FHM WC8-PRO, Operations & Parts Manual

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Farmer-Helper WC PRO Chipper 12 Revision 9/22/16
REDUCTION GEAR BOX – Check Oil Level every 12 to 16 hours of
operation.
FEED ROLLER PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS – 2 zerks on either side
of shaft with multipurpose grease every 100 hours of operation.
DRIVE SHAFT & FLYWHEEL SHAFT PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS
– 4 zerks on either side of shaft with multipurpose grease every 16 to 24
hours of operation.
11. PREVENTIVE MAITNANCE
Check all bolts, set screws and fasteners after 4 hours of operation, and
once per day thereafter.
Check for loose belts and broken pulleys, loose springs, dry slides, and
proper lubrication of both feed roll driveshaft and feed roll clutch.
The main drive belts on the chipper need to be checked every 8 hours of
operation; ¼” to ½” deflection. To tighten these belts, first loosen the four
bottom nuts that hold the jack shaft bearing. Loosen them 3 turns, and
then move the nuts on top of the bearings down an equal amount. Keep
the jack shaft parallel with the main shaft. Torque the bottom nuts to 80 ft
lbs.
The feed roll belt needs to be checked every 12 hours of operation. ¼” to ½”
deflection The feed roll belt can be adjusted by first loosing the 4 bolts that
hold the reduction gear box to the base, then moving the gear box and re
tightening the bolts to 40ft/lb of torque.
All decals and safety instructions should be kept with the chipper. It is
the operator’s responsibility to replace the decals as needed. In the event
that they become worn or illegible, replacements are available.
12.TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Flywheel slows but tractor does not
Possible Causes Solution
Main drive belts slipping Tighten main drive belts