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Range Road RR400 Series 

Wood Chipper 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Owners Manual

Summary of Contents for RR400 Series

Page 1: ...Range Road RR400 Series Wood Chipper Owners Manual ...

Page 2: ...parts except genuine parts from your dealer RANGE ROAD ENTERPRISES LTD disclaims all liability for the consequences of such use which in addition voids the machine warranty DO NOT put any part of your body into the in feed chute while the machine is running We recommend wearing gloves while using the Wood Chipper Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings You must ...

Page 3: ... Choose a level surface to operate the wood chipper Block the wood chipper wheels to prevent unintended movement Never tow or operate this wood chipper while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Risk of fire and explosion Hot exhaust fumes from engine can cause fire Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Position muffler a...

Page 4: ...el tanks or fuel lines Fire may result Before each use check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks Any fuel leak is a fire hazard Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine During transportation take precautions to make sure machine will not tip over and cause a fuel leak fire hazard Poisonous fumes from engine can kill you Do not operate indoors even if ventilated For outdoor use only Do not touch th...

Page 5: ... 2 When operating the wood chipper make sure you are working from the safe OPERATOR ZONE You should stay in this zone at all times when the wood chipper drum is in motion 3 Never place any of your body into a position that causes unsafe operating conditions 4 Always wear protective gear when operating the wood chipper Starting the Engine 1 Make sure the fuel lever is in the ON Position Fig 1 2 Whe...

Page 6: ... the engine in an emergency situation simply turn the key to the off position or push the emergency stop button To stop the engine under normal conditions do the following 1 Move throttle lever to the MIN position Fig 6 2 Turn the key Switch to off 3 Turn the fuel lever to the OFF position Fig 7 Setting the Engine Speed Move the throttle lever to MAX for operating speed Fig 8 FIG 6 FIG 7 FIG 8 ...

Page 7: ...limbs Try to avoid dry or dirty limbs any material that may contain nails or foreign objects should be avoided These will greatly reduce the life or even break the knives 4 Treat your chipper knives as you would a chainsaw blade or blades on your lawn mower Be conscious of what you put into the chipper and the knives will last much longer Do not place your hands into the feed chute when loading th...

Page 8: ...jammed while chipping wood or branches the engine must be stopped clear the wood that is stuck and then restart the engine Stop the engine turn the key to the off position AND push the emergency stop button Use a wrench and turn the drum shaft first clockwise and then counter clockwise until the jam is cleared Clear the infeed chute ...

Page 9: ...aintenance 4 Allow 5 10 minutes for the unit to cool down After performing maintenance make sure all guards shields and safety features are put back in place Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury Refer to the engine owner s manual for engine maintenance Failure to do regular maintenance will void warranty Lubrication The chipper drum bearings should be greased every 10 hours ...

Page 10: ... a time until you have less than 1 of deflection on the belts Tightening these bolts actually moves the whole engine away from the bottom pulley on the machine thus increasing the distance between the two pulleys and putting more tension on the belts Double check that upper and lower pulleys are still running true to each other Tighten 2 16mm jam nuts Tighten 4 16mm bolts holding engine mount plat...

Page 11: ...e belt adjustment bolts Remove 2 13mm bolts holding inner belt cover and let the cover hang from the crankshaft Gently tilt and hold the engine until the belts are loose enough to remove set the engine back down Rotate the bottom pulley by hand to make sure it is not jammed and to check that the bearings are smooth Gently tilt and hold the engine and install the new belts and gently set the engine...

Page 12: ...t a time until you have less than 1 of deflection on the belts Tightening these bolts actually moves the whole engine away from the bottom pulley on the machine thus increasing the distance between the two pulleys and putting more tension on the belts Now tighten the 4 16mm bolts holding the engine plate Re install the 2 13mm bolts in the inner belt cover center the cover over the pulleys and tigh...

Page 13: ... or cracked replace it Engine Smokes Is engine oil full clean Is the air filter clean If dirty replace You may be using the wrong oil too light for the temperature Refer to your Engine Owner s Manual for detailed information Chipper does not seem to have full chipping power Belts may be loose check adjust Limbs get stuck and stop engine Limb is too large or hard Clear the infeed chute and run smal...

Page 14: ...age 14 Regular Maintenance Check List Procedure Before Each Use Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Check engine oil Check general equipment condition tighten bolts etc Check Knives Check Belts Check Tire Pressure Check engine components Change engine oil First time 10 Hours Replace Air Filter ...

Page 15: ...Overall Height 1150mm 40 Overall Length 1800mm 71 Width 800mm 31 5 Weight 460 Lbs Drum Rpm 2400 RPM Trailer Coupler 2 Maximum Towing Speed 16 km h 10 mph The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Note Any modification to wood chipper will void all warranty...

Page 16: ...ncellation Unauthorized modification voids the warranty Including but not limited to welding engine modification pump and hydraulic system modification The warranty is void if the user violates the assembly and or operating maintenance instructions Range Road Enterprises Ltd shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or expenses of any kind including bu...

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