surface of the
driveshaft with anti-seize compound.
3. Carefully position the saw head above the
disc saw blade and thread the two 1” (25
mm) bolts into the tapped holes in the blade.
Tighten the bolts to pull the disc saw blade
up to 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.

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6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation

5. Remove the two bolts used to pull the disc

saw blade into position and install the saw
guard and the blade locking bolt through the
guard to prevent the disc saw blade from
turning.
Note!
Do not tighten the locking bolt.

6. Torque the bolts evenly in a criss-cross

pattern in three steps to seat the blade on the
shaft. Refer to the torque chart on page 6-5
for correct torque specifications.

DANGER
Turn OFF the saw controls, turn the engine
OFF, and switch OFF the master disconnect
switch. 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 risk of serious injury.

7. Place the saw head on stands, remove the

locking bolt, the saw guard, and slowly
rotate the disc saw blade by hand. Make
sure that there is no interference with the
saw guard or the butt plate.
8. Re-install the lower guards and saw guard.

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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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6.3.6 Driveshaft Removal

1. Remove the disc saw blade. See section

6.3.3 Disc Saw Blade Removal 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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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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6.3.6 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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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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12. Remove the lip seal (8) and bottom 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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6.3.7 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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4. Pre-heat the bearing for 15 minutes at 250°F

(121°C). 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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6.3.7 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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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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6.3.7 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 end play
approximately .003” (.08 mm).

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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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. Install a dial indicator and set to ’0’. Using a

floor jack, push the driveshaft upwards and
use the dial indicator to assure end play has
been adjusted correctly to .004” (0.1 mm) to
.006” (0.2 mm). If the end play is outside of
this tolerance, refer to section 6.3.8
Unscheduled Maintenance for end play
adjustment procedure.

20. Install the motor adapter ring, ensuring it is

seated square and level.

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21. Install the hydraulic motor. Torque the

mounting bolts. Refer to torque chart on
page 6-5 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 section
6.3.4 Disc Saw Blade Installation for
installation procedure.

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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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4. Remove the motor adapter ring.

5. Set the saw head on stands or the driveshaft

on a stump.

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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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.

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

8. Remove the saw guard and rotate the disc

saw blade 360_slowly by hand to get a
correct dial indicator reading.

Correct bearing end play range is .004” (0.1

mm) to .006” (0.2 mm). If the indicator
reading is less than .004” (0.1 mm), or more
than .006” (0.2 mm), adjustment is required.

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6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play

Adjustment Procedure

9. Use a floor jack to push shaft upwards and

remove the splined coupling adapter (1).

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” (0.1 mm).

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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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 6-5 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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6.3.8 Check Driveshaft End Play

15. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the motor.

16. Install the saw motor guard and the saw

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.

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6.4 Fluids and Lubricants

6.4.1 Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids

ISO Viscosity Supplier Brand Name Ambient Operating Ambient Operating

Grade Temperature Range Temperature Range
Minimum Maximum

15 -34 °C (-29 °F) 29 °C (84 °F)

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 -26 °C (-15 °F) 43 °C (109 °F)

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

32 -18 °C (0 °F) 46 °C (115 °F)

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

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6.4 Fluids and Lubricants

6.4.1 Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids

46 -7 °C (19 °F) 46 °C (115 °F)

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

68 -2 °C (28 °F) 46 °C (115 °F)

Esso Univis
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

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7.1 Start Up Procedure

7.1.1 Initial Pump & Motor Startup

DANGER
Do not stand between open clamp arms on
the butt plate when making adjustments.
Make any adjustments from the side of the
saw head only. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

1. Remove the saw motor guard and fill the

pump and motor case through highest case
drain plug. See section 6NO TAG Fluids
and Lubricants for recommended oil.

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

2. Place saw head on stands and remove the

saw guard. 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
bearings are submerged in fluid and will
assist in removing air from the lower
bearing area.

3. Where possible, fill the high pressure lines.

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. Remove the saw head from the stands. With

the wheels 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

DANGER
Do not stand between open clamp arms on
the butt plate when making adjustments.
Make any adjustments from the side of the
saw head only. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

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 wheels 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. Allow 30 seconds for the saw blade to reach

full rpm. Using a tachometer, check the saw
speed. Refer to specifications for applicable
saw speed. Unlock the jam nut and turn the
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, shut OFF the engine,
disconnect the tachometer and re-install the
saw motor guard.

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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 page NO TAG
for periodic Hydraulic Pressure Check.

DANGER
Do not stand between open clamp arms on
the butt plate when making adjustments.
Make any adjustments from the side of the
saw head only. Failure to follow these safety
precautions can lead to risk of serious injury.

1. Remove the saw motor guard and install a

5000 p.s.i. (345 bar) 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 guard is installed and block

the saw rotation using the locking bolt
provided.
Note!
Do not tighten the locking bolt.

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. (34 - 55 bar) . Lock the jam nut on the
adjusting screw.

6. Adjust the saw pump relief or P.O.R. up to

specifications (see specifications section
10).

7. Turn the saw control OFF, throttle the

engine back to idle. 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.

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8. Electrical System

8.1 Saw Speed Sense Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2 Saw Speed Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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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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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” (1.0 mm) - .060” (1.5
mm). 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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9. Troubleshooting

9.1 Disc Blade Stalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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9.1 Disc Blade Stalling

9.1.1 Operator Technique

Speed of cut.
Review operating procedures in manual with operator.
Accumulating too many trees.

Cutting or clamping sequence.

Consult experienced operators and dealer service
Saw head cutting position - low or high approach representatives for operating techniques.
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.

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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, or 6 mm tapered plug missing from saw control valve,and
hose failure occurs at saw and or saw relief valve.
motor.

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.

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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.

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10. Specifications

10.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

10.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

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10.1 Dimensions

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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. (224 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 - 350 lb ft. (400 - 475 Nm) (1.38” - 12 UNF)
............................................ 200 - 220 lb ft. (270 - 300 Nm) (3/4” - 10 UNF)

Clamp Cylinders
No. Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bore Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 in. (101.6 mm)
Rod Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Operating Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)

Hydraulic Requirements
Saw Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 gpm 3500 psi ( 87 l/min. 241 bar)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 gpm 4000 psi ( 68 l/min. 276 bar)
Clamp Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gpm 3000 psi ( 114 l/min. 207 bar)

Miscellaneous
Cutting Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17” (432 mm) diameter
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 lb (1585 kg)

Disc Saw Blade

Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000NK
No. Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 rotatable
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curved Carbide Teeth/Hardened Teeth
Saw Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Disc Runout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100” (2.5 mm)

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10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications by Model

Bell Ultra
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3 Special
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)

CTR
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3
Blade Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 +/- 50 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 psi (69 bar)

Franklin 4000
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3600 psi (248 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

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10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model

Hydro - Ax 321
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3100 psi (214 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2600 psi (179 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3300 psi (228 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3300 psi (228 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

Hydro - Ax 411E
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

Hydro - Ax 511EX
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

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10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model

Hydro - Ax 611EX/711EX
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3750 psi (259 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

John Deere 643D

Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (276 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 psi (241 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

Tigercat 720
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3600 psi (248 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3100 psi (214 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 bar)

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10.2 Specifications

10.2.2 Service Specifications By Model

Valmet 503B
Motor Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cm3
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 +/- 25 rpm
Saw Pump Relief (or P.O.R.) Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (207 bar)
Begin of Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi (172 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Harvesting Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Port Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3200 psi (221 bar)
Accumulating Clamp Main Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi (186 bar)
Clamp Open Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 psi (138 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 1093.60 =yards sq.km x 0.3861 =sq.miles
km x 3280.90 =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 0.8333 =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. gallons 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

11.1.2 Metric and Imperial

Pressure
Unit Expressions
lb./sq.in. x 6.89476 =kPa
lb./sq.in. x 0.068 =atm
lb./sq.in. x 0.069 =bar
inch of Hg. x 0.37411 =kPa Quantity Unit Symbol
kPa x 0.145 =lb./sq.in.
kPa x 0.2964 =in. of Hg. Length
atm x 14.70 =lb./sq.in. millimetre mm
bar x 14.50 =lb./sq.in. centimetre cm
metre m
kilometre km
inch in
foot ft
yard yd
mile mi

11.1.1 Miscellaneous Area

square millimetre mm2
cm2
Conversions square centimetres
square meter m2
square inch in2
square foot ft2
hectare ha
acre x 43.560 =sq.ft. acre ac
board feet x 144.0 =cu.in.
Volume
BTU x 778.0 =lb.ft.
cubic millimetre mm3
bushel x 1.244 =cu.ft. cubic inch in3
cu.ft. x 17280 =cu.in. millilitre ml
cu.ft. x 7.481 =U.S. gallon litre l
U.S. gallon x 231.0 =cu.in. cubic metre m3
HP x 33.000 =lb.ft./min. pint pt
HP x 0.7457 =kiloWatt quart qt
kiloWatt x 1.341 =HP gallon gal
knot x 1.152 =miles/hr.
radian x 57.30 =degree Mass
rod x 16.50 =feet gramme g
lb.(force) x 4.440 =Newton kilogramme kg
tonne t
ton ton
pound lb

Pressure
pounds per sq.in. lb/in2

Torque
Newton metre Nm
pound feet force lb.ft.

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11.2 Wood Measurement Equivalents

Cord Cunit Cubic Metre Cubic Metre Solid Board Feet

1 Cord = 1 Cunit = 100 1 m3 stacked = 1 m3 solid = 1 board feet =

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

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 metres stacked (column C) measure apparent” volume.
The cunit (column B) and cubic metre 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 metres (column D).
1 cord (column A) = approximately 2.407 solid cubic metres (column D)

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

One thousand board feet is referred to as MBFM”.

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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
Bald cypress 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 Fir, Coast 881 55 Long Leaf 993 62
Inland North 577 36 Norway, Red 673 42
Short Leaf 993 62
Elm, American 865 54 Slash 993 62
Sugar 817 51
Fir, Alpine 449 28 Western Yellow 721 45
Balsam 721 45 White-Western 561 35
Nobel 481 30 White - Eastern 577 36
Red 769 48 Poplar, Yellow 609 38
Silver 577 36
White 753 47 Redwood 801 50

Gum, Black 721 45 Spruce, Black 513 32

Blue 1121 70 Engleman 625 39
Red 801 50 Red 545 34
Tupelo 897 56 Sitka 529 33
White 545 34
Hemlock, Eastern 801 50 Sweetgum 801 50
Western 657 41 Sycamore, American 833 52
Hickory, Pecan 993 62
True 1009 63 Tamarack 753 47

Larch, Western 769 48 Walnut, Black 929 58

Locust, 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
Notes:
1/4 9-10 12-14
5/16 18-20 24-27
1. Use these torque values when specific torques
3/8 34-40 50-55
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
5/8 175-190 240-255 other manuals pertaining to this equipment.
3/4 300-330 405-455 3. Torque values shown are for fasteners coated
7/8 475-525 645-710 with phosphate and oil, and used with
hardened washers.
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
B
Initial Saw Circuit Begin of Stroke Adjustment & Pressure Setting, 7-5
Blade Feeding Speed, 5-3

C
Miscellaneous Conversions, 11-3
Curved Carbide Tipped Blade, 4-7
Cutting Multiple Trees, 5-5

D
D536 Felling Head Decal Location (L.H. Side), 4-3
D536 Felling Head Decal Location (R.H. Side & Front), 4-4
D536 Felling Head Description, 4-2
Decal Application, 4-3
Dimensions, 10-2
Disc Blade Stalling, 9-2
Stopping the Disc Saw Blade, 5-4
Disc Saw Blade & Tooth Data, 4-8
Disc Saw Blade Description, 4-7
Disc Saw Blade Inspection, 6-20
Disc Saw Blade Installation, 6-27
Disc Saw Blade Removal, 6-24
Driveshaft Assembly, 6-35
Driveshaft Components, 6-29
Check Driveshaft End Play, 6-42
Driveshaft Removal, 6-30

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Index
F
Non-Approved Field Product Changes, 1-4
Fire Prevention, 3-10
Recommended Hydraulic System Fluids, 6-48
Fluids and Lubricants, 6-48
Foreword, 1-2

H
Handling The Tree, 5-7
Hardened Tooth Blade, 4-7

I
Initial Pump & Motor Startup, 7-2
Initial Saw Speed Adjustment, 7-4

M
Unscheduled Maintenance, 6-20
Maintenance - 175 Hours, 6-18
Maintenance - 500 Hours, 6-19
Maintenance - 8 Hours, 6-14
Maintenance - First 25 Hours, 6-5
Maintenance - General, 6-3
Maintenance Procedures, 6-3
Maintenance Schedule, 6-2
Measurement Conversions, 11-2
Metric and Imperial Unit Expressions, 11-3
Model and Serial Number Record, 1-3

N
Nomenclature, 4-2

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Index
O
Operating Instructions, 5-5
Basic Operation, 5-2
General Method of Operation, 5-3
Principle of Operation, 5-2

P
Pressure Setting, 7-5

S
Safety - General, 3-2
General Safety Precautions, 3-3
Operating Safety Precautions, 3-6
Servicing Safety Precautions, 3-7
Safety Symbol, 3-2
Saw Drive Components, 4-5
Saw Drive Description, 4-6
Saw Motor Cross Section And Schematic, 7-7
Saw Speed Adjustment, 7-4
Saw Speed Sense Equipment, 8-2
Saw Tooth Replacement, 6-22
Serial Number Location, 4-7
Service Specifications by Model, 10-4
Understanding Signal Words, 3-2
Specifications, 10-3
Specifications - General, 10-3
Start Up Procedure, 7-2
Stop Plate - Tilt Angle, 4-10
Stop Plate Adjustment, 4-10
Stop Plate Description, 4-10

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Index
T
Saw Speed Tachometer, 8-4
Tools Required, 6-4
General Bolt Torque Values, 11-6

W
Warranty Certificate - Koehring Waterous Felling Heads, 2-2
Weights of Commercially Important Woods, 11-5
Wood Measurement Equivalents, 11-4

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