Victory BXH-5x10, Owner'S Manual

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3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for
rough terrain and cornering.
4. Fold up and secure feed hopper before moving or
transporting.
5. Be sure the machine is hitched positively to the
tractor and a retainer is used through the mounting
pins.
6. Do not drink and drive.
7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to
oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for traffic when
operating near or crossing roadways.
8. Never allow riders on the machine.
3 ASSEMBLING
The machine comes from the factory in a shipping
configuration. Always use tools equipment and
forklifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job.
Always use 2 men when lifting, moving and
assembling the machine.
When the machine is shipped, follow this procedure
when preparing for the customer:
1. Clear the area of bystanders especially small
children before starting.
2. Use a forklift to lift the pallet/machine from the
truck. Carry the load close to the ground.
3. Move the machine to the assembly area. Be sure
there is sufficient clearance to access the machine from
all sides.
4. Cut the tie-down straps.
5. Lay-out components next to machine.
6. Use a forklift to raise and lift the frame.
7. Or alternatively attach a lifting device to the
lifting bracket on top of the frame.
8. Remove pallet and place machine on the ground.
9. Release feed hopper transport latch and lower
hopper into the working position. Stow anchor latch.
10. Tighten anchor bolts to their specified torque.
11. Connect the PTO driveline:
a. Raise the input shaft guard.
b. Check that the driveline telescopes easily and that
the shield rotates freely.
c. Attach the driveline to the chipper input shaft by
depressing the lock pin, slide yoke over the shaft and
pushing on the yoke until the lock pin clicks into
position.
d. Lower the guard to cover the input shaft.
12. Depress handle on discharge chute latch and turn
assembly to its desired position. Turn until latch seats
in its detent.
4 OPERATION
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Please remember it is important that you read the
operator's manual and heed the safety signs on the 3
Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
They are there for your safety, as well as the safety
of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to
you, the operator.
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Personal protection equipment including hearing
protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and
gloves are recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, or
plugging.
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
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Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove
ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake
and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,