4003 Woodchipper
Storing the Splitter
Owners Manual
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5. After adjusting the tensioner, tighten the four gearbox bolts to
120 ft-lbs and check the belt tension again as described in step 3. If
belt is not correctly tensioned repeat steps 4 and 5 until proper
tension has been met.
6. Once belt is tensioned correctly, replace the belt cover,
disengage the e-stop, and you are ready to begin chipping.
5.18 Latch Maintenance
Your woodchipper is assembled with 4 latches which fasten the
infeed chute to the main frame of the woodchipper. It is important that
these latches are in good working condition to ensure that the infeed
chute is fastened securely at all times. If a latch breaks or becomes
faulty do NOT use the machine and replace the defective part
immediately.
To adjust the latch tension, turn the 2 nylock nuts up or down equally
to increase / decrease latch tension. The correct tension is when it
requires approximately 25 lbs of force to close the latch into the
locked position. If the latch is excessively difficult, the nylock nuts
should be slightly loosened. If the latch requires no force to close, the
nuts should be tightened equally to meet the required 25 lbs force
required to lock the latch.
