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  1. hesslemount
    Just a quick update on the forward roller problem. As always I ought to have started on the easier fix options first. It was the Hirschmann plug that connects to the Vickers solenoid valve that was faulty. My auto electrician performed a quick fix and hey presto forward motion. Jason Hutch from GreenMech kindly sent me a pair of new Hirschmann plugs which will be fitted this week 👌🏼
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    It seems I’m getting zero voltage on the 2 pins (1 & 2) on the head unit labelled “POWER +V” see diagram. When I originally plugged in I was 1 plug to the right which seems to have been the start of the power problem when I was trying to solve the roller problem! The earth wire is tight and intact. All fuses are intact. Is it possible to repair PCB’s. There’s no actual visual sign of damage.
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    Recently I’ve tightened my earth wire, disconnected cleaned & reconnected terminals in junction box and blown the whole unit clean with blower. Now I’ve zero power despite my multi meter saying there is power. Any ideas? ps all terminals are reconnected exactly as they were
  4. hesslemount
    Many thanks. I’m flat out and it’s just getting me by. I’ll give it a good inspection with your helpful advice on a quieter day or day off. Seems everything boils down to a faulty solenoid 😅. Are the parts cheap and easily sourced please?
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    There seems to be intermittent connectivity on the forward rollers kicking in which is the big half spherical black button. If you hold the button down for 20-30seconds it seems to understand. Then maybe it will take rollers forward on first press. Any help would be much appreciated. It doesn’t seem like a bad connection to me but I could be wrong.
  6. hesslemount
    🤣 I’ve bigger birds to fry than squab woodies
  7. hesslemount
    I know the customers watching the nest. 4 will be very cosy at fledgling stage
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    Discovered a live wood pigeon’s nest with 4 eggs. All eggs were warm and entire and fresh and mother returned to sit the eggs. I’ve always seen 2 eggs or chicks. 3 is considered exceptional. Has anyone ever come across this during their arb careers please? I was amazed and yes checked that one wasn’t a cuckoo’s egg for clarity.
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    Sounds exciting. How long is the position for and is it domestic or commercial work?
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    It should be an easy Google search but I’m getting many conflicting answers. In England as a business what’s the legal times, from and to, that I can do chainsaw work, chipping & hedge trimming, on a) Sunday and b) all other days. I’m getting conflicting answers and can’t find a definitive answer. There must be legislation that encompasses all commercial tree & shrub work for England?
  11. hesslemount
    What’s your thinking? I was thinking Rhododendron but I only have a photo to go on
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    Can anyone ID this please? I’ve an idea but don’t wish to sway the answer with my educated guess. Many thanks in advance.
  13. hesslemount
    My apologies it’s £7.5k books or £7k cash
  14. hesslemount
    See my post on van for sale
  15. hesslemount
    Nice Arb truck for sale just had a new reconditioned engine fitted 2-months ago with 12-months warranty. 113k mileage. TEXT 07737796892 if interested. Don’t phone please as too busy with working. Please note photos with sign writing on van; signs have all now been professionally removed. 10 months MOT left on. Barnsley, South Yorkshire Richard Thewlis Tree Canopy Climb
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    I have the same machine 350 hours. The spring is 10 months old and fully tensioned but I have a similar problem. Especially on conifer I’m forever reversing and forwarding and pushing through conifer. With apparently full spring tension the rollers look about 2” too far apart. The spring feels ok but not taught. Could it be that someone before me has put the wrong spring inside?
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    There’s been some confusion due to switching chain brake handles around and therefore mistakenly identified on year! Yes this is M-Tronic so no screws. When did M-Tronic come in for the MS201T?
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    Is anyone aware of Sthil MS201t chainsaws having no high, low or idle speed screws despite the holes being there? My chainsaw was revving too high but there was no idle speed screw behind the dedicated hole on the filter cover. The holes are there but there’s nothing behind. My local dealer Fisco’s in Wakefield repaired with coil adjustments but reassured me that the H, L & LA screws were no longer used on newer MS201t saws. My saw is around 2019-20.
  19. hesslemount
    Some great tips guys thank you. I did kerf cuts but seems the box cut and probably a larger was than a 14” top hander for more grunt. It was quite scary how such a large branch at 45 degrees + can tear and drop from a classic undercut! I’ve done that cut 1,00’s of times but only takes that once! Luckily only a bruised foot and no idea how the steel toecap held under such pressure. PS: a classic or humbolt hinge cut in that situation wouldn’t have worked even with kerf cuts.
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    Has anyone any tips for step cutting larger willow branches? I pollarded a willow and all the branches were free fall as zero collateral. Branches had leans of 10-55 degrees and were 10cm-40cm diameter weighing up to 3/4 tonne. I’m 16 years a climber and 27 years qualified. Very few of the step cuts were playing ball with no clean breaks, many unprofessional tares and one very unpredictable rip from just an undercut on the largest branch that 99/100 times would have trapped the top handled saw with a 45 degree lean.
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    The numbers on the display when cranking get between 130-170 max if that helps any. Also I’ve unplugged the two yellow wires into the starter motor and when I try to start I hear a click (not a flutter) noise which apparently is good news on that score.
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    I’ve a GreenMech 160 Quad Chip Mk1 2010 with 520hrs. It will crank over but intermittently won’t fire up. When it does it works perfect. The mechanics at Balmers (Wakefield) have tried and still failed. “Alt” comes up on the display but it’s not an alternator problem. We’ve checked fuel filter and solenoid etc but still no joy. I’ve checked all “visible “ fuses and the female components and seems ok. PLEASE HELP [emoji1374][emoji1374]
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    Seems there’s no one size fits all which is obvious. IF I opt for waterproof’s it’s nearly always to stay warmer and wet rather than cold and wet. I’m a warm person. The wind proof properties offer me warmth when wet. Dry clothes for driving home in. If you’re stood about it’s a totally different kettle of fish. However rain and heavy work always equals wet inside so I wear shell waterproofs to keep me warm. My Stein raincoat has been brilliant but I am keen on the Arbortec Smock but as I say I don’t expect anything to keep me dry. I’m looking for comfort, movability and wind proof with obviously some degree of breathability so I don’t cook!
  24. hesslemount
    I’m trying to get away from hiring in light stations / towers for night work on trees. Does anyone have experience of light bars (mounted on the front of vehicles; Ford Transit Tipper in my case) capable of lighting up large trees for Arb work? It seems to me there are three types: spot, flood and combo. There’s massive variability in prices even for similar spec units. Can anyone give recommendations? The photo I’ve attached seems to be a good one but never had experience using them as never needed to.
  25. hesslemount
    I see 4 terminals three on the circumference and one more central. Shall I opted for a centre of the three and another one side of that?

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