Tigercat 724E Feller Buncher
Safety Before leaving operator's cab, apply the parking brake and lower the felling attachment onto the ground.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued When moving from tree to tree with the saw blade turning, take care not to make contact with other vegetation or debris.
If out of the operator's cab for an extended period shut the machine off.
Do not over load felling head.
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Park on level ground.
Work within your operating skills, do not attempt to cut down a tree that is too large for the felling head.
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Do not park on a hillside or incline.
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Lower felling attachment onto level ground.
Operate so that the chip discharge area of the felling head is not directed at people, livestock, buildings or other machines.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Stop the engine and release pilot system pressure by performing the following steps:
When parking the machine:
When making the cut, properly position felling head in front of tree and have saw blade running at full rpm.
1. Close both doors. Turn key switch to ON position. Do not start the engine. Press pilot reset switch.
Always know and control the direction the tree will fall to prevent injury to co-workers or damage other vehicles.
Complete either steps 2A or 2B. 2A.Fully apply brake foot pedal 50 times or more.
When backing away from a cut, watch out for obstacles in your path.
2B.Turn rear differential switch ON and hold front differential lock switch ON for 30 seconds. While waiting, pump brake foot pedal at least 10 times.
Always travel with felling head as close to the ground as possible, never elevate the felling head unless necessary.
3. Pressure may remain in the system after completing all of the above steps. Use caution when loosening hydraulic connections.
Never use this machine to clear a logging deck on a new tract of timber when the rest of the equipment and operator's are also moving in. Preplan to clear decks in advance before other equipment arrives.
For additional information, refer to RELEASE PILOT SYSTEM PRESSURE in SECTION 5 of the SERVICE MANUAL.
Never work alone. Regularly inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of time to perform duties. Stop the saw blade before leaving the cutting area. NOTE: The saw blade will continue to free wheel for several minutes after the saw switch has been turned OFF. To stop the blade from rotating, CAREFULLY lower the saw blade onto a stump. This should be done gently to prevent unnecessary loading of the saw blade, saw housing and bearings.
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Park machine at least 50 feet (15 meters) 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.
Turn the battery disconnect switch off if the vehicle is to be parked for an extended period of time (Example - overnight).
NOTE: Wait for 30 seconds after turning key switch off before turning the battery disconnect switch off. The engine ECM requires time after the engine is turned off to record the engine data and log the information for the current operating session. If the battery disconnect is turned off too soon, the data will not be recorded and an error message will be displayed when the battery power is turned back on and the key switch is turned on. 1.8
