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Section 7: Troubleshooting 

Table of Contents

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Troubleshooting 

Problem

Cause

Solution

Product self-feeds 

slowly or won’t self-

feed at all

Knives are worn

Rotate, sharpen, or replace knives. 

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30.

Tractor power take-off speed is below 

540 rpm

Set tractor power take-off speed to 540 rpm.

Knives are not sharpened at a 

45

o

 angle

Resharpen knives to the proper angle.

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30.

Plugged rotor and/or discharge chute Clean discharge chute and rotor housing. 

See 

“Plugged Chutes & Rotor” 

on page 33.

Clearance between knife and knife 

ledger is too large

Readjust ledger. See 

“Check Knife Ledger 

Clearance” 

on page 28.

Wood Chipper requires 

excessive power to 

operate, or stalls

Tractor horsepower is too low

Minimum 25 power take-off hp is required when operating 

at maximum capacity.

Knives are dull/worn

Rotate, sharpen, or replace knives. 

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30.

Overloading feed chute with product

Load feed chute with less product.

Loading feed chute with oversized 

product

Feed only product 3" 

(7.6 cm) 

in dia or smaller.

Product is too green or wet and sticks 

to the internal surfaces.

Feed only dry product or alternate between dry and green 

product to help keep internal surfaces clean.

Rotor housing is plugged

Clean rotor housing. 

See 

“Plugged Chutes & Rotor” 

on page 33.

Discharge chute is plugged

Clean discharge chute. 

See 

“Plugged Chutes & Rotor” 

on page 33.

Clearance between knife and knife 

ledger is too large

Readjust ledger. See 

“Check Knife Ledger 

Clearance” 

on page 28.

Knife ledger is dull/worn

Rotate knife ledger or replace knife ledger.

See 

“Knife Ledger Maintenance” 

on page 31.

Rotor will not turn

Driveline is not engaged

Engage driveline.

Shear bolt in driveline is broken

Replace shear bolt. 

See 

“Shear Bolt Protection” 

on page 32

V-belts are slipping

Tighten spring take-up idler. 

See 

“V-Belt Take-up” 

on page 27.

V-belts are broken

Replace V-belts. 

See 

“V-Belt” 

on page 32.

Take-up spring is loose from idler

Re-hook spring to idler & adjust.

Rotor housing is plugged

Clean rotor housing. 

See 

“Plugged Chutes & Rotor” 

on page 33.

Wood Chipper is 

vibrating excessively

Loose knife

Tighten knife to rotor. 

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30.

Broken or missing knife

Replace broken or missing knives in pairs. 

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30.

Knives don’t weigh the same

Re-sharpen the heaver knife to remove material from it 

until both knives are the same.

See 

“Rotor Knives” 

on page 30

Debris & dirt lodged in rotor

Clean rotor. 

See 

“Plugged Chutes & Rotor” 

on page 33

Bent rotor

Inspect straightness of rotor and rotor shaft. Replace as 

rotor and/or rotor shaft if bent.

Driveline Vibrates

Worn Universal Joint

Replace Universal Joint.

Section 7: 

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for WC1503

Page 1: ... Decal Kit in French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it 35193 Wood Chipper WC1503 328 085M Operator s Manual Printed 11 22 19 ...

Page 2: ...he weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Name S...

Page 3: ...ed Chute 16 Hitch Pin Set Up 16 Driveline Installation 17 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 17 Tractor Hook Up 18 3 Point Hook Up 18 Quick Hitch Hook Up 18 Level Wood Chipper 18 Driveline Hook up 19 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 20 Check Driveline Maximum Length 21 Check Driveline Interference 21 Section 2 Operating Instructions 22 Start up Checklist 22 Safety Instructions 22 Transporting 23 Slow Mo...

Page 4: ...Download the appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions WC1503 Wood Chipper 328 085M Table of Contents See previous page for Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...t supervision Never allow children to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful operation is you best insurance against an accident All operators no matter how much experience they may have should carefully read this manual and other related manuals befor...

Page 6: ... laws Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity Secure equipment towed on a trailer with tie downs and chains Sudden braking can cause a towed trailer to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed trailer is not equipped with brakes Avoid contact with any over head utility lines or electrically charged conductors Always drive with load on end of loader arms low to the ground Always ...

Page 7: ... Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Operating equipment safely requires the operator s full attention Avoid wearing headphones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or ROPS and seat belt will reduce the risk of serious ...

Page 8: ...ica particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or other local State or Federal guidelines for exposure to airborne crystalline silica Know the work operations where exposure to crystalline silica may occur Participate in air monitoring or training p...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 11 15 19 5 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 10: ... locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean surface area where label is to be placed b Spray soapy water ...

Page 11: ...Important Safety Information Table of Contents WC1503 Wood Chipper 328 085M 11 15 19 7 848 840C Danger Rotating blades 35193 35249 35193 818 132C Danger Thrown object hazard 2 places ...

Page 12: ...ents WC1503 Wood Chipper 328 085M 11 15 19 8 848 840C Danger Rotating parts with knives 2 places Location Both sides of the feed chute 35193 35249 35193 35249 858 190C Warning Flying Objects Hazard 2 places Location Both sides of the feed chute ...

Page 13: ...49 35193 818 522C Danger Moving parts hazard 838 093C Warning Sharp object hazard 818 205C Rev B To prevent serious injury or death from moving parts Do not operate with guard missing Close secure drive guard before starting MOVING PARTS HAZARD WARNING 818 205C Warning Moving parts hazard 2 places ...

Page 14: ...35249 35468 818 543C Danger Guard missing 838 111C Danger Keep away moving parts hazard 818 205C Rev B To prevent serious injury or death from moving parts Do not operate with guard missing Close secure drive guard before starting MOVING PARTS HAZARD WARNING 818 205C Warning Moving parts hazard ...

Page 15: ...Important Safety Information Table of Contents WC1503 Wood Chipper 328 085M 11 15 19 11 35469 35286 35193 848 088C Danger Guard missing hazard 3 Places 858 095C 2 x 4 1 2 Red reflector 2 places ...

Page 16: ...Important Safety Information Table of Contents WC1503 Wood Chipper 328 085M 11 15 19 12 35294 35294 818 552C Danger Rotating driveline 818 540C Danger Guard missing ...

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Page 18: ...l help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine Application The Land Pride WC1503 Wood Chipper is designed and built by Land Pride to reduce unwanted tree limbs into useful landscape mulch typically found in flower beds gardens or just about anything you want to help retain moisture or just to aid in decomposition It has uses and applications in farming ranching nurseries campuses estat...

Page 19: ...re needed See specifications for weight of Wood Chipper Page 37 Make sure all major components driveline and loose parts are shipped with the machine Refer to section on Assembly and Set Up Pages 15 21 Make sure all fasteners pins are installed in the correct location Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure Parts Manual 328 085P Make sure all bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread Refer to Torque ...

Page 20: ...ide surface of feed chute 2 is in line with or slightly higher than bottom of inlet opening 5 Hold feed chute 2 in this position and tighten hex flange screws 4 to the correct torque 6 Recheck alignment of feed chute 2 with inlet opening 1 If necessary make any adjustments needed and retighten hex flange screws 4 to the correct torque Hitch Pin Set Up Refer to Figure 1 3 The Wood Chipper is shippe...

Page 21: ...knuts 3 Draw locknuts up snug IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 35 Tractor Shutdown Procedure The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown procedures provided in your tractor Operator s Manual before leaving the operator s seat 1 Reduce engine speed and disengage p...

Page 22: ... Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch NOTE Clevis pin 2 linchpins 3 and hairpin cotter 6 are supplied by the customer 4 Connect top center link hitch hole to upper clevis hitch with customer supplied 3 4 clevis pin 2 and customer supplied hairpin cotter 6 5 Ensure that the lower hitch arms are stabilized to prevent excessive side movement Quick Hitch Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Slowly bac...

Page 23: ...t does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at maximum depth If needed shut tractor off and move or remove drawbar to prevent driveline damage IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 35 IMPORTANT An additional driveline may be required if implement is attached to more than one tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used IMPORTANT Skid...

Page 24: ...nd when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3 point hitch More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications IMPORTANT The power take off shaft and implement input shaft must be aligned and level with each other when checking driveline minimum length A driveline that is too long can damage tractor and implement Driveline Shortening Figure 1 6 Refer to Figure 1 6 7 I...

Page 25: ... been removed for clarity Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation Figure 1 8 2 Slowly and carefully lower and raise the implement to ensure drawbar tires and other equipment on the tractor do not contact the implement s frame If there is an interference a Back implement over the support blocks and lower it onto the blocks b Shut tractor down before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedu...

Page 26: ...ischarge chute to direct material away from operator people animals equipment and buildings The Wood Chipper can throw objects Never cross the path of product being discharged from the chipper even when there is no product coming out the chute Lodged pieces can shake loose and discharge suddenly Tractor PTO shaft shield rotor drive shaft shield and driveline shields must be installed and in good w...

Page 27: ... and pokes from tree limbs Wear protective shoes with slip resistant soles Always be sure of your footing Walk never run Wear a respirator or filter mask to protect lungs and airway Keep long hair tucked in Do not wear jewelry loose fitting clothing clothing with pull strings or other articles that can become entangled in product fed into the chipper or rotating components Transporting WARNING To ...

Page 28: ...e Deflector Chute Angle on page 27 for detailed instructions 7 With engine speed at a low idle engage power take off and then slowly increase engine speed to 540 rpm 8 Untangle product before inserting it into the feed chute Slowly slide one piece at a time into the feed hopper toward the rotor knives 9 To protect oneself do not reach past the rubber skirt inside the feed chute Instead use a stick...

Page 29: ...feed chute one at a time You should release your grip once the product starts to self feed Be careful not to reach past the rubber skirting in the feed chute When necessary you should use a stick or board to push on objects beyond the rubber skirting You will immediately begin to see a generous stream of chips being rapidly ejected out of the discharge chute to a predetermined location If the chip...

Page 30: ...GR5 cap screws 2 Secure cap screws with existing hex flange locknuts 3 Tighten locknuts to the correct torque 6 Raise tractor 3 Point up and remove support blocks 7 Lower unit until resting on its skid extensions Discharge Chute Angle Refer to Figure 3 2 DANGER To avoid serious injury or death Adjust discharge chute to direct material away from operator people animals equipment and buildings The W...

Page 31: ...off shaft 3 Remove the three hex flange screws 7 and belt guard 6 Refer to Figure 3 5 4 Push on the belt at mid point between the two pulleys The belt should deflect 1 with 10 lbs of force If belt needs tightened go to step 5 below 5 Tighten belt by loosening hex flange nut 10 and screwing hex flange nut 2 clockwise to pull on take up spring 3 and take up pulley 5 6 If eyebolt 1 runs out of thread...

Page 32: ...anually rotate rotor 1 until cutting edge of knife 4 is in alignment with knife ledger 5 b Refer to Figure 3 6 Check gap between cutting knife and ledger with a 1 32 gauge and again with a 1 16 gauge If the 1 32 gauge will not fit between knife and ledger or if the gap between knife and ledger is larger than 1 16 then the ledger needs to be readjusted See Adjust Knife Ledger Clearance on this page...

Page 33: ...pper and cause bodily injury Torque values for the ledger bolts are provided under Additional Torque Values on page 40 1 Loosen hex bolts 3 2 Place 1 32 to 1 16 shim between knife edge and knife ledger Do not exceed 1 16 gap 3 Adjust knife ledger against the shim Hold ledger in this position to tighten bolts 3 in step 4 below 4 Tighten GR8 Ledger bolts 3 to 35 40 ft lbs See Additional Torque Value...

Page 34: ...ment back into service Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement with other brands Other brands may not fit properly or meet OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety function performance and life of the implement Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts Rotor Knives WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not operate...

Page 35: ... to the proper clearance then replaced knives with new knives See Check Knife Ledger Clearance on page 28 for allowable clearance dimensions b Reattach new knives to rotor 1 with existing 3 8 24 x 5 8 GR8 bolts 5 See step 6 below for special torque instructions 6 Tighten GR8 knife bolts 5 to 35 40 ft lbs See Additional Torque Values on page 40 for more information 7 Adjust knife ledger to the prop...

Page 36: ...9 first and then over the smaller pulley 8 8 Tighten take up pulley 5 until V belts are properly tensioned See V Belt Take up on page 27 Refer to Figure 4 4 9 Reattach belt guard 6 with existing 5 16 18 x 3 4 GR5 hex flange screws 7 Tighten hex flange screws to the correct torque 10 Connect driveline to tractor power take off shaft 35260 Take up Spring Hole Location Figure 4 5 Torque Value of Pull...

Page 37: ... steps 1 2 above b Pull all material out of feed chute Make sure nothing is jammed between inlet opening and rotor at bottom of feed chute c Loosen product jammed at the bottom with a stick or board by prying it up and to the right d If prying on product does not free it then access inlet opening by removing hex flange screws 7 flat washers 8 and feed chute 1 e Do not reattach feed chute 1 until a...

Page 38: ...den hose or power washer 4 After washing unit run machine for several minutes to dry out the inside 5 Check knives for wear Rotate knives resharpen worn knives or replace with new knives 6 Check knife ledger Rotate knife ledger or replace knife ledger when required 7 Inspect Wood Chipper for loose damaged or worn parts Adjust and tighten loose parts or replace as needed 8 Repaint parts where paint...

Page 39: ... Two Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 35264 35308 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend Rear Flange Bearings Zerks Two Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours 25 Hours ...

Page 40: ...ints Zerks Two One on each end of driveline Type of lubrication Multi purpose grease Quantity of lubrication As required 80 Hours Shear Bolt Joint Zerks One on shear bolt end of driveline Type of lubrication Multi purpose grease Quantity As required Pivot Tube for Idler Arm Zerks One Remove Belt Guard to Access Frequency Once a year or every 50 hours whichever comes first Type of lubrication Multi...

Page 41: ... Pulley Diameter 16 35 Rotor Pulley Diameter 4 5 Belts 2 single B section Belt Tensioner Spring loaded with adjustment Rotor Size 17 5 Rotor Speed 1984 rpm Chip Capacity 3 Hopper Inlet Opening 14 x 15 Chipper Inlet Opening 6 x 3 Spout Discharge Opening 3 1 4 Square Cutting Knife Reversible and Replaceable Number of Knives 2 Knife Size 2 5 x 2 x 1 4 Knife Material Hardened Steel Specifically design...

Page 42: ...ension on belt 2 Bolt Flanged Bearings Improves bearing life Cat ll Shear Bolt Driveline Shear bolt protects the unit when obstructions are encountered Skid Extension Supports Allows the unit to sit on the ground while keeping the driveline near level Extends life of driveline u joints Adjustable Rotating Discharge Chute With Rotation Stops Directs direction wood chips will be discharged Chute rot...

Page 43: ...es clean Rotor housing is plugged Clean rotor housing See Plugged Chutes Rotor on page 33 Discharge chute is plugged Clean discharge chute See Plugged Chutes Rotor on page 33 Clearance between knife and knife ledger is too large Readjust ledger See Check Knife Ledger Clearance on page 28 Knife ledger is dull worn Rotate knife ledger or replace knife ledger See Knife Ledger Maintenance on page 31 R...

Page 44: ... 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 ...

Page 45: ...ally includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be i...

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