Anyone know the Timberwolf 13/75 chipper?

[Ren]

Hey folks.

 

 I’ve rented this chipper and I think it’s in poor condition. Branches or anything will just sit in the chute and not be drawn in like the videos of the machine in operation I can see online.

 

 Not putting anything ridiculous in there.

 

 I’ve noticed I can increase the throttle significantly by moving the actuator and not the control - engine pitch goes up and branches get eaten… great, but the machine shut itself down….  I’m concerned that i might damage the machine doing this.

 

Obviously the hire guys aren’t at work.

 

 Anyone out there who knows this machine who could give advice!?

 

edit: ‘actuator’ in blue, pulling out to the right increases revs a lot. Control (throttle) in green

 

 cheers,

 

ren

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by Ren
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[AHPP]

Label your picture with what you’re calling the actuator and control. 

[Ren]

Thanks - did that. 
 

Machine doesn’t start after auto shutdown! 

[dumper]

Suggest,blades not sharp, engine running on choke, old fuel, blocked air filter, knackered machine

[doobin]

Moving the blue bit is actually overriding the guvernor so it revs its tits off, and yes you will fk the machine by doing this.

 

Most likely blunt blades, get a photo of them first.

[Ren]

Here’s a pic of the blades…

 

[Mick Dempsey]

They’re very worn.

[GarethM]

Are you renting this from a reputable place or from Dave and his white van ?.

[Ren]

I’ve got it started again and it ran for a few minutes before shutting down…. perhaps it’s shutting down due to over torque?
 

I think a reputable place - they’re all very nice! I suppose I’ll be asking them to sort something better out….

 

here’s a picture of output… not overly chipped.

[GarethM]

The machines in that price range aren't really built with those sorts of features.

 

It's more On/off and a low oil level sensor.

If it's not running at the correct rpm it will be stringy as it's able to physically pull it through before the blade has a chance to get it.

 

Never expect perfect little chips off a small machine, it's more size reduction than pretty chippings.

 

Personally take a shed load more pictures and speak to them on Monday, as they should have shown you how to atleast fire it up and get upto speed.

Edited March 5, 2023 by GarethM