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BAR SAW FELLING HEAD

OPERATOR AND SERVICE MANUAL


SERIAL NUMBER 51850101 to 51850500
SERIAL NUMBER 51950101 to 51950500

FC5185

ISSUE 3.0, MAY, 2017


Tigercat Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 637
Brantford, Ontario
Canada N3T 5P9
Tel: (519) 753-2000
Fax: (519) 753-8272
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. v
NON-APPROVED FIELD PRODUCT CHANGES.......................................................................... vi
SAFETY........................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTROLS AND OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 2
LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ........................................................................... 3

Bar Saw Felling Head Available Literature


Operator and Service Manual (This Manual), English ......................................................... Part No. 38486A
Parts Catalog, 5185 ............................................................................................................. Part No. 38208A
Parts Catalog, 5195 ............................................................................................................. Part No. 42438A
* Printed Parts Catalogs include Safety section.
Introduction Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

iv
Tigercat BarFelling
Tigercat Bar Saw SawHeadFelling Head Introduction

INTRODUCTION
A Safety, Operating and Service manual and a Parts catalog are provided by Tigercat to assist the dealer,
customer and operator in becoming familiar with the features of the Tigercat Bar Saws serial numbers:
FC5185 and FW5185: 51850101 to 51850500
FD5195: 51950101 to 51950500
The Bar Saw Felling Head is designed for harvesting trees, selective felling, thinning and final felling
applications in plantations and natural stands.
The Operating and Service manual will assist the operator with the techniques of proper and safe
operation of the Bar Saw Felling Head. This manual contains important information regarding the safe
operation of the saw head, servicing procedures and a preventive maintenance schedule to assist in
repair and to ensure optimum machine performance. Also included are disassembly and assembly
instructions. For manual part numbers, see the title page in each manual.
Section 1 contains safety information that must be followed. As well, throughout the rest of the manuals
WARNING and CAUTION notices are displayed where necessary, drawing attention to possible hazards
when performing certain procedures.
The operator of this equipment must be made aware of the fact that; The safety of the people on the
ground i.e., workers or bystanders is the responsibility of the machine operator.
Only trained personnel should be allowed to operate or work on the felling head and machine.
The information contained in this manual is current at time of printing. Improvements to the felling head
and machine are on-going and may not be covered, therefore in these cases contact your Tigercat dealer
for the appropriate information.
The phrase “and up” appearing in this manual after the serial number implies that the related information
is current for any felling head or machine serial number HIGHER than the serial number preceding the
“and up”.
Tigercat reserves the right to make changes to the felling head or machine after this manual release date
that may not immediately appear in this manual.
Every effort is made to send out updates on a regular basis. If the felling head or machine in question was
built after the release date of this manual and there is a discrepancy, call Tigercat service department.
The release date appears on the first page.
The Company reserves the right to change information contained herein at any time without prior notice.
All product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade names, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Tigercat Industries Inc.

v
Introduction Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

NON-APPROVED FIELD PRODUCT CHANGES


Changes of any kind made to this Tigercat product could affect the product's ability to perform as
originally intended. The product's integrity, stability and safety could be at serious risk.
IT IS Tigercat POLICY THAT NO CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING
DELETIONS OR ADDITIONS OTHER THAN A Tigercat APPROVED OPTION FITTED IN THE
FACTORY APPROVED MANNER.
Official approval to make changes or install options is only as follows:
i) The relevant options for that product must be shown or listed on current Tigercat documentation or
literature such as a printed specification sheet, price list, parts manual, or product literature issued by
Tigercat.
ii) Approved options or product changes authorized in writing by the Tigercat Engineering Manager.
AUTHORIZATION BY ANY OTHER PERSON IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Unauthorized changes made or contributed to by a person or organization may result in creating a
dangerous situation and therefore the person or organization will be considered to have assumed the risk
involved or be negligent in creating this situation.
Weight is an important factor when considering the addition of options or an attachment, Refer to your
Tigercat distributor for information on maximum permissible operating weight and the effect the addition
of various options may have on your machine.
Tigercat will not be held responsible for any situation that may arise resulting from Non-approved Field
Product Changes to its product.
Should Tigercat become involved in a suit resulting from changes made to the product without proper
authorization by Tigercat as stated above, Tigercat will take whatever action is appropriate to protect its
interests.
The product warranty policy and the certification on any safety items installed on the modified product will
become NULL and VOID if the above policy is not adhered to as specified.
Non-approved product changes also nullify warranties given to Tigercat by its component manufacturers.

Tigercat Industries Inc.

vi
SAFETY ..............................................................................................................................................................1

Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head


SECTION 1 – SAFETY
Read and understand this safety section prior to operating any equipment. Read and understand
the machine and felling head manuals.
CONTENTS – SECTION 1 ISSUE 3.0, MAY 2017

BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH......................................................................................................... 1.22


BATTERY SAFETY.................................................................................................................................... 1.7
BEFORE STARTING.................................................................................................................................. 1.8
CAB EXITS...............................................................................................................................................1.15
CABLE ASSIST........................................................................................................................................ 1.20
CABLE ASSIST MOUNT...................................................................................................................... 1.20
CABLE TENSION................................................................................................................................. 1.21
DAILY CHECKS.................................................................................................................................... 1.20
LOADING DIRECTIONS....................................................................................................................... 1.21
CHAIN SHOT...........................................................................................................................................1.12
COOLING SYSTEM................................................................................................................................. 1.25
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)............................................................................................................. 1.14
EMERGENCY CAB EXITS....................................................................................................................... 1.15
ER BOOM SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................... 1.26
EXHAUST FUMES................................................................................................................................... 1.15
FELLING HEAD DON'TS......................................................................................................................... 1.57
FELLING TREES......................................................................................................................................1.12
FIRE PREVENTION................................................................................................................................. 1.34
DRY CHEMICAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES....................................................................................... 1.38
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES....................................................................................................... 1.34
WHAT TO DO AFTER A MACHINE FIRE HAS OCCURRED............................................................... 1.37
WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR A MACHINE FIRE......................................................................... 1.35
WHAT TO DO WHEN A MACHINE FIRE OCCURS............................................................................. 1.36
FLUID INJECTION INJURY..................................................................................................................... 1.29
FLUID LEAKS.......................................................................................................................................... 1.25
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................ 1.3
GREASE INJECTION INJURY................................................................................................................. 1.30
HAZARD ZONE..........................................................................................................................................1.4
LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS....................................................................................................... 1.31
LIQUID STARTING AID............................................................................................................................ 1.15
LOOSE CLOTHING HAZARD.................................................................................................................. 1.25
MACHINE STABILITY AND TRACTION
WITH LEVELER................................................................................................................................... 1.18
WITHOUT LEVELER............................................................................................................................ 1.17
PARKING THE MACHINE........................................................................................................................ 1.22
PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC TANK........................................................................................................ 1.30
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT...................................................................................................................... 1.3
REFUELLING...........................................................................................................................................1.14

1.1
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

SAFETY HAZARDS - OPERATING........................................................................................................... 1.6


SAFETY HAZARDS - VITON SEALS......................................................................................................... 1.6
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON FRONT CAB DOOR....................................................................... 1.16
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
5185......................................................................................................................................................1.42
5195......................................................................................................................................................1.44
SAFETY LABELS..................................................................................................................................... 1.39
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, GENERAL....................................................................................................... 1.3
BACKOVER ACCIDENTS...................................................................................................................... 1.7
HAZARD ZONE...................................................................................................................................... 1.4
VITON SEALS........................................................................................................................................ 1.6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, OPERATING.................................................................................................... 1.8
FELLING HEAD CONTACT WITH CAB................................................................................................. 1.9
INTERLOCK SWITCH.......................................................................................................................... 1.16
MACHINE STABILITY AND TRACTION............................................................................................... 1.18
PARKING THE MACHINE.................................................................................................................... 1.22
SEAT.....................................................................................................................................................1.15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, SERVICING................................................................................................... 1.23
ER BOOM SYSTEM............................................................................................................................. 1.26
FLUID INJECTION INJURY.................................................................................................................. 1.29
GREASE INJECTION INJURY............................................................................................................. 1.30
LEVELING SYSTEM............................................................................................................................ 1.27
PRIOR TO WELDING........................................................................................................................... 1.24
SAFETY SYMBOLS................................................................................................................................... 1.3
SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................... 1.23
SIGNAL WORDS........................................................................................................................................ 1.3
WELDING.................................................................................................................................................1.24
WORKING WITH OIL................................................................................................................................. 1.5

1.2
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety

SAFETY SYMBOLS GENERAL


SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Remember that safety is a prime responsibility of
all.
To minimize the risks and promote safety at all
times, this section of the operator’s manual details
a number of safety rules which should always be
followed and obeyed.
This safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! Always read the operator's manual before
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! operating the machine. Pay close attention to
The safety alert symbol identifies important safety WARNINGS and HAZARD identifications.
messages on machines, safety signs, in manuals,
or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert
to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow
the instructions in the safety message.
UNDERSTANDING SIGNAL WORDS

DANGER
Follow all instructions from safety inspector and
DANGER indicates an imminently supervisors.
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, You must be fully trained to operate this piece
will result in death or serious injury. of equipment. Know the capabilities and the
limitations of the equipment. Learn the most
efficient operating techniques.
WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially


hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous


situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

Do not let untrained persons operate the machine.


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 that the operator should
be familiar with and adhere to. More specific
measures are illustrated with pictograms which
may also be attached to the machine in locations
pertinent to their respective message. Keep
safety labels in good condition. Repair or replace
damaged labels.

1.3
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

KEEP BACK
150 m (500 ft)

The following diagram illustrates the HAZARD Wear a suitable hearing protective device such
ZONE. All personnel should be kept clear of this as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against noise.
zone while the harvesting equipment is operating. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
The HAZARD ZONE should be considered off impairment or loss of hearing. This machine
limits to all individuals. exceeds 70 dB(A) in the cab and exceeds
85 dB(A) when servicing machine engine.
Always use the handrails and steps provided when
mounting and dismounting from the machine.
150 m (500 ft) Do not jump off the machine at any time.
Do not try to climb onto or off of a moving
machine.
Do not use the seat armrest or joystick as handles
150 m (500 ft) 150 m (500 ft) when entering or leaving the cab.
Do not use the machine foot controls as steps.

150 m (500 ft)

860C-039 HAZARD ZONE

DANGER
When mounting or dismounting the machine
The safety of persons outside the cab is
always use the three point technique; use one
the responsibility of the machine operator.
hand with two feet or two hands with one foot.

When approaching an operating machine on


foot, stay at least 150 m (500 ft) away until the WARNING
operator recognizes your presence. Make sure
that all harvesting equipment is shut down before
advancing to the machine.
NOTE: Opening the cab front door will stop
machine functions. Opening the cab side door will
NOT stop machine functions.

Avoid mounting or dismounting the


machine in areas with slippery surfaces.
Dry, deice, clean up or cover slippery
surfaces with an anti-slip material before
mounting or dismounting the machine.

1.4
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Do not operate the machine with any defective or
WARNING inoperable components.
Check all fluid levels.
Do not walk on machine surfaces with
steel cleated foot wear. Steel cleats on Do not operate the machine with any of the
steel surfaces are slippery and do not exhaust system, safety covers, oil shields, or other
provide a safe foot hold. devices removed.

WARNING

It is not recommended to walk on machine


surfaces that are not designated walking
areas.
No attempt should be made to walk on
angled steel surfaces or surfaces that are Keep a first aid kit in an easily accessible location
irregular in shape. on the vehicle at all times.
Walking surfaces on the machine must be WORKING WITH OIL
covered with anti-slip materials to provide
Direct contact with oil implies a risk of skin
a safe foot hold and prevent slipping.
complaints (example: eczema). Strict hygiene
These anti-slip surfaces should be should always be observed.
maintained on a regular basis. If the
Some advice which should be observed:
surface shows signs of wear, the anti-slip
material must be replaced immediately. • Oils used in this machine may be hot enough
to cause serious burns.
To reduce risk of fire, machines should be
• Avoid contact with oil, particularly heated oil.
completely cleaned of debris at least daily,
particularly around the engine exhaust • Oil on the skin should be washed off
components. Hydraulic oil leaks, excess grease, immediately with soap and water.
fuel and oil accumulation (including spillage) • Wear protective gloves. Hands should
should be eliminated immediately, always shut off be clean before putting on gloves. Apply
engine before cleaning machine. protective cream to the hands to make
Maintain a clean cab interior, clear away trash or washing easier.
debris. • Do not put oily rags in your pockets.
Machine should be washed completely at every • Soiled clothing should be changed as soon as
major service. possible.
Inspect the machine daily for signs of damage or • Always keep an extra overall handy, but not in
unusual wear to structures. the machine where it can become dirty.
Check for fluid leaks or faulty operation. Repair • Cuts and abrasions must be attended to
or replace malfunctioning parts and systems immediately. Clean them and apply first-aid.
immediately.
• Avoid breathing in oil fumes.
Check windows and door guards for damage.
• Wash hands and arms frequently (example: at
Check protective windows for cracks, a damaged each meal break or as often as possible).
window has reduced strength to stop flying
objects. All damaged windows must be replaced • Oily rags and gloves must be safely discarded
with original equipment. after use.
Check windows for scratching, crazing and Read, understand and follow all general safety
clouding that could impair clear visibility all around precautions specified by the felling head
the machine. manufacturer.

1.5
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAFETY HAZARDS – VITON SEALS Approach with extreme caution any area where
overhanging electrical power lines are present.
O-rings and other seals manufactured of Viton
Serious injury or death by electrocution can result
material (fluorine rubber) produce a highly
if the machine or any of its attachments are not
corrosive acid (Hydrofluoric) when subjected to
kept a safe distance from these lines.
temperatures above 315°C (600°F).
Maintain a distance of 3 m (10 ft) between the
This contamination can have extreme
machine or boom and any power line carrying up
consequences on human tissue since it is almost
to 50,000 volts or less plus 10 mm (½ in.) for each
impossible to remove after contact.
additional 1,000 volts above the 50,000 volt level.
The following procedures are recommended when
If State/Provincial, local or job site regulations
inspecting equipment that has been subjected to
require even greater safety distances than stated
high temperatures such as fire:
above, adhere strictly to these regulations for your
• Visually inspect any seals or gaskets which own protection.
have suffered from heat; they will appear black
If the machine must be transported, make sure
and sticky.
that it is adequately secured to the transporting
• If these are found, Do Not Touch! vehicle. Refer to the appropriate machine
VEHICLE MOVING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
• Determine the material composition of any
seals or gaskets. If fluoro-elastomer seals Stopping the engine immediately after it has been
(Viton, fluorel, or tecmoflon) have been used, working under load can result in overheating
the affected area must be decontaminated and premature wear of the engine components.
before undertaking further work. Natural Reduce engine speed to LOW IDLE and let run
rubber and nitrile materials are not hazardous. for approximately five minutes to allow gradual
dissipation of heat and also to reduce turbo speed.
• Disposable heavy duty gloves (neoprene)
This will also prevent loss of coolant by after boil
must be worn and the affected area
and possible hot spot damage to the engine.
decontaminated by washing thoroughly with
limewater (Calcium Hydroxide solution).
• Any soiled rags and gloves must be safely
discarded after use.
NOTE: Burning discarded items is not
recommended except in an approved incineration
process where the dangerous products are treated Be aware when performing service and
by alkaline scrubbing. maintenance tasks that surfaces and grab handles
SAFETY HAZARDS - OPERATING in and around the engine and cooling system
may become very hot when the engine has been
Maintain a charged fire extinguisher on the vehicle running. Contact with hot surfaces may cause
at all times and KNOW HOW TO USE IT. injury.
Do not carry passengers either in the cab or Comply with instructions in this manual and also
anywhere else on the machine. The vehicle your company’s regulations for the operation of
is provided and approved with seating for the this machine.
operator only.
Read, understand and follow all general safety
Do not allow anyone who may be unfit, physically precautions specified by the felling head
or mentally or who may be under the influence of manufacturer.
alcohol or drugs, to operate the machine.
When moving the machine, watch that enough WARNING
clearance is available on both sides and above the
machine or any of its attachments. Extra clearance Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
may be required particularly where the ground is and certain vehicle components contain
uneven. or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

1.6
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety

WARNING
AVOID INJURY FROM BACKOVER
Battery posts, terminals and related ACCIDENTS
accessories contain lead and lead
Before moving machine, be sure all persons are
compounds, chemicals known to the State
clear of the area.
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Always be alert for bystanders moving into the
Wash hands after handling. work area. Use horn to warn bystanders before
moving the machine.
If acid is accidentally splashed into your eyes, When using a signal person, keep the person in
flush immediately with clean water and get medical view at all times. Always be sure the signal person
attention. is clear before backing up.
Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery; it can To avoid backover accidents:
explode.
• Always look around before you back up. Be
Disconnect battery before working on electrical sure that everyone is clear.
systems as follows:
• Keep motion warning alarm in working
• Turn off battery disconnect switch in the cab condition. The motion warning alarm must
• Disconnect negative starter motor cable from sound when the machine is moving in forward
both battery posts or reverse.
• Disconnect positive solenoid cable from both • Use a signal person when backing up if view
battery posts is obstructed. Always keep the signal person
in view.
Connect ground terminal last when reconnecting.
• Learn the meaning of all flags, signs
Do not short out battery terminals for any reason.
and markings on the job site and who is
Serious burns or an explosion can result.
responsible for signalling.
• Keep windows, mirrors and lights in good
CAUTION condition.

Lead-acid batteries contain sulphuric • Dust, heavy rain, fog, snow etc. can reduce
acid which can severely damage eyes visibility. As visibility decreases, reduce speed
or skin on contact. Always wear a safety and use proper lighting.
face shield, rubber gloves and protective
clothing to reduce risk of accidents.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks, open
flames and lighted tobacco a safe distance
from the batteries.

1.7
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
Always rest the felling head on the ground when
OPERATING operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is
running or shut off.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

When the engine is running, DO NOT allow


anyone in areas of the machine where they may
be crushed by moving components.
Read, understand and follow all operating and Maintain a safe operating distance between the
general safety precautions specified in this manual machine and other personnel.
and the machine manual.
Flying chips or other debris can cause serious
injury. DO NOT APPROACH THE FELLING HEAD
UNLESS THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF, AND
WARNING
HEAD IS PARKED ON FIRM GROUND.
BEFORE STARTING
Make a safety inspection of the functions. Look
for cracks in the structural parts of the felling
Never operate the boom or felling head over the
head and boom sections, loose bolted joints and
heads of bystanders.
excessive play in bearings.
Use only prearranged and approved signalling
• Ensure all covers are in place.
practices.
• Be particularly observant to ensure that:
Before leaving the operator's cab, apply the
• The saw bar is intact and secured. parking brake or swing brake and lower the felling
• The saw chain is undamaged and correctly head onto the ground.
tensioned. Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris,
• Pre-warming by running the machine is wire fencing or rocks.
only allowed when the operator is in the
Never operate on steep slopes.
cab with no tree in the head!
When working on slopes, travel straight up or
Check that no other personnel have moved into a down the slope to prevent roll-over.
hazardous area before starting the machine.
Never travel across a steep slope or side hill:
Sound the machine horn before starting the
machine. • If you travel across a moderate slope, never
make an uphill turn as this could cause a tip-
Prior to commencing work, check all equipment over situation.
controls to ensure that the machine responds
• To avoid a tip over, keep the felling head as
correctly.
low as possible to maintain a low centre of
During operation of the felling head, all personnel gravity.
must REMAIN AT LEAST 150m (500 ft) AWAY • Always be prepared to release the load in
and stand on the opposite side of the machine case of an emergency.
to where chips are being directed from the saw • Do not overload the machine as this can
opening. create an unstable condition and cause a roll-
Be aware of hanging load. over.
Be particularly observant with the zone in line with
the chain saw.
Never allow anyone to stand in front of rotating
saw chain.

1.8
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Working with the head in close to the machine:
• Increases operator visibility, permitting
better placement of the head on the tree and
improving awareness of saw bar location and
penetration, tree species and areas of rot,
splits and crooks.
• Reduces the potential for damage to both the
standing trees and the head and stick boom
components.
• Improves the stability of a machine working
on uneven ground as the weight of the boom,
head and tree need not be extended as far out
FELLING HEAD in front of the machine.
CONTACT WITH CAB
• Broadens the working area that can be
The boom of this machine is designed to reached by the boom and thereby lessens the
enable the felling head to be tucked in close to need to reposition the machine as frequently
the operator’s cab. This ability maximizes the during felling operations.
manoeuvrability of the head to work around
standing trees and while thinning in dense stands.
See both the upper and lower sections of Figure 1.

800-01A FIGURE 1. HEAD TUCKED IN CLOSE FIGURE 2. HEAD SWINGING


1.9
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
However operators of these machines are advised Should contact between the head and the
that working with the felling head in close to the cab occur at any time during the operation of
machine also increases the chances of the head the machine, the following procedure must be
making contact with the front area of the cab, completed.
particularly if the head is swinging backwards as it
1. Inspect the cab, the front door and the front
dangles from the end of the stick boom. See both
window immediately to determine if any
the upper and lower sections of Figure 2.
damage has occurred.
For all machines equipped with a felling head, the
2. Be certain to read, understand and follow
following procedures must be followed during the
the sections in the MACHINE OPERATOR’S
operation of the machine to avoid contact of the
MANUAL titled CARE OF POLYCARBONATE
head with the cab.
WINDOWS IN CAB and INSPECTION AND
1. When nearing the boom positions shown in MAINTENANCE.
Figure 1:
• Always keep the head in the upright felling
position.
• Do not tilt the head from the upright felling
position to horizontal position as the saw
housing may contact the cab.
• Reduce the speed of boom movement.
Rapid movement could cause the base of
the head to swing backwards towards the
cab.
• Avoid any sudden movements with the
track drive system as this could cause the
head to swing backwards into the cab.
2. Never bring the head in close to the machine
while the head is swinging on the end of the
stick boom. See Figure 2.
3. Do not use the head to pull downed trees
directly towards the cab. If the clamping arms
slip on the tree, the head may quickly swing
towards the cab.

1.10
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
FELLING TREES When backing away from a cut, watch out for
obstacles in your path.
Pieces of wood, debris from the ground or a
broken saw chain become potentially dangerous Always travel with felling head as close to the
missiles when thrown from these machines. ground as possible, never elevate the felling head
unless necessary.
Debris shoots away from the chain saw at very
high speed. Never work alone. Regularly inform other crew
members of your intentions, location and length of
Inspect saw chain, saw bar, sprocket and felling
time to perform duties.
head assembly.
Never use this machine to clear a logging deck
Replace saw bar, sprocket or saw chain if worn or
on a new tract of timber when the rest of the
stretched.
equipment and operator's are also moving in.
Inspect saw bar and sprocket for stress cracks, Pre-plan to clear decks in advance before other
and alignment. equipment arrives.
Never run machine with bent saw bar or damaged/ Always rest the felling head on the ground when
worn sprocket or chain. the operation is stopped, regardless if the engine
Run chain saw only at recommended cutting is running or shut off.
speed.
Check that the saw housing area is clear and
undamaged. WARNING
Identify your approach to the tree before making it.
Know where your co-workers are. Make sure
that they are always out of harm's way before
beginning the cut. When the engine is running, DO NOT allow
anyone in areas of the machine where they may
Work within your operating skills, do not attempt be crushed by moving components.
to cut down a tree that is too large for the felling
head. Maintain a safe operating distance between the
machine and other personnel, at least 150 m (500
Be alert for dead or decaying trees. Tops can ft) away.
break off while cutting.
Operate so that chips and debris are not directed
at people, livestock, houses, buildings, roads or
other machines. WARNING

WARNING
Avoid the risk of chain shot. Never
operate the felling head so that the saw Never operate the boom or felling head over the
bar is directly in line with the cab or heads of bystanders.
any personnel Use only prearranged and approved signalling
practices.
Be particularly observant with the zone in line with
the chain saw. Before leaving the operator's cab, apply the
parking brake or swing brake and lower the felling
Never leave the machine unattended while the head onto the ground.
engine is running.
When parking the machine;
When making the cut, properly position the felling
head in front of the tree. • Park on level ground only and engage the
parking brake or swing brake.
Always know and control the direction the tree
will fall to prevent injury to co-workers or damage • Lower the felling head onto level ground.
other vehicles. • Stop the engine and relieve any hydraulic
pressure trapped in the system.

1.11
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CHAIN SHOT - LOGGING SAFETY 3. At the peak of the whip, chain parts may break
Chain Shot is the high-speed ejection of loose and be ejected at high speed, especially if
chain parts that can occur in the event of a the free end of the saw chain strikes the saw box.
derailed or broken chain. While the risk of a
chain shot event can't be eliminated, it can be
minimized by following some simple operational
CHAIN TRAVEL
recommendations.

WARNING
There is risk of serious injury or death to
machine operators and bystanders from
chain shot. Follow the manufacturer's
application and maintenance instructions 575-501 FIGURE 3
and those provided for the equipment on
which the saw chain is used.
WARNING
Generally, chain shot originates near the driven CHAIN SHOT HAZARD!
end of the saw, but can also originate from the It is the operator's responsibility to
guide bar tip area. In either situation, it poses the ensure any bystanders and themselves
same risk of serious injury or death to the machine are not in the plane of the cutting chain.
operator and any ground personnel nearby.
Orient bar and chain so high velocity
HOW CHAIN SHOT OCCURS parts are thrown away from people and
equipment.
1. After a chain breaks, the free end of the chain
begins to whip away from the break. Refer to applicable manuals for additional
safety information
CHAIN TRAVEL

DRIVE SPROCKET GUIDE BAR TIP

CHAIN BREAK

575-499 FIGURE 1

2. If the chain is not contained by the saw box or


by a chain shot guard, the broken saw chain’s
free end can speed up rapidly, carrying immense
dynamic energy.
CUTTING PLANE
CHAIN TRAVEL
575-502

Saw chain pieces usually travel in the cutting


plane of the guide bar, but can deviate to either
side. Although the 'Shot Cone Zone' reflects the
most likely chain shot path, deflection can occur,
CHAIN'S FREE END substantially expanding the distance and area
575-500 FIGURE 2 chain pieces may travel.

1.12
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
The stay back distance will help reduce the risk of
a chain shot injury, but not eliminate it.
The following items should be observed in
accordance with the saw manufacturer's
recommendations:
• Cutting system maintenance.
• Saw chain maintenance.
• Clean and dress guide bars on a regular
basis.
• Replace worn drive sprockets.
575-503

CAN CHAIN SHOT BE ELIMINATED? Do not exceed the manufacturer’s


recommendations for chain speed. Cutting
In simple terms, no, it can’t. Properly designed systems must be inspected frequently. Dull,
chain shot guards and shields reduce the danger damaged saw chains should be immediately
of a chain shot from the drive sprocket area. removed from service for inspection, repair or
However, there is currently no known way to place replacement. Saw chain loops which have broken
similar guards in the guide bar tip area without twice, must be removed from service.
significant disruption to the cutting operation.
Because no guarding is currently possible in the Drive sprockets must be aligned with the groove
guide bar tip area, chain shots can be generated of the guide bar. Ensure the saw chain/guide bar
and pose the same risk of serious injury or death lubrication system is functioning properly for a
as those generated at the drive sprocket area. harvesting/processing head: 0.404-pitch cutting
systems should use approximately 7.6 L (2 US gal)
Care should be taken to minimize the exposure of of guide bar/chain lubricant or more per eight hour
the machine operator and ground personnel to the shift in harvesting operations - more when used in
cutting plane of the cutting system and Shot Cone processing operations. Three-quarter-pitch cutting
Zone. Ground personnel should stay back at least systems should use approximately 9.5 L (2.5 US
150 m (500 ft) away and outside the Shot Cone gal) or more per eight hour shift in harvesting
Zone of a working harvester. applications - more when used in processing
operations.
OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

15
In general:
0
m • Never begin a cut with the machine operator
(5
00 and ground personnel in the Shot Cone Zone.
ft)
• Always begin a cut as close to the ground as
possible.
• Always use new and approved parts when
assembling and repairing the chain.
• Maintain the saw chain in agreement with the
chain manufacturer’s recommendations.
HAZARD ZONE
• Never force a dull chain to cut. A sharp chain
860C-446 places less wear and tear on the cutting
Chain shot projectiles travelling at the speed system.
of a bullet can travel far beyond the above • Chain should be sharpened or replaced with a
recommended stay back distance. sharp chain at least once per operational shift,
or more often if damaged.
• Depth gauges (rakers) must be maintained
through the life of a chain.
• Never exceed your chain manufacturer’s
operation recommendations.

1.13
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
In cold cutting conditions: REFUELLING THE MACHINE
• Use a lighter weight lubricant, if possible,
doubling the flow rate.
• Periodically cycle the guide bar without cutting
(air cuts), this increases lubricant present on
the cutting system.
• Reduce bar feed force.
Conduct proper guide bar maintenance: S≤15 mg/kg
Shut off engine when refuelling - DO NOT fuel
• Clean the guide bar groove from bar tip to bar the machine while smoking
ULTRA or near
LOWopen flame or
SULFUR
tail and keep the oil hole open. sparks. FUEL ONLY
36686AUNI R0

• Turn the guide bar over on a daily basis to Attach a grounding strap to an unpainted metal
equalize wear. surface on the machine if the refuelling tank or
nozzle is so equipped.
• Cycle the guide bar several times to remove
moisture from the guide bar tip.
• Ensure you maintain proper chain tension,
checking it often.
• During work breaks and at the end of each
shift, relieve chain tension to prevent damage
to the guide bar tip, saw motor and/or the
chain as the chain cools and contracts.
• Reduce chain speed.
In simple terms, your felling/harvesting head, when
operational, should be treated as if it is two loaded 41581AUNI R0
guns (the bar tip and the bar tail) that pose a risk
of serious injury or death to the machine operator
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) may irritate eyes or
and ground personnel.
skin. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin.
The risk of a chain shot event cannot be
First Aid treatment: DEF Contains Urea. If
eliminated, but the risks can be reduced by
swallowed call a Poison Control Centre or doctor
following the recommendations provided by your
immediately. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes
cutting system manufacturer, and the operational
rinse with water for 15 minutes. If on skin rinse
recommendations presented here.
well with water. If irritation persists seek medical
treatment.

WARNING

Use only diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which


meets ISO 22241 specifications. Never fill
the DEF tank with any other fluid.
DEF fluid is injected into the exhaust
gas stream during normal operation of
the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
aftertreatment system.
Use of other fluids may cause component
damage, or a fire risk which could result in
death or serious injury.

1.14
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
STARTING THE ENGINE Before moving the machine to the work site, check
to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers
Check that no other personnel have moved into a
are installed properly and secured. There are three
hazardous area before starting the engine.
ways to exit the cab in case of an emergency.
Sound the machine horn before starting the
engine. FRONT DOOR
This is also the main point of entry and is the only
The operator’s seat is equipped with lap and door that should be used under normal operating
shoulder harness belts. Use both of these restraint conditions to enter or leave the cab. This door
systems at all times when operating the machine. is also equipped with a SAFETY INTERLOCK
Start the engine according to the instructions in SWITCH. See SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON
MACHINE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Refer to FRONT DOOR in THIS SECTION.
OPERATING MACHINE in SECTION 2 of the
SIDE DOOR
MACHINE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
Should be used for emergency exits only. Do not
Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine. use this door to routinely enter or leave the cab.
This machine is equipped with a computer This door is not equipped with a safety interlock
controlled heating element in the engine intake switch and therefore when left open will not
system. Starting fluids will explode on contact with deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. ALWAYS
the heating element. SHUT OFF engine before using the side door exit.
ESCAPE HATCH
WARNING This is a third cab exit for use if the side exit or
front door exit become blocked.
• EXPLOSION HAZARD.
• DO NOT USE ETHER. This hatch is not equipped with a safety interlock
• ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
switch and therefore when left open will not
HEATER STARTING AID. deactivate the pilot controls in the cab. ALWAYS
• USE OF ETHER COULD SHUT OFF engine before using the escape hatch
RESULT IN DEATH OR exit.
SERIOUS INJURY.
36782BENG R0 It is important that the operator of the machine
If the engine is running inside a building, ensure be familiar with these emergency exits and how to
that sufficient ventilation is available to prevent use them.
a build-up of toxic exhaust fumes. Run the All operators should practice using all the cab exits
engine only when it is necessary for testing or to become familiar with escape procedures should
adjustments. they need to perform them in the dark, when the
machine is in a rolled position, or other possible
adverse conditions.
All three exits should be checked to make sure
that they are operational and will function in an
emergency. The safety interlock mechanism on
the front door or the side door and escape hatch
retaining mechanisms must not be tampered with
or defeated.
IMPORTANT!
Unlock both doors before operating machine
to allow opening from the outside in case of
Work in a ventilated area. If it is necessary to run
an emergency. Make sure that the doors are
an engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust
operational, open the doors twice, once using the
pipe extension to remove toxic exhaust fumes.
exterior latch handle and once using the interior
If you don't have an exhaust pipe extension, either handle.
work outside, or open the shop doors
For additional information, refer to EMERGENCY
EXITS in SECTION 2 of the MACHINE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

1.15
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH ON To operate:
FRONT DOOR Close the front door and press the green pilot ON
The front door is equipped with a safety interlock reset switch . The pilot ON icon will be activated
switch to prevent the machine from being operated (green) on the MD3 display.
while the front door is open (pilot system is shut Once the safety interlock system has been
off). activated, the safety of both the operator
and all persons outside the cab becomes the
INTERLOCK responsibility of the operator.
SWITCH
ACTUATOR
ON DOOR
WARNING

INTERLOCK SWITCH
822C-251 (FRONT DOOR)

Push the red PILOT OFF switch and confirm


the PILOT OFF Icon is activated (yellow) on the
computer display before removing seat belt. DO 1. When the engine is running, DO NOT allow
NOT use the front door interlock switch to turn pilot anyone in areas of the machine where they
OFF. may be crushed by moving components.
NOTE: Engine can be started but the machine 2. Maintain a safe operating distance between
functions cannot be operated with the door open. the machine and other personnel. Never
operate the boom or felling head over the
WARNING heads of bystanders.
3. Never travel near coworkers or other pieces of
The door safety interlock switch and the equipment with the felling head running.
pilot reset switch are a safety feature and
4. Do not allow people or other pieces of
their function must not be compromised in
equipment near the harvesting operation.
any way.
5. Do not turn on the felling head until machine is
at the harvesting site.
6. Use only prearranged and approved signalling
practices.

WARNING

DO NOT open an escape hatch or the cab


doors to increase ventilation when operating the
machine.

1.16
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Keep the cab doors closed when driving or MACHINE STABILITY AND TRACTION
steering the machine to prevent accidental entry of
branches and debris into the cab. MACHINES WITHOUT LEVELER
When working on slopes, travel straight up or
Keep the cab doors closed and use the seat belt down the slope to prevent roll-over.
when driving or steering the machine to prevent
being thrown from the operator's cab. Never travel across a steep slope or side hill:
Secure loose items in the cab. 1. As a load is added to the felling head the
handling and the stability of the machine will
Prior to commencing work, check all equipment change.
controls to ensure that the machine responds
correctly. 2. To avoid tip over, keep the felling head as low
as possible to maintain a low centre of gravity.
Make sure that all safety screens and guards
including the skylight are installed and properly 3. Always be prepared to release the load in
secured. case of an emergency.
Always rest the felling head on the ground when 4. Do not overload the machine as this can
the operation is stopped, regardless if the engine create an unstable condition and cause a roll-
is running or shut off. over.
Operate the machine only from a seated position
in the operator’s seat.
Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris,
wire fencing or rocks.
When travelling, position felling head and boom so
as not to impair vision.
If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or
snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored.
If a saw guard has been installed, DO NOT
REMOVE until at the cutting site. Remove the
guard before starting the engine.

CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens


when cab is on a slope. The doors and
screens are heavy and could swing out
with considerable force. Anyone in the
path of swing could be injured. Anyone
opening the door or screen and holding
on to it could be pulled out of the cab and
injured.

1.17
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
MACHINES WITH LEVELER
This machine is designed to operate on rough
terrain and slopes commonly found in forestry
applications. However, ground conditions vary
greatly with changing soil types, slope angles,
moisture, snow and ice, rocks, boulders and
stumps, and fallen trees. All of these factors
affect the machine’s stability against tip-over and
traction to resist slipping. This machine may not be
capable of operating on some ground conditions,
and must be used with caution.
Whenever possible work within the normal working 20°
range of the boom system as shown in FIG. 1.
NOTE: In any boom position, both inside and
outside of the normal operating range, there is a
risk of instability and tipping.
When it is necessary to work outside of the
normal working range, be aware that the stability
of the machine is reduced. The risk of tipping is
increased while operating in the reduced stability
working range.
Be aware that the machine is in its least stable
position on a slope with the boom to the rear.

16°

NORMAL
WORKING RANGE
845C-005
FIG. 2 - UNDERCARRIAGE
OF BOOM SYSTEM 845C-004 LEVELING ANGLES
UPHILL
To minimize the risk of tipping observe the
REDUCED
STABILITY following:
WORKING
RANGE • Do not attempt to operate this machine on
slopes without first receiving proper training.
• Learn the stability limits or “feel” of the
machine by first working on gentle slopes
and by positioning the boom to reduce the
TRACK risk of tipping. Gain experience over time by
GEAR BOX
AT REAR OF gradually increasing the angle of the slopes on
UNDERCARRIAGE which you are working.

860C-030 FIG. 1 - WORKING RANGES • Keep the felling head as close to the ground
as possible to increase machine stability, and
All efforts have been made in the design of the to allow the boom to be quickly lowered to the
machine to reduce the risk of tipping, however it is ground should the machine begin to tip.
not possible to eliminate the risk of tipping.
• Always use the low speed setting for the track
drives when on slopes.
• Travelling at an angle to the slope other than
straight up and down decreases the traction
of the tracks. Increasing the angle to the slope
away from straight up and down can cause
the machine to slide sideways downhill and/or
possibly tip over.

1.18
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Never travel across a steep slope or side hill.
BOOM TO
• Always carry any load on the uphill side of the FRONT
machine.
• Do not lift or move objects that exceed
machine stability.
• Always be prepared to release the load in
case it causes the machine to tip.
• Always position the cab so that you have a
clear view in the direction of travel. Be aware
of ground conditions and obstacles in the
machine’s path before moving the machine.
KEEP FELLING
• When crossing obstacles (boulders, stumps, HEAD CLOSE TO
GRADE
ditches etc.) the machine can shift rapidly,
greatly affecting the stability of the machine. TRACK GEAR
BOX AT REAR OF
Move slowly over obstacles, and position the UNDERCARRIAGE
boom against the ground to reduce the risk of
845C-007 FIG. 3 CLIMBING SLOPE
the machine shifting rapidly.
• Backing over obstacles unexpectedly while
travelling down a slope poses a tipping risk.
Know the path of the tracks whenever the
machine is moved.
• When climbing a slope the boom should face
uphill and the felling head should be kept close
to the ground (FIG. 3). When descending a
slope the boom should face down hill and the KEEP FELLING
HEAD CLOSE
felling head should be kept close to the ground TO
(FIG. 4). Be particularly aware of machine GROUND

stability when changing directions on, or


travelling back down a slope.
• As you gain experience, recognize that the
845C-006 FIG. 4 DESCENDING SLOPE
maximum slope on which the machine can
operate cannot be defined simply by an
angle value. Variables in surface terrain, soil
types, rocks, boulders, stumps, and fallen
trees, changing weather conditions, and first
and foremost the operator’s experience and
skill levels greatly affect the maximum slope
limitations. Be aware that these factors can
result in a shallow slope posing greater risk
than a relatively steeper slope. DO NOT
attempt to work on slopes beyond your
personal capability level.

1.19
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CABLE ASSIST CABLE ASSIST MOUNT
The leveler cable assist mount may improve The cable assist mount can be used with a single
machine maneuverability on steep slopes when or double shackle configuration depending on
attached to a suitable winching device. the winch system. Use only shackles with a pin
diameter of 21⁄2 in. and rated for 55,000 KGF
Factors that will affect the safety of the machine as (121,000 lbf).
it works on steep slopes are:
• Direction of machine travel
• Limitations of machine tractive effort and soil
conditions
• Experience of the operator
• Weather
• Load sizes (boom position and load)
• Poor visibility/lighting conditions
DAILY CHECKS B

On a daily basis prior to operating the equipment A


check: 855D-036

Single Shackle Configuration


• All equipment fluid levels.
A Shackle
• Maintain a clean cab interior, clear away trash B Cable Assist Mount
or debris.
• Secure loose items in the cab.
• Do not store tools, oil containers or other
equipment in the cab.
• Functional check of all escape hatches.
• All covers, roof and doors are closed and
latched.
• The cable assist mount for structural cracks
and loose or missing bolts.
On a weekly basis check the torque tightening
points on the cable assist mount. Make sure the 855D-037
A B
M24 bolts have a torque value of 915 Nm (675
lbf-ft). Double Shackle Configuration
A Shackle
For additional information refer to MACHINE B Cable Assist Mount
STABILITY AND TRACTION – MACHINES WITH
LEVELER in THIS SECTION.
WARNING
CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens


when cab is on a slope. The doors and
screens are heavy and could swing out
with considerable force. Anyone in the
path of swing could be injured. Anyone
opening the door or screen and holding The lifting bail on the cable assist mount
on to it could be pulled out of the cab and is for installation of the cable assist mount
injured. only. Do not use the lifting bail for anything
other than its intended use.

1.20
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
CABLE TENSION
To prevent damaging the cable assist mount and WARNING
undercarriage the following acceptable maximum
continuous cable tensions must not be exceeded. Always use the proper equipment.
Always inspect the cable and cable assist
• Maximum continuous cable tension for a
mount for damage before using. Never
single shackle configuration is 18,000 KGF
use equipment that shows signs of poor
(40,000 lbf).
maintenance or damage. Repairs should
• Maximum continuous cable tension for a only be made by qualified personnel.
double shackle configuration is 9,000 KGF
(20,000 lbf) for each cable.
LOADING DIRECTIONS
To prevent damaging the cable assist mount and
undercarriage the following acceptable loading
directions must not be exceeded.

855D-038

1.21
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
WHEN PARKING THE MACHINE
Park machine at least 15 m (50 ft) away from other
equipment and in a cleared area. In the event of a
fire, this distance will minimize the chance of the
fire spreading to other equipment.
Before leaving operator's cab, lower the felling
head onto the ground.
If out of the operator's cab for an extended period,
turn off the engine.
1. Park on level ground only and engage the
swing brake.
2. Do not park on a hillside or incline.
3. Lower felling head onto level ground.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Turn the battery disconnect switch off if the
vehicle is to be parked for an extended period
of time (example - overnight).

OFF ON
24863A 24863A R0

NOTE: This machine is equipped with an After


Run/Accessory Relay which delays by 90
seconds, the power disconnect to engine related
fuses and relays (ECU/ATS relay, NOx Sensor
relay, NOx Sensor fuse, ECU Power fuse, DCU
fuse). Whenever the engine is stopped all DEF
solution is pumped back to tank before the engine
power system is turned off. This process takes
approximately 90 seconds. Refer to SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM in SECTION 3
of the MACHINE MANUAL for more information.
Before transporting the machine check to
ensure that all doors, panels and access covers
are installed properly and secured. Improperly
secured doors or panels pose a serious danger to
pedestrians and other vehicles.
During transportation of the machine, ensure there
is enough clearance on both sides and above the
machine or any of its attachments to avoid contact
with power or telephone lines, bridge structures,
etc.

1.22
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
It is strictly forbidden to be in front of the saw bar
SERVICING while the engine is running.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Changing the saw bar, saw chain, cleaning or
lubrication must never be done while the engine is
running.
Always use protective gloves when working with
saw chain and hydraulic oil.
Carefully inspect condition of the chain saw (bar,
sprocket and chain) at the start of every shift and
immediately following contact with a rock or other
foreign material.
Check for fatigue cracks in the saw bar, sprocket
and chain and replace or repair any defective saw
Conduct maintenance inspections at least as components.
frequently as recommended in the preventive
maintenance schedule in THIS MANUAL. If a chain repeatedly jumps the guide bar, shut
down machine and inspect saw unit and chain
tensioning device(s). Repair any problems
immediately.

24863A

When servicing or repairing equipment, turn off the


engine and remove the ignition key. Turn battery
disconnect switch off and lock out the switch in
accordance with local regulations. Some machines
are equipped with a remotely operated battery
disconnect relay. Some wiring on the machine is
live even when the battery disconnect switch is off.
When servicing the electrical system, remove the
battery cables from the batteries disconnecting the
negative cables first.
Follow applicable lock-out procedures. Install a
'DO NOT OPERATE' tag on the cab rear door and
in the engine compartment when making repairs to
the machine.

Before performing maintenance or repair work


on any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s
instruction manual and follow recommended
procedures.

1.23
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
Prior to welding on any part of the machine, the
DISCONNECT THE
machine should be cleaned and a fire extinguisher MULTI-PIN PLUG
FROM THE XS2
must be made available at the welding location. MODULE

Care must be taken in attaching the welding


machine grounding clamp so current does not
pass through bearings, especially the swing
bearing.
Turn off the battery disconnect switch before
removing the battery compartment cover.
Remove the negative (–) and positive (+) battery
cables from the batteries disconnecting the
negative (–) cables first.
Disconnect the ECU (Engine Control Unit).
Due to the sensitive electronics on some machines
the following additional precautions must be taken:

DISCONNECT THE TWO


MULTI-PIN PLUGS FROM THE
ENGINE ECU

DISCONNECT THE
TWO MULTI-PIN
CONNECTORS IN
THE HARNESS

DISCONNECT 4 PIN
H845D-018 CAB FUSE AND RELAY PANEL
ENGINE POWER
CONNECTOR Disconnect the multi-pin connector from the
XS2 computer module in the cab electrical
H845C-001 ENGINE ECU DISCONNECT compartment.

Disconnect the ECU (Engine Control Unit) by


unplugging the four pin engine power connector
and the two multi-pin connectors from the left side
of the engine.

DISCONNECT THE
MULTI-PIN PLUGS
FROM THE XA2
MODULES
855D-025

Disconnect the multi-pin connectors from the XA2


computer modules in the battery compartment.

1.24
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Never use your bare hand to check for fluid leaks.

WARNING

Diesel fuel or hydraulic oil under pressure Explosive release of fluids from pressurized
can penetrate the skin and cause serious cooling system can cause serious burns.
personal injury, blindness, or death. If
any oil is injected into the skin, it must be Shut off the engine. Only remove the coolant filler
surgically removed within a few hours by cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands.
a doctor familiar with treating this type of Slowly loosen the cap to the first stop to relieve
injury. pressure before removing completely.

Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.


When searching for leaks, wear work gloves and
use a wrench or piece of wood to move hydraulic
hoses. Do not grab hold of hydraulic hoses. Wear
safety goggles for eye protection.

Do not change any pressure or relief setting


unless Tigercat authorized instruction have been
obtained.
Use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace
worn or damaged tools including lifting equipment
immediately.
Pressure can be maintained in a hydraulic system
long after the power source and pump have been
shut down. Lower the felling head to the ground,
stop the engine and relieve trapped pressure
before performing work on components, or
disconnecting any hoses. Accumulators will self
drain within two minutes of stopping the engine.
Keep your hands, feet, head, and loose clothing
away from power driven parts. Tie long hair behind
your head. Remove rings and other jewellery to
prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in
moving parts.
Always be aware of machine pinch points that
could cause injury. Never place body parts within
the range of motion of the working parts of the
machine.
Never stand under an object supported with
Dispose of fluids properly. Do not pour fluids into hydraulics. Always use safety stands or a locking
the ground, stream, pond or lake. device.
Before draining any fluids, know the proper way to Never stand on the felling head either with the
dispose of them. clamping arms open or closed.

1.25
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
MACHINE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SWITCHABLE ER BOOM FUNCTION
AN ER BOOM SYSTEM Some machines are equipped with a switchable
ER valve to provide ER boom function or non-ER
WARNING boom function. This function is switched on or off
by a button switch and the Computer Controller.
Some machines are equipped with an ER For complete details refer to ER BOOM SYSTEM,
boom system. Because of this, it may behave SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in
in an unexpected manner compared to a section 2 of the MACHINE OPERATOR'S manual.
conventional boom system.

Pay attention to the following when servicing the


ER Boom System. Certain hydraulic circuits are
inter-connected in order to provide level head-
travel and to recirculate hydraulic oil to reduce
heat generation and fuel consumption. As a result,
disconnecting hydraulic lines from one cylinder
may release pressure in a different cylinder at
the same time. Before attempting to disconnect
hydraulic hoses or perform work on the boom
system, ensure that:
1. The machine is parked on level ground with
the felling head on the ground (FIG. 1).
2. The stick cylinders are fully extended (FIG. 1)
or the hoist cylinder fully retracted (FIG. 2).
3. If the felling head has been removed make
sure the tip of the stick boom is supported. 55987BUNI R0

STICK CYLINDERS
FULLY EXTENDED

TIP OF STICK BOOM


FULLY SUPPORTED

845C-002 FIG.1 - PARKING BOOM

HOIST CYLINDER
FULLY RETRACTED

TIP OF STICK BOOM


FULLY SUPPORTED

845C-003 FIG.2 - ER BOOM SYSTEM

1.26
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
Before performing work under the boom system When opening or closing power operated engine
ensure it is firmly supported. door, watch for personnel in door areas.
MACHINE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A
LEVELING SYSTEM CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens


when cab is on a slope. The doors and
screens are heavy and could swing out
with considerable force. Anyone in the
path of swing could be injured.
Anyone opening the door or screen and
holding on to it could be pulled out of the
cab and injured.

Always install support braces in the leveling


mechanism while performing service and
maintenance tasks. This area is a crush zone.
Keep clear to avoid personal injury or death.
FOR WHEEL FELLER BUNCHERS
WARNING

Always install boom lift lock before working


on or around machine with boom raised.
• Always install 'T' handle retainer bolt.
• Use only to support boom and felling
head.
• Do not use to set hydraulics pressures.

WARNING

Always follow felling head manufacturer's


instructions and safety warnings before
approaching the felling head to make
adjustments.

WARNING

DO NOT work below or behind a machine


that is parked on a grade.

WARNING

Failure to follow all of the above


instructions could result in serious injury
or death from crushing.

1.27
Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
PARKING MACHINE
LOCK
Before beginning any service work on the felling BOLT
head, place the machine on level ground, place
the felling head on the ground in the position
required for the work being done and properly
support the boom.
STICK CYLINDERS
FULLY EXTENDED

TIP OF STICK
BOOM FULLY
SUPPORTED

LEFT SIDE TILT FRAME


845C-020 PARKING BOOM FIG.5
FD5195-027
UPRIGHT LOCKED POSITION
Always install the tilt lock bolts when servicing
the head in an upright position. Tilt locks are also
used to position felling head properly for shipping.
Refer to SHIPPING FD5195 USING SHIPPING
SUPPORT, RIGGING AND STRAP in SECTION 2
of THIS MANUAL.

FD5195-001 FD5195 SERVICE POSITION

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FLUID INJECTION INJURY As always the best defence against suffering the
effects of fluid injection is to prevent the accident
from occurring in the first place.
WARNING
When searching for possible fluid leaks:
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under • Never search for leaks with your bare hands.
pressure can penetrate the skin and could Always wear thick protective gloves.
result in death or serious injury. If any fluid
is injected under the skin, a medical doctor
familiar with the treatment of this type of
injury must surgically remove it within a
few hours.

Hydraulic and diesel fuel systems on forestry


machines operate at very high pressures,
often 207 bar (3000 psi) and above. If a loose
connection or a defect in a hose should occur, a • Be sure to wear safety goggles for eye
fine, high velocity stream of fluid will result. Even protection.
for systems pressurized to as little as 7 bar (100 • Keep all body parts well away from the area
psi), this fluid stream can penetrate human skin as being investigated for leaks.
if it were a hypodermic needle.
• Use the end of a long piece of wood to move
Initially, an accidental fluid injection beneath the hoses or other obstacles.
skin may only produce a slight stinging sensation.
There is a danger that you will tend to ignore this,
thinking that it will get better with time. Most often,
it does not. Within a very short time the wound
may begin to throb painfully, indicating that tissue
damage has already begun.
Similarly fluid injected directly into a blood vessel
can spread rapidly through your circulatory • Place the end of a long piece of wood in the
system. The human body has little ability to purge suspected path of any fluid stream. Never use
injected fluid. any part of your body.
Time becomes critical as tissue damage • Recognize that the source of the leak and the
progresses rapidly. The longer you delay getting fluid streaming from it may be very small and
professional medical attention, the more damage not easily visible. You may only be able to see
can occur. the fluid that accumulates as a result of the
Although fluid injection accidents are rare, the fluid stream.
resulting injury has on occasion required the When performing any service work:
amputation of a finger, a hand or in some cases
the entire limb. The longer the delay in getting • Stop the engine and relieve all diesel fuel or
professional medical aid, the further up the limb hydraulic pressure before disconnecting any
the tissue damage can spread. An injury of this lines or otherwise working on the system.
type can become very serious or even fatal if not • Never grab any hydraulic or diesel fuel
dealt with promptly and properly. connectors or hoses when they are subjected
In the event of any suspected fluid injection injury: to pressure.

• Report the injury to your supervisor • Always ensure that hoses are rated for the
immediately. pressures to which they will be subjected.

• Seek professional medical attention • Never use any hoses that you suspect could
immediately. be defective.

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GREASE INJECTION INJURY WHEN The radiator and the engine cooling system
USING PNEUMATIC GREASE GUNS should be cleaned and serviced daily to maintain
moderate engine temperatures.
Pneumatic grease guns can deliver grease at
pressures from 17 – 400 bar (246 – 5801 psi).
It takes less than 7 bar (100 psi) to inject a
WARNING
substance through human skin.
ALWAYS get professional medical treatment
immediately after any type of injection injury.
Provide the physician with information on the type
of grease, the pressure setting of the gun, and
similar details.
The amount of fluid injected, type of fluid (or
material), pressure at which it was injected and Hot fluids and hot machine surfaces can
the elapsed time between injection and seeking cause serious burns!
medical attention all influence the chances of
successful treatment for this type of serious injury. • Before servicing the machine, allow the
engine cooling system, fuel system,
Prior to using a high pressure pneumatic grease exhaust system, hydraulic system and
gun perform the following: machine surfaces to cool down.
• All operators of high pressure pneumatic • Use a thermometer to check surface
grease guns MUST be trained in the hazards and system temperatures to ensure it
of its operations and the treatment for such is safe to begin service work.
injuries.
• Do not begin service work until the
• DO NOT OPERATE a high pressure surface or system temperature has
pneumatic grease gun unless you have been cooled down to below 38°C (100°F)!
trained in the proper operation and are aware
of all safety precautions of such a tool.
IMPORTANT!
• Wear protective clothing such as gloves, PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC TANK
safety hat and safety glasses. 34.5 kPa (5 psi) MAXIMUM.
• Inspect all parts of the grease gun for wear Before servicing hydraulic system, wearing eye
and tear and replace all worn or damaged protection, release air pressure from tank using
parts. air vent valve.

• Ensure that protective shrouds are installed on After service is completed, close air vent
all grease gun nozzles as safety devices. valve and add air pressure from a clean air
source to the hydraulic tank via the Schrader
• Remove dirt and grease from grease fittings valve. Do not exceed 34.5 kPa (5 psi). Refer
prior to greasing. to HYDRAULIC TANK PRESSURIZATION
• Replace any defective grease fittings on INSTRUCTIONS in the MACHINE MANUAL
equipment with new fittings immediately. for details.

• When badly positioned fittings are identified,


replace them with angled or swivel fittings for
easier access.

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LIGHTNING SAFETY
LIGHTNING SAFETY In spite of the popular myth that being struck
AWARENESS by lightning is an unlikely event, the facts show
that lightning strikes occur frequently. As a result
WHAT IS A LIGHTNING STRIKE? loggers are at high risk because their work is
Lightning is a discharge of the electricity produced outdoors and close to known strike points such as
by a thunderstorm. As the thunderstorm develops, tall trees and heavy equipment.
many small particles of ice within the storm clouds Loggers can increase their chances of avoiding
bump together. These collisions create a positive a lightning strike by following a few simple safety
charge at the top of a cloud and a negative charge practices.
at the bottom. As this continues a second positive
charge builds up on the ground beneath the cloud, 1. Designate a member of your crew to:
concentrated around high objects such as hills, ▪▪ Monitor daily weather forecasts
trees, buildings, equipment and even people.
▪▪ Observe local weather conditions
When the difference between the electrical
charge in the cloud and on the ground becomes ▪▪ Alert all other members of the crew when a
great enough to overcome the resistance of the possible lightning threat develops
insulating air between them, an electrical current 2. Don’t start or continue any work that cannot
flows instantly. This is a lightning strike. be stopped immediately, when a storm moves
The electrical potential in a lightning strike can be nearby.
as much as 100 million volts. Lightning strikes can 3. Anticipate a high-risk situation and take action
occur over very large distances, even as much as early by moving to a low-risk location. Do
60 km (37 miles). Lightning travels both in front of not hesitate. If there is lightning, you are in
and behind a thunderstorm and so strikes happen danger.
even when rain has not started or has stopped.
4. Obey the rule - If you see lightning, Flee. If
Lightning can hit in the same place, many times
you hear thunder, Clear.
and often spreads out over 18 m (60 feet) within
the soil around the strike point. 5. Do not follow the now obsolete guideline to
take shelter when the time between seeing
Thunder always accompanies lightning. When
lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or
lightning occurs, the air through which it travels
less. This does not provide sufficient time to
is instantaneously heated to a temperature more
ensure safety. Always follow step 4.
than 28,000°C (50,000°F). The air expands rapidly
due to this heating, then quickly contracts as it 6. Remain in your safe location for 30 minutes
cools. It is this contracting shock wave that we after the last sight of lightning or the last sound
hear as thunder. of thunder.
In many areas of the world, lightning strikes are The safest location during lightning activity is
second only to flooding as the greatest cause of inside a fully enclosed, substantially constructed
storm related deaths and injuries. Although only building, a house, office, school, shopping area,
10% of lightning strike victims are killed, virtually etc. These are the safest because of the electrical
all from cardiac or respiratory arrest, over 70% wiring and plumbing that they contain. Should
of those that survive suffer severe, life-long lightning strike, the electrical current will travel
injury and disability. The symptoms of a lightning through the wiring or plumbing into the ground.
strike include memory loss, fatigue, chronic pain, When such a building is nearby, always seek
dizziness, sleeping difficulty and the inability to shelter there first.
complete several tasks at one time.

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Unfortunately loggers do not often work close to WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE
buildings and therefore other alternatives need to AND SEE LIGHTNING OR HEAR
be considered. THUNDER
Sheds, weather shelters, hunting blinds, tents If you can, get inside:
and other partially open or small structures are Run to the nearest building, motor vehicle or fully
not safe against lightning strikes as they lack enclosed ROPS equipment cab immediately.
the electrically grounded components of larger Being anywhere outside is not safe.
buildings. They are intended for sun or rain
protection only. Do not seek shelter from lightning If inside a building:
strikes inside these structures. • Don’t watch the lightning storm from open
windows or doorways. Stay in inner rooms.
The second safest location during lightning activity
is inside a fully enclosed car, van, truck or bus with • Stay well away from corded telephones,
a metal roof and metal sides. The electrical energy electrical appliances, lighting fixtures, radio
of a lightning strike to these vehicles is carried to microphones, electrical sockets and plumbing
ground by the conducting outer metal surfaces. pipes and fixtures.
This is called the skin effect. If inside a motor vehicle or fully enclosed
Do not seek safety from lightning strikes in ROPS equipment cab:
vehicles with fiberglass or plastic body shells or in • Under no circumstances whatsoever step
convertible top vehicles. None of these are safe, outside of the vehicle or off the equipment
as they do not offer skin effect lightning protection. to move to another shelter. Very dangerous
Heavy forestry equipment such as a skidder, electrical pathways to ground may go through
loader, feller buncher, forwarder, etc. with a fully you.
enclosed rollover protective structure (ROPS) cab • Shut down all operation, turn off the engine,
take advantage of the skin effect and are therefore close all doors and raise all windows.
safe in electrical storms.
• Sit squarely in the seat with your hands in your
However machines with a rollover canopy only lap and your feet flat on the floor mat.
are not safe against lightning strikes as they are
• Do not touch any metallic objects referenced
open to electrically conductive rainwater and do
to the outside of the vehicle. Do not touch any
not benefit from the skin effect. Operators of this
door and window handles, control levers, foot
equipment must abandon their machines and get
pedals, steering wheels, cab interior walls and
to a safer location before lightning strikes.
any other inside to outside metal objects.
Note that the rubber tires on motor vehicles and
• Do not touch any radio or telephone
heavy equipment do not increase safety from
connected to an outside antenna.
lightning strikes. Lightning has already travelled a
great distance through the air to strike the vehicle.
In comparison a few inches of rubber in a tire
offers absolutely no additional insulation.

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If you are caught outside and have nowhere to WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL YOUR
go: SKIN TINGLING, YOUR HAIR
• Avoid wide-open areas where you project STANDS ON END, LIGHT METAL
above the surrounding landscape. OBJECTS VIBRATE OR YOU HEAR A
CRACKLING SOUND:
• Seek shelter in a low place, such as a ditch,
ravine, valley, canyon or cave. • Lightning is probably about to strike. You only
have a few seconds to act.
• Get away from open water such as ponds or
streams. • Put your feet together. Crouch down like in a
baseball catcher’s position. Hold your head
• Do not take shelter under any isolated tall
down. Cover your ears to protect them against
trees or small groups of trees.
the noise of the thunder.
• Seek shelter amongst the dense, thick growth
• Do not lie flat on the ground. By touching as
of the shortest trees.
little of the ground as possible, the lightning
• Avoid entering any small enclosures or may not move across the ground to you.
shelters.
WHAT TO DO IF A CO-WORKER HAS
• Do not seek shelter under any motor vehicle BEEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING:
or heavy equipment.
• The victim does not carry any electrical
• Keep clear of any materials that can conduct charge. There is no danger to anyone
electricity such as wire fences and gates, helping this person. You can touch him or her
metal pipes, poles, rails and tools. immediately.
• Stay at least 15m (50 feet) away from metal • Call your local emergency response telephone
objects such as a fuel tank, a vehicle or number immediately.
machinery without a cab, motorcycle, ATV, etc.
• If the victim has no pulse, their heart has
• Stay at least 5m (16 feet) apart from any other stopped or they have stopped breathing, start
members of a group so that lightning won’t cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or mouth
travel between you. –to-mouth resuscitation immediately. Use a
• Do not use the telephone except for portable defibrillator if one is available.
emergencies. • Be careful about staying in the storm to take
care of the victim. You can get hit by lightning
too. If you can, move the victim to a building
as soon as possible.
• To further increase your awareness about
lightning safety, see the following web sites:
▪▪ National Weather Service Lightning Safety
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov
▪▪ National Lightning Safety Institute
http://www.lightningsafety.com

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3. Blow off all forest debris and fine organic

FIRE PREVENTION material accumulated near hot engine


exhaust components (turbocharger and
exhaust manifold as well as exhaust pipes
and muffler) at the completion of each work
shift or more frequently when working in
logging conditions where large amounts
of combustible forest debris are present.
Visual inspection after blow off to ensure
thorough cleanliness is vital. Engine exhaust
systems provide numerous small pockets
where saw dust, small wood chips and other
When working in a forest environment, it is flammable forest debris can gather. Even
impossible to prevent combustible debris from small accumulations close to hot exhaust
collecting in tight corners of the machine. This components can ignite and smoulder. If
debris, in itself, may cause a fire; however, when dislodged this smouldering debris can fall
mixed with fuel, oil or grease in a hot or confined into other areas of the machine and thereby
place, the danger of fire is greatly increased. spread a fire.
The following fire prevention guidelines should be 4. Clean out all accumulated forest debris
used to supplement the operator’s fire prevention (twigs, pine needles, branches, bark, leaves,
efforts. In no case should the guidelines be used, saw dust, small wood chips) and any other
or assumed, as replacements for diligent operator combustible materials from inside the machine
efforts at preventing fires. belly pans or lower machine structures as well
as from areas in proximity to the engine, fuel
The following guidelines will help to keep your
and hydraulic oil systems no less frequently
equipment up and running efficiently and keep the
than at the completion of each work shift.
risk of fire to a minimum.
1. Maintain a CHARGED fire extinguisher on 5. Inspect the machine regularly for any signs
the machine at all times and KNOW HOW TO of diesel fuel or hydraulic system leakage.
USE IT. Check for worn or eroded fuel or hydraulic
lines before starting up any equipment.
2. Remove debris and blow out dust regularly
from the air intake doors, engine radiator and 6. Clean up any grease, diesel fuel, hydraulic
charge air cooler, hydraulic oil cooler, diesel and lubricating oil accumulation and spillage
fuel cooler and air conditioning condenser immediately.
core to prevent overheating of the engine and 7. Steam clean the engine, hydraulic pumps,
hydraulics and to maintain efficient operation transmission, brake, fuel and hydraulic tank
of the machine. Refer to CLEANING A/C compartments and all machine belly pans at
CONDENSER, OIL COOLER AND RADIATOR least once a month or more frequently when
in SECTION 2 of the MACHINE OPERATOR’S working in logging conditions where large
MANUAL. amounts of combustible forest debris are
present.
8. Use only non-flammable solutions for
cleaning the machine and components.
9. Inspect the exhaust system daily for any
signs of leakage. Check for worn, cracked,
broken or damaged pipes or muffler. Also
check for missing or damaged bolts or clamps.
Should any exhaust leaks or defective parts
be found, repairs must be made immediately.
Engine exhaust leaks can cause fires. Do not
operate the machine until the exhaust leak is
repaired.

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10. During daily operation of the machine, the 17. AFTER transporting (trucking) a machine
occurrence of exhaust leaks are usually from one job site to the next, open all doors
accompanied by a change or increase in and access panels and blow off any debris
engine exhaust noise levels. These audible that may have repositioned itself onto the
warnings cannot be ignored. Should any engine and exhaust parts due to wind
exhaust leaks occur during operation, the turbulence caused by the journey.
machine must be shut down immediately
18. Before starting repair work, such as welding,
and not put back to work until the necessary
the surrounding area should be cleaned and a
repairs have been completed.
fire extinguisher should be close by.
11. Park the machine at least 15 METERS (50
19. Store rags and other combustible materials
feet) away from other equipment at the end of
in a safe, fireproof location.
each shift.
20. Do not use the machine on top of or to push
12. Never leave the machine parked with
piles of burning timber. A machine fire will
boom, arch or blade suspended off the
most probably result.
ground. Should their supporting hydraulic
hoses burn through during a fire, pressurized EQUIPMENT FIRES ADVERSELY EFFECT
hydraulic oil may be injected into the fire and YOUR ABILITY TO LOG, MAY INCREASE YOUR
the boom, arch or blade will fall rapidly to the INSURANCE PREMIUMS DRAMATICALLY OR
ground. PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING INSURANCE
COVERAGE AT ALL.
13. Turn the battery disconnect switch to OFF
at shut down to de-energize all electrical WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR A
circuits. MACHINE FIRE
14. Remain with the machine for at least 45 • Prevent the fire from happening in the first
minutes at the end of operations while the place by ensuring that all machine systems
machine cools. are frequently inspected and always well
maintained.
• Ensure that any hand held fire extinguishers
are charged and in working order. Fire
extinguishers require routine care. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for inspection
and maintenance shown on the label of
the fire extinguisher and in the extinguisher
manufacturer's manual.
• Ensure that any pressurized water systems
on the machine (if applicable) are charged
and in working order. Refer to PRESSURIZED
WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE in
SECTION 3 of the MACHINE MANUAL.
• Ensure that you have the proper fire
extinguishers on site. Most fires involving
mobile forestry equipment will be Class A or
B.

15. Remove all keys, lock equipment and fuel


cap at the end of operations to reduce the risk
of vandalism.
16. Be cautious when smoking. An open
flame, a lighted cigarette, etc., should not
be permitted around any vehicle, especially
during refuelling operations or when the fuel
system is open to the atmosphere or when
servicing batteries.

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Dry chemical extinguishers should be rated • Ensure that after you have received the
ABC and pressurized water extinguishers training as outlined above, that you know how
should be rated A. to use the fire extinguisher, the pressurized
water system (if applicable) and the fire
Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles
suppression system** on your machine.
such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many
There is not enough time available to read
plastics, Class B fires occur with flammable
instructions during a fire emergency.
liquids such as diesel fuel, oil and grease and
Class C fires apply to energized electrical • Ensure that all information necessary for you
equipment. to immediately contact all sources of help
(local fire department, etc) in the event of a fire
• Ensure that the nozzle of any hand held
emergency is recorded and readily available at
extinguisher and pressurized water system
all times.
available on the machine and at the work site
fits within the fire extinguisher access holes in WHAT TO DO WHEN A MACHINE FIRE
the doors of the machine. OCCURS
• Ensure that your fire detection system* is in If operating the machine when a fire occurs:
working order. Refer to FIRE DETECTION 1. Lower all working attachments to the ground.
SYSTEM in SECTION 2 of the MACHINE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL. 2. Turn OFF the engine.

• Ensure that your fire suppression system** is 3. Activate the fire suppression system**.
charged and in working order. Refer to FIRE 4. Radio or call for help. Be certain to report a
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM in SECTION 2 of fire immediately.
the MACHINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
5. Exit the machine taking fire extinguisher and
• Ensure that you are familiar with the pressurized water system hose (if applicable)
recommended procedures for fire contained in with you.
the emergency action plan of your company. 6. At all times ensure your own personal safety
• Ensure that you follow all national, state/ and the safety of anyone that may be in the
provincial and local regulations dealing area. Approach any fire with extreme caution.
with fire fighting in effect in your specific All fires can be very dangerous and life
geographic region. Regulations will vary from threatening.
region to region but most will usually require 7. Only if you can safely do so, turn OFF the
that: battery disconnect switch.
1. Workers assigned to fire fighting duties Before deciding to fight the fire, be certain that:
must be physically capable of performing
1. The fire is small and not rapidly spreading.
them safely and effectively.
2. There is always a clear, safe escape route to
2. Workers designated to use fire fighting
your back.
equipment as part of an emergency action
plan must receive full and proper training 3. You have received training in the use of the
from a qualified instructor. available fire extinguishing systems and
are confident that you can operate them
3. Whenever portable fire extinguishers
effectively.
are provided for use in the workplace,
training must be provided to familiarize 4. If in any doubt about whether or not to fight the
workers with the general principles of fire fire – DON’T. Instead stand well clear of the
extinguisher use and the hazards involved fire and wait for help to arrive.
with fire fighting. 5. Be aware that engine coolant, diesel fuel or
4. Training must be provided upon initial hydraulic hoses could fail during a fire. If this
employment and at least annually happens, hot coolant, fuel or oil could possibly
thereafter. be ignited by the fire.
6. If possible a dry chemical fire extinguisher
or fire suppression system** should be used
first to fight a machine fire. Then immediately
afterwards use the pressurized water hose
supplied with the machine (if applicable) or a

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pressurized water extinguisher (if available). A ▪▪ Failing all attempts to access the machine
fire suppressed by dry chemical may re-ignite compartment, discharge the extinguisher
from the heat retained by any debris or hot through the mesh or any available openings
machine components in the area. The water on the machine.
will cool the area, reducing the chances of ▪▪ Ensure that the machine and all components
re-ignition. have cooled down sufficiently after a fire so
▪▪ Use the PASS method. This is the most that re-ignition does not occur.
effective use of a fire extinguisher. ▪▪ Remain with the machine until help arrives.
▫▫ Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher WHAT TO DO AFTER A MACHINE FIRE
that keeps the handle from being HAS OCCURRED
pressed. Break the plastic seal as the
pin is pulled. • Before returning the machine to work.
1. Ensure that the cause of the fire is
▫▫ Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
determined and all appropriate repairs are
Do not aim the nozzle at the flames.
completed.
In order to put out the fire, you must
extinguish the fuel, not the flames. 2. Ensure that the fire detection system*
Hose nozzles are often clipped to the or the fire suppression system** is
extinguisher body. Release the hose properly serviced and in working order (if
before taking aim. applicable).
▫▫ Squeeze the handle to release the 3. Ensure that all extinguishers used in
pressurized extinguishing agent. The fighting the fire are replaced or recharged.
handle can be released at any time to • Notify your equipment dealer and/or Tigercat
stop the discharge. Industries Inc. by completing an incident
▫▫ Sweep from side to side at the base of report, Tigercat form number 5101.
the fire until the fire is completely out or *NOTE: Fire detection systems are offered by
the fire extinguisher is empty Tigercat as an optional installation on some
Tigercat product lines. Please disregard any
references made to fire detection systems if not
installed on your machine.
**NOTE: Dry chemical fire suppression systems
are offered by Tigercat as an optional installation
on some Tigercat product lines. Please disregard
any references made to fire suppression systems
if not installed on your machine.

TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER


822C-190 ACCESS HOLE
▪▪ Place the nozzle of the fire extinguisher into
the appropriate fire extinguisher access hole
and discharge the extinguisher.
▪▪ Only if you can safely do so, open the
access panels to the machine in the area of
the fire.

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DRY CHEMICAL CLEANUP 3. In areas exposed to heat during the fire,
PROCEDURES the dry chemical powder will melt forming a
coating that cakes or crusts on all surfaces.
Both ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers and
fire suppression systems discharge a chemical To break down the caked dry chemical, spray
powder to extinguish the fire. The chemical or wash these areas with a 50/50 mixture of
makeup and the small particle size of the powder hot water and isopropyl alcohol. Allow this
as well as the force of the discharge all contribute mixture to stand in place for several minutes.
to the fire fighting capability. These same The caked dry chemical when exposed to
characteristics also permit the powder to penetrate moisture is also mildly acidic. Therefore
into and fully cover all components in the vicinity of when the break down procedure has been
the discharge. completed, follow this immediately with the
The following are recommendations for the neutralizing procedure as described in step 2.
cleanup and neutralizing of areas exposed to dry
chemical powder.
Workers performing this work should wear
protective clothing, safety goggles and a fine
particle dust mask to minimize their personal
exposure to the dry chemical powder.
Ensure that all electrical systems have been
completely de-energized prior to any cleanup.
1. In areas of the machine that remained cool
and dry during the fire, the dry chemical will
stay in powder form.
Be certain to clean these areas immediately
to prevent any settled residual powder from
coming into contact with moisture whether
through direct contact or humidity in the air.
Remove the powder residue by blowing off
with air, sweeping, dusting or vacuuming using
a HEPA filter capable of trapping the small dry
chemical particles. Then wipe all surfaces with
a damp cloth.
2. In areas exposed to moisture, the dry
chemical powder will combine with water to
form a paste that is mildly acidic. Note that all
surfaces covered by this dry chemical paste
including electrical contacts are vulnerable to
corrosive attack.
To neutralize the acidic paste on large
surfaces, spray or wash these areas with a
mixture of 3 parts hot water to 1 part baking
soda. Allow this mixture to stand for several
minutes before rinsing with warm water. Wash
the area with a mild soap and water solution.
Rinse thoroughly with water. Blow-dry to
remove all residual water.
Cleaning of electrical contacts should be done
using an electrical contact cleaner that has
no flash or fire point and is non-corrosive and
non-conductive such as CRC Contact Cleaner
2000.

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READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND
USE THE SEAT BELT AT ALL TIMES!
SAFETY LABELS
READ MANUAL
SAFETY LABELS
The following safety labels must be periodically
cleaned and inspected to ensure legibility is
maintained. Replace any label that becomes
illegible, damaged or removed.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL LOCATION

This label indicates the storage location of the


operator's manual. This label is located on the
outside of the operator's manual case inside the
cab.

55737BUNI R0

Always read the operator’s manual before


operating the machine. Pay close attention to
WARNINGS and HAZARD identifications.
Study all the safety messages in this manual and
on the labels on the machine carefully.
USE SEAT BELT
The operator's seat is equipped with lap and
shoulder harness belts. Use both of these restraint
systems at all times when operating the machine.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR OPERATE the
machine until the seat belt is fastened properly.

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TILT FRAME LOCK BOLTS (FD5195)
Two tilt frame lock bolts are provided. There is one
located on either side of the head. The locking
bolts are used to lock the head in an upright
(vertical) position for lubrication and service.
LOCK BOLT, STORAGE LOCATION

WARNING, CUTTING HAZARD


This label informs you of the cutting hazard that
This label informs you of the storage location for exists when operating the chain saws on this
the tilt frame lock bolt. Always store the tilt frame felling head. KEEP CLEAR of the chain saw
lock bolts in their storage locations while operating to avoid serious injury or death. NEVER stand
the felling head for easy access when they are or work in the cutting direction of the chain
required. saw unless the engine is turned off. Ensure all
personnel are at least 150 m (500 ft) away while
LOCK BOLT, LOCK LOCATION the engine is running.
There are two of these labels located on the felling
TILT FRAME head, one on each side of the saw housing.
LOCK BOLT
LOCK POSITION
29903A R1

This label informs you of the lock location for the


tilt frame lock bolt. Always install the tilt frame lock
bolts in their lock positions when the head is not
operating.

LOCK
BOLT

LEFT SIDE TILT FRAME


FD5195-027 UPRIGHT LOCKED POSITION

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WARNING

• THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD.

WARNING, CRUSH HAZARD (FD5195) • KEEP CLEAR AS HIGH SPEED


EJECTION OF CHAIN SAW
This label informs you of the crush hazard posed PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
by the tilt frame. The tilt frame is a potential crush INJURY OR DEATH.
hazard with the machine on or off, as well as when • NEVER POSITION HEAD SO THAT
the head is not pinned to a machine at all. NEVER CHAIN SAW BARS ARE IN LINE
stand in front of the head or have any part of your WITH ANY BYSTANDERS, OTHER
body between the tilt frame and main frame unless MACHINES OR CAB.
29921A R1
the engine and head computer are turned off,
head is parked on firm ground with the boom fully WARNING, THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD
extended and the tilt frame lock bolts are installed This label informs you of the thrown objects
in their lock position. There are two of these labels hazard that exists when operating this felling head.
located on the felling head, one on each leg of the Warn all personnel to stay 150 m (500 ft) away
tilt frame. when operating the machine and head. During
operation objects can be thrown or ejected at high
speed and can travel long distances. Ejection of
chain saw parts or other objects can cause serious
injury or death.
NEVER operate or position the head with the
chain saw bar in line with any bystanders, other
machines or facing towards the operator’s cab.
Orient the bar and chain so high velocity parts are
thrown away from any bystanders and equipment.
ALWAYS follow chain manufacturer’s guidelines
for proper use and maintenance.
ALWAYS be aware of the location of other
machines and personnel who are working in
the harvesting area and be prepared to stop
operations if they enter your working area without
warning. Be prepared for this potential and take
appropriate action if required!
This label is located inside the cab in full view of
the operator. In the case that this felling head is
purchased “loose” without a machine, one of these
labels will be sent along with the head to be affixed
to the inside of the cab at a future date.

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
Safety labels are installed on the left side of the felling head in the locations shown.

WARNING

LABEL
LOCATED
• THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD. IN CAB
• KEEP CLEAR AS HIGH SPEED
EJECTION OF CHAIN SAW
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
• NEVER POSITION HEAD SO THAT
CHAIN SAW BARS ARE IN LINE
WITH ANY BYSTANDERS, OTHER
MACHINES OR CAB.
29921A R1

5185-003
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 5185

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
Safety labels are installed on the right side of the felling head in the locations shown.

5185-002 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 5185


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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
Safety labels are installed on the left side of the felling head in the locations shown.

WARNING

LABEL
LOCATED
• THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD. IN CAB
• KEEP CLEAR AS HIGH SPEED
EJECTION OF CHAIN SAW
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
• NEVER POSITION HEAD SO THAT
CHAIN SAW BARS ARE IN LINE
WITH ANY BYSTANDERS, OTHER
MACHINES OR CAB.
29921A R1

TILT FRAME
LOCK BOLT
LOCK POSITION
29903A R1

WARNING

• THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD.


• KEEP CLEAR AS HIGH SPEED
EJECTION OF CHAIN SAW
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
• NEVER POSITION HEAD SO THAT
CHAIN SAW BARS ARE IN LINE
WITH ANY BYSTANDERS, OTHER
MACHINES OR CAB.
29921A R1

5195-004 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 5195

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
Safety labels are installed on the right side of the felling head in the locations shown.

TILT FRAME
LOCK BOLT
LOCK POSITION
29903A R1

5195-004
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS 5195
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REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE CRUSH HAZARD
SERVICING THE MACHINE!

This label warns of a downward force crush zone


Prior to performing any service work or caused by swinging or falling logs.
maintenance on the machine, stop the engine,
Approaching personnel are subject to crush
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY and store it in a
injuries by falling or swinging logs which could
safe place.
result in death or serious injury.
Do Not start the machine until other personnel are
a safe distance away from the machine.
When the engine is running, DO NOT allow
anyone in areas of the machine where they may
be crushed by moving components.
Maintain a safe operating distance between the
machine and other personnel. It is the duty of the
operator to ensure that no person approaches
the operating machine within the 150 m (500 ft)
Hazard Zone.
Do Not attempt to service or work on the machine
until the load is removed from the felling head, the
vehicle is in the parked position, and the engine is
shut off.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD

This label warns of the CRUSH HAZARD caused


by the engine enclosure door.
Be sure that all personnel are clear when opening
and closing the engine enclosure door. Operating
the engine enclosure door with personnel in the
crush zone COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY!
Keep all personnel clear of the machine before
This label warns of the CRUSH HAZARD caused operating the engine enclosure door.
by the cab tilting. CRUSH HAZARD, LEVELER
Be sure that all personnel are clear when tilting the
cab. Operating the cab tilt function with personnel
in the crush zone COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY!
Keep all personnel clear of the machine before
operating the cab tilt function.

This label warns of the CRUSH HAZARD caused


by movement of the leveling frames and cylinders
when not properly supported.
Never work under the machine or near the leveler
area when it is unsupported. Contact with moving
frames and cylinders COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY!
Properly support and brace the leveler cylinders
and shut off engine before performing service work
in this area.

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Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CUTTING HAZARD ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

36779BUNI R0

This label informs you of the cutting hazards of the This label warns of an ENTANGLEMENT
cooling fan blade when the engine is running. HAZARD (rotating parts) zone.
KEEP CLEAR of cutting hazards caused by DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR FINGERS IN THIS
rotating components. AREA. Rotating parts such as pulleys, belts and
drives can cause entanglement of body parts
DO NOT PLACE HANDS OR FINGERS IN THIS
resulting in serious injury.
AREA. Rotating parts such as cooling fan blades
can cause entanglement of body parts resulting in KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF
serious injury. ROTATING BELT, DRIVE OR PULLEY Before
performing any service work on these parts or in
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF
this area, shut engine off and wait for rotating parts
ROTATING FAN BLADES Before performing any
to come to a complete stop.
service work on these parts or in this area, shut
engine off and wait for rotating parts to come to a
complete stop.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
ER BOOM WARNING ER BOOM WARNING

55987BUNI R0

This label warns that the machine is equipped with This label warns that the machine is equipped
an ER boom system. with an ER boom system. Because of this it may
behave in an unexpected manner. Ensure no
Read the machine Operator's Manual to become
persons are near the machine during operation.
familiar with the operation and movement of the
ER boom system. Read and understand the servicing procedures in
the machine Service Manual and make sure the
Never permit persons to stand under the boom
boom and felling head are securely braced and
or the felling head. Contact COULD RESULT IN
supported before attempting to adjust pressures or
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
disconnect hydraulic lines. SERIOUS INJURY OR
Always ensure the felling head is resting securely DEATH COULD RESULT FROM CRUSHING.
on the ground before performing any of the
following functions:
• Turn off the engine.
• De-energizing pilot circuit
• Opening front door.

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Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
HOT SURFACES STORED ENERGY HAZARD

This label warns of hot machine and machine


component surfaces. Be aware when performing
service and maintenance tasks that surfaces and
grab handles in and around the engine hydraulic
tank and cooling system may become very hot
when the machine has been running. DO NOT
TOUCH these hot surfaces, contact with hot
surfaces may cause injury.
• Before servicing the machine, allow the engine This label warns of a STORED ENERGY
cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, HAZARD.
hydraulic system and machine surfaces to The machine is equipped with an accumulator.
cool down. The accumulator has stored energy in the form
• Use a thermometer to check surface and of hydraulic pressure. Servicing the accumulator,
system temperatures to ensure it is safe to hydraulic tank or any hydraulic components before
begin service work. releasing pressure could result in death or serious
injury.
• DO NOT begin service work until the surface
or system temperature has cooled to below DO NOT SERVICE ACCUMULATOR OR ANY
38°C (100°F). HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS before releasing
pressure.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

55992BUNI R0

This label warns of a potential ELECTROCUTION This label warns of the potential of a severe shock
HAZARD. Contact with electric lines WILL hazard.
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY!
TURN OFF Battery Disconnect Switch BEFORE
Before beginning work in any area study the area removing the battery compartment cover.
thoroughly and become familiar with any potential
Ensure the positive battery cables are
hazards especially electrocution hazards from
disconnected before performing any service.
electric lines.
DO NOT short out battery terminals for any
DO NOT MOVE ANY PART OF THE MACHINE
reason. Serious burns and/or an explosion can
OR LOAD WITHIN 3 m (10 ft) PLUS TWO TIMES
result.
LINE INSULATOR LENGTH OF ANY ELECTRIC
LINES! Refer to GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in
THIS SECTION.

KEEP BACK

This label warns personnel to KEEP BACK 150 m When approaching an operating machine on foot,
(500 ft) due to flying projectiles and falling trees. stay at least 150 m (500 ft) away until the operator
Danger exists predominantly around the felling recognizes your presence. Make sure that all
head. equipment has been shut down before advancing
to the machine.

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NO RIDERS EXPLOSIVE RELEASE OF HOT
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURIZED
FLUID

33952AUNI R0
NO RIDERS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE
MACHINE. Do not carry passengers either in the This label warns of a PRESSURE AND FLUID
cab or anywhere else on the machine. The vehicle SPRAY HAZARD when the coolant in the radiator
seating accommodation is for one operator only. is hot.
Persons riding on the outside of the machine are
DO NOT LOOSEN CAP UNTIL COOL, explosive
subject to hazards such as falling off the machine,
release of fluids from pressurized cooling system
crush hazards, thrown object hazards and many
can cause serious burns.
other hazards WHICH COULD RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Shut off engine. Only remove coolant filler cap
when cool enough to touch with bare hands.
If any person attempts to climb onto the machine
Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure
during operation, STOP THE MACHINE
before removing completely.
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT Operate the machine
until other personnel are a safe distance away
from the machine.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
EXPLOSION HAZARD PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

WARNING
• EXPLOSION HAZARD.
• DO NOT USE ETHER.
• ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
HEATER STARTING AID.
• USE OF ETHER COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
36782BENG R0

This label warns of an EXPLOSION HAZARD.


The engine is equipped with a heater starting aid,
DO NOT USE ETHER to assist in starting the
engine.
USING ETHER COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION
WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.

This label indicates PORTABLE FIRE


EXTINGUISHER LOCATION.

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Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
FIRE PREVENTION! CHECK DAILY

This label advises operators of the following: In addition to the previous label it is a reminder to
check the machine daily for the possibility of debris
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE FIRE
build-up, leaks, damaged wires and hoses and
PREVENTION GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL.
take the necessary action required to clean up any
These guidelines provide all the necessary action
debris accumulation, repair any leaks, damaged
required to preventing fires on this machine. DO
wires or hoses.
NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until you have
read these instructions and have performed any The label also advises to check and ensure that all
necessary maintenance required that will prevent fire fighting devices are in good working order.
the potential of a fire from starting on this machine.
It is also important to note that fire prevention
inspections and maintenance MUST BE
PERFORMED FREQUENTLY (several times per
day). A clean combustible free machine as well as
frequent inspections of the exhaust components,
hydraulic hoses and electrical cables and
performing any necessary repairs immediately will
help prevent fires.
Maintain a CHARGED fire extinguisher on the
machine at all times, know where it is and KNOW
HOW TO USE IT!

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Safety
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ACCESS HOLE

This label indicates the location of each FIRE


EXTINGUISHER ACCESS HOLE.

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Safety Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
EMERGENCY EXIT, CAB, LEFT-HAND EMERGENCY EXIT, HAND TIGHTEN
SIDE DOOR ONLY

The label indicates that the escape hatch knobs


should be hand tightened only to allow for easy
exit.
Ensure all exit locations are functioning properly.
Refer to ESCAPE HATCH EMERGENCY EXIT
This label alerts the operator that, in the event in SECTION 2 of the MACHINE OPERATOR'S
of an emergency this door can be used as an MANUAL.
emergency exit. Refer to SIDE DOOR AND ESCAPE HATCH
This label is also located just below the bottom EMERGENCY EXIT MAINTENANCE GUIDE in
of the left hand emergency exit doorway, on the THIS SECTION.
outside of the cab frame. The label reminds the
operator that this door should not be used as a
point of entry into the cab, except in the case of an
emergency where emergency personnel need to
gain access to the operator.
This label reminds the operator that this door
should not be used as a point of entry into the
cab, except in the case of an emergency where
emergency personnel need to gain access to the
operator.
Ensure all exit doors and exit hatch are functioning
properly at all times.
Refer to SIDE DOOR AND ESCAPE HATCH
EMERGENCY EXIT MAINTENANCE GUIDE in
THIS SECTION.

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The following are some “FELLING HEAD DO NOTS”

Do not allow anyone in areas of the felling head or machine where they may be crushed by moving
components. All personnel MUST REMAIN AT LEAST 150m (500 ft) AWAY
Do not operate or position the head with the chain saw bars in line with any bystanders, other
machines or facing towards the operator’s cab.
Do not operate a felling head in a populated area.
Do not allow anyone to be in line with a rotating saw chain.
Do not change any pressure or relief setting unless authorized instruction has been obtained.
Do not operate the head with any of the saw chain guards removed.
Do not use your bare hand to check for fluid leaks.
Do not operate the felling head with any defective or inoperable components.
Do not stand, sit or climb on any part of the felling head, either with the clamping arms open or
closed.
Do not stand under the felling head.
Do not remove or alter any part of the head or control system.
Do not exceed the capacity of the head or machine.
Do not neglect saw chain inspection, maintenance and replacement.
Do not neglect to repair worn or damaged components.
Do not neglect to replace any covers removed for service or clean out.
Do not exit the machine or perform any maintenance or service unless the head is placed in the park
position and the engine is turned off.
Do not assume that visitors and other workers are aware of felling head dangers.
Do not assume that the operator will spare you, a visitor, from danger.
Do not leave the machine unattended while the engine is running.
Do not work alone. Regularly inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of
time to perform duties.
Do not allow anyone who may be unfit, physically or mentally or who may be under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, to operate the machine.
Do not neglect to read and follow all instructions provided by the felling head and machine
manufacturer.

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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS AND OPERATION
CONTENTS - SECTION 2 ISSUE 3.0, MAY 2017

BAR SAW COMPONENTS........................................................................................................................ 2.3


BAR SAW CONTROLS
FC5185 (822C)....................................................................................................................................... 2.6
FC5185 (L855C)..................................................................................................................................... 2.8
FD5195...................................................................................................................................................2.4
FW5185................................................................................................................................................2.10
BAR SAW OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 2.11
PREPARATION..................................................................................................................................... 2.11
USING THE SAW UNIT........................................................................................................................ 2.11
PARKING THE HEAD FD5195................................................................................................................. 2.12
PICTOGRAM DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................................................................. 2.2
SHIPPING FD5195.................................................................................................................................. 2.14
TILT FRAME FD5195............................................................................................................................... 2.13
TILT FRAME LOCK BOLTS FD5195........................................................................................................ 2.13
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
PICTOGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Diagrams in pictorial form are used to represent machine function operation. Some of the symbols are
signs, characters, figures, or any components related to the operation of the machine. They are a simple
universal language of symbols or pictograms that illustrate a function or component without the use
of words. Pictograms are installed on or in close proximity to the switch or device used to activate or
deactivate the machine function or they may be a sign used on a warning or indicator light of a function
that is operating or advising of an alarm condition.

Examples of these pictograms are the turtle and the rabbit that are often used to describe
speed such as SLOW = or FAST = .

The pictograms used on this machine are as


follows:

= Attachment Rotate CCW = Saw With Clamp and Retract

= Attachment Rotate CW = Saw With Clamp and Retract


(FW5185 only)

= Bar Extend = Saw With Retract (later labels)

= Bar Extend (FW5185 only) = Saw With Retract (earlier labels)

= Bar Retract
= Saw With Retract (FW5185 only)

= Bar Retract (FW5185 only)


= Saw without Retract

= Clamp Arm Close

= Clamp Arm Open

= Directional Head Tilt UP

2.2
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation

FRAME

LEFT
CLAMP ARM

RIGHT
CLAMP ARM

BAR
SAW
SAW
MANIFOLD

YOKE

ROTATOR

TILT
FRAME
FRAME SAW MOTOR
FD5195-020

TILT
LOCK
LEFT
CLAMP ARM
(GRAPPLE ARM)

RIGHT
CLAMP ARM
(GRAPPLE ARM)

BAR
SAW

FC5185
FD5195 BAR SAW COMPONENTS
2.3
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
IMPORTANT !
This manual is applicable to factory installed machine functions and controls. It does not take
into account any changes or modifications made after shipment. Verify all functions before
operating this machine.

60143BUNI R0

FELLER DIRECTIONAL Saw with Clamp and Retract


BAR SAW CONTROLS Thumb switch, centre right *
(FD5195 - LS855C/LS855D SHOWN) Press and hold to operate the saw with clamp
NOTE: The machine pilot system and saw switch and retract function. Clamp close, saw motor
must be ON to operate all saw active functions. and bar extend*** active when button pressed.
Saw bar will retract fully and saw motor turns
LEFT JOYSTICK CONTROLS off (or ramps off**) when button is released.
Boom, In/Out Bar retract is maintained for an adjustable
Move the joystick back to move the boom IN time, this function is adjustable in the machine
toward the machine. computer (Return Time Limit). Tilt float is
activated and maintained.
Move joystick forward to move boom OUT
away from the machine. Saw with Retract
Thumb switch, bottom left *
Swing
Move the joystick left to swing Press and hold to operate the saw with retract
the upper structure to the LEFT function. Saw motor and bar extend*** active
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE). when button is pressed. Saw bar will retract
fully and saw motor turns off (or ramps off**)
Move the joystick right to swing the upper when button is released. Tilt float is activated
structure to the RIGHT (CLOCKWISE). and maintained.
Leveling, Left/Right Directional Head Tilt UP
Tilt left - thumb switch, upper left Thumb switch, bottom right
Push to tilt upper structure LEFT. Push to tilt head UP while button is held. Tilt is
Tilt right - thumb switch, upper right locked when button released.
Push to tilt upper structure RIGHT. Saw without Retract
Bar Retract Trigger switch
Thumb switch, centre left Press and hold to operate the saw without
Push to retract the saw bar. The saw bar retract function. Saw motor and bar extend
retracts without running the saw motor. active when button is pressed. Bar partially
retracts and saw motor turns off when
released. Use bar retract (centre left button) to
retract saw bar.

2.4
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation

60144BUNI R0

RIGHT JOYSTICK CONTROLS Clamp Arm Open/Close


Boom, Up/Down Thumb switch, bottom left*
Push to CLOSE clamp arms.
Move the joystick back to RAISE the boom.
Move the joystick forward to LOWER the Thumb switch, bottom right*
boom. Push to OPEN clamp arms.
Optional Tilt Lock Trigger switch
Attachment Rotate CW/CCW
Optional tilt lock allows the operator the ability
Move joystick left to to rotate head to lock the position of the saw and grapple
COUNTERCLOCKWISE. frame to the tilt frame during and after the
Move joystick right to rotate head saw cut for trimming branches, felling stumps,
CLOCKWISE. topping trees etc.

Leveling, Front/Back *NOTE: On some machines both clamp arm and


Tilt forward - thumb switch, upper left saw functions are operated by the main valve
Push to tilt upper structure FORWARD. resulting in function interactions when multiple
functions are operating. Operating some functions
Tilt backward - thumb switch, upper right on these machines may result in saw flow/speed
Push to tilt upper structure BACKWARD. variations, most commonly reduced flow/speed,
Event counter (if equipped) depending on operating conditions.
Thumb switch, centre left
Refer to COMPUTER in machine manual. **NOTE: Some applications have saw motor ramp
off during retract to help the saw bar more easily
Bar Extend
Thumb switch, centre right clear the cut and to retract more quickly. This
Press to extend the bar. The saw bar extends function is adjustable in the machine computer.
without running the saw motor. Refer to BAR SAW HYDRAULICS – SAW
PRESSURE STOP RAMP in SECTION 3 of THIS
Use this function to extend the bar past the MANUAL.
tree if the bar gets caught on the far side of
the tree during the cut, then lift and release the ***NOTE: Bar feed delay is adjustable by the
tree ensuring the bar stays clear of the falling operator in the machine computer (Bar Feed
tree and the ground. This can help to prevent Delay) to allow the saw motor to accelerate
damage to the bar or chain. the chain to speed before starting the cut. This
reduces stalling at the start of the cut.
Use also to extend the bar to service the bar
and chain.

2.5
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
IMPORTANT !
This manual is applicable to factory installed machine functions and controls. It does not take
into account any changes or modifications made after shipment. Verify all functions before
operating this machine.

1 2

56280BUNI R0

FELLER CONTROLLED BAR SAW Saw without Retract


CONTROLS (FC5185-822C SHOWN) Thumb switch, centre right
Press and hold to operate the saw without
NOTE: The machine pilot system and saw switch
retract function. Saw motor and bar extend
must be ON to operate all saw active functions.
active when button is pressed. Bar partially
LEFT JOYSTICK CONTROLS retracts and saw motor turns off when
Boom, In/Out released. Use bar retract to retract saw bar.
Move the joystick back to move the boom IN NOTE: Some machines may be equipped
toward the machine. with a machine computer controlled partial
Move joystick forward to move boom OUT return function when the trigger is released
away from the machine. to help clear the cut and allow time to start
more easily if cut was not finished. This is also
Swing
useful when trimming limbs to allow partial
Move the joystick left to swing
retract to position the saw for cutting the next
the upper structure to the LEFT
limb. This function is adjustable in the machine
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE).
computer (Saw Auto Return).
Move the joystick right to swing the upper No factory equipped function
structure to the RIGHT (CLOCKWISE).
Thumb switch - bottom left
No factory equipped function
Bar Retract
Thumb switch, top left
Thumb switch, bottom right
Thumb switch, top right Push to retract the saw bar. The saw bar
Thumb switch, centre left retracts without running the saw motor.
Wrist Rotate
Trigger switch
Pull the trigger switch to rotate wrist
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

2.6
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation

RIGHT JOYSTICK CONTROLS Bar extend


Boom, Up/Down Thumb switch, centre right
Press to extend the bar. The saw bar extends
Move the joystick back to RAISE the boom. without running the saw motor.
Move the joystick forward to LOWER the
Use this function to extend the bar past the
boom.
tree if the bar gets caught on the far side of
Head Tilt, Forward/Back the tree during the cut, then lift and release the
Move the joystick right to tilt the felling head tree ensuring the bar stays clear of the falling
FORWARD. tree and the ground. This can help to prevent
Move the joystick left to tilt the felling head damage to the bar or chain.
BACK. Use also to extend the bar to service the bar
No factory equipped function and chain.
Thumb switch - top left Clamp Arm Open/Close
Thumb switch - top right Thumb switch, bottom left
Saw with Retract Push to CLOSE clamp arms.
Thumb switch, centre left Thumb switch, bottom right
Press and hold to operate the saw with retract Push to OPEN clamp arms.
function. Saw motor and bar extend*** active Wrist Rotate
when button is pressed. Saw bar will retract Trigger switch
fully and saw motor turns off (or ramps off) Pull the trigger switch to rotate wrist
when button is released. CLOCKWISE.
NOTE: A Clamp While Sawing option is ***NOTE: Bar feed delay is adjustable by the
available in the machine computer. When this operator in the machine computer system (Bar
option is turned on this button becomes a Saw Feed Delay) to allow the saw motor to accelerate
with Clamp and Retract function. Press and the chain to speed before starting the cut. This
hold to operate the saw with clamp and retract reduces stalling at the start of the cut.
function. Clamp close, saw motor and bar
extend*** active when button pressed. Saw
bar will retract fully and saw motor turns off (or
ramps off) when button is released.
NOTE: Some applications have a saw
motor ramp off during retract to help the
saw bar clear the cut and to retract quickly.
This function is adjustable in the machine
computer. Refer to the machine specific
service manual for details to adjust the saw
stop ramp.

2.7
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
IMPORTANT !
This manual is applicable to factory installed machine functions and controls. It does not take
into account any changes or modifications made after shipment. Verify all functions before
operating this machine.

43686AUNI R0

with clamp and retract function. Clamp close,


FELLER CONTROLLED BAR SAW saw motor and bar extend*** active when
CONTROLS (FC5185-L855C SHOWN) button pressed. Saw bar will retract fully and
NOTE: The machine pilot system and saw switch saw motor turns off (or ramps off) when button
must be ON to operate all saw active functions. is released.
LEFT JOYSTICK CONTROLS NOTE: Some applications have a saw motor
Boom, Up/Down ramp off during retract to help the saw bar
clear the cut and to retract quickly. This
Move the joystick back to RAISE the boom.
function is adjustable in the machine computer
Move joystick forward to LOWER the boom.
system. Refer to the machine specific service
Swing manual for details to adjust the saw stop ramp.
Move the joystick left to swing
Saw without Retract
the upper structure to the LEFT
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE). Thumb switch, bottom left
Press and hold to operate the saw without
Move the joystick right to swing the upper retract function. Saw motor and bar extend
structure to the RIGHT (CLOCKWISE). active when button is pressed. Bar partially
Leveling, Left/Right retracts and saw motor turns off when
Thumb switch, upper left - Tilt left released. Use bar retract to retract saw bar.
Push to tilt upper structure LEFT. NOTE: Some machines may be equipped with
Thumb switch, upper right - Tilt right a computer controlled partial return function
Push to tilt upper structure RIGHT. when the trigger is released to help clear
No factory equipped function the cut and allow time to start more easily
if cut was not finished. This is also useful
Thumb switch - centre left
when trimming limbs to allow partial retract to
Saw with Retract position the saw for cutting the next limb. This
Thumb switch, centre right function is adjustable in the machine computer
Press and hold to operate the saw with retract system (Saw Auto Return).
function. Saw motor and bar extend*** active
Bar Retract
when button is pressed. Saw bar will retract
fully and saw motor turns off (or ramps off) Thumb switch, bottom right
when button is released. Push to retract the saw bar. The saw bar
retracts without running the saw motor.
NOTE: A Clamp While Sawing option is
Wrist Rotate
available in the machine computer system.
When this option is turned on this button Trigger switch
becomes a Saw with Clamp and Retract Pull the trigger switch to rotate wrist
function. Press and hold to operate the saw COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
2.8
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation

43685AUNI R0

RIGHT JOYSTICK CONTROLS Bar extend


Boom, In/Out Thumb switch, centre right
Press to extend the bar. The saw bar extends
Move the joystick forward to move the boom without running the saw motor.
IN toward the machine.
Use this function to extend the bar past the
Move the joystick back to move the boom OUT tree if the bar gets caught on the far side of
away from the machine. the tree during the cut, then lift and release the
Head Tilt, Forward/Back tree ensuring the bar stays clear of the falling
Move the joystick right to tilt the felling head tree and the ground. This can help to prevent
FORWARD. damage to the bar or chain.
Move the joystick left to tilt the felling head Use also to extend the bar to service the bar
BACK. and chain.
Leveling, Front/Back Clamp Arm Open/Close
Thumb switch, bottom left
Thumb switch, upper left - Tilt forward Push to CLOSE clamp arms.
Push to tilt upper structure FORWARD.
Thumb switch, bottom right
Thumb switch, upper right - Tilt backward Push to OPEN clamp arms.
Push to tilt upper structure BACKWARD.
Wrist Rotate
No factory equipped function Trigger switch
Thumb switch - centre left Pull the trigger switch to rotate wrist
CLOCKWISE.
***NOTE: Bar feed delay is adjustable by the
operator in the machine computer system (Bar
Feed Delay) to allow the saw motor to accelerate
the chain to speed before starting the cut. This
reduces stalling at the start of the cut.

2.9
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
IMPORTANT !
This manual is applicable to factory installed machine functions and controls. It does not take
into account any changes or modifications made after shipment. Verify all functions before
operating this machine.

FELLER, DRIVE TO TREE FOOT PEDALS


BAR SAW CONTROLS Clamp Arms
(FW5185 - M718E SHOWN) Press the LEFT foot pedal to open the clamp
NOTE: The machine pilot system and saw switch arms.
must be ON to operate all saw active functions. Press the RIGHT foot pedal to CLOSE the
LEFT JOYSTICK CONTROLS clamp arms.
Saw with Retract
Thumb switch, top left
Press and hold to operate the saw with retract
function. Saw motor and bar extend active
when button is pressed. Saw bar will retract
fully and saw motor turns off when button is
released.
Saw with Clamp and Retract
Thumb switch, top right
Press and hold to operate the saw with clamp
and retract function. Clamp close, saw motor
54191BUNI
and bar extend active when button pressed.
Saw bar will retract fully and saw motor turns RIGHT JOYSTICK CONTROLS
off when button is released. (WITH BAR SAW)
Bar Retract
Thumb switch, top left
Push to retract the saw bar. The saw bar
retracts without running the saw motor.
Bar Extend
Thumb switch, top right
Press to extend the bar. The saw bar extends
without running the saw motor.
Use this function to extend the bar past the
tree if the bar gets caught on the far side of
the tree during the cut, then lift and release the
tree ensuring the bar stays clear of the falling
tree and the ground. This can help to prevent
damage to the bar or chain.
Use also to extend the bar to service the bar
and chain.
2.10
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation
BAR SAW OPERATION USING THE SAW UNIT
PREPARATION Prior to using the chainsaw keep in mind:
It is mandatory that the operator has had • View of the chainsaw bar if possible.
experience operating the bar saw felling head prior • Protection of boom hydraulics and cab.
to felling trees.
While cutting, push in the felling direction avoiding
The machine has been completely serviced and is upward pressure. As the cutting unit completes
in good condition with clean windows. the cut the saw will increase in speed and the bark
Complete inspection of the saw chains - chips maybe visible.
sharpened, tensioned, and in good condition. Once the cut is completed, check that the saw has
Test all controls before commencing work. returned before moving the tree too far.
Cycle bar extend/bar retract during initial use or SAW WITH RETRACT: Once the cut is
after changing the chain or after making several completed, release the saw button and the
large tree cuts to provide additional lubrication to saw will return automatically.
the bar and chain. SAW WITHOUT RETRACT: Once the cut is
Run all the functions to ensure that the hydraulic completed press bar retract to retract the bar
components have been warmed up. If hot oil under manually.
high pressure runs through cold components the PARTIAL RETURN: Some machines may be
thermal shock can cause excessive wear and/or equipped with an computer controlled partial
damage. Pre warming by running the machine is return function when the trigger is released
only allowed when the operator is in the cab with to help clear the cut and allow time to start
no tree in the head. more easily if cut was not finished. This is also
Determine location of roads, waterways and useful when trimming limbs to allow partial
boundaries. Before work begins identify additional retract to position the saw for cutting the next
hazards. limb. This function is adjustable in the machine
computer system (Saw Auto Return).
Check that no other personnel have moved into a
hazardous area before starting the machine. When felling it is possible to jam the saw. Stop
the activation of the saw and slowly lift the head
Sound the machine horn before starting the
supporting the weight of the tree. The lifting
machine.
distance should be just enough to release the saw.
Ensure the tree is clamped tightly before the

WARNING chainsaw is activated. A loose tree may move


after the chainsaw begins the cut. This may derail
the chain, bend the bar, stop the chainsaw from
cutting or damage the saw unit.
A side tear along the tree may stop the chainsaw
from returning if it is not cut on the downward
pass. The cut should be made past this tear.
Stems should be supported when cutting, as this
will avoid splitting.
A small amount of upward lift may be required as
the chainsaw completes the cut. This will keep the
cut open and avoid chain stall.
• THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD.
Care should be taken that the end of the bar does
• KEEP CLEAR AS HIGH SPEED not cut into the ground when completing a cut. The
EJECTION OF CHAIN SAW chainsaw may also cut into another log damaging
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
the log or if the felling head is moving, may result
INJURY OR DEATH.
in damage to the bar and chain.
• NEVER POSITION HEAD SO THAT
CHAIN SAW BARS ARE IN LINE
WITH ANY BYSTANDERS, OTHER
MACHINES OR CAB.
29921A R1

2.11
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
PARKING THE HEAD FD5195
The FD5195 head can be parked in two positions,
upright or tilted down.
Parking Head Upright
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Extend boom and stick and lower the head to
the ground. Lower head enough to rest the full
weight of the head on the ground.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF and shut engine OFF.
4. Install tilt frame lock bolts as outlined on next
page.
Parking Head Tilted Down FD5195
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Raise boom to provide clearance to tilt head
down.
3. Tilt head DOWN.
4. Extend boom and stick and lower the head to
the ground. Lower the head enough to rest the
full weight of the head on the ground.
5. Turn pilot switch OFF and shut engine OFF.

FD5195-001 FD5195 SERVICE POSITION

2.12
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation

LOCK
BOLT
TILT
ROTATOR FRAME

LEFT SIDE TILT FRAME


FD5195-026 LOCK STORAGE POSITION

LOCK
BOLT

FD5195-028 TILT FRAME


TILT FRAME FD5195
The tilt frame carries the felling head and
provides a means of positioning the head when
approaching trees through rotation and tilt angle.
Two hydraulic cylinders, one on each side of the LEFT SIDE TILT FRAME
tilt frame are used for the tilt function. FD5195-027 UPRIGHT LOCKED POSITION

TILT FRAME LOCK BOLTS FD5195


The tilt frame is equipped with two service locking
bolts. The lock bolts, one on each side of the
attachment, are used to lock the attachment in the
upright position when performing service such as
lubrication or repairs and for shipping.
When not in use the lock bolts are stored in the
lock bolt hole storage location on the attachment
frame.

2.13
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SHIPPING FD5195 BOTTOM
RUBBER
USING SHIPPING SUPPORT, RIGGING COVER
STRAP

AND STRAP
RIGGING SPREADER
NOTE: The shipping support, rigging and strap are ASSEMBLY BAR
supplied with the FD5195 head.

TILT LOCK LINK


(2 PLACES)

SHIPPING
SUPPORT

FD5195-022

7. Move the boom so the shipping support is


FD5195-021
firmly secured between the head and boom
1. Securely install tilt frame lock links (2 places). cover. The shipping support should be
2. Position the head on the ground so the head is perpendicular to bottom covers on boom.
resting securely on head horns and saw box. 8. Install the rigging assembly (Tigercat part
3. Stick boom should be close to but not number 60350B) around the boom, hooking
contacting tilt frame at the boom stops. onto lugs as shown.
NOTE: The boom bottom cover bolts must be
SHIPPING
SUPPORT
properly tightened before installing the rigging.
9. Tighten each ratchet, alternating between
sides until there is no movement between
head and boom.
Ensure that the spreader bar of rigging sits flat
and centred on top of the boom and that each
CRADLE side of rigging is tight. Note that the rigging
must be perpendicular to top of the stick
boom.
10. Install rubber strap (Tigercat part number
BN508) between each ratchet handle and
connection points on support to prevent
ratchet handles from rotating.
FD5195-023

4. Insert the shipping support (Tigercat Part#


60346B) hook plate into small hole in the back
of sawbox.
5. Rotate/slide the shipping support to the resting
position.
6. The support’s cradle should fit around bottom
covers on the stick boom.

2.14
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Controls and Operation
11. Park the machine on the trailer with the
stick boom knuckled under so the boom tip
is between the tracks of the machine and
supported on the deck (or block).
12. Connect chains from the trailer to the same
lugs on the head as the rigging used to
connect the head to the boom.
13. Tighten each side equally.
14. Check/tighten boom to head rigging.

SHIPPING SUPPORT
SHOULD BE
PERPENDICULAR
TO BOOM
90°

90°
RIGGING
SHOULD BE
PERPENDICULAR
TO BOOM

HARDWOOD BLOCK MAY


BE USED TO SUPPORT
BOOM TIP ON DECK.

FD5195-024

2.15
Controls and Operation Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

2.16
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SECTION 3 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS - SECTION 3 ISSUE 3.0, JULY 2017

APPROVED HYDRAULIC OILS................................................................................................................ 3.6


AUXILIARY PRESSURE
EARLY MACHINES WITHOUT TILT LOCK.......................................................................................... 3.28
EARLY MACHINES WITH PSB2215 TILT LOCK INSTALLATION....................................................... 3.32
EARLY MACHINES WITH TILT LOCK................................................................................................. 3.36
LATER MACHINES............................................................................................................................... 3.37
BAR SAW COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................... 3.14
BAR SAW HYDRAULIC TEST PROCEDURE
FC5185 AND FW5185.......................................................................................................................... 3.70
FD5195.................................................................................................................................................3.66
CHAIN LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................. 3.20
RECOMMENDED CHAIN OIL................................................................................................................ 3.7
SAW CHAIN OIL SETUP...................................................................................................................... 3.45
CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT OF MANUAL CHAIN TENSION................................................................................... 3.21
BLEEDING THE CHAIN TENSION SYSTEM....................................................................................... 3.24
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSION OPERATION...................................................................... 3.25
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSION PILOT VALVE (PRESSURE RELEASE) OPERATION...... 3.26
HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSION............................................................................................................ 3.23
CLAMP ARMS..........................................................................................................................................3.52
CLAMP ARM PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................... 3.53
CLAMP ARM SPEED ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................... 3.54
CYLINDER - ASSEMBLY NOTES AND TORQUES
CLAMP CYLINDER - 5185 AND 5195.................................................................................................. 3.18
CYLINDER CHECK VALVE.................................................................................................................. 3.16
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................. 3.16
SAW BAR CYLINDER - 5185 AND 5195.............................................................................................. 3.17
TILT CYLINDER - 5195........................................................................................................................ 3.19
FIRE PREVENTION................................................................................................................................... 3.3
HEAD BLEED PROCEDURE................................................................................................................... 3.64
HEAD ROTATE PRESSURE AND SPEED ADJUSTMENT..................................................................... 3.55
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
FC5185.................................................................................................................................................3.10
FD5195...................................................................................................................................................3.8
FW5185................................................................................................................................................3.12
PRESSURE AND SPEED SETTINGS
FC5185 AND FW5185.......................................................................................................................... 3.72
FD5195.................................................................................................................................................3.73
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................................. 3.3
REPLACING SAW BAR
HYDRAULIC TENSION........................................................................................................................ 3.27
MANUAL TENSION.............................................................................................................................. 3.22
REPLACING SAW CHAIN
HYDRAULIC TENSION........................................................................................................................ 3.24
MANUAL TENSION.............................................................................................................................. 3.22
ROTARY MANIFOLD FD5195................................................................................................................. 3.56
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

SAW BAR EXTEND AND RETRACT....................................................................................................... 3.44


SAW BAR EXTEND SPEED SETUP.................................................................................................... 3.45
SAW BAR PRESSURE............................................................................................................................ 3.27
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD................................................................................................................... 3.14
HOSE CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................... 3.15
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE
EARLY MACHINES WITHOUT TILT LOCK.......................................................................................... 3.29
EARLY MACHINES WITH PSB2215 TILT LOCK INSTALLATION....................................................... 3.33
FC5185.................................................................................................................................................3.42
MACHINES WITH TILT LOCK.............................................................................................................. 3.39
SAW MAIN PRESSURE (MOTOR ROTATE)........................................................................................... 3.46
SAW MOTOR CONTROL......................................................................................................................... 3.48
PRESSURE SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 3.49
SAW MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................... 3.47
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
EVERY 8 HOURS................................................................................................................................... 3.4
EVERY 125 HOURS............................................................................................................................... 3.4
EVERY 250 HOURS............................................................................................................................... 3.5
SEASONAL............................................................................................................................................ 3.5
TILT DOWN SPEED ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................ 3.59
TILT FLOAT..............................................................................................................................................3.56
TILT LOCK (OPTIONAL).......................................................................................................................... 3.60
CHECKING THE TILT LOCK FUNCTION............................................................................................ 3.63
TILT LOCK MANIFOLD........................................................................................................................ 3.61
TILT LOCK PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................... 3.62
TILT UP.....................................................................................................................................................3.50
TILT UP PRESSURE AND SPEED ADJUSTMENT................................................................................. 3.51
TOOLS
BAR SAW ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TIGERCAT...................................... 3.103
WRIST ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TIGERCAT............................................. 3.98
TOOL SIZE CHART - BAR SAW ASSEMBLY........................................................................................ 3.102
TORQUE CHART................................................................................................................................... 3.104
TORQUE, FLUID CONNECTIONS................................................................................ 3.106, 3.107, 3.108
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL............................................................................................. 3.105
WEIGHTS OF COMMERCIAL WOOD................................................................................................... 3.109
WRIST ASSEMBLY - HIGH TORQUE...................................................................................................... 3.76
MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT CONVERTING RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND.............................. 3.97
WRIST ASSEMBLY - STANDARD TORQUE........................................................................................... 3.74
OUTPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY..................................................................................... 3.92
WRIST BEARING MOUNTING TORQUE SEQUENCE......................................................................... 3.101
WRIST BEARING SEAL REPLACEMENT............................................................................................... 3.99
WRIST BEARING WEAR LIMITS.......................................................................................................... 3.100
WRIST CONTROL MANIFOLD................................................................................................................ 3.80
WRIST GENERAL SETUP PROCEDURE............................................................................................... 3.81
ADJUST COUNTERBALANCE VALVE (HOLDING) PRESSURE........................................................ 3.84
ADJUST WRIST ROTATE SPEED (CYCLE TIME).............................................................................. 3.91
CHECK CASE PRESSURE.................................................................................................................. 3.83
INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE....................................................................................................... 3.82
WRIST ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE......................................................................... 3.88
WRIST HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................... 3.78
WRIST TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................. 3.81

3.2
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FIRE PREVENTION
SCHEDULE Fire can result in a machine loss which can be
financially devastating.
NEW MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1. Pine needles and bark when allowed to
INITIAL PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
accumulate, form a fuel source that when
Perform the initial pre-delivery inspection using ignited is extremely difficult to extinguish. A
Tigercat form number 5373 PDI and 125 hour thorough program of regular cleaning and
inspection report. washing will reduce the possibility of a fire
starting. In the event a fire does start, the
FIRST 125 HOUR INSPECTION AND SERVICE regular cleaning program will improve the
REPORT chances of successfully extinguishing a fire.
With the owner’s mechanic present, perform an 2. Pay close attention to wiring and plumbing
inspection and service according to the Tigercat routing during maintenance, ensure that
form number 5373 PDI and 125 hour inspection ALL wiring harnesses or hydraulic hoses are
report. properly restrained and clamped to prevent
This must be completed within the first 125 hour damage from chaffing.
time frame. 3. In case of fire lower the boom system to
IMPORTANT! the ground and shut off the engine before
To qualify for continued warranty, this report must discharging the fire suppression system.
be completed and returned to Tigercat Industries
Also refer to FIRE PREVENTION in SECTION 1
Inc. Warranty department.
of THIS MANUAL for additional information.
• Clean around filler caps before checking or
adding fluids.
• Clean around hydraulic fittings before
breaking connection. Plug or cap immediately.
• Clean up all spills immediately.
• Always use clean oil and containers.
• Drain dirty oil while still warm.
• Do not exceed recommended fluid levels.
• Always have a fire extinguisher at hand.

TIGHTENING POINTS
All hydraulic connections
Hose clamps
All cylinder and boom pin retainers
Any other loose nut, bolt or fitting

3.3
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE * USE LITHIUM BASED EP2 GREASE CONTAINING
3% - 5% MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE
FREQUENTLY OR CALCIUM SULFONATE BASED EP2 GREASE
FOR BUSHINGS.
• Check saw bar, chain and sprocket for wear,
** A NON-MOLYBDENUM EP2 GREASE IS
damage, sharpness of chain, proper tension,
RECOMMENDED FOR THE SAW UNIT SWIVEL
integrity of mounting hardware. Replace saw
bar, chain and or sprocket as necessary. BEARINGS.
Repair or replace any damaged saw Refer to PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
component mounts or hardware. SCHEDULE – LUBRICATION POINTS for each
• Clean the felling head. Remove all debris, dirt, model in THIS SECTION for exact number and
ice, packed snow. location of fittings.
• Check chain lubrication oil level. Refill as Refer also to base machine service manual.
necessary.
EVERY 125 HOURS
EVERY 8 HOURS
PERFORM
• Fill chain lubrication reservoir. Clean the area
around the reservoir cap of all debris and dirt • 8 hour maintenance
and remove the cap. Fill with chain oil per the CHECK
recommended chain oil chart.
• Torque tightening points as per new machine
CHECK maintenance.
• For loose nuts, bolts and fittings and tighten as • FC5185 and FW5185 saw unit mount springs.
required. Replace if saw unit does not return to up
• Saw chain condition. Inspect saw chain for position.
excessive wear, cracking, or broken teeth. VISUALLY CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO
Replace chain if necessary.
• Inspect felling head and boom attachment for
• Conduct overall visual inspection. Check damage. Make repairs immediately.
valves, motors, cylinders, and all hoses for
leaks or wear. Tighten or replace fittings and VISUALLY INSPECT FOR
hoses as necessary. • Signs of cracks beginning in the frame. Failure
CLEAN to properly repair cracks in structures in a
timely manner can result in component failure
• Remove potentially damaging limbs or sticks. and costly repairs which are not covered
LUBRICATE ALL GREASE FITTINGS under warranty.
• Left clamp arm, 2 fittings purge* LUBRICATE
• Left clamp arm cylinder, 2 fittings purge* • For FC5185 and FW5185 saw unit mounting
• Right clamp arm, 2 fittings purge* pin bushings, 4 fittings, 3 shots each.
• Right clamp arm cylinder, 2 fittings purge*
• Saw cylinder 2 fittings purge*
• Saw unit 1 fitting 3 shots at 0°, 45°, 90° **
• For FC5185 with 340° wrist lubricate wrist
bearing 2 or 3 fittings, 4 shots every 45° stop
to stop*
• For FC5185 with 340° wrist lubricate wrist
pinions 3 fittings,10 shots at each fitting*
• For FD5195 greaseable pins, 6 fittings purge*
• For FD5195 tilt frame slew bearing, 2 fittings,
4 shots every 45° at each fitting*
• For FD5195 tilt frame rotator pinion, 1 fitting, 4
shots every 45° one full rotation*
• For FD5195 tilt cylinders, 4 fittings purge*

3.4
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
EVERY 250 HOURS
WARNING
PERFORM
Pay attention to all safety instructions
• 8 hour maintenance. outlined in section 1 of this manual.
• 125 hour maintenance. Use recommended safety stands and devices
when called for.
CHECK
Always block wheels or tracks of carrier.
• Manifold mounting bolts. Work on solid ground.
• FD5195 tilt stops and replace as required.
• Saw assembly mounting bolts and saw motor CAUTION
mounting bolts.
Changing the saw bar, saw chain, cleaning,
SEASONAL lubrication or other maintenance must
• Change bar chain oil to recommended never be done while the machine’s engine is
seasonal oil. running.
Always ensure that the engine is OFF
Remove chain when making adjustments or
servicing the saw unit.
Always use protective gloves when working
with saw chain and hydraulic oil.

3.5
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

APPROVED HYDRAULIC OILS

3.6
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
RECOMMENDED OIL AND LUBRICANTS
Recommended Chain Oil
Viscosity Supplier Brand Name Pour Point Flash Point
200 cSt @ 40°C ESSO HD Chain Oil (Summer) Minus 15°C max 260°C
60 cSt @ 40°C ESSO Light Chain Oil (Winter) Minus 33°C max 200°C

Recommended Lubricants
Esso Shell Mobil BP Petro Canada
Beacon Alvania Mobilux EPEnegrease Supreme
EP - 2 EP - 2 EP - 2 EP - 2 EP - 2

CHAIN OIL.XL

3.7
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE - FD5195
Refer to the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE and the following chart and illustrations to
determine frequency and location of lubrication points:
Tigercat® FD5195 BAR SAW FELLING HEAD
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REFER TO Tigercat OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
SERVICE EVERY CAPACITY

2000 

3000 

LITRE
1000 
DESCRIPTION REMARKS/LUBRICANT

125 

250 

500 
ITEM

USG

QTY
NO.

8
1 LEFT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
2 LEFT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
3 RIGHT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
4 RIGHT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
5 GREASABLE PIN LUB 6 PURGE*
6 TILT CYLINDERS LUB 4 PURGE*
7 SAW CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
8 ROTATOR BEARING LUB 2 4 SHOTS EVERY 45º *
9 ROTATOR PINION LUB 1 4 SHOTS EVERY 45º *
10 SAW UNIT LUB 1 3 SHOTS AT 0º, 45º, 90º *
11 TILT FRAME STOP PADS CHK REP
12 CHAIN OIL CHK 19 5 1 See recommended chain oil in this section

*LITHIUM BASED EP2 GREASE CONTAINING 3%-5% MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE LEGEND:


LUB - LUBRICATE
REP - REPLACE
CHK - CHECK

5 5

12
12

LATER
FD5195-106 DESIGN

11

FD5195-001 FD5195 SERVICE POSITION FD5195-002 FD5195 SERVICE POSITION

3.8
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

10 2

3
1

9
8

11

TILT FRAME

FD5195-001
FD5195-002 LUBRICATION POINTS
3.9
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE - FC5185
Refer to the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE and the following chart and illustrations to
determine frequency and location of lubrication points:

Tigercat® FC5185 BAR SAW FELLING HEAD


LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REFER TO Tigercat OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
SERVICE EVERY CAPACITY

2000 

3000 

LITRE
1000 
DESCRIPTION REMARKS/LUBRICANT

125 

250 

500 
ITEM

USG

QTY
NO.

8
1 LEFT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
2 LEFT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
3 RIGHT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
4 RIGHT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
5 SAW CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
6 SAW UNIT LUB 1 3 SHOTS AT 0º, 45º, 90º *
7 SAW UNIT MOUNTING PIN BUSHINGS LUB 4 3 SHOTS AT EACH FITTING
8 WRIST BEARING (340º EARLY WRIST) LUB 2 4 SHOTS EVERY 45º STOP TO STOP *
9 WRIST BEARING (340º LATER WRIST) LUB 3 4 SHOTS EVERY 45º STOP TO STOP *
10 WRIST PINIONS (340º WRIST) LUB 3 10 SHOTS AT EACH FITTING*
11 CHAIN OIL CHK 19 5 1 See recommended chain oil in this section

*LITHIUM BASED EP2 GREASE CONTAINING 3%-5% MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE LEGEND:


LUB - LUBRICATE
REP - REPLACE
CHK - CHECK

WRIST
10 PINIONS
3-PLACES
VIEW 'B'
WRIST BEARING
LUBRICATION
(EARLIER DESIGN) 10

VIEW 'A'
'B'
WRIST WRIST BEARING
BEARING LUBRICATION
9 (LATER DESIGN)

WRIST
BEARING
8
'A'
SAW139X
WRIST-100 340° WRIST LUBRICATION - FC5185

3.10
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

7
7
2

11

1 3

FC5185-001X LUBRICATION POINTS


3.11
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE - FW5185


Refer to the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE and the following chart and illustrations to
determine frequency and location of lubrication points:
Tigercat® FW5185 BAR SAW FELLING HEAD
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REFER TO Tigercat OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
SERVICE EVERY CAPACITY

2000 

3000 

LITRE
1000 
DESCRIPTION REMARKS/LUBRICANT

125 

250 

500 
ITEM

USG

QTY
NO.

8
1 LEFT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
2 LEFT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
3 RIGHT CLAMP ARM LUB 2 PURGE*
4 RIGHT CLAMP ARM CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
5 SAW CYLINDER LUB 2 PURGE*
6 SAW UNIT LUB 1 3 SHOTS AT 0º, 45º, 90º *
7 SAW UNIT MOUNTING PIN BUSHINGS LUB 4 3 SHOTS AT EACH FITTING
8 CHAIN OIL CHK 19 5 1 See recommended chain oil in this section

*LITHIUM BASED EP2 GREASE CONTAINING 3%-5% MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE LEGEND:


LUB - LUBRICATE
REP - REPLACE
CHK - CHECK

3.12
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

7
7

3
1

FW5185-001 LUBRICATION POINTS


3.13
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
BAR SAW COMPONENTS SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD
The bar saw is designed for 3/4” pitch saw chains The saw control manifold is bolted directly to the
and saw bars. saw motor. It incorporates the chain lubrication
The bar saw can be equipped with a manual, pump, saw motor speed control, bar feed cylinder
hydraulic or manual tension bar holder. Manual pressure and feed control, and optional hydraulic
tension version is shown. tension control.

BAR SAW
CYLINDER
SAW MOTOR SAW CONTROL
MANIFOLD

BAR
BAR CHAIN HOLDER

FD5195-015 SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD

SAW UNIT
MOTOR

FC5185-005 BAR SAW

FD5195-008 SAW HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC


3.14
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
MANIFOLD CONNECTIONS TO MACHINE MANIFOLD SAW FUNCTIONS
1. D1 Case drain A. DCV2 Saw motor start control valve
2. T1 Tank B. COMP Saw motor speed control
3. P1 Pressure C. RET Retract bar
4. DCV1 Saw bar feed control valve D. EXT Extend bar
5. D2 Saw motor case drain and check valve E. PRV1 Bar extend/retract pressure
F. CV1 Anti-cavitation check valve
5
G. PRV2 Optional hydraulic tensioner pressure
H G1 Test port PRV1 pressure
J. G2 Test port PRV2 pressure
1 K. FCRET Flow control retract bar (if equipped)
L. FCEXT Flow control extend bar

4
2

53189B06 MACHINE CONNECTIONS


A
MANIFOLD CHAIN LUBRICATION
CONNECTIONS G
B
1. OIL B - chain oil to bar
C
2. OIL A - chain oil from tank
D F
3. Screw oil volume adjustment
E
4. FC OIL - oil flow rate

H J

2 3 4
K L
53189B13 CHAIN LUBRICATION CONNECTIONS
53189B13-1
53189B13 SAW FUNCTIONS

3.15
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CYLINDERS CYLINDER CHECK VALVE
CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION The clamp (5185 and 5195) and tilt (5195)
cylinders are equipped with a base end cushion. A
The cylinder part number is stamped on the check valve is incorporated to allow fast extension
cylinder. Refer to the illustration for a typical out of the cylinder. The clamp cylinders have a
stamp location. Refer to the applicable Parts cushion on the rod end of the cylinder, refer to
Catalog to identify the repair parts and seal kits. CLAMP CYLINDER - 5185 AND 5195 in this
section.
Check valve torque is 50 N-m (37 lbf-ft).
PART NUMBER
STAMP

575-549 TYPICAL CYLINDER

575-538

575-539
TYPICAL CYLINDER
575-557 CHECK VALVE

3.16
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
CYLINDER - ASSEMBLY NOTES AND
TORQUES
SAW BAR CYLINDER - 5185 AND 5195
1. Note the direction of the wiper seal and install
with Loctite #271.
2. Gland bolt torque lubricated = 38 N-m (28 lbf-
ft).
3. Piston nut torque lubricated = 442-486 N-m
(326-359 lbf-ft).
4. Install the spiral retaining ring (later cylinder).
Ensure that the ring is fully seated in the
groove.

FD5195-032 FD5195-033

FD5195-030 EARLY SAW BAR CYLINDER

FD5195-034 FD5195-035

FD5195-031 LATER SAW BAR CYLINDER


3.17
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CLAMP CYLINDER - 5185 AND 5195
1. Note the direction of the wiper seal and install
with Loctite #271.
2. Gland bolt torque lubricated = 108-115 N-m
(80-85 lbf-ft).
3. Use a new rear piston when rebuilding the
cylinder. Use Tigercat tool 33891B to torque
piston. Piston torque lubricated = 2373 N-m
(1750 lbf-ft).
4. Install the spiral retaining ring (later cylinder).
Ensure that the ring is fully seated in the
groove.
FD5195-036 TOOL 33891B

FD5195-039 FD5195-038

FD5195-037 EARLY CLAMP CYLINDER

FD5195-042 FD5195-041

FD5195-040 LATER CAMP CYLINDER

3.18
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
TILT CYLINDER - 5195
1. Note the direction of the wiper seal and install
with Loctite #271.
2. Gland bolt torque lubricated = 32 N-m (24 lbf-
ft).
3. Piston torque lubricated = 1708 N-m (1260
lbf-ft).
4. Install the spiral retaining ring. Ensure that the
ring is fully seated in the groove.

FD5195-045 FD5195-044

FD5195-043 TILT CYLINDER

3.19
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CHAIN LUBRICATION
The chain lubrication pump supplies oil to the
chain during the bar extend stroke and recharges SUCTION
when the bar retracts. The lubrication pump is STRAINER
supplied oil from the oil tank, located in the horn
at the top of the frame. A strainer is mounted in
the tank to prevent large particles from being
drawn into the pump. A vent is mounted in the OIL TANK SUCTION
tank filler cap to prevent pressure build up. An FC5185-025 STRAINER - FC5185
external check valve mounted on the saw control
manifold Oil A port prevents back flow to the tank
when the pump strokes to supply oil to the chain. SUCTION
An external check valve mounted on the saw STRAINER
control manifold Oil B port blocks the oil pump
outlet to ensure maximum suction during the pump
recharge cycle. Tank filler cap 48 mm (1 7/8 in)
wrench.
The lubrication oil tank has a capacity of OIL TANK SUCTION
approximately 19L (5 US gal). There is a baffle FD5195-025
STRAINER - FD5195
in the tank to prevent sloshing and oil spillage.
Overfilling may result in oil spilling out the breather
or being forced out the pump in certain head
positions.
NOTE: The FD5195 maximum oil capacity is
achieved when the head is in the service position
as shown.
There is also a suction strainer (100 mesh screen)
used to filter the oil as it is pumped to the chain
from the reservoir. The suction strainer requires a
38 mm (1 1/2 in) wrench.

REFILL CHAIN OIL


REFILL CHAIN OIL

FC5185-001 FC5185

REFILL CHAIN OIL FD5195-002 FD5195 SERVICE POSITION

REFILL CHAIN OIL


(TOP OF FRAME)

FW5185-001 FW5185 FD5195-106 FD5195 (LATER DESIGN)


3.20
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
ADJUSTMENT OF MANUAL CHAIN TENSION
CAUTION
Proper chain tension is required to minimize
chain and guide bar wear. The chain should be Changing the saw bar, saw chain, cleaning,
tight enough that cutter bottoms are pulled firmly lubrication or other maintenance must
against the guide bar. Correctly tensioned it should never be done while the machine’s engine is
be possible to pull the chain with thumb and running.
forefinger grip at mid span away from the bar rails Always ensure that the engine is OFF
roughly 3.2 mm (1/8 inch), for a sprocket nose bar.
Remove chain when making adjustments or
Tension should be checked frequently. Note that servicing the saw unit.
because the chain expands with heat a chain Always use protective gloves when working
that is uncomfortably hot to the touch should be with saw chain and hydraulic oil.
allowed to cool before re tensioning.
A chain that repeatedly jumps the guide bar may 3. Release the clamping plate before adjusting
indicate that the chain tension is too loose. the chain tension. Note that attempting to
adjust tension without releasing the clamp
Abnormal wear of the chain or bar may indicate plate will cause component damage. Loosen
that chain tension is set too tight. Chain tension the long pin nut, tap the bottom of the pin to
that is too tight it will cause premature failure of the loosen the pin and release the clamping plate.
saw motor shaft bearings.
4. Turn the tension adjusting nut to adjust chain
1. Park machine on firm level ground with the tension. Turn clockwise to tighten chain and
boom fully extended and the head positioned counterclockwise to loosen chain.
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access
to the saw unit. 5. Torque the pin nuts to 60 N-m (45 lbf-ft). The
clamping plate should be tight. If problems are
2. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake encountered it may be due to sawdust or other
(track machines), engage parking brake debris. It will be necessary to disassemble and
(wheeled machines) and turn off the engine. clean the bar holder.
Block tracks or wheels.

LONG PIN BAR SHORT PIN


BOLT GUIDE BOLT
PIN
BAR
DOWEL
PIN

CLAMPING ADJUSTING
PLATE BLOCK

MANUAL
SLIDING TENSION ADJUSTING
BODY SCREW
BUSHING

BUSHING

SPLIT PIN

TENSION
ADJUSTING
NUT
19 mm

BAR PLATE
SHORT PIN
NUT (M24)

LONG PIN 36 mm
NUT (M24)

36 mm
FC5185-006 MANUAL TENSION BAR HOLDER
3.21
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
REPLACING SAW CHAIN - MANUAL TENSION REPLACING SAW BAR - MANUAL TENSION
1. Park machine on firm level ground with the 1. Park machine on firm level ground with the
boom fully extended and the head positioned boom fully extended and the head positioned
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access firmly on the ground and tilted back for access
to the saw unit. to the saw unit.
2. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake 2. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
(track machines), engage parking brake (track machines), engage parking brake
(wheeled machines) and turn off the engine. (wheeled machines) and turn off the engine.
Block tracks or wheels. Block tracks or wheels.
3. Release the clamping plate to loosen the 3. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
chain tension. SAW CHAIN - MANUAL TENSION in this
section.
Loosen the long pin nut, tap the bottom of the
pin to loosen the pin and release the clamping 4. Loosen the short pin nut enough to allow the
plate. bar plate to drop down releasing the bar from
the bar pins at the tail of the bar. It may be
4. Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise to
necessary to move the bar up and down to
loosen chain.
release it.
5. Replace chain.
5. Clean out any sawdust or other debris to
If problems are encountered due to sawdust ensure a proper installation.
or other debris it may be necessary to
6. Install the new bar ensuring the tail of the bar
disassemble and clean the bar holder.
engages the two bar pins. Torque the pin nuts
6. Adjust chain tension. Refer to ADJUSTMENT to 60 N-m (45 lbf-ft).
OF MANUAL CHAIN TENSION in this section.
7. Replace saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
7. Operate the saw carefully a few times to SAW CHAIN - MANUAL TENSION in this
ensure proper operation. section.

CAUTION
Changing the saw bar, saw chain, cleaning,
lubrication or other maintenance must
never be done while the machine’s engine is
running.
Always ensure that the engine is OFF
Remove chain when making adjustments or
servicing the saw unit.
Always use protective gloves when working
with saw chain and hydraulic oil.

3.22
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
HYDRAULIC CHAIN TENSION
Proper chain tension is required to minimize chain
and guide bar wear. Tension should be checked
frequently. Note that the chain expands with heat.
A chain that is uncomfortably hot to the touch
should be allowed to cool before re tensioning.
If a chain repeatedly jumps the guide bar the
problem may either be air in the tensioning system
or the chain tension is too loose.
First bleed the system. Refer to BLEEDING THE
CHAIN TENSION SYSTEM in this section.
If the problem persists chain tension pressure
may need to be adjusted. Tensioning pressure is
measured at ‘G2’ on the saw control manifold.
Abnormal wear of the chain or bar may indicate
that chain tension is set too tight.
For chain tension pressure adjustment, refer to
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP
PROCEDURE for the appropriate machine in this
section.

FD5195-010 CHAIN TENSION HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC

3.23
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
BLEEDING THE CHAIN TENSION SYSTEM REPLACING SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC
TENSION
Always bleed the system if there is any suspicion
of air having entered the system, for example, 1. Park the machine on firm level ground with the
after replacing a hose or other components. Air in boom fully extended and the head positioned
the system may also cause the chain to jump the firmly on the ground and tilted back for access
guide bar. to the saw unit.
1. Park the machine on firm level ground with the 2. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing
boom fully extended and the head positioned brake (track machines), engage the parking
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access. brake (wheeled machines) and turn off the
If possible position the saw unit so that the engine. Block tracks or wheels.
bleed screw is as high as possible in relation
to the tension pistons. Hydraulic oil must be at
operating temperature.
2. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing
brake (track machines), engage the parking
brake (wheeled machines) and turn off the
engine. Block tracks or wheels.
3. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
62600B BAR RETRACTION TOOL

PORT 3. Position the bar retraction tool (Tigercat part


PLUGS (2)
number 62600B) on the tension device and
the bar holder.
BLEED
SCREW LONG PIN
BOLT

FD5195-037 BLEED SCREW


4. Open the bleed screw 1-2 turns. Crack open
the 2 port plugs on the end of the housing.
5. Start the engine and hold the bar retract
control until the oil coming from the bleed
screw and port plugs are free from air.
FD5195-035

6. Close the bleed screw and port plugs. 4. Position the wrench end on the top of the long
7. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the pin bolt.
engine.
8. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.

RETRACT
TOOL BOLT

FD5195-036

5. Position the hook end on the retract tool bolt.

3.24
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSION
PILOT VALVE OPERATION
LOCKING PIN
1. Park the machine on firm level ground with the
boom fully extended and the head positioned
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access
to the saw unit. Set the engine speed control
FD5195-037 to low idle.
6. While pressing the pilot valve pull the 2. Press and hold the BAR EXTEND button and
retraction tool lever to compress the tensioning shut off the engine.
device. When the bar holder is fully retracted,
press the locking pin on the tension to lock it in
position.
7. Replace chain. If problems are encountered
due to sawdust or other debris it will be
necessary to disassemble and clean the bar
holder.
8. Slowly pull the retraction tool lever until the
locking pin on the tension unit disengages.
9. Remove the tool. BAR
RETRACTION PILOT
10. Operate the saw carefully a few times to FD5195-035
TOOL VALVE

secure the pressure in the chain tensioning


device. 3. Using the bar retraction tool, attempt to
compress the bar holder. This should be
If after replacing a chain it repeatedly jumps difficult or impossible without pressing the pilot
off the saw bar, refer to: valve (pressure release button) on the side of
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSIONING the tension housing.
OPERATION in this section. 4. If any sponginess is felt, bleed the tension
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSIONING housing. Refer to BLEEDING THE CHAIN
PILOT VALVE (PRESSURE RELEASE) TENSION SYSTEM in this section and repeat
OPERATION in this section. the test.
5. If after bleeding the chain tension system the
chain repeatedly jumps off the saw bar, refer
to CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSION
PILOT VALVE (PRESSURE RELEASE)
OPERATION in this section.

3.25
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC TENSION PILOT
VALVE (PRESSURE RELEASE) OPERATION
1. Park the machine on firm level ground with the
boom fully extended and the head positioned
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access 1.254”
1.254

to the saw unit.


2. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing FD5195-029
brake (track machines), engage the parking
8. With the check valve installed and seated in
brake (wheeled machines) and turn off the
the housing, use a vernier caliper to measure
engine. Block tracks or wheels.
from the face of the check valve to the edge of
3. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING the housing as shown. Correct measurement
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this is 1.254” minimum. If the dimension is less
section. than 1.254” the check valve is not seated in
the housing. Remove the check valve and
inspect for thread damage. Replace the check
valve if necessary and recheck the dimension.
PILOT VALVE PLUNGER Do not proceed until the correct (minimum)
COVER PLATE
measurement has been achieved.

O-RING

FD5195-028
FC5185-007

4. Remove the pilot valve cover plate and


plunger. SEAL
FD5195-028
SPRING
9. Remove the O-ring from the plunger and seal
RESTRICTOR from the cover plate.
PLATE
10. Install the plunger in the housing without the
PLUG seals. The plunger should be free to move
without restriction.
11. After inserting the plunger (without seals)
you should feel when the plunger contacts
the check valve restrictor plate and spring.
Before installing the cover plate, observe if
the step on the plunger is below the cover
plate mounting surface. If the step is difficult to
observe, install the cover plate and then try to
FD5195-028 move the plunger. You should be able to feel
the plunger engage and disengage the check
5. Remove the check valve plug, restrictor plate,
valve.
and spring.
12. Remove the plunger and cover plate. Install
6. Inspect the spring and restrictor plate for
a new O-ring on the plunger and seal in the
damage and replace if necessary. Clean any
cover plate and reinstall. Check the operation
debris from the housing bore.
of the pilot valve and the hydraulic tensioning,
7. Install the spring and check valve assembly. refer to CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC
Ensure the restrictor plate groove is facing the TENSION OPERATION in this section.
check valve body as shown.
13. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.

3.26
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
REPLACING SAW BAR - HYDRAULIC TENSION SAW BAR PRESSURE
1. Park the machine on firm level ground with the Saw bar pressure is supplied by the PRV1 on the
boom fully extended and the head positioned saw manifold. The PRV1 controls the force that
firmly on the ground and tilted back for access the saw bar pushes the chain against the tree
to the saw unit. during the saw cut.
2. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing The PRV1 is supplied by pressure fed into P1 of
brake (track machines), engage the parking the saw manifold.
brake (wheeled machines) and turn off the
P1 pressure is supplied by the main pump either
engine. Block tracks or wheels.
from the A port on the saw section of the main
3. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING valve on the machine or from a reduced pressure
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this supply valve on the machine.
section.
The saw section provides high pressure and high
4. Loosen the long pin and short pin nuts enough flow during the sawing operation. The reduced
to allow the bar plate to drop down releasing pressure valve supplies lower pressure and lower
the bar from the bar pins at the tail of the bar. flow for manually controlling the saw bar when
It may be necessary to move the bar up and the saw is not active, this is called auxiliary supply
down to release it. pressure.
5. Clean out any sawdust or other debris to When the saw is not active, the reduced pressure
ensure a proper installation. (auxiliary supply) valve supplies pressure through
the bar supply solenoid operated control valve.
6. Install the new bar ensuring the tail of the bar
engages the two bar pins. Torque the pin nuts For saw bar pressure adjustment refer to SAW
to 60 N-m (45 lbf-ft). CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP
PROCEDURE for the appropriate machine in this
7. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
section.
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
BAR PIN
GUIDE SHORT PIN
BOLT
LONG PIN
BOLT

BAR
PIN

HYDRAULIC
SLIDING
BODY

BAR PLATE

LONG PIN
NUT (M24) SHORT PIN
NUT (M24)

HYDRAULIC TENSION
FC5185-006 BAR HOLDER

3.27
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
AUXILIARY PRESSURE (S855C) EARLY
MACHINES WITHOUT TILT LOCK
Saw bar pressure is supplied by the main pump
via a pressure reducing valve.
NOTE: Saw bar retract speed is affected by the
pressure reducing valve setting. Lower pressure
slower speed. Higher pressure higher speed.
Saw bar pressure passes through the bar supply
pressure solenoid operated control valve to the
main valve saw section A port. When the bar
supply pressure control valve is activated by the
computer control system saw bar pressure is
available to extend or retract the bar via the P1 PRESSURE REDUCING
port on the saw manifold. FD5195-0105 VALVE (S855C)

TILT FLOAT
(5195)

BAR SUPPLY PRESSURE


CONTROL VALVE

FROM MAIN PUMP


SAW CIRCUIT SAW CIRCUIT
BAR SUPPLY PRESSURE TO ‘P1’ ON SAW TO ‘T1’ ON SAW
REDUCING VALVE MANIFOLD (5185) MANIFOLD (5185)

TO ‘P’ ON ROTARY TO ‘T’ ON ROTARY


MANIFOLD (5195) MANIFOLD (5195)

TO CLAMP TO ROTATE MOTOR


CIRCUIT CIRCUIT (5195)

BAR SUPPLY PRESSURE SCHEMATIC


FD5195-011 (EARLY MACHINE WITHOUT TILT LOCK)

3.28
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC
SETUP PROCEDURE - (EARLY MACHINES
WITHOUT TILT LOCK) (FD5195 ON S855C)
The following procedure outlines adjustments for:
a. PRV1 bar pressure
G1 TEST
b. PRV2 chain tension PORT
c. Bar supply pressure reducing valve G2 TEST
PORT
d. DCV2 saw motor control
NOTE: Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature. FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD

1. Park the machine on firm level ground with


the stick boom fully extended to prevent
boom creep. Set the head firmly on the
ground with the tilt up locks installed.
B
2. Close the clamp arms.
A
3. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing
brake and turn off the engine. Block the
tracks.
4. Remove the saw manifold cover.
‘LS’ TEST
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING PORT ‘P’ TEST
PORT
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
53165B EARLY MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)

‘LS’ TEST
PORT

‘P’ TEST
PORT

61713B04 LATER MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)


6. Connect 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauges to test port ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ on the saw
manifold and test port ‘P’ on the machine
main valve.

3.29
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
DCV2 SAW PRV1 BAR
MOTOR PRESSURE
CONTROL

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD


7. Temporarily bottom in (lightly) the saw motor
control DCV2 adjusting screw on the saw
manifold. This prevents the saw motor from
spinning.
8. Start the engine and set the engine speed G1 TEST
PORT
control to low idle.
9. Turn the pilot system on.

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


11. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
button. Adjust the PRV1 (bar pressure) to 83
bar (1200 psi) measured at ‘G1’ test port.
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT

PRESSURE REDUCING
FD5195-0105 VALVE (S855C)
10. Adjust the pressure reducing valve to 107 bar
(1550 psi) measured at the P test port.

3.30
Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

DCV2 SAW
MOTOR
CONTROL

PRV2 SAW
CHAIN
TENSION

G2 TEST
PORT

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


12. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
button. Adjust the PRV2 (chain tension 14. Turn the saw switch off and tap the saw
pressure) to 55 bar (800 psi) measured at button. Press and hold the SAW BAR
‘G2’ test port. RETRACT button. Turn out the DCV2 (saw
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing motor control) until the saw motor increases
will spin at approximately 30 rpm. speed then slowly turn in the adjustment until
the motor just creeps.
15. Check the saw motor speed. Refer to SAW
MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this
section.
16. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
engine.
17. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
PRESSURE
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
ADJUSTMENT section.
18. Remove gauges and install the saw manifold
cover.

PRESSURE REDUCING
FD5195-0105 VALVE (S855C)
13. Reset the pressure reducing valve to 72 bar
(1050 psi) measured at ‘P’ test port.

3.31
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
AUXILIARY PRESSURE (S855C) EARLY
MACHINES WITH PSB2215 TILT LOCK
INSTALLATION
Auxiliary pressure is supplied by the main pump
via a pressure reducing valve and an electrical
proportional pressure reducing/relieving valve.
A reduced pressure passes through to the main
valve saw section ‘A’ port.
When the proportional pressure reducing/relieving
valve is activated by the computer control system
saw bar pressure is available to extend or retract
the bar via the ‘P’ port on the rotary manifold to
the ‘P1’ port on the saw manifold. PRESSURE REDUCING
FD5195-0105 VALVE (S855C)

PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
REDUCING VALVE

PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
FD5195-014 REDUCING VALVE

PROPORTIONAL
PRESSURE REDUCING/
RELIEVING VALVE

TILT FLOAT
(5195)

SAW CIRCUIT
TO ‘P1’ ON SAW
MANIFOLD (5185)
FROM TO ‘P’ ON ROTARY SAW CIRCUIT
MAIN MANIFOLD (5195) TO ‘T1’ ON SAW
PUMP MANIFOLD (5185)
TO CLAMP TO ROTATE MOTOR TO ‘T’ ON ROTARY
PRESSURE CIRCUIT CIRCUIT (5195) MANIFOLD (5195)
REDUCING VALVE

BAR SUPPLY PRESSURE SCHEMATIC


FD5195-027 (WITH PSB2215 TILT LOCK INSTALLATION)
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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC
SETUP PROCEDURE - (EARLY MACHINES
WITH PSB2215 TILT LOCK INSTALLATION)
(FD5195 ON S855C)
The following procedure outlines adjustments for:
a. Pilot pressure reducing valve G1 TEST
PORT
b. PRV1 bar pressure
G2 TEST
PORT
c. PRV2 chain tension
d. Manual bar extend and retract pressure
e. Tilt lock pressure FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
f. DCV2 saw motor control
NOTE: Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head B
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed. A
Stick boom fully extended to prevent boom
creep.
2. Close clamp arms.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
‘LS’ TEST
and turn off the engine. Block tracks. PORT ‘P’ TEST
PORT
4. Remove the saw manifold cover.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING 53165B EARLY MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
‘LS’ TEST
PORT

‘P’ TEST
PORT

61713B04 LATER MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)


6. Connect 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauges to test port ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ on the saw
manifold and test port ‘LS’ on the machine
main valve.

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DCV2 SAW PRV1 BAR


MOTOR PRESSURE
CONTROL

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD


7. Temporarily bottom in (lightly) the saw motor
control DCV2 adjusting screw on the saw
manifold. This prevents the saw motor from
spinning.
G1 TEST
8. Start the engine and set the engine speed PORT
control to low idle.
9. Using the machine computer control system:
Early machines = WRIST (860/870) CCW+
Later machines = FD BAR EXT/RET FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE) 12. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
button. Adjust the PRV1 (bar pressure) on the
Adjust both the min and max mA to 500 mA.
saw manifold to 83 bar (1200 psi) measured
This allows full pilot pressure (bar/tilt lock
at ‘G1’ test port.
supply) to the head.
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
10. Turn the pilot system on.
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.

PRV2 SAW
CHAIN
TENSION
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT

G2 TEST
PORT
PRESSURE REDUCING
FD5195-0105 VALVE (S855C) FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
13. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
11. Adjust the pressure reducing valve to 90 bar
button. Adjust the PRV2 (chain tension
(1300 psi) measured at the P test port.
pressure) on the saw manifold to 55 bar (800
psi) measured at ‘G2’ test port.
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
14. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT DCV2 SAW
button. Using the machine computer control MOTOR
CONTROL
system:
Early machines = WRIST (860/870) CCW (+)
MIN mA
Later machines = FD BAR EXT/RET
PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE
Adjust MIN mA until the pressure measured
at the ‘G1’ (also ‘LS’) reads 31 bar (450 psi).
This sets the manual bar extend and retract
pressure.
15. Press and hold the tilt lock control. Using the
machine computer control system: FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
Early machines = WRIST (860/870) CCW (+) 17. Turn the saw switch off and tap the saw
MAX mA button. Press and hold the SAW BAR
RETRACT button. Turn out the DCV2 until the
Later machines = FD BAR EXT/RET
saw motor increases speed then slowly turn in
PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE
the adjustment until the motor just creeps.
Adjust MAX mA until the pressure measured
18. Using the machine computer control system
at the ‘G1’ (also ‘LS’) reads 55 bar (800 psi).
adjust WRIST/ROT/PUMP2 CCW+ (saw
This sets the tilt lock pressure.
output) to min 250, start 200, stop 750.
NOTE: No further adjustment to the pilot
19. Check the saw motor speed. Refer to SAW
pressure reducing valve in step 11 will be
MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this
required after the max mA setting (step 15) is
section.
performed.
20. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
16. To check the adjustment procedure perform
engine.
the following test:
21. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
Press bar retract. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’)
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
reads 31 bar (450 psi).
section.
Press bar extend. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’)
22. Remove gauges and install the saw manifold
reads 31 bar (450 psi).
cover.
Press tilt lock. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) reads
NOTE: It is normal when no output is
55 bar (800 psi).
activated that the output from the electric
proportional valve does not go to zero
pressure. Approximately 14 bar (200 psi)
may be present at P1 on the saw manifold
which may allow the saw motor to creep
continuously. This pressure will also retract
the saw bar after the manual extend button is
released.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
AUXILIARY PRESSURE - EARLY MACHINES
WITH TILT LOCK (S855D)
Auxiliary pressure is supplied by the main pump
via a electric proportional pressure reducing/
relieving valve.
A reduced pressure passes through to the main
valve saw section ‘A’ port.
When the proportional pressure reducing/relieving
valve is activated by the computer control system
saw bar pressure is available to extend or retract
the bar via the ‘P’ port on the rotary manifold to
PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
the ‘P1’ port on the saw manifold. REDUCING VALVE

PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
FD5195-014 REDUCING VALVE

TILT FLOAT

FROM PROPORTIONAL
MAIN PRESSURE REDUCING/
PUMP RELIEVING VALVE

TO ‘P’ ON TO ‘T’ ON
ROTARY ROTARY
MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
TO CLAMP TO ROTATE
CIRCUIT MOTOR CIRCUIT

BAR SUPPLY PRESSURE SCHEMATIC


FD5195-012 (EARLY MACHINES WITH TILT LOCK)

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
AUXILIARY PRESSURE - LATER MACHINES
WITH TILT LOCK (S855D)
Auxiliary pressure is supplied by the main pump
via a electric proportional pressure reducing/
relieving valve and a sequence valve in the
auxiliary supply manifold.
PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE REDUCING
VALVE
When the proportional pressure reducing valve
is activated by the computer control system
(bar extend/retract) a reduced pressure passes
through to the main valve saw section ‘A’ port.
Saw bar pressure is available to extend or retract
the saw bar via the ‘P’ port on the rotary manifold AUXILIARY
SUPPLY
to the ‘P1’ port on the saw manifold. MANIFOLD

SEQUENCE VALVE AUXILIARY SUPPLY


FD5195-016 MANIFOLD
The function of the sequence valve is to block low
pressure leakage from the proportional pressure
reducing/relieving valve (G-RP on manifold) from
being supplied to the head when the function is
not activated. The sequence valve factory setting
is 13.8 bar (200 psi). Refer to SEQUENCE VALVE PROPORTIONAL
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT in this section. REDUCING
VALVE

SEQUENCE VALVE
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
FD5195-017 MANIFOLD

G-RP
PROPORTIONAL
PRESSURE
FROM REDUCING VALVE
MAIN
PUMP SEQUENCE
VALVE

TILT
FLOAT

AUXILIARY BAR SUPPLY


SUPPLY G-AUX
MANIFOLD
TO ‘P’ ON TO ‘T’ ON
ROTARY ROTARY
TO CLAMP TO ROTATE MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
CIRCUIT MOTOR CIRCUIT

AUXILIARY SUPPLY PRESSURE


FD5195-015 SCHEMATIC (LATER MACHINES)
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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SEQUENCE VALVE ADJUSTMENT
G-AUX G-RP TEST PORT
When the saw bar is not being extended or TEST PORT IN LINE TO MAIN
VALVE
retracted there should be no pressure at the outlet
of the valve measured at G-AUX. If the leakage
pressure at G-RP is higher than 13.8 bar (200 psi)
or if no pressure is measured at G-AUX when the
bar extend/retract is activated, adjustment of the
sequence valve is required.
Install pressure gauges at test ports G-RP and
G-AUX. With no function activated, G-RP should
be below 13.8 bar (200 psi). If there is pressure
at G-AUX, then increase/turn in (clockwise) the
sequence valve adjustment until the pressure
at G-AUX starts to drop. The pressure should
SEQUENCE VALVE BAR SUPPLY
continue to drop to zero over time. If there is
no pressure at G-AUX, then decrease/turn out AUXILIARY SUPPLY
(counterclockwise) the sequence valve adjustment FD5195-017 MANIFOLD
until pressure rises at G-AUX. Then turn in the
sequence valve until the pressure drops to zero
again. Operate the bar extent/retract to ensure the
correct pressure is monitored at G-AUX.

G-RP

FROM
MAIN
PUMP

TILT
FLOAT

AUXILIARY BAR SUPPLY


SUPPLY G-AUX
MANIFOLD
TO ‘P’ ON TO ‘T’ ON
ROTARY ROTARY
MANIFOLD MANIFOLD

TO CLAMP TO ROTATE
CIRCUIT MOTOR CIRCUIT

AUXILIARY SUPPLY PRESSURE


FD5195-015 SCHEMATIC (LATER MACHINES)

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC
SETUP PROCEDURE - (MACHINES WITH TILT
LOCK) (FD5195 ON S855D)
The following procedure outlines adjustments for:
a. PRV1 bar pressure
G1 TEST
b. PRV2 chain tension PORT

c. Manual bar extend and retract pressure G2 TEST


PORT
d. Tilt lock pressure
e. DCV2 saw motor control
FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
NOTE: Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head ‘LS’ TEST
PORT
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed.
Stick boom fully extended to prevent boom
creep.
2. Close clamp arms.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
and turn off the engine. Block tracks. ‘P’ TEST
PORT
4. Remove the saw manifold cover.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this 61713B04 MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)
section.
6. Connect 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauges to test port ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ on the saw
manifold and test port ‘LS’ on the machine
main valve.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
DCV2 SAW PRV1 BAR
MOTOR PRESSURE
CONTROL

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD


7. Temporarily bottom in (lightly) the saw motor
control DCV2 adjusting screw on the saw
manifold. This prevents the saw motor from
spinning.
G1 TEST
8. Start the engine and set the engine speed PORT
control to low idle.
9. Using the machine computer control system
adjust both the min and max mA of FD BAR
EXT/RET PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE to
500 mA. This allows full pilot pressure (bar/tilt FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
lock supply) to the head. 11. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
button. Adjust the PRV1 (bar pressure) on the
10. Turn the pilot system on.
saw manifold to 83 bar (1200 psi) measured
at ‘G1’ test port.
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
DCV2 SAW
MOTOR
CONTROL

PRV2 SAW
CHAIN
TENSION

G2 TEST
PORT

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
12. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
button. Adjust the PRV2 (chain tension 16. Turn the saw switch off and tap the saw
pressure) on the saw manifold to 55 bar (800 button. Press and hold the SAW BAR
psi) measured at ‘G2’ test port. RETRACT button. Turn out the DCV2 (saw
motor control) until the saw motor increases
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
speed then slowly turn in the adjustment until
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.
the motor just creeps.
13. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
17. Using the machine computer control system
button. Using the machine computer control
adjust WRIST/ROT/PUMP2 CCW+ (saw
system adjust the min mA of FD BAR EXT/
output) to min 250, start 200, stop 750.
RET PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE until the
pressure measured at the ‘G1’ (also ‘LS’) 18. Check the saw motor speed. Refer to SAW
reads 31 bar (450 psi). This sets the manual MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this
bar extend and retract pressure. section.
14. Press and hold the tilt lock control. Using the 19. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
machine computer control system adjust the engine.
max mA of FD BAR EXT/RET PRESSURE 20. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
(+) PRESSURE until the pressure measured SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
at the ‘G1’ (also ‘LS’) reads 55 bar (800 psi). section.
This sets the tilt lock pressure.
21. Remove gauges and install the saw manifold
15. To check the adjustment procedure perform cover.
the following test:
NOTE: It is normal when no output is
Press bar retract. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) activated that the output from the electric
reads 31 bar (450 psi). proportional valve does not go to zero
Press bar extend. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) pressure. Approximately 14 bar (200 psi)
reads 31 bar (450 psi). may be present at P1 on the saw manifold
which may allow the saw motor to creep
Press tilt lock. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) reads
continuously. This pressure will also retract
55 bar (800 psi).
the saw bar after the manual extend button is
released.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC DCV2 SAW
SETUP PROCEDURE - FC5185 MOTOR
CONTROL
The following procedure outlines adjustments for:
a. PRV1 bar pressure
b. PRV2 chain tension
c. Manual bar extend and retract pressure
d. DCV2 saw motor control
NOTE: Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set
head firmly on ground with stick boom fully
extended to prevent boom creep. FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
7. Temporarily bottom in (lightly) the saw motor
2. Close clamp arms.
control DCV2 adjusting screw on the saw
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake manifold. This prevents the saw motor from
and turn off the engine. Block tracks. spinning.
4. Remove the saw manifold cover. 8. Start the engine and set the engine speed
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING control to low idle.
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this 9. Using the machine computer control system
section. adjust the max mA of FD BAR EXT/RET
PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE to 500 mA. This
allows full pilot pressure to the head.
10. Turn the pilot system on.
PRV1 BAR
PRESSURE

G1 TEST
PORT
G2 TEST
PORT

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


6. Connect 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauges to test port ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ on the saw
manifold and test port ‘LS’ on the machine FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
main valve.
11. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
button. Adjust the PRV1 (bar pressure) on the
saw manifold to 83 bar (1200 psi) measured
at ‘G1’ test port.
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
DCV2 SAW
MOTOR
CONTROL

PRV2 SAW
CHAIN
TENSION

G2 TEST
PORT

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


12. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD
button. Adjust the PRV2 (chain tension 15. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT
pressure) on the saw manifold to 55 bar (800 button. Turn out the DCV2 (saw motor control)
psi) measured at ‘G2’ test port. until the saw motor increases speed then
slowly turn in the adjustment until the motor
NOTE: Later saw motors with internal flushing just creeps.
will spin at approximately 30 rpm.
17. Using the machine computer control system
13. Press and hold the SAW BAR RETRACT adjust WRIST/ROT/PUMP2 CCW+ (saw
button. Using the machine computer control output) to min 250, start 200, stop 750.
system adjust the max mA of FD BAR EXT/
RET PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE until the 18. Check the saw motor speed. Refer to SAW
pressure measured at the ‘G1’ (also ‘LS’) MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this
reads 35 bar (500 psi). This sets the manual section.
bar extend and retract pressure. 19. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
14. To check the adjustment procedure perform engine.
the following test: 20. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
Press bar retract. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
reads 35 bar (500 psi). section.
Press bar extend. Pressure at ‘G1’ (or ‘LS’) 21. Remove gauges and install the saw manifold
reads 35 bar (500 psi). cover.
NOTE: It is normal when no output is
activated that the output from the electric
proportional valve does not go to zero
pressure. Approximately 14 bar (200 psi)
may be present at P1 on the saw manifold
which may allow the saw motor to creep
continuously This pressure will also retract
the saw bar after the manual extend button is
released.

3.43
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAW BAR EXTEND AND RETRACT
When main pump oil is available at P1 on the saw
control manifold the saw bar will be able to extend
or retract.
Extend/retract is controlled by pilot pressure from
solenoid C23 on the machine. When the C23
solenoid is energized (via the computer control
system) pilot oil is directed through port SP on the
rotary manifold to the directional control valve 1
(DCV1) in the saw control manifold, pressure via
P1 is available to extend the bar. When the C23
solenoid is de-energized, P1 pressure at the saw DCV1
manifold is ported through the DCV1 to retract the
saw bar. 53189B13-1 SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD
NOTE: Air in the saw pilot line will cause delays
in bar movement. Refer to HEAD BLEED
PROCEDURE in this section.
For saw bar pressure adjustment refer to SAW
CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP
PROCEDURE for the appropriate machine in this
section.
For saw bar extend speed adjustment refer to
SAW BAR EXTEND SPEED ADJUSTMENT in
this section.

FROM C23
SOLENOID
VALVE

FD5195-008 SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD SCHEMATIC


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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW BAR EXTEND SPEED ADJUSTMENT SAW CHAIN OIL SETUP
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head 1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed if firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed if
applicable. Position booms to prevent boom applicable. Position booms to prevent boom
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature. temperature.
2. Close clamp arms. 2. Close clamp arms.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake 3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
and turn off the engine. Block tracks. and turn off the engine. Block tracks.
4. Remove the saw manifold cover. 4. Remove saw manifold cover.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING 5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section. section.
6. Start the engine and set the engine speed 6. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to high idle. control to low idle.
7. Turn the pilot system on. 7. Turn the pilot system on.
8. Press and hold the SAW button and measure 8. Turn CHAIN OIL FLOW CONTROL out 1/3
the time for the saw bar to fully extend. turn from fully in.
9. Operate SAW BAR EXTEND/RETRACT until
oil comes out onto saw bar.
SAW BAR
EXTEND FLOW 10. Oil is forced out during the SAW BAR
CONTROL EXTEND function.

FD5195-015

SAW MANIFOLD
CHAIN OIL
9. Set the saw bar extend speed to 1.5-2.0 FLOW
CONTROL
seconds.
CHAIN OIL
VOLUME
Suggest backing out the saw bar extend flow CONTROL
control to stop bar from extending. Then turn FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
in until bar just starts to move. Lock setting
11. To increase the rate oil comes out, adjust
and time speed. Adjust as required.
the CHAIN OIL FLOW CONTROL out. To
10. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the decrease turn in.
engine.
12. If the total amount of oil needs to be
11. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING increased, turn out the CHAIN OIL VOLUME
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this CONTROL set screw. To decrease turn in.
section.
13. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
12. Install the saw manifold cover. engine.
14. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
15. Install saw manifold cover.

3.45
Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAW MAIN PRESSURE (MOTOR ROTATE)
Saw main pressure for the saw motor/chain
rotation is supplied by the machine main valve saw
section port A.
Saw main pressure is controlled by solenoid
TS1 which directs pilot oil through port C1 on
the machine pilot manifold to the main valve saw TS1
section. SOLENOID

TS1 solenoid is controlled by the computer control


system.
Saw main pressure is limited by the main valve
LS relief setting. Main valve saw section port A H845C-77 PILOT MANIFOLD
relief is set higher than the main system maximum
operating pressure. Flow is adjusted to maximum
using the port A spool stop and adjusted to
operating flow via the computer control system.
NOTE: For saw motor speed adjustment, refer C1 PORT
to SAW MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this
section.

845CH-080 PILOT MANIFOLD – BOTTOM VIEW

FROM PILOT
MANIFOLD C1
PORT (TS1
SOLENOID)
FROM MAIN VALVE SAW
SECTION PORT ‘A’ TO
‘P’ PORT ON ROTARY
MANIFOLD

FD5195-018 MAIN VALVE SCHEMATIC

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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT 14. Repeat the saw motor speed measurement.
NOTE: Refer to the machine specific service 15. Navigate the computer system to the Max mA
manual for more information to navigate the setting.
machine computer system screens and the
In 5mA increments, lower the Max mA
hydraulic control valve adjustment location.
setting until there is a drop in the specified
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Position saw speed. Once a drop in saw speed
the head safely on a support that will allow occurs increase the Max mA setting by
access to remove the saw chain and measure 5mA and press OK. The saw motor speed
saw motor speed. Install tilt up locks if measurement should meet the saw motor
applicable. Position boom to prevent boom speed setting specifications.
creep.
This step ensures the stop ramp that is
2. Close clamp arms. applied to the current when the saw is
deactivated will be as effective as possible.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
and turn OFF the engine. Block tracks.
4. Remove saw manifold cover.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
6. Install reflective tape on the side of the chain
catcher.
7. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to low idle.
8. Use the machine computer system to adjust
SAW outputs to:
Min 300mA, Max 460mA,
Start 0ms, Stop 750ms
9. Turn the pilot system on.
10. Set the engine speed control to full idle.
11. Turn SAW SWITCH on.
12. While measuring saw motor speed with photo
tachometer, press and hold the SAW button
for 5 seconds.
Always wait a minimum of 10 seconds
between consecutive saw motor activations.
NOTE: Monitor SAW MOTOR CASE
temperature. Do not exceed 90°C (194°F).
13. The saw motor speed measurement
should meet the saw motor speed setting
specifications, refer to PRESSURE AND
SPEED SETTINGS for appropriate machine
and saw motor in this section.
If the motor speed is too high, adjust the SAW
PRESSURE flow stop on the main valve to
decrease flow.
If the motor speed is too low, adjust the SAW
PRESSURE flow stop on the main valve to
increase flow.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
SAW MOTOR CONTROL exceeds the DCV2 setting, the DCV2 connects
the pilot of the compensator to the saw return
The saw manifold contains a compensator and
pressure after the compensator orifice which
orifice. The function of the compensator is to
allows the compensator to remain open allowing
prevent the saw motor from turning. This is
the saw to rotate as long as the pressure drop
accomplished by blocking the saw motor return
across the orifice remains below the compensator
flow from the saw motor to the machine. There are
adjustment setting.
two operating conditions when the compensator
will restrict or stop flow from the motor: NOTE: For the DCV2 adjustment, refer to SAW
MOTOR CONTROL PRESSURE SETUP in this
A. When the saw pressure is below the set
section.
pressure.
NOTE: The saw motor compensator does not
B. When the pressure drop across the
require field adjustment. The correct factory
compensator orifice is higher then the adjustable
adjustment is 3 threads protruding from the lock
spring setting of the compensator.
nut.
Restricting the saw motor from turning when the
SAW MOTOR SAW MOTOR
pressure is below the set pressure allows a low COMPENSATOR DCV2
saw bar pressure to extend or retract the saw bar
without the saw chain turning. Also, high pressure
across the compensator orifice is caused by too
much flow being sent to the saw motor which
would over speed the motor. When this happens
the compensator closes briefly to “throttle” the saw
flow which prevents the motor from over speeding.
Closing the compensator when the saw pressure
is below the set pressure is controlled by adjusting
the switching pressure of the directional control SAW MOTOR
valve DCV2. When the saw pressure is low,
the DCV2 sends the saw pressure to pilot the
compensator closed. When the saw pressure FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD

FD5195-008 SAW MANIFOLD SCHEMATIC


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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance
SAW MOTOR CONTROL PRESSURE SETUP 10. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and turn off the
engine.
NOTE: The PRV1 in the saw manifold must be at
the specified pressure prior to adjusting the saw 11. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
motor control. If the PRV1 requires adjustment, SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
refer to the applicable machine SAW CONTROL section.
MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE
12. Remove gauge and install the saw manifold
in this section.
cover.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
SAW PRESSURE STOP RAMP
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed if
applicable. Position booms to prevent boom The machine computer system controls the
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating proportional ramp off time (stop ramp) of the saw
temperature. function. Refer to the machine specific service
manual for details to adjust the saw stop ramp.
2. Close the clamp arms.
BAR FEED DELAY FUNCTION
3. Turn the pilot switch OFF, engage swing
brake, and turn off the engine. Block tracks. The machine computer system controls the bar
feed delay function. This function delays activation
4. Remove saw manifold cover.
of the bar extend function for a short duration after
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING main saw pressure is activated. This allows the
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this saw motor/chain to accelerate before starting the
section. cut. Refer to the machine specific service manual
6. Start the engine and set the engine speed for details to adjust the bar feed delay function.
control to low idle. RETURN TIME LIMIT FUNCTION
7. Turn the pilot system on. The machine computer system controls the return
8. Turn the saw switch off and tap the saw time limit function. This function governs the
button. Press and hold the SAW BAR amount of time the bar retract function is activated
RETRACT button. for when the saw is deactivated. Increasing this
setting will increase the period to retract the bar
SAW MOTOR
DCV2 while decreasing the setting will shorten the
period to retract the bar. The default setting is 3
seconds. Refer to the machine specific service
manual for details to adjust the return time limit
function.

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD


9. Turn out SAW MOTOR DCV2 until the saw
motor spins easily. Turn in SAW MOTOR
DCV2 until the saw motor is barely spinning.
Lock setting.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
TILT UP/SAW RETURN
Tilt up is controlled by pressure in the main valve
saw section, port B (tilt up/saw return). Tilt up/
saw return pressure is controlled by solenoid
TS2 which directs pilot oil through port C2 on the
machine pilot manifold.
TS2
SOLENOID
TS2 solenoid is controlled by the computer control
system. Refer to the machine specific service
manual for adjustment details.
The tilt up/saw return pressure is limited by the
saw section B port relief. Flow is adjusted to H845C-77 PILOT MANIFOLD
maximum using the port B spool stop and adjusted
to operating flow via the computer control system.
Refer to the machine specific service manual for
adjustment details.

C2 PORT

845CH-080 PILOT MANIFOLD – BOTTOM VIEW

FROM PILOT
MANIFOLD C2
PORT (TS2
SOLENOID)

TILT
FLOAT

FROM MAIN VALVE SAW


SECTION PORT ‘B’ TO
‘T’ PORT ON ROTARY
MANIFOLD

FD5195-018 MAIN VALVE SCHEMATIC

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TILT UP PRESSURE AND SPEED 16. Use the machine computer system to adjust**
ADJUSTMENT - FD5195 ON S855C/D TILT up outputs.
NOTE: Refer to the machine specific service Min setting should be adjusted until tilt up
manual for more information to navigate the just starts to move. Then lower Max setting,
machine computer system screens and the measure the time it takes for the head to
hydraulic control valve adjustment location. travel to the full up position. Repeat Max
NOTE: The port relief on the machine that limits setting adjustment until the measured time
the tilt up pressure is affected by the flow of oil meets Tilt up speed setting specifications* or
across the relief. Changes in flow may change the the operator’s preference.
pressure setting. * Refer to PRESSURE AND SPEED
1. Park the machine on firm level ground. Set SETTINGS – FD5195 chart in this section.
the head firmly on ground. Position the ** Refer to the machine specific service
stick boom fully extended to prevent boom manual for more information to navigate the
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating machine computer system screens to adjust
temperature. the tilt up outputs.
2. Close the clamp arms.
3. Remove the tilt frame locks.
4. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauge to test port P of the machine main
valve.
5. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to full idle.
6. Turn the pilot system on.
7. Ensure the SAW SWITCH is off.
8. Use the machine computer system to adjust
TILT up outputs to:
Min 300mA, Max 360mA,
Start 250ms, Stop 250ms.
9. Raise the head above the ground enough
to prevent contacting the ground when tilted
down.
10. Press TILT UP button.
11. Tap SAW button to tilt head down.
12. Press and hold TILT up.
13. Measure the time it takes for the head to
travel to the full up position.
14. Adjust TILT up flow stop on the main valve
until the measured time meets the Tilt up
speed setting (CARRIER) specification*.
NOTE: If the pressure setting is low the speed
could be affected.
15. Adjust TILT up pressure relief on the main
valve to meet Tilt up pressure setting
specification*, read at P.

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CLAMP ARMS - FD5195 CLAMP ARMS - FC5185
The clamp arms are controlled by the main valve The clamp arms on FC5185 heads are normally
clamp section. The maximum pressure is set using controlled by using both the standard clamp and
the individual LS relief in this section. accumulator valve sections on the machine. This
allows for easy connection of the head to the
The clamp close port relief is set higher than the
standard boom tube arrangement of the feller
section LS relief. The clamp open and close are
buncher machine. To control the clamp arm
activated by solenoids TS4 (close) and TS3 (open)
speeds and pressures, adjustments to both clamp
which directs pilot oil through port C4 (close) and
and accumulator valve sections is required on
C3 (open) on the machine pilot manifold to the
the machine. Refer to PRESSURE AND SPEED
clamp section on the main valve.
SETTING in this section for the specified settings.
Solenoids TS3 and TS4 are both controlled by Refer to the machine manual for the procedure for
the machine computer control system. For clamp adjusting the pressure and speeds.
arm pressure adjustment, refer to CLAMP ARM
NOTE: A flow divider may be installed in the
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT in this section.
head to aid in synchronizing the movement of
Clamp arm speeds are controlled by the spool the arms however if the individual clamp and
stops in the machine main valve clamp section. accumulator valve sections flows are too different,
Refer to CLAMP ARM SPEED SETUP in this the flow divider will be unable to keep the arms
section. synchronized. Do not operate the clamp arms with
only one of the valve sections active as the clamp
arms may contact each other causing possible
damage to the arms.

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CLAMP ARM PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 10. With the CLAMP CLOSE button still held on
adjust CLAMP CLOSE pressure relief on the
NOTE: Refer to the machine specific service
machine main valve to meet Clamp close port
manual for more information to navigate the
relief (cracking pressure) specification*, read
machine computer system screens and the
at ‘P’.
hydraulic control valve adjustment location.
Release the joystick button and Press F4 on
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
the machine computer system to complete
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed if
CLAMP CLOSE setting and access the
applicable. Position booms to prevent boom
CLAMP OPEN setting.
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature. 11. Press OK to move to the GRAPPLE OPEN
Max setting. The GRAPPLE OPEN menu is
2. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
used for the CLAMP OPEN adjustment on a
gauge to test port P of the machine main
Feller Director.
valve.
Using the up or down arrow buttons adjust the
3. Start the engine and set the engine speed
Max mA setting to 700mA and press OK.
control to full idle.
The following hydraulic adjustment requires
4. Turn the pilot system on.
maximum flow and setting the Max current to
5. Press and hold CLAMP CLOSE. 700mA will achive this.
6. Temporarily adjust CLAMP section LS 12. Activate the CLAMP OPEN button on
relief (feed reducer) until the reading at ‘P’ the joystick and adjust CLAMP OPEN
Clamp close port relief (cracking pressure) pressure relief on the machine main valve
specification*. to meet Clamp open port relief (full flow)
7. Set engine speed control to low idle. specification*, read at P.

8. Press and hold CLAMP CLOSE. 13. Adjust CLAMP section LS relief (feed reducer)
until the reading at P meets Clamp open/close
9. Use the machine computer system to adjust pressure setting specification*.
CLAMP CLOSE Min setting as follows:
* Refer to PRESSURE AND SPEED
Push the F3 button to access the GRAPPLE SETTINGS for appropriate machine in this
CLOSE adjustment menu and press OK. section.
The GRAPPLE CLOSE menu is used for
the CLAMP CLOSE adjustment on a Feller
Director.
NOTE: When in the Min Adjust menu only
the Min current will be applied to the CLAMP
CLOSE valve when the function is activated.
Activate and hold the CLAMP CLOSE button
on the joystick and at the same time using
the up or down arrow buttons adjust the Min
setting so that the clamp arms just begin
to creep. Do not press OK. The following
hydraulic adjustment requires minimum flow
and remaining in the Min menu will achieve
this.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
CLAMP ARM SPEED ADJUSTMENT 3. Turn the pilot system on.
NOTE: Refer to the machine specific service 4. Adjust CLAMP CLOSE flow stop on the
manual for more information to navigate the machine main valve and measure the clamp
machine computer system screens and the close speed after each adjustment. Repeat
hydraulic control valve adjustment location. the adjustment until clamp close time meets
the CLAMP CLOSE speed specification*.
The CLAMP OPEN/CLOSE valves are controlled
electronically by the proportional valves on the Start with a slower speed and increase until
pilot manifold. correct speed achieved.
NOTE: The maximum current to fully activate 5. Adjust CLAMP OPEN flow stop on the
the valves must be applied before attempting to machine main valve and measure the clamp
set the clamp speeds. The max current can be open speed after each adjustment. Repeat
checked through the machine computer system the adjustment until clamp open time meets
as follows: the CLAMP OPEN speed specification*.
Press F2 to access the Measure menu. Using the Start with a slower speed and increase until
up or down arrow buttons scroll to Hydraulics and correct speed achieved.
press OK.
* Refer to PRESSURE AND SPEED
Using the up or down arrow buttons scroll to Tele/ SETTINGS for appropriate machine in this
Grapple/LVLL(LX) selection. Close the cab door section.
and press PILOT RESET switch to activate pilot
system. Activate the CLAMP OPEN function on
the joystick and ensure that the current reading is
approximately 700 mA (+ or - 30 mA). Repeat this
for the CLAMP CLOSE function.
If the reading is less than 700 mA (+ or - 30 mA)
the max current setting will need to be adjusted
before any hydraulic testing can be done. Refer
to the machine specific service manual for more
information to navigate the machine computer
system screens.
If the settings are 700 mA (+ or - 30 mA) turn
the pilot off and proceed to the clamp arm speed
setup.
1. Park the machine on firm level ground. Set
the head firmly on ground with the tilt up
locks installed if applicable. Position the
stick boom fully extended to prevent boom
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating
temperature.
2. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to full idle.

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HEAD ROTATE 6. With head on ground, apply downward boom
pressure to prevent head rotation.
Head rotation is controlled by the rotate section
in the machine main control valve. The pressure 7. Temporarily increase ROTATE CW pressure
is limited by the section port reliefs. The head relief setting on the main valve to a reading of
rotation is activated with pilot oil from the right 138 bar (2000 psi) at P.
hand joystick. The rotate speed is set using the
8. Lift the head above the ground high enough to
spool stops in the main control valve head rotate
provide clearance when rotated.
section.
9. Measure the time it takes for the head to
ROTATE PRESSURE AND SPEED
rotate clockwise 3 complete revolutions.
ADJUSTMENT (FD5195 ON S855C/D)
10. Adjust the ROTATE CW flow stop on the
NOTE: Refer to the machine specific service
main valve until the measured time meets the
manual for more information on the hydraulic
Rotate CW speed setting specification*.
control valve adjustment locations.
11. Place head on ground and apply pressure to
NOTE: The port relief on the machine that limits
prevent rotation.
the rotate pressure is affected by the flow of oil
across the relief. Changes in flow may change the 12. Adjust ROTATE CW pressure relief setting on
pressure setting. the main valve to meet Rotate CW pressure
setting specification* read at P.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed. 13. Repeat steps 6 to 12 for ROTATE CCW.
Stick boom fully extended to prevent boom * Refer to PRESSURE AND SPEED
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating SETTINGS – FD5195 in this section.
temperature.
2. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauge to test port P of the machine main
valve.
3. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to full idle.
4. Turn the pilot system on.
5. Close the clamp arms.

HEAD ROTATE
VALVE
SECTION

TO ROTARY
MANIFOLD

FD5195-018 MAIN VALVE SCHEMATIC


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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
ROTARY MANIFOLD FD5195 CLAMP ARM FLOW DIVIDER AND RELIEF
The rotary manifold allows for continuous rotation There is small manifold bolted to the side of
of the saw and tilt frame relative to the rotator the rotary manifold which consists of a flow
housing which is connected to the boom via a divider spool and dual cross-line relief cartridge.
yoke knuckle. The rotary manifold also houses The function of this manifold is to hydraulically
various cartridges for the functions described synchronize the movement of the two clamp arms.
below. The flow divider equalizes the flows to and from
each rod side of the clamp cylinders. The flow
TILT DOWN/FLOAT SPEED FLOW CONTROL
divider spool is matched to the manifold and is
There is an adjustable flow control (FC) which not serviceable. The cross-line relief cartridge is
controls the tilt down or float speed. The flow serviceable.
control restricts the flow of oil out of the tilt
ROTATE CROSSLINE RELIEFS
cylinders back to the carrier and through the tilt
float solenoid operated directional control valve. There are two direct acting cross-line reliefs (RF1,
Adjusting the screw out decreases the flow. RF2) that control the maximum operating pressure
across the rotate motor ports. These reliefs also
CAUTION control the braking torque of the motor. The 80 bar,
(1160 psi) crossline reliefs are not adjustable.
Before servicing install whips in the RT1
and RT2 test ports to relieve any pressure
trapped in the rotate motor lines by the
counterbalance valves.
Failure to relieve pressure may result in
injury.

TILT DOWN/FLOAT SPEED RELIEF


There is a relief (RF3) in the rotary manifold that
allows oil to bypass the flow control if the pressure
trapped between the tilt cylinders and the tilt flow
control is too high. This 160 bar (2320 psi) relief is
not adjustable.

TO TILT TO ROTATE TO CLAMP


CYLINDERS MOTOR CYLINDERS

FD5195-007 ROTARY MANIFOLD SCHEMATIC

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ROTATE COUNTERBALANCE VALVES SAW RETURN CHECK VALVE
Counterbalance valves (CB1, CB2) control the There is a check valve installed in the saw return
minimum rotate motor pressure required to allow port on the bottom of the rotary manifold. This
the motor to rotate. check valve allows oil from the saw motor to
return from the saw motor back to the carrier but
On earlier machines two check valves are installed
prevents oil supplied in the saw return line from
in the rotate motor inlet ports on the top of the
getting to the saw motor.
rotary manifold. On later machines two check
valves (CK1, CK2) are installed in the barrel of The saw return line from the carrier also functions
the rotary manifold. These check valves force as the tilt up control when it is pressurized. When
the return oil from the rotate motor to go through the saw is active you will see the saw head tilt
the counterbalance valves. The counterbalance up slightly. This is due to the saw return pressure
valves then close off the motor return line until affecting the tilt cylinders.
there is a minimum pressure in the driving line.
CHECK VALVE (LATER DESIGN ONLY)
This produces smooth rotate motor control and
prevents head rotate from running away if the Check valve (CK) on later machines relieves
head rotate speed exceeds the flow supplied by high case pressure to tank if the case pressure
the carrier due to gravity or other external forces. exceeds the pressure in the tank gallery of the
rotary manifold.
The counterbalance valves also serve to
flush the rotate lines. The outlet flow from the
SAW RETURN
counterbalance valve returns to the case line not CHECK VALVE
to the return line and rotate spool on the carrier.
ROTATE COUNTERBALANCE VALVE
ADJUSTMENT
The counterbalance valves do not require field
adjustment. However, if these valves are adjusted
by mistake, or replacement is necessary, refer to
the following illustrations for the factory adjustment
setting.
ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-012 (EARLIER DESIGN)
ADJUST 1 1/2 TURNS
IN FROM FULL OUT

SAW RETURN CHECK


CHECK VALVE VALVE CK

EARLY DESIGN
FD5195-019 COUNTERBALANCE VALVE
ADJUST EXPOSED
THREAD TO 3/16”
ABOVE LOCKNUT

ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-031 (LATER DESIGN)

LATER DESIGN
FD5195-020 COUNTERBALANCE VALVE

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FLOW CONTROL
(TILT DOWN)
CROSS LINE
RELIEFS
COUNTER BALANCE
VALVE CB1

COUNTER BALANCE
VALVE CB2

ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-011 (EARLIER DESIGN)

ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-029 (LATER DESIGN)
TILT DOWN
RELIEF RF3

TILT DOWN
RELIEF RF3

CHECK
VALVE CK1

CHECK
VALVE CK2

COUNTER BALANCE
VALVE CB1

ROTARY MANIFOLD FLOW DIVIDER


FD5195-010 (EARLIER DESIGN)
CROSS LINE FLOW DIVIDER
RELIEFS CROSS PORT RELIEF

FLOW CONTROL
(TILT DOWN)
ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-030 (LATER DESIGN)
COUNTER BALANCE
VALVE CB2

SAW RETURN CHECK


CHECK VALVE VALVE CK

FLOW DIVIDER

FLOW DIVIDER
CROSS PORT RELIEF

ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-009 (EARLIER DESIGN)
ROTARY MANIFOLD
FD5195-031 (LATER DESIGN)

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TILT DOWN
Tilt down is not powered but allowed to fall by TILT DOWN
FLOW CONTROL
activation of the tilt float solenoid on the machine
via the computer control system. The tilt down
speed is controlled by a flow control valve on the
rotary manifold.
TILT DOWN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
(FD5195 ON S855C/D)
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
firmly on ground. Stick boom fully extended to
prevent boom creep. Hydraulic oil must be at
operating temperature.
2. Close clamp arms.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake ROTARY MANIFOLD
and shut engine OFF. Block tracks. FD5195-029 (LATER DESIGN)
4. Remove tilt frame rear cover.
5. Remove tilt frame locks.
TILT DOWN
6. Adjust tilt down flow control on the rotary FLOW CONTROL
manifold 1.5 turns in from fully out.
7. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to high idle.
8. Turn the pilot system on.
9. Ensure SAW SWITCH is off.
10. Raise the boom/head above the ground high
enough so the head will not hit the ground
when tilted down.
11. Press TILT UP button.
12. Tap SAW button. Head should fall smoothly.
13. Measure the time it takes for the head to fall
ROTARY MANIFOLD
to a horizontal position. FD5195-009 (EARLIER DESIGN)
14. Adjust TILT DOWN FLOW CONTROL until tilt
down time is 1.2-1.5 seconds.
Adjusting the flow control OUT to decrease
speed or IN to increase speed.
NOTE: Excessive tilt down speed will cause
tilt cylinder cavitation and potential component
damage. Ensure tilt down flow control
provides sufficient restriction for positive
control.
16. Install tilt frame rear cover.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
TILT LOCK (OPTIONAL) The logic valve in the tilt lock manifold then shifts
The optional tilt lock allows the operator the ability and blocks the tilt cylinder ports.
to lock the position of the saw and grapple frame Refer to TILT LOCK PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
to the tilt frame during and after the saw cut for and CHECKING THE TILT LOCK FUNCTION in
trimming branches, felling stumps, topping trees this section.
etc.
NOTE: The tilt lock should not be used during
normal felling operations as damage to the tilt
cylinders could result.
The tilt lock feature is control by the right hand
joystick trigger switch. Operating the trigger switch
sends a signal via the machine computer control
system to the proportional pressure reducing
valve in the machine mounted auxiliary supply
manifold.
The reduced pressure is ported through the
auxiliary supply manifold sequence valve to the
‘P’ port on the tilt lock manifold mounted in the tilt
frame via the ‘P’ port on the rotary manifold.
Refer to SEQUENCE VALVE and SEQUENCE
VALVE ADJUSTMENT in this section.

TILT
DOWN
TO SAW
CONTROL SEQUENCE
MANIFOLD VALVE
LOGIC
VALVE

ROTARY
MANIFOLD

FROM MACHINE
MAIN CONTROL
VALVE

FD5195-006 TILT LOCK SCHEMATIC


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TILT LOCK
MANIFOLD

AUXILIARY FD5195-013 TILT LOCK MANIFOLD LOCATION


SUPPLY
MANIFOLD

AUXILIARY SUPPLY
FD5195-016 MANIFOLD SEQUENCE TO ROTARY
VALVE MANIFOLD
‘HT2’ PORT

TO BASE
END OF TILT
CYLINDER
PROPORTIONAL
PRESSURE
REDUCING TO ROTARY
VALVE MANIFOLD
‘P’ PORT

TO CD PORT
SEQUENCE VALVE ON ROTARY LOGIC
MANIFOLD VALVE
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
FD5195-017 MANIFOLD FD5195-023 TILT LOCK MANIFOLD
TILT
PROPORTIONAL CYLINDERS
PRESSURE SEQUENCE
REDUCING VALVE VALVE

FROM
MAIN
PUMP
TILT
DOWN

SEQUENCE
VALVE

TO ROTARY
MANIFOLD LOGIC
‘P’ PORT VALVE

AUXILIARY SUPPLY
FD5195-015 MANIFOLD

TO ROTARY
TO ‘CD’ PORT MANIFOLD
ON ROTARY ‘HT2’ PORT
MANIFOLD
TILT LOCK MANIFOLD
FD5195-006 SCHEMATIC
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TILT LOCK PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (FD5195 10. Using the machine computer control system
ON S855C/D) adjust the hydraulic output until 55 bar (800
psi) is measured either at G1 at the saw
NOTE: The PRV1 in the saw manifold must be
manifold or LS on the machine computer
at the specified pressure prior to adjusting the tilt
system:
lock pressure. If the PRV1 requires adjustment,
refer to the applicable machine SAW CONTROL Early machines = Wrist (860/870) CCW (+)
MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE MAX mA
in this section, there are three machine versions
Later machines = FD BAR EXT/RET
that use the tilt lock option as follows:
PRESSURE (+) PRESSURE
a. Early machines with PSB2215 tilt lock
12. Turn the pilot switch OFF, and shut off the
installation.
engine.
b. Early machines with factory installed tilt lock.
13. Install the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
c. Later machines with factory installed tilt lock. SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
14. Remove the gauge and install the saw
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
manifold cover.
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed.
Stick boom fully extended to prevent boom 15. Refer to CHECKING THE TILT LOCK
creep. FUNCTION in this section.
2. Close clamp arms.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
and turn off the engine. Block tracks.
4. Remove the saw manifold cover.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
section.

‘G1’ TEST
PORT

FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD


6. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
gauge at the ‘G1’ test port on the saw
manifold.
7. Start the engine and set the engine speed
control to low idle.
8. Turn the pilot system on.
9. Press and hold the tilt lock control (right hand
joystick trigger switch).

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CHECKING THE TILT LOCK FUNCTION
NOTE: The saw control manifold pressures
must be at specified operating pressures prior to
SEQUENCE
checking the tilt lock function. If adjustments are VALVE
required, refer to the applicable machine SAW
CONTROL MANIFOLD HYDRAULIC SETUP
PROCEDURE in this section
NOTE: All adjustments to the tilt lock manifold
must be performed with the head securely on
the ground with the engine off. Make minor
adjustments and repeat as necessary.
NOTE: The tilt lock should not be used during
normal felling operations as damage to the tilt
cylinders could result.
1. Start the machine and set the engine speed
control to low idle.
2. Turn the pilot system on.
3. Raise the boom/head above the ground high LOGIC
VALVE
enough so the head will not hit the ground
when tilted down.
4. Tilt the head up. Saw switch off. Press and
hold the saw BAR RETRACT button. Tap
SAW with retract button. Head should fall TILT LOCK
MANIFOLD
smoothly.
5. If the head does not fall until you release the
saw BAR RETRACT button, then increase
(turn clockwise) the bottom valve (logic valve)
on the TILT LOCK manifold and repeat the
test.
6. Tilt the head up. Saw switch off. Press and
hold the TILT LOCK control. Tap SAW with
retract button. The head should not fall.
Release the TILT LOCK control. The head
should fall smoothly. FD5195-023
FD5195-013 TILT LOCK MANIFOLD
7. If the head falls all the way while holding
the TILT LOCK control, then decrease (turn 10. If the head falls a small amount after releasing
counterclockwise) the bottom valve (logic the saw, then increase the saw output STOP
valve) on the tilt lock manifold. time in the machine computer system - 750ms
approximately. Other saw outputs are Min
8. If the head falls partially while holding the TILT 250mA, Start 200ms.
LOCK control, then increase (turn clockwise)
the top valve (sequence valve) on the tilt lock 11. Adjustments of the logic and or the sequence
manifold. valve, and the tilt lock pressure may be
required.
9. Tilt the head up. Saw switch on. Press and
hold the TILT LOCK control. Press and hold 12. Ensure all test function correctly (4,6, and
the SAW with bar retract button for 2 seconds 9). Later adjustments may cause previously
then release the saw button (still hold TILT passed sections to fail.
LOCK). Head should not fall.

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HEAD BLEED PROCEDURE
The following procedure outlines the steps
required to fill the hydraulic components and
LOOSEN SAW
related hoses with oil and evacuate (bleed) the air MOTOR PLUG
from the circuits. This bleed procedure must be
LOOSEN 6 PLUGS
performed for a new head installation. ON TOP OF SAW
MANIFOLD
NOTE: After a head has been commissioned,
removal, and or replacement of any single
hydraulic component, hose, or fitting will require
bleeding of the component and the related hoses.
1. Park machine on firm level ground. Set head
firmly on ground with tilt up locks installed if
applicable. Position booms to prevent boom
creep. Hydraulic oil must be at operating FD5195-026 SAW MANIFOLD AND SAW MOTOR
temperature. 9. Loosen all plugs on the top of the saw
2. Close clamp arms. manifold and leave open until oil weeps out
free of air.
3. Turn pilot switch OFF, engage swing brake
and turn off the engine. Block tracks. 10. Loosen the plug on the top of the saw motor.
(do not remove) and leave open until oil
4. Remove the saw manifold cover.
weeps out free of air.
5. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING
LOOSEN SAW
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this MOTOR CASE
section. DRAIN FITTING

T2 PORT LOOSEN HOSE


AT THE SAW
BAR DCV

G1 TEST
PORT
G2 TEST
PORT

FD5195-015
SAW MANIFOLD FD5195-026 SAW MANIFOLD AND SAW MOTOR
6. Connect 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure 11. Connect a drain hose to the gauge test port
gauges to test port ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ on the saw fitting in ‘T2’ port. Drain oil into a container.
manifold. Install a gauge test port fitting in ‘T2’ Disconnect the hose when oil is free of air.
port.
12. Loosen the hose at the saw bar DCV valve
7. Start the engine and set the engine speed on the saw manifold and the case drain fitting
control to low idle. at the saw motor. Ensure oil is present at the
motor before proceeding.
8. Turn the pilot system on.

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DCV2 SAW PORT


MOTOR PLUGS (2)
CONTROL

BLEED
SCREW

FD5195-037 BLEED SCREW


20. Open the bleed screw on the saw tension
FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD housing and the 2 port plugs on the ends
13. Adjust the saw motor control DCV2 in of the tension housing. Press and release
completely then out 1/4 turn. This step will the saw bar extend button until all air has
prevent the saw motor from spinning. The escaped. Tighten the plugs and bleed screw.
motor will creep but should not spin faster 21. Press and release the saw bar retract button.
then approximately 30 rpm. The bar will retract. Repeat until all air has
14. Loosen the saw bar cylinder rod and base escaped from the saw bar base end hose.
end hoses at the cylinder. and then tighten the hose.
15. Ensure the area where the saw bar sweeps is 22. Turn the pilot switch off and turn off the
clear. engine.
16. Press and hold the saw bar extend button. 23. The hydraulic pressures settings must be
The saw bar may extend while the button is checked and adjusted. Refer to the applicable
pressed. machine SAW CONTROL MANIFOLD
HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE in this
NOTE: Pressure gauges in ‘G1’ and ‘G2’ section.
should be less than or equal to the auxiliary
pressure setting, but not zero.
NOTE: The saw motor should not be spinning
(creeping is OK). If the saw motor is spinning
turn in the saw motor control DCV2 until the
spinning stops.
17. Oil and air will bleed out the saw bar DCV
hose, the saw motor case fitting, and the saw
bar cylinder hoses.
NOTE: Air in the saw bar DCV hose will
cause response delays with bar extending
and retracting during the saw cutting, possibly
causing pinched bars.
18. Tighten the plugs in the top of the saw
manifold when the oil is free of air.
19. Release the saw bar extend button and press
again. Repeat until air free oil is bleeding
from the saw bar DCV hose, saw motor case
fitting, and the saw bar cylinder rod end hose
and then tighten the hoses.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
BAR SAW HYDRAULIC TEST
PROCEDURE (FD5195 ON S855C)
This test procedure is intended to allow a
technician to verify the hydraulic pressures and
correct operation of the bar saw head without
performing a complete hydraulic setup procedure.
G1 TEST
PORT
This test procedure verifies the following:
G2 TEST
a. Auxiliary supply pressure(s) PORT

b. Clamp open and close


c. Head rotate FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
d. Head tilt
e. Saw motor speed
f. Saw bar operation
B
g. Chain tension system
A
h. Chain oil system
PRE TEST PROCEDURE CHECKS
1. Hydraulic oil must be at operating temperature
during this procedure.
‘LS’ TEST
2. Park the machine on firm level ground. Set PORT ‘P’ TEST
PORT
the head firmly on the ground with the tilt up
locks installed. Stick boom fully extended to
53165B04 MAIN VALVE (S855C SHOWN)
prevent boom creep.
7. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
3. Close the clamp arms. gauge to the following test ports:
4. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing ‘G1’ on the saw manifold
brake and turn off the engine. Block the
tracks. ‘G2’ on the saw manifold
5. Remove the saw manifold cover. ‘P’ on the machine main valve.
6. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING ‘LS’ test port on the main pump or main valve.
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this NOTE: The LS pressure sensor in the
section. machine computer system can be used,
however verify the accuracy of this sensor
prior to use.

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TEST PROCEDURE 3. With the engine at high idle, arms fully closed,
press and hold the clamp open thumb switch.
Auxiliary supply pressure(s)
The arms should open in 1.6-1.8 seconds.
1. Read pressures on gauge at the LS test port When the arms are moving, the LS pressure
(main pump or main valve). should be lower than the fully open pressure.
NOTE: The LS pressure sensor in the Once the arms are fully open, the pressure
machine computer system can be used, should be 190 ± 3 bar (2800 ± 50 psi). The
however verify the accuracy of this sensor pump displacement (flow) and load on the
prior to use. engine should both be relatively high, and oil
will be going over the port relief.
2. Press and hold the saw bar retract button. If
the tilt lock is installed, the pressure should be NOTE: If the clamp open and close
31 ± 1.5 bar (450 ± 25 psi). If the tilt lock is not speed and pressure adjustments are not
installed, the pressure should be 55 ± 1.5 bar to specification, refer to CLAMP ARM
(800 ± 25 psi). If the saw bar was extended, it SPEED ADJUSTMENT, and CLAMP ARM
should retract, the saw motor will rotate slowly PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT in this section.
while the saw bar retract is active. Check head rotate speed and pressures
3. Press and hold the saw bar extend button. If 1. Read pressures on gauge at the ‘P’ test port
the tilt lock is installed, the pressure should be (main pump or main valve).
31 ± 1.5 bar (450 ± 25 psi). If the tilt lock is not
NOTE: The LS pressure in the machine
installed, the pressure should be 55 ± 1.5 bar
computer can also be used but the pressures
(800 ± 25 psi). If the saw bar was retracted,
will be lower by the margin pressure setting
it should extend, the saw motor will rotate
on the main pump.
slowly while the saw bar extend is active.
2. With the head off the ground, rotate
4. Press and hold tilt lock (if equipped). The
continuously in one direction. Time for
pressure should be 55 ± 1.5 bar (800 ± 25
3 complete revolutions should be 16-17
psi). The saw motor will rotate slowly while the
seconds. The pressure should be below the
tilt lock is active.
port relief setting on the main valve. Monitor
Clamp open and close speeds and pressures the main pump flow, it should be very low.
1. Read pressures on the ‘P’ test port gauge Repeat procedure in the opposite direction.
(main pump or main valve). The pressure and main pump flows should be
similar in both directions.
NOTE: The LS pressure in the machine main
computer can also be used but the pressures 3. Plant the head firmly on the ground to prevent
will be lower by the margin pressure setting rotation. Rotate in both directions. The
on the main pump. pressure should be 120 ± 1.5 bar (1700 ± 25
psi) in both directions.
2. With the engine at high idle, clamp arms fully
open, press and hold the clamp close thumb NOTE: If the head rotate speed and pressure
switch. The arms should close in 1.8-2.0 adjustments are not to specification, refer
seconds. When the arms are moving, the LS to ROTATE PRESSURE AND SPEED
pressure should be significantly lower than ADJUSTMENT in this section.
the fully closed pressure. Once the arms
are fully closed, pressure should be 250 ± 3
bar (3600 ± 50 psi). The pump displacement
(flow) and load on the engine should both be
relatively low, and no oil going over the port
relief.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
Check head tilt up speed and pressure Check saw motor speed
1. Read pressures on gauge at the ‘P’ test port 1. Ensure chain is off. Position the head so you
(main pump or main valve). can safely measure saw speed. Stay clear of
the sweep of the saw bar.
NOTE: The LS pressure in the machine
computer can also be used but the pressures 2. With engine at high idle, saw switch on,
will be lower by the margin pressure setting press and hold the saw (auto) button for 3-4
on the main pump. seconds. The measured saw speed should
be 4300-4500 rpm. Do not operate any other
2. With the head off the ground, press and hold functions on the main pump while checking
tilt up. Tilt up should take 2.2-2.5 seconds. saw speed as the interaction between the
The pressure when up fully should be 210 ± functions can distort the saw speed. This
3 bar (3000 ± 50 psi). The main pump flows includes not using the saw with grapple close
should be very low. button. It is useful to record the saw max mA
3. With the saw switch off, head up fully, tap value from the output screen in the machine
the saw (auto) button. The head should fall computer as well as the main pump flow once
smoothly and take 1.2-1.5 seconds. you’ve verified the speed is correct.

4. If tilt lock equipped, saw switch off, head up NOTE: If the saw motor speed adjustment
is not to specification, refer to SAW MOTOR
fully, press and hold the tilt lock button (right
SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this section.
joystick trigger). Tap the saw (auto) button.
The head should not fall. Release the tilt lock Check saw bar speed and pressure
button and the head should fall normally. 1. Read pressures on the gauge at the ‘G1’ test
5. If tilt lock equipped, saw switch off, head port on the saw manifold.
up fully, press and hold the bar retract. Tap 2. Ensure chain is off. Tilt the head up, and
the saw (auto) button. The head should fall install the tilt locks. Position the head securely
normally. on the ground. Stay clear of the sweep of the
6. If tilt lock equipped, engine at high idle, saw saw bar.
switch on, head up fully, press and hold the tilt 3. With engine at high idle, saw switch on,
lock button (right joystick trigger). Press and press and hold the saw (auto) button for 2-3
hold the saw (auto) button for 2 seconds then seconds. The pressure should be 83-90 bar
release the saw button. The head should not (1200-1300 psi). The saw bar should take
fall. Release the tilt lock button and the head 1.5-2.0 seconds to fully extend.
should fall normally.
NOTE: If the head tilt up speed and pressure PRV1 BAR
PRESSURE
adjustment is not to specification, refer to TILT
UP PRESSURE AND SPEED ADJUSTMENT
- FD5195 ON S855C in this section.
NOTE: For tilt down speed adjustment
procedure refer to TILT DOWN SPEED
ADJUSTMENT in this section.

FD5195-016 SAW MANIFOLD

NOTE: If the saw bar pressure is not to


specification, make minor adjustments to the
PRV1 and recheck the pressure as outlined in
step 3.
NOTE: If the saw bar speed is not to
specification, refer to SAW BAR EXTEND
SPEED SETUP in this section.

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Check chain tension system
1. Read pressures on gauge at the ‘G2’ test port
on the saw manifold.
2. Ensure chain is off. Tilt the head up, and
install the tilt lock. Position the head securely
on the ground. Stay clear of the sweep of the
saw bar.
3. With engine at high idle, saw switch on,
press and hold the saw (auto) button for 2-3
seconds. The pressure should be 55-61 bar
(790-890 psi).
4. With engine at low idle, press and hold bar
extend. Turn off the engine. Using the chain
install tool, attempt to compress the bar holder
without pressing the pilot button. You should
only get slow movement of the bar holder.
A spongy movement is a sign of trapped air.
Refer to BLEEDING THE CHAIN TENSION
SYSTEM in this section. Press the pilot button
and the bar holder should move freely.
NOTE: If the pressure is not to specification,
make minor adjustments to the PRV2 and
recheck the pressure as outlined in step 3.
Chain oil system
The chain oil system is shipped shut off from the
factory. Turn the oil flow control cartridge valve 1/3
turn counterclockwise to activate. Operate the bar
extend/retract several times until oil comes out
onto the bar. For more information on the chain
lubrication, refer to CHAIN LUBRICATION and
SAW CHAIN OIL SETUP in this section.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
BAR SAW HYDRAULIC TEST
PROCEDURE - FC5185 AND FW5185
This test procedure is intended to allow a
technician to verify the hydraulic pressures and
correct operation of the bar saw head without
performing a complete hydraulic setup procedure.
G1 TEST
PORT
This test procedure verifies the following:
G2 TEST
a. Auxiliary supply pressure(s) PORT

b. Clamp open and close


c. Saw motor speed FD5195-015 SAW MANIFOLD
d. Saw bar operation TEST PROCEDURE
e. Chain tension system Auxiliary supply pressure(s)
f. Chain oil system 1. Read pressures on gauge at the LS test port
(main pump or main valve).
PRE TEST PROCEDURE CHECKS
NOTE: The LS pressure sensor in the
1. Hydraulic oil must be at operating temperature
machine computer system can be used,
during this procedure.
however verify the accuracy of this sensor
2. Park machine on firm level ground. Position prior to use.
the head safely on a support that will allow
2. Press and hold the saw bar retract button.
access to remove the saw chain. Position
The pressure should be 35 ± 1.5 bar (500 ±
booms to prevent boom creep.
25 psi). If the saw bar was extended, it should
3. Close the clamp arms. retract, the saw motor will rotate slowly while
the saw bar retract is active.
4. Turn the pilot switch off, engage the swing
brake and turn off the engine. Block the 3. Press and hold the saw bar extend button.
tracks. The pressure should be 35 ± 1.5 bar (500 ±
25 psi). If the saw bar was retracted, it should
5. Remove the saw manifold cover.
extend, the saw motor will rotate slowly while
6. Remove the saw chain. Refer to REPLACING the saw bar extend is active.
SAW CHAIN - HYDRAULIC TENSION in this
Clamp open and close speeds and pressures
section.
1. Read pressures on the ‘P’ test port gauge
7. Connect a 0-345 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure
(attachment pump or attachment valve).
gauge to the following test ports:
2. With the engine at high idle, clamp arms fully
‘G1’ on the saw manifold
open, press and hold the clamp close thumb
‘G2’ on the saw manifold switch. The arms should close in 1.8-2.0
‘P’ on the machine main valve seconds. When the arms are moving, the LS
pressure should be significantly lower than the
‘LS’ test port on the main pump or main valve fully closed pressure. Once the arms are fully
NOTE: The LS pressure sensor in the closed, pressure should be 255 ± 3 bar (3650
machine computer system can be used, ± 50 psi). The pump displacement (flow) and
however verify the accuracy of this sensor load on the engine should both be relatively
prior to use. low, and no oil going over the port relief.

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3. With the engine at high idle, arms fully closed,
press and hold the clamp open thumb switch.
The arms should open in 1.6-1.8 seconds.
When the arms are moving, the LS pressure
should be lower than the fully open pressure.
Once the arms are fully open, the pressure
should be 225 ± 3 bar (3250 ± 50 psi). The
pump displacement (flow) and load on the
engine should both be relatively low, and no
oil will be going over the port relief.
NOTE: If the clamp open and close
speed and pressure adjustments are not
to specification, refer to CLAMP ARM
SPEED ADJUSTMENT, and CLAMP ARM
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT in this section.
Check saw motor speed
1. Ensure chain is off. Position the head so you
can safely measure saw speed. Stay clear of
the sweep of the saw bar.
2. With engine at high idle, saw switch on,
press and hold the saw (auto) button for 3-4
seconds. The measured saw speed should
be for a 60cc motor 4300-4500 rpm, and a
40cc motor 5600-5800 rpm. Do not operate
any other functions on the main pump while
checking saw speed as the interaction
between the functions can distort the saw
speed. This includes not using the saw with
grapple close option. It is useful to record the
saw max mA value from the output screen in
the machine computer as well as the main
pump flow once you’ve verified the speed is
correct.
NOTE: If the saw motor speed adjustment
is not to specification, refer to SAW MOTOR
SPEED ADJUSTMENT in this section.
Chain oil system
The chain oil system is shipped shut off from the
factory. Turn the oil flow control cartridge valve 1/3
turn counterclockwise to activate. Operate the bar
extend/retract several times until oil comes out
onto the bar. For more information on the chain
lubrication, refer to CHAIN LUBRICATION and
SAW CHAIN OIL SETUP in this section.

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
FC5185 AND FW5185 PRESSURE AND SPEED SETTINGS
PRESSURE DOCUMENTATION (CARRIER SETUP)
ALL PRESSURES MEASURED AT 'P' UNLESS NOTED

Saw motor pressure setting (system) 315 bar 4550 psi


Saw motor pressure relief (cracking pressure) 340 bar 4900 psi
Saw motor flow setting (computer control max mA) (40cc motor) 250 L/min 66 US gpm
Saw motor flow setting (computer control max mA) (60cc motor) 290 L/min 76 US gpm

Bar extend/retract pressure setting (operating) 35 bar 500 psi


Bar extend/retract flow setting 30 L/min 7 US gpm

Clamp open/close pressure setting 255 bar 3650 psi


Clamp close port relief setting (cracking pressure) 280 bar 4050 psi
Clamp close feed reducer (if applicable) 255 bar 3650 psi
Clamp open port relief setting (cracking pressure) 225 bar 3250 psi
Clamp open feed reducer (if applicable) 220 bar 3150 psi

SAW MANIFOLD PRESSURES


Bar extend/retract pressure setting (PRV1) 83 bar 1200 psi
Chain tension pressure setting (PRV2) 55 bar 800 psi
Saw motor control pressure setting (DCV2) * (at P) 54 bar 780 psi
Saw motor control pressure setting (DCV2) * (at G1) 36 bar 520 psi
* with bar pressure on, motor spinning, turn in until motor stops or creeps slowly

SAW MANIFOLD SPEEDS


Bar extend speed setting (FCEXT) 1.5-2.0 sec
Bar retract speed setting (FCRET - if installed) 0.6-0.8 sec

Saw motor speed setting (40cc motor) 5800 rpm


Saw motor speed setting (60cc motor) 4500 rpm
Check max motor backpressure (T4) 45 bar 650 psi

CLAMP SPEEDS
Clamp open (start with slower times and increase to desired) 1.6-1.8 sec
Clamp close (start with slower times and increase to desired) 1.8-2.0 sec
FC5185 FW5185 PRESSURE AND SPEED SETTINGS R2.PDF

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FD5195 PRESSURE AND SPEED SETTINGS (S855C)
PRESSURE DOCUMENTATION (CARRIER SETUP)
ALL PRESSURES MEASURED AT 'P' UNLESS NOTED

Saw motor pressure setting (system) 315 bar 4550 psi


Saw motor pressure relief (cracking pressure) 340 bar 4900 psi
Saw motor flow setting (computer control max mA) (40cc motor) 250 L/min 66 US gpm
Saw motor flow setting (computer control max mA) (60cc motor) 290 L/min 76 US gpm

Bar pressure reducing valve (early machine) 72.5 bar 1050 psi
Bar pressure reducing valve (early machine with PSB2215 installed) 90 bar 1300 psi
Auxiliary pressure setting (at G1, min mA) 31 bar 450 psi
Auxiliary pressure setting (at G1, max mA) 55 bar 800 psi
Bar extend/retract flow setting 30 L/min 7 US gpm

Rotate CW pressure setting 120 bar 1700 psi


Rotate CW flow setting 40 L/min 10 US gpm
Rotate CCW pressure setting 120 bar 1700 psi
Rotate CCW flow setting 40 L/min 10 US gpm

Tilt up pressure setting 210 bar 3000 psi


Tilt up flow setting 40 L/min 10 US gpm

Clamp open/close pressure setting 250 bar 3600 psi


Clamp close port relief setting (cracking pressure) 285 bar 4100 psi
Clamp close flow setting 190 L/min 50 US gpm
Clamp open port relief setting (full flow) 195 bar 2800 psi
Clamp open flow setting 135 L/min 35 US gpm

SAW MANIFOLD PRESSURES


Bar extend/retract pressure setting (PRV1) 83 bar 1200 psi
Chain tension pressure setting (PRV2) 55 bar 800 psi
Saw motor control pressure setting (DCV2) (at P) 75 bar 1090 psi
Saw motor control pressure setting (DCV2) (at G1) 57 bar 825 psi

SAW MANIFOLD SPEEDS


Bar extend speed setting (FCEXT) 1.5-2.0 sec
Bar retract speed setting (FCRET - if installed) 0.6-0.8 sec

Saw motor speed setting (40cc motor) 5800 rpm


Saw motor speed setting (60cc motor) 4500 rpm
Check max motor backpressure (T2) 55 bar 800 psi

ROTATE SPEEDS
Rotate CW speed setting (time for 3 revolution) 16-17 sec
Rotate CCW speed setting (time for 3 revolution) 16-17 sec

TILT SPEEDS
Tilt up speed setting (carrier) (time from horizontal/hanging to up stop) 1.8-2.0 sec
Tilt up speed setting (computer control) (time from horizontal/hanging to up stop) 2.4-2.6 sec
Tilt down speed setting (flow control on rotary manifold) (time from up stop to horizontal) 1.2-1.5 sec

CLAMP SPEEDS
Clamp open (start with slower times and increase to desired) 1.6-1.8 sec
Clamp close (start with slower times and increase to desired) 1.8-2.0 sec
FD5195 PRESSURE AND SPEED SETTINGS R2.PDF

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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
WRIST ASSEMBLY - STANDARD NOTE: The stop block is only a guide and will
TORQUE not withstand full carrier loading. If an application
requires full rotation, Tigercat recommends
DESCRIPTION
removing the stop block and using caution
This wrist assembly is designed to rotate the not to over rotate and damage hoses. It is the
felling head a full 340°, 170° each side of the responsibility of the operator to observe the limits
vertical position. of rotation and prevent component damage.
NOTE: Left, right, clockwise and counterclockwise Grease fittings are provided for lubrication of
directions are always as viewed by the machine the wrist bearing and each pinion. Refer to
operator when seated in the cab facing forward. LUBRICATION POINTS in this section.
A wrist bearing with teeth on the outer race is Lubrication of the output shaft bearings is
attached to the back of the felling head, the inner accomplished by using case drain oil from the
race is attached to the boom adapter. hydraulic motors. For additional information refer
to WRIST HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Three hydraulic motors are mounted to three
in this section.
output shaft housings which are attached to the
back of the boom adapter. The hydraulic motor
shaft is connected to each output shaft by splines,
the pinion end of the output shafts are meshed
with the gear teeth on the outer race of the wrist
bearing. Running all three motors simultaneously
causes the pinions on the output shafts to rotate
the wrist bearing outer race and rotate the felling
head. To prevent the felling head from exceeding
the 340° rotation, a stop at the top of the wrist
bearing spacer will make contact with a stop block
positioned at the bottom of the boom adapter.

WRIST
MOTORS

WRIST
MOTOR

MANIFOLD

CASE PRESSURE
TEST PORT (ON
OUTPUT SHAFT
HOUSING)

DRAIN AND
RETURN
MANIFOLD
WRIST WRIST
CLOCKWISE COUNTERCLOCKWISE

SAW-D12A WRIST ASSEMBLY - STANDARD TORQUE


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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

LOCATED UNDER LEFT WRIST BEARING


HAND WRIST MOTOR LUBRICATION FITTINGS
(SHOWN WITH COVER (EARLIER DESIGN)
REMOVED FOR CLARITY
WRIST BEARING
INNER RACE

3 - GREASE GREASE
FITTINGS FITTINGS

WRIST BEARING
LUBRICATION FITTINGS
(LATER DESIGN)
FELLING
HEAD
PINION COVER/ WRIST
GREASE BEARING - WRIST
RETAINER OUTER RACE BEARING -
INNER RACE BOOM
ADAPTER
2 - GREASE
FITTINGS

BOOM HOSE GUARD


ADAPTER
MOTOR COVER

PINION COVER/
GREASE
RETAINER

LINER,
HOSE
GUARD

MOTOR COVER HOSE


GUIDE

STOP BLOCK

OUTPUT
SHAFT
ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC
MOTOR

SHEAR-10 WRIST ASSEMBLY - STANDARD TORQUE


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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
WRIST ASSEMBLY - HIGH TORQUE NOTE: The stop block is only a guide and will
not withstand full carrier loading. If an application
DESCRIPTION
requires full rotation, Tigercat recommends
This wrist assembly is designed to rotate the removing the stop block and using caution
felling head a full 340°, 170° each side of the not to over rotate and damage hoses. It is the
vertical position. responsibility of the operator to observe the limits
of rotation and prevent component damage.
NOTE: Left, right, clockwise and counterclockwise
directions are always as viewed by the machine Grease fittings are provided for lubrication of the
operator when seated in the cab facing forward. wrist bearing and each of the three pinions. Refer
to LUBRICATION POINTS in this section.
A wrist bearing with teeth on the outer race is
attached to the back of the felling head, the inner Lubrication of the output shaft bearings is
race is attached to the boom adapter. accomplished by using case drain oil from the
hydraulic motors. For additional information
Three hydraulic motors and output shaft
refer to 340° WRIST HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
assemblies which are attached to the back of the
DESCRIPTION in this section.
boom adapter. The pinion end of the output shafts
are meshed with the gear teeth on the outer race
of the wrist bearing. Running all three motors
simultaneously causes the pinions on the output
shafts to rotate the wrist bearing outer race and
rotate the felling head. To prevent the felling head
from exceeding the 340° rotation, a stop at the
top of the wrist bearing mounting plate will make
contact with a stop block positioned at the bottom
of the boom adapter.

WRIST
MOTORS
CASE
WRIST PRESSURE
MOTOR TEST PORT

WRIST
CONTROL
MANIFOLD

DRAIN AND
RETURN
MANIFOLD

SAW-156 WRIST ASSEMBLY - HIGH TORQUE


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Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head Service and Maintenance

LOCATED UNDER LEFT WRIST BEARING


HAND WRIST MOTOR LUBRICATION FITTINGS
(SHOWN WITH COVER (EARLIER DESIGN)
REMOVED FOR CLARITY WRIST BEARING
INNER RACE

GREASE
3 - GREASE FITTINGS
FITTINGS
WRIST BEARING
LUBRICATION FITTINGS
(LATER DESIGN)

FELLING PINION COVER/


HEAD GREASE WRIST WRIST
RETAINER BEARING - BEARING -
OUTER RACE INNER RACE
BOOM
ADAPTER
2 - GREASE
FITTINGS

BOOM HOSE GUARD


ADAPTER
MOTOR COVER

PINION COVER/
GREASE
RETAINER

LINER,
HOSE
GUARD

HOSE
MOTOR COVER GUIDE

STOP BLOCK

HYDRAULIC
MOTOR

FC5185-101 WRIST ASSEMBLY - HIGH TORQUE


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Service and Maintenance Tigercat Bar Saw Felling Head
WRIST HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The counter balance valves control the relief or
holding pressure of the wrist. If a load on the head
The components of this circuit are the main pump,
over powers the motors, the counter balance
the pilot manifold and the wrist section located on
valve on the outlet side of the motors closes to
the main valve. Mounted to the boom adapter are
limit the pressure, metering the oil out to provide
three hydraulic motors, a wrist control manifold,
controlled falling of the head. Relief oil and charge
and a drain manifold. The wrist control manifold
oil flows through the check valves to the work
contains 4 check valves, 2 counter balance
lines, keeping positive charge pressure on the
valves, 2 shuttle valves and an optional relief
work lines to prevent cavitation
and external pilot connection for the float feature.
Refer to WRIST CONTROL MANIFOLD in this For lubrication purposes a small percentage of
section. oil is allowed to leak into the case of the motors
and into the output shaft housing, filling them
A wrist clockwise or counterclockwise electrical
with hydraulic oil to lubricate the bearings. A drain
signal from a wrist button or trigger is sent to the
line connected to each of the three output shaft
computer control system. The computer control
housings directs surplus oil back to tank.
system sends an electrical signal out to the
corresponding wrist solenoid on the pilot manifold, The optional float feature allows an external pilot
the corresponding solenoid shifts and allows source to pilot open the counter balance valves,
pilot pressure to shift the spool in the wrist valve reducing the effective relief or holding pressure
section. to allow the head to rotate more freely. This is
advantageous for certain harvesting applications,
When there is no wrist clockwise or
e.g. manipulating trees on the ground with boom
counterclockwise signal, the solenoid valve is in
and swing without requiring excessive force to
the de-energized position preventing pilot oil flow
over power the wrist.
to the wrist spool ends.
The float feature incorporates shuttle valves, a
When there is a signal from the wrist clockwise or
relief valve and external pilot connection. The
counterclockwise control via the computer control
shuttle valves allow either work port pressure or
system, the solenoid valve will be placed in the
the external pilot to pilot open the counter balance
energized position directing pilot oil to shift the
valves. The relief valve is used to adjust the float
spool in the wrist valve section. This will direct oil
pressure, when a constant pressure pilot source
from the main pump to the wrist motors.
is used.
Speed of rotation of the wrist action is adjustable
In addition some adjustments to the wrist can
and controlled by spool stops in the pilot end caps
be made electronically through the computer
of the wrist spool section of the main control valve
control system. Refer to WRIST ELECTRONIC
or via computer settings.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE in the machine
The wrist control manifold has 4 check valves, 2 specific service manual.
counter balance valves, 2 shuttle valves and an
optional relief and external pilot connection for the
float feature.
The work lines each have a check valve blocking
return flow to the carrier control valve.
The counter balance valves are configured in a
cross-ported arrangement, allowing relief flow to
the opposite work line and normal return flow to
the return/charge line. The return/charge line is
kept at positive pressure by carrier supply. Anti-
cavitation check valves allow flow from the return/
charge line to the work lines to keep work lines
at a positive pressure to prevent cavitation and
drift. The counter balance valves also incorporate
check valves to allow anti-cavitation flow to the
work lines.

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WRIST
MOTORS (X3)

WRIST
CONTROL
MANIFOLD

WRIST CCW WRIST CW DRAIN AND


FROM MACHINE FROM MACHINE RETURN
MANIFOLD

WRIST RETURN CASE DRAIN


AND MAKE UP FROM WRIST
OIL MOTORS

FD5195-024 WRIST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM


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WRIST CONTROL MANIFOLD
VA = Oil supply A-port from carrier
VB = Oil supply B-port from carrier
A1, A2, A3 = A-ports to motors
B1, B2, B3 = B-ports to motors
T1 = Oil return to carrier (teed to saw return at
stick)
CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4 = check valves
CBA, CBB = counterbalance valves
SB, SA = shuttle valves
GA, GB = gauge ports WRIST-018 WRIST CONTROL MANIFOLD
F = external pilot source to pilot open
counterbalance valves (optional float feature)
RV = relief valve (optional float feature)

F
T3
T3 RV

CV4 CV4

CV3
CV3

GA
GA

WRIST MANIFOLD
49352B01 WRIST MANIFOLD 49352B02 WITH OPTIONAL FLOAT

B3
B3
B2
B2

B1
B1

SCHEMATIC WRIST MANIFOLD


FC5185-100 SCHEMATIC WRIST MANIFOLD FC5185-102 WITH OPTIONAL FLOAT
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WRIST TROUBLESHOOTING WRIST GENERAL SETUP PROCEDURE
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF SPECIFIC VALVES Follow all servicing and safety recommendations
in machine and attachment operator and service
Check valve CV2 and CV4
manuals.
• Loss of rotate torque/speed and/or wrist will
The general setup procedure includes:
not hold in a position when stopped if the
check valve is not seating. A. INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE
Check valve CV1 and CV3 Before beginning this procedure motor cases
and output shaft housings must be filled with
• Loss of rotate control in a runaway condition
clean, filtered oil and bled of trapped air. Wrist
when rotating, however the wrist will hold
bearing and pinions must be greased.
when stopped, if the check valve is not
seating. B. CHECK CASE PRESSURE
• Wrist may jerk or bang when reversing rotate Checking case pressure verifies that hose
direction if the check valve isn’t initially seated connections are correct before making wrist
when rotation begins. adjustments.
Shuttle valve SA and SB C. ADJUST COUNTERBALANCE VALVE
(HOLDING) PRESSURE
• Wrist falls over with poor control if the shuttle
valves are missing or damaged. D. WRIST ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
• No wrist rotation. A stuck shuttle may prevent
pilot oil from shifting the counterbalance valve E. ADJUST WRIST ROTATE SPEED (CYCLE
open preventing rotation. TIME)
Charge pressure IMPORTANT !
• Charge pressure must be maintained to During the following procedures, do not hold any
maintain control. Always park head in a function control for longer than 5 seconds.
stable position when machine is off. Do not
Avoid blowing oil over relief longer than 5 seconds,
rely on the wrist to hold as there is no charge
as excessive heating of hydraulic fluid and
pressure when machine is off and saw is not
damage to pump can occur.
running.
Refer also to PRESSURE AND SPEED
• The high torque motors are a cam-piston
SETTINGS chart in SECTION 3 of machine
design and require positive charge pressure
SERVICE MANUAL for specific machine pressure
on both work ports to maintain control. If
and speed specifications.
charge pressure is low, or if case pressure is
high, the pistons will come off the cam and
the motor will free-wheel, with the pistons WARNING
potentially striking the cam causing a rattling
sound and piston/cam damage. The felling head will be rotated side to side
during this procedure. Operator must ensure
SERVICE HINT that no one is near the felling head during
Wrist Motor and Output Shaft Seal this procedure.
(High Torque) The swing brake should be applied at all
times during this procedure.
• The pinion seal of the high torque motor is
installed in a bolt-on seal retaining cap on the
front of the pinion housing. Refer to MOTOR
AND OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT
(HIGH TORQUE WRIST) in this section.
Additional motor disassembly is not required
unless motor damage is suspected.

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A. INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE There are two 90° fittings below the lower right
hand motor.
When installing a wrist assembly for the first
time or after performing a major service where The left fitting (closest to the wrist centre) is the
hydraulic hoses have been disconnected, the wrist return and makeup oil.
wrist motors and output shaft housings must be The right fitting (furthest from the wrist centre) is
filled with hydraulic oil prior to start-up. the wrist motor drain connection.
TYPICAL FOR OUTPUT SHAFT
ALL MOTORS HOUSING CASE OUTPUT SHAFT
It is very important that the wrist return and
DRAIN PORT
MOTOR CASE
makeup oil and wrist motor drain lines be
DRAIN PLUG connected correctly. If these lines are connected
incorrectly failure of the wrist motors and/or
wrist output shaft assemblies will occur. To verify
WRIST MOTOR correct connection always check case pressure
in the output shaft housings before operating the
attachment under load. Refer to CHECK CASE
PRESSURE in this section.

WRIST WRIST
CLOCKWISE COUNTERCLOCKWISE WRIST
CONNECTION CONNECTION MOTOR DRAIN
CONNECTION

WRIST
RETURN AND
MAKEUP OIL
MOTOR CASE AND OUTPUT
SHAFT DRAINS - STANDARD
FC5185-004 TORQUE WRIST

TYPICAL FOR OUTPUT SHAFT


ALL MOTORS HOUSING FLOAT EXTERNAL
PILOT CONNECTION
OUTPUT SHAFT (OPTIONAL)
HOUSING CASE
DRAIN PORT
MOTOR
HOUSING TOP
FC5185-009 HOSE CONNECTIONS
BLEED PORT MOTOR
CASE DRAIN
PLUG

WRIST MOTOR

MOTOR CASE AND


OUTPUT SHAFT DRAINS
WRIST-019 HIGH TORQUE WRIST
This can be accomplished by pressurizing the
hydraulic tank. Then loosen all three drain line
fittings on the output shaft housings and also the
case drain plugs on the three motors. Hydraulic
oil under pressure from the hydraulic tank will
flow backwards through the drain lines to fill the
output shaft housings and motors and bleed the
air from the system. When hydraulic oil appears
at the fittings, tighten the fittings. Refer to BASE
MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL for HYDRAULIC
TANK PRESSURIZATION procedure.
A new wrist installation must be lubricated before
being used, Refer to LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
in this section.

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B. CHECK CASE PRESSURE
WARNING
1. Park machine on firm level ground, lower
the felling head to the ground, engage swing The felling head will be rotated side to side
brake and stop the engine. Block tracks. during this procedure. Operator must ensure
that no one is near the felling head during
2. Ensure hydraulic oil is at operating this procedure.
temperature. The swing brake should be applied at all
times during this procedure.
6. Rotate wrist fully counterclockwise then rotate
wrist fully clockwise.
7. Case pressure reading should not be higher
than 1.4 bar (20 psi). If pressure is too high
check wrist motor drain connection.
TEST
PORT 8. Position head vertically 150 mm (6 in) off the
ground.
9. Case pressure reading should not be higher
than 1.4 bar (20 psi). If pressure reading is 4.1
bar (60 psi) or higher check the wrist return
STANDARD TORQUE WRIST
CASE PRESSURE TEST PORT and make up oil line for correct connection. It
(LEFT HAND OUTPUT SHAFT is likely that the wrist return and make up oil
FC5185-011 HOUSING) have been crossed during installation. Refer
to illustration for correct hose connection
information. If case pressure reading is very
high it may be that the case drain line is not
connected, pinched, or plugged. Recheck all
connections.
10. Set engine speed control to low idle and stop
the engine.
11. Remove gauge.
WRIST WRIST WRIST
CLOCKWISE COUNTERCLOCKWISE MOTOR DRAIN
TEST CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION
PORT
WRIST
RETURN AND
HIGH TORQUE WRIST MAKEUP OIL
CASE PRESSURE TEST PORT
FC5185-008 (LEFT HAND MOTOR HOUSING)
3. Connect a 0-35 bar (0-500 psi) gauge to the
case pressure test port, located on the left
hand motor output shaft housing or the left FLOAT
EXTERNAL PILOT
hand motor housing. The wrist will be operated CONNECTION
(OPTIONAL)
during this procedure, place the gauge in a
location where it can be read safely.
FC5185-009 HOSE CONNECTIONS

4. Start engine and place the engine speed CAUTION


control to high idle.
When installing or re-installing a 340° wrist
5. Raise the head slightly off the ground and tilt it is very important that the WRIST RETURN
forward so that head is horizontal. AND MAKEUP OIL and WRIST MOTOR DRAIN
lines be connected correctly. If these lines
are connected incorrectly failure of the wrist
motors and/or wrist output shaft assemblies
will result.

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C. ADJUST COUNTERBALANCE 6. Close the cab door and press the pilot reset
VALVE (HOLDING) PRESSURE switch to activate the pilot system.
For machines with the wrist control on the 7. Loosen the lock nuts and turn the feed reducer
attachment valve (Parker) proceed to step 1. screws on the wrist section of the attachment
valve in all the way and tighten the lock nuts.
For machines with the wrist on Main Valve (Linde)
refer to step 13. 8. Temporarily increase the attachment pump
POR setting.
ATTACHMENT VALVE (PARKER)
SET FEED REDUCERS AND ATTACHMENT Refer to the machine manual for correct
PUMP POR attachment pump POR gauge location.
Prior to adjusting the wrist manifold With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
counterbalance valves, the machine wrist section and rotate the felling head wrist fully to one
feed reducers and attachment pump POR must side. While holding the joystick wrist trigger
be temporarily adjusted. Note that temporary switch depressed, loosen the locknut on the
adjustment specifications are different for standard POR adjustment screw on the attachment
torque wrists and high torque wrists for proper pump and turn the screw in until gauge
adjustment and wrist operation. reading (main pressure relief valve setting) is:
INLET MAIN RELIEF P INLET Standard torque wrist = 227 bar (3300 psi)
SECTION VALVE (FROM PUMP)
High torque wrist = 276 bar (4000 psi)
GAUGE 9. Set the wrist feed reducer for one direction.
PORT
PL
With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
GAUGE and rotate the felling head wrist fully to one
PORT
PX side. While holding the joystick wrist trigger
switch depressed.
LS
PORT
Loosen the lock nut and set the feed reducer
screw until the pressure gauge reading meets
wrist feed reducer specifications* and tighten
the lock nut.
*NOTE: Wrist feed reducer settings are:
PS PILOT
PRESSURE Standard torque wrist = 210 bar (3050 psi)
SUPPLY FROM
PILOT MANIFOLD
High torque wrist = 251 bar (3650 psi)
T1 OUTLET 10. Set wrist feed reducer for the other direction.
(TO RETURN
MANIFOLD) COUNTER
PRESSURE With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
VALVE and rotate the felling head wrist fully to the
860C-407A ATTACHMENT VALVE other side. While holding the joystick wrist
1. Park the machine on level ground, lower the trigger switch depressed.
felling head to the ground, engage the swing
Loosen the lock nut and set the feed reducer
brake and stop engine.
screw until the pressure gauge reading meets
2. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at operating the wrist feed reducer specifications* and
temperature. tighten the lock nut.
3. Connect a 0-350 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure 11. Reset the attachment pump POR setting so
gauge to the attachment control valve ‘PX’ test that the gauge reading meets the attachment
port. pump POR specifications*.
4. Connect a 0-350 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure *NOTE: Attachment pump POR settings are:
gauge to the test port for measuring
Standard torque wrist = 207 bar (3000 psi)
attachment pump POR.
High torque wrist = 248 bar (3600 psi)
Refer to carrier manual for correct attachment
12. Set the engine speed to low idle, shut the
pump POR gauge location.
engine off and remove gauges. Proceed to
5. Start the engine and set engine speed to high step 21.
idle.

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MAIN VALVE (LINDE)
SET WRIST SECTION PORT RELIEFS DANGER
Prior to adjusting the wrist manifold Observe all safety precautions outlined in
counterbalance valves the machine wrist section this manual and the base machine service
port reliefs must be temporarily adjusted. Note that manual when performing this procedure.
temporary adjustment specifications are different
for standard torque wrists and high torque wrists WARNING
for proper adjustment and wrist operation.
The felling head will be rotated side to side
13. Park the machine on level ground, lower the during this procedure. Operator must ensure
felling head to the ground, engage the swing that no one is near the felling head during
brake and stop engine. this procedure.
14. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at operating The swing brake should be applied at all
temperature. times during this procedure.

15. Connect a 0-350 bar (0 - 5000 psi) pressure


gauge to the main control valve ‘xP’ test port
on the main control valve manifold. Refer to
label on machine to verify the location of the
wrist section on the main valve.
16. Start the engine, and set the engine speed to
low idle.
17. Close the cab door and press the pilot reset
switch to activate the pilot system.
18. Set the wrist port relief for one direction. 'PX' TEST PORT

With the aid of an assistant raise the boom 845C-032A MAIN VALVE (EXAMPLE)
and rotate the felling head wrist fully to one WRIST CW
side. While holding the joystick wrist trigger PORT RELIEF
switch depressed.
Check the gauge reading and adjust the port
relief valve to meet the wrist section port relief
specifications*. Turn the adjusting screw in B
to increase the pressure or turn screw out to
A
decrease the pressure.
*NOTE: Wrist section port relief settings are:
Standard torque wrist = 207 bar (3000 psi)
High torque wrist = 248 bar (3600 psi) WRIST CCW
PORT RELIEF
19. Set the wrist port relief for the other direction.
845C-042 MAIN VALVE (EXAMPLE)
With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
and rotate the felling head wrist fully to the SPOOL TRAVEL
STOP
other side. While holding the joystick wrist • 19mm WRENCH
• 6mm ALLEN KEY
trigger switch depressed.
ADJUSTING SCREW
Check the gauge reading and adjust the port • 5mm ALLEN KEY
relief valve to meet the wrist section port relief
LOCKNUT
specifications*. Turn the adjusting screw in • 17mm
to increase the pressure or turn screw out to WRENCH

decrease the pressure. PORT RELIEF


VALVE
20. Set the engine speed to low idle, shut the
engine off and remove the gauges. Proceed to MAIN
VALVE
next step. BODY

90744-3 MAIN VALVE PORT RELIEF VALVE


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SET COUNTERBALANCE VALVE PRESSURE 23. Remove the right motor cover and connect
two 0-350 bar (0-5000 psi) pressure gauges
Prior to adjusting wrist manifold counterbalance
to the upper and lower test ports on the
valves, machine settings must be set as outlined
distribution manifold.
above. Note that adjustment specifications* are
different for standard torque wrists and high NOTE: The head will be moved during this
torque wrists for proper adjustment and wrist procedure so gauges must be mounted so
operation. they can be read safely by an assistant.
NOTE: There are three types of counterbalance 24. Start the engine and place the engine speed
valves in use, either Sun, Eaton or Rexroth. control to low idle.
Adjustment is different for each type of valve.
NOTE: Increase engine speed slightly if
Verify which valve is being used prior to adjusting.
pressure reading on pressure gauge is erratic.
Both valves must be the same type for proper
operation. Do not rotate the wrist at low idle with the
head in a vertical position. Wrist damage and
loss of control may occur at low idle with the
head in a vertical position. Always position the
head tilted forward so that the wrist is in the
horizontal plane when engine speed is set to
low idle.
25. Close the cab door and press the pilot reset
switch to activate the pilot system.
26. Adjust the counterbalance valve for clockwise
wrist rotation.
FC5185-014 SUN COUNTERBALANCE VALVE NOTE: This adjustment procedure requires
the wrist stop block to be installed and in
good condition. If the stop block is missing
or damaged the head rotation must be firmly
supported against the ground or otherwise
blocked from rotating.
With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
and position the head tilted forward so that
the wrist is in the horizontal plane. Rotate
the felling head wrist fully clockwise. While
holding the joystick wrist trigger switch
depressed.
FC5185-013 EATON COUNTERBALANCE VALVE
Check the gauge reading at GA and adjust
the counterbalance valve adjusting screw
CBA.
TEST
PORT
GB
CBA

SAW195 REXROTH COUNTERBALANCE VALVE


21. Park the machine on firm level ground, lower
the felling head to the ground, engage the
swing brake and stop the engine. Block CBB TEST
tracks. PORT
GA
22. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at operating
temperature. WRIST-018 WRIST CONTROL MANIFOLD

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For Sun counterbalance valve For Rexroth counterbalance valve
Adjust clockwise so it just starts to crack open Adjust clockwise so it just starts to crack open
and relieve (pressure on the gauge starts to and relieve (pressure on the gauge starts to
drop), then turn the screw counterclockwise drop), then turn the screw counterclockwise
until the pressure on the gauge is stable until the pressure on gauge is stable
(stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8 turn (stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8 turn
counterclockwise. counterclockwise.
For Eaton counterbalance valve 28. Check the wrist for proper operation when
both counterbalance valves have been
Adjust counterclockwise so it just starts to
adjusted.
crack open and relieve (pressure on the
gauge starts to drop), then turn the screw CBA is the clockwise adjusting valve. CBB is
clockwise until the pressure on the gauge is the counterclockwise adjusting valve.
stable (stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8
However when troubleshooting possible
turn clockwise.
problems it may be the opposite direction that
For Rexroth counterbalance valve needs adjustment. For example if the head
falls counterclockwise the problem is likely
Adjust clockwise so it just starts to crack open
with CBA and if the head falls clockwise the
and relieve (pressure on the gauge starts to
problem is likely to be CBB.
drop), then turn the screw counterclockwise
until pressure on the gauge is stable 29. Set the engine speed to low idle, shut the
(stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8 turn engine off, remove the gauges and replace
counterclockwise. the covers.
27. Adjust the counterbalance valve for
counterclockwise wrist rotation.
With the aid of an assistant raise the boom
and position the head tilted forward so that
the wrist is in the horizontal plane. Rotate
the felling head wrist fully counterclockwise.
While holding the joystick wrist trigger switch
depressed.
Check the gauge reading at GB and adjust
the counterbalance valve adjusting screw
CBB.
For Sun counterbalance valve
Adjust clockwise so it just starts to crack open
and relieve (pressure on the gauge starts to
drop), then turn the screw counterclockwise
until the pressure on the gauge is stable
(stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8 turn
counterclockwise.
For Eaton counterbalance valve
Adjust counterclockwise so it just starts to
crack open and relieve (pressure on the
gauge starts to drop), then turn the screw
clockwise until the pressure on the gauge is
stable (stops relieving) then turn a further 1/8
turn clockwise.

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D. WRIST ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
These instructions are for machines equipped with
a later computer control system. For machines
equipped with the earlier computer control system
refer to machine service manual for electronic
adjustment procedures.
Adjustments to the attachment control system
made through adjust menu of computer control
system electronically adjust the performance of
the attachment to suit operating conditions. Refer
to the machine manuals for more computer control
system information.
This procedure makes adjustments to fine tune the
operating speed and start/stop ramps for the wrist
clockwise and counterclockwise rotation functions. 5. Use the computer to access wrist adjustments.
(wrist Current OUT signal). You are then able to move through the
1. Park the machine on firm level ground, lower following adjustments:
the felling head to the ground, engage the • Min Current
swing brake and stop the engine. Block tracks. • Max Current
2. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at operating • Startslope
temperature. • Stopslope

3. Start the engine and set the engine speed to


high idle.

DANGER
Observe all safety precautions outlined in
this manual and the base machine service
manual when performing this procedure.

4. Close the cab door and press the pilot reset


switch to activate pilot system.

WARNING
The felling head will be rotated side to side
during this procedure. Operator must ensure
that no one is near the felling head during
this procedure.
The swing brake should be applied at all
times during this procedure.

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DETERMINE MIN CURRENT VALUE There should be no movement (notice the
Actual value [mA] shown on the left side of
the screen indicates the actual output to the
control valve). Begin increasing the Max
Current value, while still holding the function.
Use the Arrow UP to adjust.
Once the function just begins to move, press
OK. Release the function control and make
note of (or remember) this number.
Set Min Current to the number determined
above.
Select Min Current
Use the Arrow UP to adjust. Press OK to
confirm setting.
The Min Current setting is now adjusted to the
6. Use the computer to temporarily set the Min proper level. This level provides just enough
Current value to zero. spool shift for the function to begin to move.
Select Min Current For this function the value is typically about
200mA (factory default), however will vary
Use the Arrow DOWN to reset value to slightly from machine to machine (due to slight
zero. Press OK to confirm setting. differences in the coils, spool cut on the valve,
and various attachment manufacturers).

Temporarily reduce the Max Current value to


zero. ADJUST MAX CURRENT
Select Max Current 7. The Max Current is an adjustment of the
Use the Arrow DOWN to reset value to maximum function speed (cycle time).
zero. Do not press OK Refer also to ADJUST WRIST ROTATE
Raise felling head and position head so that SPEED (CYCLE TIME) in this section for a
the wrist is in the vertical plane. Activate full adjustment procedure and recommended
and hold the function being adjusted, in the cycle time.
direction being adjusted. (In this example Wrist For the wrist function this value is typically
(+) CCW ) about 400 mA (factory default), however will
vary slightly from machine to machine (due to
slight differences in the coils, spool cut on the
valve, and various attachment manufacturers)
– and of course, the largest factor in this case
is operator preference.

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ADJUST START SLOPE ADJUST STOP SLOPE


8. The start slope is an adjustment for the 9. The stop slope is an adjustment for the
amount of time that it takes for the function to amount of time that it takes for the function to
ramp from the Minimum value to the Maximum ramp from the Maximum value to the Minimum
value. If either the Min or Max values are value. If either the Min or Max values are
improperly adjusted, the start slope may not improperly adjusted, the stop slope may not
produce the desired results. produce the desired results.
The recommended setting for the start slope The recommended setting for the stop slope
on the wrist is 400-600 ms. on the wrist is 600-1000 ms.
Increasing this value will make the start Increasing this value will make the
acceleration smoother. deceleration smoother.
Decreasing this value will make the start Decreasing this value will make the
acceleration more harsh (additional stresses deceleration more harsh (additional stresses
on attachments, wrists, and boom systems). on attachments, wrists, and boom systems).
Use the Arrow UP/DOWN buttons to Use the Arrow UP/DOWN buttons to
adjust. Press OK to confirm setting. adjust. Press OK to confirm setting.
Note that an excessively long start slope can
give the operator a poor feel for the head,
as if the function is always overshooting its
intended target. The purpose for making this
adjustable is to accommodate the various
preferences of different operator’s for the feel
of functions.
10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 for the Wrist (-)CCW
function.

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E. ADJUST WRIST ROTATE SPEED
(CYCLE TIME)
A stopwatch will be required for this procedure.
1. Park the machine on firm level ground, lower
the felling head to the ground, engage the
swing brake and stop the engine. Block tracks.

DANGER
Observe all safety precautions outlined in
this manual and the base machine service
manual when performing this procedure.

2. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at operating


temperature.
3. Start the engine and set the engine speed to 9. Use the computer control system to adjust
high idle. wrist rotate speed.
4. Close the cab door and press the pilot reset Adjust the Max Current to achieve
switch to activate pilot system. recommended rotate speed to meet
specifications*.
WARNING
Refer to the machine manual for more
The felling head will be rotated side to side computer control system information.
during this procedure. Operator must ensure
that no one is near the felling head during Note that on some machines the wrist control
this procedure. valve may need to be adjusted if wrist cycle
The swing brake should be applied at all times cannot be adjusted correctly using the
times during this procedure. computer control system settings. Refer to the
machine manual for more information.
5. Raise felling head and position head so that 10. Repeat this procedure rotating the felling head
the wrist is in the vertical plane. in the opposite direction to measure the speed
6. Rotate head fully counterclockwise. in the counterclockwise direction.

7. Rotate the head fully clockwise and use a stop


watch to measure the time for a full clockwise
rotation (340°).
8. The cycle time should be meet specifications*
for a full stop to stop clockwise rotation.
*NOTE: Wrist cycle times settings are:
FC5185 8-10 seconds
Disc Saw 10.5-11 seconds
Shear 10.5-11 seconds

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OUTPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
(STANDARD TORQUE WRIST)
1. Park the machine on firm level ground. Block
the wheels or tracks. Engage the parking
brake or swing brake. Position the felling head
tilted forward 90° and resting on the ground.
MOTOR
2. Stop the engine and turn the master CASE DRAIN
disconnect switch OFF. PLUG
MOTOR
3. Remove protective cover to access wrist SECURING
BOLTS (4)
motor.
4. Before disassembly operation, remove any
accumulation of dirt or debris from surrounding
area.
5. Disconnect all hydraulic tubing from the OUTPUT
affected wrist motor and the output shaft SHAFT DRAIN
CONNECTION
housing. Plug all ports and cap tubing to
prevent entry of dirt.
OUTPUT SHAFT
6. Remove the case drain plug from the wrist HOUSING
SECURING
motor and drain any hydraulic oil remaining in BOLTS (8)
the motor, replace plug. BOOM
ADAPTER
7. Remove the (4) bolts securing the wrist motor WRIST MOTOR AND
SAW-D18OUTPUT SHAFT REMOVAL
to the output shaft housing and remove the
wrist motor from output shaft housing. Cover 8. Remove the (8) bolts securing the output shaft
exposed shaft end of motor. housing to the boom adapter and remove the
output shaft from the boom adapter.
NOTE: The motor shaft has no support
bearings and will be loose (side to side, in 9. Before disassembly of output shaft, remove all
and out). A loose shaft is not and indication of grease and dirt accumulation from the outside
motor failure. of the assembly.

SEAL, O-RING
HOUSING

SHIM(S) BETWEEN SEAL RING,


SHOULDER RING TEFLON
AND INNER RACE
*SHOULDER RING
(SEE NOTE)
OUTPUT SHAFT
RETAINING RING

MOTOR MOUNT SEAL COLLAR


O-RING

MOTOR SHAFT ‘V’ WIPER


CUP SEAL RING

LOWER SPACER
BEARING (REQUIRED
*NOTE: EARLIER ON EARLIER
MACHINES DID NOT UPPER
HAVE SHOULDER BEARING MODELS)
RING FACTORY
INSTALLED.

SAW126 OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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10. Remove shoulder ring, retaining ring and seal seating tool Tigercat part number 19057A
shims from output shaft. (Note some earlier or fingers to smooth out the inside diameter of
machines did not have a shoulder ring factory the seal ring after installation.
installed).
23. Check wiper groove in seal collar to ensure
11. Rest housing on blocks in upright position, it is clean and dry. Insert a new wiper into
pinion down and press out shaft complete with the groove with lip facing out, see OUTPUT
seal collar and inner race of lower bearing. SHAFT ASSEMBLY illustration.
12. Remove old oil seal (teflon ring and O-ring) 24. Position housing with lower bearing facing
from groove of housing and discard. never re- up. Support inner race of upper bearing with
use any part of old seal. special tool Tigercat part number 19049A.
13. Remove wiper from collar and discard. 25. Oil teflon seal ring surface, wiper and bearings
and install output shaft into housing, lightly
If only replacing the seal go to step 21.
tap into position so that sealing collar slips
14. Remove seal collar and lower bearing inner into the teflon seal ring and the wiper slips
race from shaft. into the housing. (Note: To prevent extrusion
15. Press out both upper and lower bearings from of the wiper, carefully push it in around the
housing. edge of the collar once it starts to engage the
housing).
16. Thoroughly clean housing and shaft.
Use only enough pressure to seat the
17. Lightly oil bore of housing and press a new bearings. Check to ensure the shaft is installed
upper bearing into the housing. Use special straight, collar clears housing and wiper is
tool Tigercat part number 19047A. evenly positioned.
18. Lightly oil bore of housing and press a new 26. Install shoulder ring and retaining ring on shaft
lower bearing into the housing. Use special (square edge of shoulder ring next to snap
tool Tigercat part number 19047A. ring) and check shaft end play, use feeler
19. Heat sealing collar and lower bearing inner gauge between upper bearing inner race and
race in a bearing oven to 120°C (250°F), do shoulder ring, maximum allowable end play is
not place on floor of oven. (Maximum 1.5 0.15 mm - 0.25 mm (0.006 in - 0.010 in). Add
hours). or remove shims between shoulder ring and
inner race to achieve correct end play. Using
20. Install seal collar and lower bearing inner a soft faced hammer gently tap the end of the
race onto shaft. Press both on simultaneously shaft until the shoulder ring is snug to the snap
by supporting inner race (using a spacer - ring.
Tigercat part number 19048A) and pressing
down on pinion end of shaft. 27. Turn housing over. Check seal collar for
run-out. Place the base of a dial indicator
21. Clean seal groove in housing and insert new on the housing and zero the dial on the seal
O-ring part of seal into groove. Keep inside of collar, rotate the shaft one revolution use
housing clean and free from contaminants. tool Tigercat part number 19122A, maximum
allowable run-out is .05 mm (0.002 in). Repeat
TAKE CARE NOT
TO CREASE THE in different locations of the seal collar.
SEAL RING WHILE
FORMING

SAW127 TEFLON SEAL RING INSTALLATION


22. Insert new teflon part of seal into groove in
housing on top of O-ring. Collapse the ring as
shown, taking care not to crease the seal ring.
Place into groove as shown. Coat the inside
surface of the seal with hydraulic oil and use

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ENSURE
OUTER FACE SEAL COLLAR OUTPUT SEAL RING IS
OF BOOM SHAFT INSTALLED
ADAPTER HOUSING AS SHOWN
WRIST
BEARING

INSTALL ‘V’ CUP SEAL


SAW-D19 ON MOTOR SHAFT

POSITION
SEAL RING
IN RECESS
AS SHOWN

OUTER FACE OF
SAW-D17 BOOM ADAPTER
28. Clean mating surfaces and install output shaft
assembly onto the boom adapter. Align gear
teeth of pinion shaft with the gear teeth on
the wrist bearing. Use special tool Tigercat INSTALL A NEW
O-RING ONTO
part number 19056A to rotate housing to WRIST MOTOR
align mounting holes. Secure in place with (8) HOUSING

retaining bolts, torque bolts.


INSTALL ‘V’ CUP SEAL
NOTE: Ensure that the seal collar does not SAW-D20 ON MOTOR SHAFT
protrude through the outer face of the boom
adapter and interfere with the wrist bearing or
grease retainers.
29. Install drain tube/fittings onto output shaft housing
and fill housing with clean, filtered hydraulic oil.
30. Install V cup seal onto wrist motor shaft as
shown in fig. D19 and position in recess, fig. MOTOR
D20. Install a new O-ring onto wrist motor CASE DRAIN
PLUG
housing.
31. Install the wrist motor onto the output shaft MOTOR
SECURING
housing. Secure in place with (4) retaining BOLTS (4)
bolts, torque bolts.
NOTE: The wrist motor should easily fit onto
the output shaft housing. Any interference,
gap or misalignment will result in failure of the OUTPUT
output shaft and/or the motor. Therefore fit SHAFT DRAIN
CONNECTION
problems must be corrected immediately.
OUTPUT SHAFT
32. Re-connect all hydraulic tubing and replace HOUSING
protective cover. SECURING
BOLTS (8)
33. Fill housing and motors with oil. See INITIAL BOOM
ADAPTER
START-UP PROCEDURE in this section.
WRIST MOTOR AND
SAW-D18 OUTPUT SHAFT REMOVAL

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MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL 9. Install an appropriate lifting strap in the lifting
REPLACEMENT (HIGH TORQUE WRIST) bracket on the motor.
1. Park machine on firm level ground, lower 10. Remove the (8) socket head bolts securing the
felling head to the ground. Position the felling motor and output shaft assembly to the boom
head tilted forward 90° and resting on ground. adapter. Do not remove the 12 bolts securing
NOTE: Open clamp arms fully to allow the the motor to the pinion housing. Remove the
felling head to be resting in a horizontal motor and the output shaft assembly using a
position. Block the head to ensure it is fully suitable lifting device.
supported. Engage the swing brake and block
11. Place motor and the output shaft assembly on
the tracks.
blocks in upright position with the pinion facing
2. Relieve the hydraulic pressure in the lines up.
connected to the saw head, wrist boom
adaptor and tank pressure. For procedure to SEAL HOUSING
relieve pressure, refer to machine operator’s JACKING SCREW
LOCATION
manual. BOLTS (10)

3. Stop the machine engine and turn the master


disconnect switch OFF.
4. Remove protective cover to access wrist
motor(s).
5. Before disassembly operation, remove any
accumulation of dirt or debris from surrounding JACKING SCREW
area. LOCATION

MOTOR AND OUTPUT


OUTPUT SHAFT SHAFT DRAIN
ASSEMBLY CONNECTION MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT
SECURING
BOLTS (8) 51733-001 HIGH TORQUE WRIST
12. Remove the (10) bolts from the seal housing,
WRIST MOTOR MOTOR CASE
DRAIN PLUG take (2) bolts and install them in the provided
jacking screw locations on the seal housing.
LIFTING
BRACKET Use jacking screws to evenly remove the seal
housing.
TYPICAL 13. Remove old oil seal (teflon ring and O-ring)
FOR ALL from groove of housing and discard. Never re-
THREE
MOTORS use any part of old seal.
MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT 14. Clean seal housing thoroughly.
FC5185-010 HIGH TORQUE WRIST
15. Carefully clean any dirt, debris, and grease out
6. Mark all saw head and boom adaptor hoses, of pinion housing, do not damage the sealing
tubes and fittings to identify connections. collar.
7. Disconnect the wrist motor hoses from the 16. Inspect all visible components for any sign of
connections on the wrist motors. Cap or plug damage and check the sealing collar for an
all open hydraulic ports and hose ends to even wear pattern.
prevent entry of dirt. Collect all hydraulic oil to
prevent spills. Dispose of all fluids properly.
8. Remove the case drain plug from the wrist
motor and drain any hydraulic oil remaining in
the motor, replace plug.
MUST BE A SMOOTH, POLISHED
SURFACE WITH NO DAMAGE
WRIST-016 PROPER WEAR PATTERN

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SEAL HOUSING

SEAL
(GREEN O-RING & 9 3
WHITE SEAL RING) BOLTS (10)
8
O-RING
6

2
1

5
7
10
4

51733B-001 BOLT TIGHTENING PATTERN


MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
51733B (HIGH TORQUE WRIST) 22. Tighten bolts using hand tools in a cross
17. Clean seal groove in seal housing and insert pattern as shown. Torque bolts in a 2-stage
new green O-ring part of the seal into the process using a cross pattern as shown.
groove. Keep inside of housing clean and free Begin with torque wrench set to 8 N-m (6 lbf-
from contaminants. ft). Re-set torque wrench to 15.6 N-m (11.5
lbf-ft) and repeat cross-pattern torquing.
TAKE CARE NOT 23. Clean mating surfaces and install motor and
TO CREASE THE output shaft assembly onto the boom adapter.
SEAL RING WHILE
FORMING Align gear teeth of pinion shaft with the gear
teeth on the wrist bearing. Use special tool
Tigercat part number 19056A to rotate housing
to align mounting holes. Secure in place with
(8) retaining bolts, torque bolts.
24. Re-connect the wrist motor hoses.
SAW127 TEFLON SEAL RING INSTALLATION 25. Before moving the saw head fill housing
and motors with oil, purge all air from the
18. Insert new white teflon part of seal into groove
3 wrist motors and 3 output shaft housings
in housing on top of O-ring. Collapse ring as
by cracking the case port connections and
shown, taking care not to crease the seal ring.
pressurizing the hydraulic tank. Refer to
Place into groove as shown. Coat the inside
INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE and
surface of the seal with clean, filtered hydraulic
CHECK CASE PRESSURE in this section.
oil and use fingers to smooth out the inside
diameter of the seal ring after installation. NOTE: Motor and output shaft failure will
occur if air is not purged.
19. Using clean, filtered hydraulic oil, lightly oil
and install face seal O-ring. Also lightly oil the 26. Replace protective covers.
seal contact surface of the pinion shaft sealing
collar.
20. Install seal housing on pinion housing, keeping
housing square to prevent seal damage.
21. Apply anti-seize to the (10) seal housing bolts.
Install bolts, starting with 2 opposite sides
and start threads by hand. Before tightening
bolts rotate the shaft one revolution (use tool
Tigercat part number 19122A) to set the seal.

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MOTOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT CONVERTING
RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND ASSEMBLIES MOTOR
PORTS
(HIGH TORQUE WRIST)
High torque wrist motor and output shaft
assemblies are either left hand (one installed
on the left side of the wrist) or right hand (two
installed on the right side of the wrist). Both
left hand and right hand motor and output
shaft assemblies have identical parts, the only
difference between a left hand and right hand
LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND
assembly is the motor orientation. Therefore it is ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
possible to convert a left hand or right hand motor WRIST-101

and output shaft assembly to the opposite hand Right hand assembly has motor ports away
assembly as required. from large curve on housing.
1. Place the motor and output shaft assembly on Left hand assembly has motor ports towards
blocks in upright position with the pinion facing large curve on housing.
up. Use an appropriate lifting strap in the lifting
bracket on the motor and a suitable lifting 6. Apply Loctite 518 (or equivalent anaerobic
device to position the assembly. sealant) to counter bore faces of motor
mounting bolt holes.
2. Before disassembly operation, remove any
accumulation of dirt or debris if required.
11 3
3. Remove the 12 bolts securing the motor to the 5 9
pinion housing. BOLTS (12)

INSERT 5 MM ALLEN KEY


THROUGH DISTRIBUTOR 8 1
IN EITHER WORK PORT TO
HOLD IN PLACE 2 17

10 6
4 12

WRIST-101 BOLT TIGHTENING PATTERN


WRIST-102
7. Apply anti-seize to the 12 motor to the pinion
4. Insert a 5mm Allen key through a work port, housing bolts. Install bolts, starting with 2
marked L or R, of the motor and into the opposite sides and start threads by hand.
distributor so it will not fall out. Port plugs Removing the centre port plug is necessary to
will have to be removed and the piston block install the 2 bolts on the work port side.
(hollow spline bore) may have to be rotated to 8. Tighten bolts using hand tools in a cross
align slots in the distributor with the Allen key. pattern as shown. Torque bolts in a 3-stage
Either port can be used subject to the best process using a cross pattern as shown.
alignment of port and inner slot. Begin with torque wrench set to 68 N-m (50
5. Carefully lift the motor cover and rotate 180°. lbf-ft). Re-set torque wrench to 108 N-m (80
Install motor cover and align bolt holes. lbf-ft) and repeat cross-pattern torquing Re-
Ensure the motor O-ring in the groove on the set torque wrench to 145 N-m (107 lbf-ft) and
face of the support housing is not moved out repeat cross-pattern torquing.
of place, damaged or pinched. Remove the 9. Complete torquing procedure by checking
5mm Allen key. each bolt in a circular pattern to ensure no
bolts were missed.
10. Reinstall any fittings removed during the
procedure.

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19048AIL 19049AIL 19047AIL 19057AIL


SEAL RING SHAFT ASSEMBLY BEARING ASSEMBLY ROTARY SEAL
ASSEMBLY TOOL BEARING SUPPORT TOOL TOOL, DOUBLE ASSEMBLY TOOL
(PART # 19048A) (PART # 19049A) (PART # 19047A) (PART # 19057A)

19122AIL
19056AIL
19051AIL
SEAL RING REMOVAL PINION ROTATING TOOL HOUSING ALIGNMENT TOOL
TOOL (PART #19051A) (PART # 19122A) (PART # 19056A)

BEARING NUT TOOL


(PART # 38257A)

WRIST ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TIGERCAT

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WRIST
BEARING
SEAL

OUTER RACE

INNER RACE

SAW-D21 WRIST BEARING ASSEMBLY


WRIST BEARING SEAL REPLACEMENT 3. Apply adhesive, 3M-1300 adhesive, into the
groove of the wrist bearing.
A seal on either side of the wrist bearing is in place
to prevent entry of dust and other foreign material 4. Start inserting the seal into the groove, make
that would cause damage to the bearing. sure that the end of the seal is cut square.
Work around the diameter pressing the seal
WRIST BEARING
SEALS all the way into the groove. The seal should be
even with out any bumps.
5. Cut the end of the seal square with a sharp
knife to form a butt joint. Bond ends of seal
together with Loctite 495 adhesive.
6. Wipe away any excess adhesive.
7. Apply grease to wrist bearing as outlined in
felling head LUBRICATION SCHEDULE in this
manual.
OUTER INNER
RACE RACE

SAW128 WRIST BEARING ASSEMBLY


Inspect the seals for damage during maintenance
of the wrist assembly. If a seal is damaged or is
coming out of the groove it should be replaced.
The seal consists of a one piece strip long enough
to go all the way around the groove.
1. Remove the damaged seal.
2. Clean the groove thoroughly with brake fluid or
similar cleaning solvent that leaves no residue.
Removing all traces of old adhesive, dirt and
grease. Ensure that the groove is completely
dry after cleaning.

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WRIST BEARING WEAR LIMITS 7. Average both readings for the radial
clearance.
It is important that the wrist bearing be periodically
inspected for wear. Any significant wear will
be noticeable by observing the attachment’s
movement. A small amount of clearance in
the bearing is normal and is present in a new
attachment.
Too much clearance will affect the backlash
between the ring gear and the drive pinion for
the 340° wrist. If left unchecked, this will cause
damage to the gear teeth.
The main cause of wear in the ball race can be
due to a lack of lubricant or not following the
proper lubricating procedure. A damaged or SAW161 WRIST RADIAL CLEARANCE CHECK
missing peripheral seal will also contribute to early
TILT CLEARANCE CHECK PROCEDURE
wear by allowing dirt particles to enter the ball
race. 1. Position the saw or shear fully suspended on
the machine’s boom.
Regular inspection of the seal should be carried
out and the proper lubricating procedure should 2. Set the base of the dial indicator on the boom
be followed, refer to LUBRICATION SCHEDULE adapter and the indicator against the rear
in this manual. surface of the saw or shear. This location
should be on the vertical at the highest of
WEAR LIMITS (340° WRIST)
lowest point close to the bearing. Zero the dial
Radial clearance indicator.
NOTE: Radial clearance in a bearing can only be 3. Lower the boom and apply pressure to the
measured with the bearing laying flat on a table. saw or shear.
New bearing = 0.004” maximum 4. Read and record the dial indicator reading.
When the bearing needs replacement = 0.083” 5. Rotate the head 90° or fully in one direction,
whichever is less and repeat the procedure.
Tilt clearance
6. Average both readings for the tilt clearance.
New bearing = 0.006” maximum
When the bearing needs replacement = 0.108”
RADIAL CLEARANCE CHECK PROCEDURE
NOTE: Radial clearance in a bearing can only be
measured with the bearing laying flat on a table.
1. Using a ‘C’ clamp, clamp the inner and outer
races together.
2. Mount a dial indicator base on the outer race
and the indicator on the bore of the inner race
in line with the clamp. Zero the dial indicator.
3. Using a second ‘C’ clamp, snuggly clamp
the inner and outer races together directly
opposite (180°) the first clamp.
4. Gradually loosen the first clamp and tighten
the second clamp.
5. Read and record the dial indicator reading
when the races are fully tightened the SAW160 WRIST TILT CLEARANCE CHECK
opposite way.
6. Move the clamps and dial indicator 90° and
repeat the procedure.
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WRIST BEARING MOUNTING TORQUE
SEQUENCE (340° STANDARD AND HIGH 1
TORQUE WRIST)
3 4
16 23
13 20
NOTE: Use anti-seize on all bolts. 5 3 1 7
15 11 9 24
Bearing to boom adapter (inner circle) 10 13 15 11
19 17
1. Torque all bolts to initial torque of 271-339 Nm 7 8
18
(200-250 lbf-ft) in sequence shown. 9 20
12
16 14
22
2. Torque bolts to final torque of 596-624 N-m
17
10 12
8 2 4 6
(440-460 lbf-ft) in sequence shown. 19 14
21 18
Bearing to head (outer circle) 6 2 5

1. Torque all bolts to initial torque of 244-298 Nm


(180-220 lbf-ft) in sequence shown. WRIST BEARING TORQUE
2. Torque bolts to final torque of 393-420 N-m SAW191A SEQUENCE
(290-310 lbf-ft) in sequence shown.

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TOOL SIZE CHART - BAR SAW ASSEMBLY
Use Metric tool sizes Standard/Imperial tool sizes
Carrier Functions
Saw bar pressure supply PRV 19mm Wrench; Finger 9/16” Wrench; Finger
Saw main pressure flow stop 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Saw main pressure port relief 17mm Wrench; 5mm Allen
Tilt up flow stop 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Tilt up pressure port relief 17mm Wrench; 5mm Allen
Grapple open/close flow stop 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Grapple pressure port relief 17mm Wrench; 5mm Allen
Grapple pressure LS relief 40mm Torx
Rotate flow stop 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Rotate port relief 17mm Wrench; 5mm Allen

Rotary Manifold Functions


Rotate Counter Balance 15mm Wrench; 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Tilt down flow control 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 3/4” Wrench; 1/4” Allen

Saw Manifold Functions


Saw bar pressure PRV1 17mm Wrench; 4.5mm Allen 11/16” Wrench; 3/16” Allen
Saw bar speed FCEXT FCRET 19mm Wrench; 6mm Allen 3/4” Wrench; 1/4” Allen
Saw motor compensator 13mm Wrench; 4mm Allen
Saw motor direction valve DCV2 15mm Wrench; 4mm Allen
Chain oil pump volume control 17mm Wrench; 5mm Allen
Chain oil flow control 15mm Wrench; 4mm Allen 9/16” Wrench; 5/32” Allen
Saw chain tension PRV 3/4” Wrench; 1/4” Allen

Manual Chain Tension


Manual bar lock nut(s) 36mm Wrench
Manual bar adjustment nut 19mm Wrench/Socket 3/4” Wrench/Socket
BAR SAW TOOL SIZES.PDF

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LEFT HAND
CLAMP ARM PIN

CLAMP ARM PIN TOOL


58817B (PART NUMBER 58817B) FD5195-033

PISTON SEAL
PISTON
PISTON SEAL

PISTON

PISTON SEAL ASSEMBLY TOOL


DG061 (PART NUMBER DG061) FC5185-007 HYDRAULIC TENSION SAW UNIT

BAR
BAR RETRACTION TOOL RETRACTION
TOOL
62600B (PART NUMBER 62600B) FD5195-035

CLAMP ARM
CYLINDER PIN

CYLINDER PIN REMOVAL TOOL


33022A (PART NUMBER 33022A) FD5195-034

BAR SAW ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM TIGERCAT


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TORQUE CHART
LOCATION MODEL THREAD TORQUE (LUBRICATED) NOTES
DIAMETER
lbf-ft Nm
Pin retaining bolts As M20 X 2.0 400 530 Lubricated
All Applic. M16 X 2.0 200 275
Saw motor M16 X 1.5 200 275 Use anti-seize.
Saw unit
Socket head capscrews M8 x1.25 24 32 Use anti-seize.
Guide pin bolts M16 X 2.0 200 275 Use anti-seize.
Bar holder bar clamp nuts M24 45 60 Use anti-seize.
Chain catcher socket head capscrews M12 x 1.75 80 110 Use blue loctite
Saw control manifold valves and plugs
Anti-cavitation check valve (CK/AS108) 37-41 50-55
Flow control pressure (FCA,FCB/AV023) 25 34
Oil flow rate, chain oil (FC OIL/AV025) 30-35 40-47
Saw motor control valve (DCV2/AT354) 30-35 40-47
Saw bar feed control valve (DCV1/AT355) 55-60 75-81
Bar extend/retract pressure (PRV1/207032)) 51-55 69-75
Hydraulic tensioner pressure (PRv2/AX447) 20 27
Arm pivot pin nut 2 1/4" UNF 350 475 Lubricated
FD5195 ONLY
Rotary Manifold Mounting Bolts M16 x2.0 200 275 Lubricated
Rotary Manifold Valves and plugs
Crossline reliefs (RF1,RF2/AU145) 44 60
Counterbalance Valves (CB1,CB2/AU144) 30-35 40-47
Relief,Tilt Down (RF3/AU141) 44 60
Flow Control (FC/ AV023) 25 34
Check valve cartridge (CK1,CK2,CK/AS049) 37 50
TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS ONLY
Wrist - 340° rotation
Bearing to head bolts 3/4"-16 UNF GR.8 290-310 393-420 Use anti-seize.
Bearing to boom adapter bolts 7/8"-14 UNF GR.8 440-460 596-624 Use anti-seize.
High torque motor to boom adapter bolts 5/8"-11 UNC GR. 8 159-175 216-237 Use anti-seize.
Output shaft assy to boom adapter bolts 5/8"-11 UNC GR. 8 159-175 216-237 Use anti-seize.
Std. torque motor to output shaft assy bolts 1/2"-13 UNC GR. 8 80-88 109-119 Lubricated
TORQUECHART FC5185 R1.PDF

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GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
IMPERIAL The torque values listed below are for general use only.
DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or
tightening procedure is shown for a specific application.

GRADE 8 BOLTS GRADE 5 BOLTS


IMPERIAL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
GRADE 8 BOLTS GRADE 5 BOLTS
COARSE DRY LUBRICATED COARSE DRY LUBRICATED
THREAD lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm THREAD lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm
1/4" - 20 11 - 12 15 - 16 8 - 10 11 - 13 1/4" - 20 7- 8 10 - 11 8 - 10 11 - 13
5/16" - 18 26 - 30 35 - 40 20 - 28 27 - 38 5/16" - 18 14 - 18 19 - 24 10 - 15 13 - 20
3/8" - 16 44 -48 60 - 65 33 - 36 45 - 49 3/8" - 16 31 - 34 42 - 46 23 - 25 31 - 34
7/16" - 14 70 - 77 95 - 104 52 - 57 71 - 77 7/16" - 14 49 - 54 66 - 73 37 - 41 50 - 55
1/2" - 13 106 - 117 144 - 158 80 - 88 109 - 119 1/2" - 13 75 - 83 102 - 112 57 - 63 77 - 85
9/16" - 12 153 - 168 208 - 228 115 - 127 156 - 172 9/16" - 12 109 - 120 148 - 162 82 - 90 111 - 122
5/8" - 11 212 - 233 288 - 316 159 - 175 216 - 237 5/8" - 11 150 - 165 204 - 223 113 - 124 152 - 168
3/4" - 10 376 - 414 510 - 561 282 - 310 393 - 420 3/4" - 10 266 - 293 360 - 397 200 - 220 271 - 298
7/8" - 9 606 - 667 822 - 904 455 - 501 617 - 679 7/8" - 9 394 - 433 535 - 586 296 - 326 402 - 441
1" - 8 909 - 1000 1233 - 1355 682 - 750 925 - 1016 1" - 8 591 - 649 802 - 879 443 - 489 601 - 663
1 1/8" - 7 1288 - 1417 1746 - 1921 966 - 1062 1310 - 1441 1 1/8" - 7 794 - 873 1077 - 1183 596 - 656 808 - 889
1 1/4" - 7 1817 - 1999 2464 - 2710 1360 - 1496 1844 - 2027 1 1/4" - 7 1120 - 1232 1519 - 1670 840 - 924 1139 - 1252
FINE DRY LUBRICATED FINE DRY LUBRICATED
THREAD lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm THREAD lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm
1/4" - 28 13 - 14 18 - 19 10 - 13 14 - 17 1/4" - 28 9 - 10 12 - 13 9 - 10 12 - 13
5/16" - 24 23 - 28 31 - 38 18 - 25 25 - 33 5/16" - 24 17 - 22 23 - 29 16 - 20 21 - 27
3/8" - 24 49 - 54 67 - 73 37 - 41 50 - 55 3/8" - 24 35 - 39 48 - 53 26 - 29 35 - 39
7/16" - 20 78 - 86 106 - 116 58 - 64 79 - 86 7/16" - 20 55 - 61 75 - 83 41 - 45 56 - 61
1/2" - 20 120 - 132 163 - 179 90 - 99 122 - 134 1/2" - 20 85 - 94 116 - 127 64 - 70 87 - 95
9/16" - 18 171 - 188 232 - 255 128 - 141 174 - 191 9/16" - 18 121 - 133 164 - 180 91 - 100 124 - 135
5/8" - 18 240 - 264 326 - 358 180 - 198 244 - 268 5/8" - 18 170 - 187 231 - 253 128 - 141 174 - 191
3/4" - 16 420 - 462 570 - 626 315 - 347 427 - 470 3/4" - 16 297 - 327 403 - 443 223 - 245 303 - 332
7/8" - 14 668 - 735 906 - 996 501 - 550 679 - 745 7/8" - 14 434 - 477 589 - 646 326 - 359 442 - 486
1" - 14 995 - 1096 1359 - 1486 746 - 821 1012 - 1113 1" - 12 646 - 711 876 - 965 484 - 534 657 - 724
1 1/8" - 12 1445 - 1590 1960 - 2155 1083 - 1191 1469 - 1613 1 1/8" - 12 891 - 980 1208 - 1328 668 - 735 906 - 996
1 1/4" - 12 2012 - 2213 2728 - 2997 1509 - 1660 2046 - 2250 1 1/4" - 12 1240 - 1364 1682 - 1849 931 - 1024 1262 - 1387

8.8 10.9 12.9

METRIC
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8.8 10.9 12.9

10 10 12
10

10

12

10 10 12

METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS


CLASS 8.8 CLASS 10.9 CLASS 12.9
SIZE PITCH LUBRICATED DRY LUBRICATED DRY LUBRICATED DRY
mm Nm lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft Nm lbf-ft
M6 1 8-9 6-7 11 - 12 8-9 11 - 12 8-9 15 - 17 11 - 12 13 - 14 10 - 11 18 - 19 13 - 14
M8 1.25 20 - 22 15 - 16 26 - 29 19 - 21 27 - 30 20 - 22 36 - 40 27 - 30 32 - 35 24 - 26 43 - 47 31 - 35
M10 1.5 39 - 43 29 - 32 52 - 57 38 - 42 54 - 60 40 - 44 72 - 79 53 - 59 63 - 70 47 - 51 84 - 93 62 - 68
M12 1.75 68 - 75 50 - 55 91 - 100 67 - 74 94 - 104 70 - 77 126 - 138 93 - 102 110 - 121 81 - 90 147 - 162 109 - 119
M14 2 109 - 120 80 - 89 145 - 160 107 - 118 151 - 166 111 - 122 201 - 221 148 - 163 176 - 194 130 - 143 235 - 259 173 - 191
M16 2 169 - 186 125 - 137 226 - 248 166 - 183 234 - 257 173 - 190 312 - 343 230 - 253 274 - 301 202 - 222 365 - 401 269 - 296
M18 2.5 234 - 257 172 - 190 312 - 343 230 - 253 324 - 356 239 - 262 431 - 474 318 - 350 378 - 416 279 - 307 504 - 554 372 - 409
M20 2.5 330 - 364 244 - 268 441 - 485 325 - 357 457 - 503 337 - 371 610 - 670 450 - 495 534 - 588 394 - 433 712 - 784 525 - 578
M22 2.5 451 - 496 332 - 366 601 - 661 443 - 487 623 - 686 460 - 506 831 - 914 613 - 674 728 - 801 537 - 591 971 - 1068 716 - 788
M24 3 571 - 628 421 - 463 761 - 838 562 - 618 790 - 869 583 - 641 1053 - 1159 777 - 855 923 - 1016 681 - 749 1231 - 1354 908 - 999
M27 3 837 - 921 618 - 679 1116 - 1228 823 - 906 1158 - 1274 854 - 940 1544 - 1699 1139 - 1253 1354 - 1489 998 - 1098 1805 - 1985 1331 - 1464
M30 3.5 1135 - 1249 837 - 921 1514 - 1665 1116 - 1228 1570 - 1727 1158 - 1274 2094 - 2303 1544 - 1699 1835 - 2019 1354 - 1489 2447 - 2692 1805 - 1985
M33 3.5 1545 - 1699 1139 - 1253 2060 - 2266 1519 - 1671 2137 - 2351 1576 - 1734 2849 - 3134 2102 - 2312 2498 - 2747 1842 - 2026 3330 - 3663 2456 - 2702
M36 4 1985 - 2183 1464 - 1610 2646 - 2911 1952 - 2147 2745 - 3020 2025 - 2227 3661 - 4027 2700 - 2970 3208 - 3529 2366 - 2603 4278 - 4706 3155 - 3471

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Parker Assembly Torque


The 4-Bolt Split Flange consists of four main The four-bolt port is simply a circular opening (flow
components: passage) surrounded by four tapped holes in a certain
• A body (flange head) pattern for acceptance of the flange clamping bolts. The
• An O-ring flat surface of the port compresses the O-ring contained
• One “captive” or two “split” flange clamps in the groove in the flange head when the clamp bolts
• Four bolts and washer are torqued. In some instances, the groove is in the
port and not in the flange head. The bolts, through the
clamp halves, clamp down the flange head on to the flat
surface of the port compressing and trapping the O-ring
WASHERS in the groove and leaving no gap for it to extrude under
pressure. The hydraulic pressure is thus sealed by the
BOLTS compressed O-ring as long as the bolts are tightened
FLANGE
enough to maintain solid metal to metal contact between
CLAMP the flange head at the outside diameter of the O-ring and
the top of the port.
Flange Port Assembly
FLANGE
HEAD The steps to properly assemble the flange port clamping
bolts are:
O-RING
1. Make sure sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks,
TAPPED scratches or any foreign particles.
HOLES
2. Lubricate the O-ring.
3. Position flange and clamp halves.
4. Place lock washers on bolts and insert through
clamp halves.
5. Hand tighten bolts.
FLANGE.JPG 6. Torque bolts in diagonal sequence (see Fig. T9)
in small increments to the appropriate torque level
Fig. T8 - 4 Bolt Split Flange Components listed in Table T6 or Table T7 on this page.

FLANGE2.JPG

Fig. T9 - Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence

Dash Flange Inch Bolt Torque Metric Bolt Torque Dash Flange Inch Bolt Torque Metric Bolt Torque
Size Size (J518) lbf-ft (ISO 6162) Nm Size Size (J518) lbf-ft (ISO 6162) N-m
8 1/2 5/16-18 17 +/- 2 M8 25 8 1/2 5/16-18 17 +/- 2 M8 25
12 3/4 3/8-16 25 +/- 3.5 M10 49 12 3/4 3/8-16 30 +/- 4.5 M10 49
16 1 3/8-16 31 +/- 4.5 M10 49 16 1 7/16-14 46 +/- 4.5 M12 85
20 1-1/4 7/16-14 41 +/- 5 M12 85 20 1 1/4 1/2-13 69 +/- 6 M14 135
24 1-1/2 1/2-13 52 +/- 6 M12 85 24 1 1/2 5/8-11 125 +/- 8 M16 210
32 2 1/2-13 60 +/- 6 M12 135 32 2 3/4-10 208 +/- 20 M20 425
40 2-1/2 1/2-13 85 +/- 9 M12 95
48 3 5/8-11 144 +/- 15 M16 220 * Does not meet ISO 6162 specification.
56 3-1/2 5/8-11 125 +/- 8 M16 220 Table T7 - Code 62 Flange Recommended Bolt Torque
64 4 5/8-11 125 +/- 8 M16 220
80 5 5/8-11 125 +/- 8 M16 220

* Does not meet ISO 6162 specification.


Table T6 - Code 61 Flange Recommended Bolt Torque

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Parker Assembly Torque


JIC 37 Degree Flare NPTF
Tube Connection Swivel or Hose Tube Connection Swivel or Hose
SAE Dash Size Thread Size FFWR Connection FFWR SAE Dash Size Thread Size TFFT Connection TFFT
-2 5/16-24 NA NA -2 1/8-27 2-3 2-3
-3 3/8-24 NA NA -3 NA NA NA
-4 7/16-20 2 2 -4 1/4-18 2-3 2-3
-5 1/2-20 2 2 -5 NA NA NA
-6 9/16-18 1 1/2 1 1/4 -6 3/8-18 2-3 2-3
-8 3/4-16 1 1/2 1 -8 1/2-14 2-3 2-3
-10 7/8-14 1 1/2 1 -10 7/8-14 NA NA
-12 1 1/16-12 1 1/4 1 -12 3/4-14 2-3 2-3
-14 1 3/16-12 1 1 -14 NA NA NA
-16 1 5/16-12 1 1 -16 1-11 1/2 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-20 1 5/8-12 1 1 -20 1 1/4-11 1/2 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-24 1 7/8-12 1 1 -24 1 1/2-11 1/2 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-32 2 1/2-12 1 1 -32 2-11 1/2 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-40 3-12 1 1 -40 NA NA NA

F.F.W.R : Flats From Wrench Resistance T.F.F.T. : Turns from finger tight
All values are for Steel, Stainless Steel and Brass All pipe values are for Steel, Stainless Steel and Brass

O'ring Face Seal / Seal-Lok BSPT


Tube Connection Swivel or Hose Tube Connection Swivel or Hose
SAE Dash Size Thread Size FFWR Connection FFWR SAE Dash Size Thread Size TFFT Connection TFFT
-2 NA NA NA -2 1/8-28 2-3 2-3
-3 NA NA NA -3 NA NA NA
-4 9/16-18 1/4 TO 1/2 1/2 TO 3/4 -4 1/4-19 2-3 2-3
-5 NA NA NA -5 NA NA NA
-6 11/16-16 1/4 TO 1/2 1/2 TO 3/4 -6 3/8-19 2-3 2-3
-8 13/16-16 1/4 TO 1/2 1/2 TO 3/4 -8 1/2-14 2-3 2-3
-10 1-14 1/4 TO 1/2 1/2 TO 3/4 -10 NA NA NA
-12 1 3/16-12 1/4 TO 1/2 1/3 TO 1/2 -12 3/4-14 2-3 2-3
-14 NA NA NA -14 NA NA NA
-16 1 7/16-12 1/4 TO 1/2 1/3 TO 1/2 -16 1-11 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-20 1 11/16-12 1/4 TO 1/2 1/3 TO 1/2 -20 1 1/4-11 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-24 2-12 1/4 TO 1/2 1/3 TO 1/2 -24 1 1/2-11 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-32 NA NA NA -32 2-11 1.5-2.5 1.5-2.5
-40 NA NA NA -40 NA NA NA

F.F.W.R : Flats From Wrench Resistance T.F.F.T. : Turns from finger tight
All values are for Steel, Stainless Steel and Brass All pipe values are for Steel, Stainless Steel and Brass

SAE J1926 Straight Thread Port Assembly Torques

ASSEMBLY TORQUE = 10 % -0
NON-ADJUSTABLE ADJUSTABLE PLUGS
SAE
THREAD TRIPLE-LOK TRIPLE-LOK HOLLOW HEX HEX HEAD
DASH
SIZE SEAL-LOK FERULOK PIPE SEAL-LOK FERULOK PIPE
SIZE HP5ON-S P5ON-S
FITTINGS FITTINGS
lbf-ft lbf-ft lbf-ft lbf-ft lbf-ft lbf-ft
(lbf-in) Nm (lbf-in) Nm (lbf-in) Nm (lbf-in) Nm (lbf-in) Nm (lbf-in) Nm
2 5/16-24 (310) 20 (85) 10 (310) 20 (60) 7 (30) 3.5 (85) 10
3 3/8-24 (310) 20 (155) 18 (310) 20 (100) 11 (55) 6 (155) 18
4 7/16-20 (310) 20 (260) 29 (310) 20 (180) 20 (120) 13.5 (260) 29
5 1/2-20 (360) 40 (280) 32 (360) 40 (250) 28 (170) 19 (280) 32
6 9/16-18 (420) 46 (350) 40 (420) 46 (350) 40 (410) 46 (350) 40
8 3/4-16 60 80 (620) 70 60 80 (620) 70 60 80 (620) 70
10 7/8-14 100 135 85 115 100 135 85 115 100 135 85 115
12 1 1/16-12 135 185 135 183 135 185 135 183 135 185 135 183
14 1 3/16-12 175 235 175 237 175 235 175 237 175 235 175 237
16 1 5/16-12 200 270 200 271 200 270 200 271 200 270 200 271
20 1 5/8-12 250 340 250 339 250 340 250 339 250 340 250 339
24 1 7/8-12 305 415 305 414 305 415 305 414 305 415 305 414
32 2 1/2-12 375 510 375 509 375 510 375 509 375 510 375 509

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EATON Aeroquip Assembly Torque


Eaton recommends that a Torque wrench be used to assure
Recommended proper fitting assembly of these connections.
Parallel
The values listed are for steel connections. Contact Teaton for
Connection torque values for other materials.
Assembly torque

Straight Thread O-Ring Boss Low Pressure with Straight Thread O-Ring Boss High Pressure with
37º (SAEJ514) ORS (J1453)
Jam Nut or Jam Nut or Jam Nut or Jam Nut or
Thread Straight Straight Thread Straight Straight
Dash Size Fitting Torque Fitting Torque Dash Size Fitting Torque Fitting Torque
Size (inches) lb.-ft. Newton Meters Size (inches) lb.-ft. Newton Meters
-03 3/8-24 8-9 12-13 -03 3/8-24 8-10 11-16
-04 7/16-20 13-15 18-20 -04 7/16-20 14-16 20-22
-05 1/2-20 14-15 19-21 -05 1/2-20 18-20 24-27
-06 9/16-18 23-24 32-33 -06 9/16-18 24-26 33-35
-08 3/4-16 40-43 55-57 -08 3/4-16 50-60 68-78
-10 7/8-14 43-48 59-64 -10 7/8-14 72-80 98-110
-12 1 1/16-12 68-75 93-101 -12 1 1/16-12 125-135 170-183
-14 1 3/16-12 83-90 113-122 -14 1 3/16-12 160-180 215-245
-16 1 5/16-12 112-123 152-166 -16 1 5/16-12 200-220 270-300
-20 1 5/8-12 146-161 198-218 -20 1 5/8-12 210-280 285-380
-24 1 7/8-12 154-170 209-230 -24 1 7/8-12 270-360 370-490
-32 2 1/2-12 218-240 296-325

ORS SAE 37º (JIC)


Swivel Swivel Swivel Swivel
Thread Nut Nut Thread Nut Nut
Dash Size Torque Torque Dash Size Torque Torque
Size (inches) lb.-ft. Newton Meters Size (inches) lb.-ft. Newton Meters
-04 9/16-18 10-12 14-16 -04 7/16-20 11-12 15-16
-06 11/16-20 18-20 24-27 -05 1/2-20 15-16 20-22
-08 13/16-16 32-35 43-47 -06 9/16-18 18-20 24-28
-10 1-14 46-50 62-68 -08 3/4-16 38-42 52-58
-12 1 3/16-12 65-70 88-95 -10 7/8-14 57-62 77-85
-16 1 7/16-12 92-100 125-136 -12 1 1/16-12 79-87 108-119
-20 1 11/16-12 125-140 170-190 -16 1 5/16-12 108-113 148-154
-24 2-12 150-165 204-224 -20 1 5/8-12 127-133 173-182
-24 1 7/8-12 158-167 216-227
-32 2 1/2-12 245-258 334-352

Metric BSPP
Thread Size Straight Adapter or Locknut Torque Nominal
mm lb.-ft. Newton Meters Thread Size Straight Adapter or Locknut Torque
M10x1 13-15 18-20 inches** lb.-ft. Newton Meters
M12x1.5 15-19 20-25 G1/8-28 13-15 18-20
M14x1.5 19-23 25-30 G1/4-19 19-23 25-30
M16x1.5 33-40 45-55 G3/8-19 33-40 45-55
M18x1.5 37-44 50-60 G1/2-14 55-70 75-95
M20x1.5 52-66 70-90 G3/4-14 103-118 140-160
M22x1.5 55-70 75-95 G1-11 162-184 220-250
M26x1.5 81-96 110-130 G1 1/4-11 170-192 230-260
M27x2 96-111 130-150 G1 1/2-11 258-347 350-470
M33x2 162-184 220-250 ** "G" denotes parallel threads, other than ISO 6149
M42x2 170-192 230-260 (Port connection only)
M48x2 258-347 350-470
Eaton Aeroquip Fluid Conveyance Products A-HOOV-MC001-E January 2005

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WEIGHTS OF COMMERCIAL WOOD

Species kg/m3 lb/ft3 Species kg/m3 lb/ft3

Alder, Red 737 46 Maple, Big Leaf 753 47


Ash, White 769 48 Maple, Black 865 54
Aspen, Quaking 689 43 Maple, Red 801 50
Bald Cypress 817 51 Maple, Silver 721 45
Basswood, American 673 42 Maple, Sugar 897 56
Beech, American 865 54 Oak, Black 1009 63
Birch, Paper 801 50 Oak, Chestnut 977 61
Birch, Yellow 929 58 Oak, Red 1009 63
Cedar, Alaska 577 36 Oak, Red, Swamp 1073 67
Cedar, Incense 721 45 Oak, Swamp Chestnut 1041 65
Cedar, Northern White 449 28 Oak, White 993 62
Cedar, Port-Orford 897 36 Oak, White, Swamp 1105 69
Cedar, Western Red 433 57 Pine, Jack 801 50
Cherry, Black 721 45 Pine, Loblolly 993 62
Cottonwood, Eastern 785 49 Pine, Lodgepole 625 39
Douglas Fir, Coast 881 55 Pine, Long Leaf 993 62
Douglas Fir, Inland North 577 36 Pine, Norway, Red 673 42
Elm, American 865 54 Pine, Short Leaf 993 62
Fir, Alpine 449 28 Pine, Slash 993 62
Fir, Balsam 721 45 Pine, Sugar 817 51
Fir, Nobel 481 30 Pine, Western Yellow 721 45
Fir, Red 769 48 Pine, White-Western 561 35
Fir, Silver 577 36 Pine, White-Eastern 577 36
Fir, White 753 47 Poplar, Yellow 609 38
Gum, Black 721 45 Redwood 801 50
Gum, Blue 1121 70 Spruce, Black 513 32
Gum, Red 801 50 Spruce, Engleman 625 39
Gum, Tupelo 897 56 Spruce, Red 545 34
Hemlock, Eastern 801 50 Spruce, Sitka 529 33
Hemlock, Western 657 41 Spruce, White 545 34
Hickory, Pecan 993 62 Sweetgum 801 50
Hickory, True 1009 63 Sycamore, American 833 52
Larch, Western 769 48 Tamarack 753 47
Locust, Black 929 58 Walnut, Black 929 58
Magnolia, Cucumber 785 49 Willow, Black 801 50

NOTE: The values shown here are green weights.

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COMMON CONVERSIONS
To Convert Into Multiply By To Convert Into Multiply By
Bar PSI 14.5 Cu. in. cc 16.39
cc Cu. in. 0.06102 °F °C (°F - 32) /1.8
°C °F (°C x 9/5) + 32 Gallons Liters 3.785
Kg lbs. 2.205 HP KW 0.7457
KW HP 1.341 Inches mm 25.4
Liters Gallons 0.2642 lbs. Kg 0.4535
mm Inches 0.03937 lb.-ft. Nm 1.356
Nm lb.-ft. 0.7375 PSI Bar 0.06896
N lbs. 0.22481 In. of HG PSI . 4912
In. of H2O PSI . 03613
lbs. N 4.4482

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