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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Chipper / Shredder

Serial number 2E9US111XMS040746 and up.

BXMT

3213

Document Number: Z97148_En

Rev Apr-2022

Summary of Contents for BXMT3213

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Chipper Shredder Serial number 2E9US111XMS040746 and up BXMT3213 Document Number Z97148_En Rev Apr 2022 ...

Page 2: ...ntaining the machine reads and understands the safety operation and maintenance information in this manual and the engine manufacturer s manual Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your local Wallenstein dealer or the distributor if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manuals Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipme...

Page 3: ...ak In 23 6 4 Engine Operation 24 6 5 Start the Machine 27 6 6 Stop the Machine 27 6 7 Emergency Stop 28 6 8 Machine Setup 28 6 9 Shredder Operation 29 6 10 Chipper Operation 30 6 11 Clear a Jam 31 7 Transport 32 7 1 Transport Safety 32 7 2 Prepare the Machine for Transport 32 7 3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle 32 7 4 Trailer Jack 33 8 Storage 34 8 1 Storage Safety 34 8 2 Place the Machine in Storage 34 8...

Page 4: ...ler Inspection Checklist Engine starts and runs and fluid levels are correct Rotor turns freely and the blade clearance is correct All cutting edges are sharp and in good condition Discharge chute and deflector move freely All belts are aligned and the tension is correct Chop block and shredder knives function correctly Spring loaded shredder gate moves freely All fasteners are tightened to the co...

Page 5: ...vice or other information The product information plate location is shown in the following illustration Record your product s serial number in the following table for future reference Fig 1 Product information plate location Record Product Information Here Model BXMT3213 Serial Number 01905 BXMT3213 Trailer Chipper Shredder Foreword 5 ...

Page 6: ...el and serial number and other important information VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201 Line 86 Wallenstein ON N0B2S0 Canada TYPE OF VEHICLE TYPE DE VEHICLE TRA REM GAWR PNBE KG GVWR PNBV KG DIMENSION RIM JANTE E R I T PNEU COLD INFL PRESS PRESS DE CONFLA A FROID PSI LPC THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIO...

Page 7: ... if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices IMPORTANT To avoid confusing equipment protection with personal safety messages a signal word IMPORTANT indicates a situation that if not avoided could result in damage to the machine Provides additional information that is helpful 2 3 Why SAFETY is Important Accidents disable and kill peop...

Page 8: ...xtinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it Wear the appropriate PPE when operating servicing or maintaining the machine This includes but is not limited to A hard hat Heavy gloves Hearing protection Protective shoes with steel toes and slip resistant soles Protective glasses goggles or a face shield Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause permanent hearing loss P...

Page 9: ... starting any service or maintenance complete the following SAFE CONDITION 1 If the machine is connected to a tow vehicle set the tow vehicle s parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Stop the machine For instructions see Stop the Machine on page 27 3 Disconnect the engine spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug 4 Remove all material from the two feed hoppers 5...

Page 10: ...iew these topics at the start of each season The following sign off form can be used to record the completed training The design and manufacture of this product conforms to the applicable provisions in the following standards ISO 4254 1 2013 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements ISO 3600 Tractors machinery for agriculture and forestry powered lawn and garden equipment Operator ...

Page 11: ...d safety means becoming familiar with safety signs decals and warnings and being aware of situations that require alertness The top panel or left hand panel for horizontal signs shows the safety alert potential hazard and the bottom or right hand panel shows the message how to avoid the hazard Hazard How to avoid the hazard Think SAFETY Work SAFELY BXMT3213 Trailer Chipper Shredder Safety 11 Safet...

Page 12: ...Safety Sign Locations Numbers correspond with the Safety Sign Explanations on page 14 4 1 2 1 1 1 7 6 11 3 5 01908 Fig 2 Safety sign locations front BXMT3213 Trailer Chipper Shredder Safety 12 Safety Signs ...

Page 13: ...01909 8 1 1 1 7 6 10 1 1 2 9 Fig 3 Safety sign locations back BXMT3213 Trailer Chipper Shredder Safety 13 Safety Signs ...

Page 14: ... 85 dB on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Exposure over 90 dB on a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss 4 Warning Risk of serious injury if caught in drive belt Never operate the machine with guard cover removed Always keep guards and covers in place when machine is in operation Keep hands clear of this area 5 Warning Risk of serious injury if caught in drive belt...

Page 15: ...o cause injury Do not point discharge at people animals or buildings Point chipper discharge away from work area and bystanders Keep a safe distance from discharge 10 Warning Risk of explosion Charging a frozen battery can cause it to explode Warm the battery to 60 F 16 C before charging it 0 11 Warning Risk of cancer and reproductive harm The machine materials contain chemicals or machine operati...

Page 16: ...A squeegee plastic bank card or similar tool is required to smooth out the decal Procedure Determine the exact position for the decal before removing the backing paper If possible align the decal with an edge on the machine 1 Peel the decal off the backing paper 2 Position the decal above the location where it is being applied to the machine 3 Starting at one edge carefully press the center of the...

Page 17: ...and allow the new operator to become familiar with control functions and machine responses 3 When the new operator is familiar and comfortable with the machine they can proceed with the work 4 3 Work Site Familiarization It is the responsibility of the operator to be thoroughly familiar with the work site before starting work Avoid unsafe situations and make every effort to prevent accidents When ...

Page 18: ...mount hitch coupler 9 Safety chains 10 Jack stand 11 Battery 250 cc 12 Upper housing retainer bolt 13 Hood deflector knob 14 Hood deflector 15 Rotor sheave 16 Belt guard 17 Drive belt 18 Engine clutch 19 Operator s Manual tube 20 Fender 1 of 2 21 Tires 4 80 8 LRB SportTrail 4on4 1 of 2 22 Tail light stop and turn 1 of 2 23 Ledger knife 24 Chop block 25 License plate bracket and light 26 Discharge ...

Page 19: ...trols see the engine manufacturer s manual The following symbols apply to the engine controls Fast Engine speed is fast Slow Engine speed is slow Fuel shut off closed STOP STOP The engine is stopped Choke is closed Engine start Choke is open Engine operation Start Engine ignition 5 1 1 Throttle Control and Fuel Shutoff The throttle control and fuel shutoff lever has the following functions STOP ON...

Page 20: ...ute between cycles The engine key does not stop the engine it only starts the engine 01920 Fig 8 Electric start control 5 1 4 Rewind Start WARNING Fast retraction of the starter cord called kickback pulls your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go of the handle Serious bodily harm for example bruises sprains fractures and broken bones can result When starting the engine pull th...

Page 21: ...atch handle up until the chute lock pin disengages 2 Rotate the chute to the required position 3 Release the latch handle Make sure that the latch handle locks the discharge chute into position at the nearest lock point 01033 Fig 11 Rotate the discharge chute 5 4 Hood Deflector The discharge chute has a deflector on the end to direct wood chips Use the hand knobs on each side to change the positio...

Page 22: ...r icy to prevent slips and trips Keep the working area clean and free of debris Never operate an engine inside a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Close and secure all guards shields and covers before starting the machine If a guard shield or cover is removed replace it Do not operate the machine with the safety curtain removed or in poor condition It prevents material that ...

Page 23: ...e safety curtain if it is damaged Check the tires wheels and hubs Inflate repair or replace as required Make sure all the fasteners are installed and tightened to the correct torque For more information see Bolt Torque on page 48 Make sure the operator and spotter are wearing the required PPE including hard hat safety eye wear safety footwear safety vest hearing protection and work gloves Make sur...

Page 24: ... Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine Whenever possible gradually reduce the engine speed before stopping Do not tamper with governor springs governor links or other parts that may increase the governed speed Engine speed is selected by the original equipment manufacturer Do not check for spark with the spark plug or spark plug wire removed Do not attempt to start the engine with the spa...

Page 25: ...ay from batteries Gases given off by electrolyte is explosive To avoid injury from spark or short circuit disconnect battery ground cable before servicing any part of the electrical system 6 4 3 Check the Engine Fuel Level WARNING Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns bodily harm or death Keep fuel away from sparks open flame pilot lights he...

Page 26: ... If fuel is spilled carefully clean it up and wait until the fuel dries before starting the engine 6 Install and secure the fuel cap to prevent spillage 6 4 5 Check the Engine Oil Level IMPORTANT For more information about engine oil see the engine manufacturer s manual and Engine Oil on page 36 Operating the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage that is not covered by the warranty T...

Page 27: ...epeated attempts contact your local dealer or go to VanguardPower com Before you start the machine see the information under Controls on page 20 1 Complete the tasks described in the Pre start Checklist on page 26 2 Make sure that the machine is level and in a stable position 3 Move the choke control to the Open position 4 Move the throttle control to the Fast position 5 Insert the key and then tu...

Page 28: ...ood chip pile does not interfere with safe operation of the machine Set up the machine 1 Complete one 1 of the following Disconnect the machine from the tow vehicle For instructions see Connect to a Ball Mount Hitch on page 32 If extra stability is required leave the machine attached to the tow vehicle Set the tow vehicle s parking break turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 L...

Page 29: ...redder on it s own Close the feed gate every time you add material The feed gate keeps flying material contained in the shredder housing Never prop open the feed gate If a jam occurs stop adding material to the feed hopper and then clear the jam For instructions see Clear a Jam Procedure 1 Place leaf filled or small diameter wood material into the shredder hopper Do not overfill the hopper Materia...

Page 30: ...that does not move from the feed hopper into the chipper on it s own Make sure that the wood chip pile is contained and does not affect the immediate work area If a jam occurs stop adding material to the feed hopper and then clear the jam For instructions see Clear a Jam on page 31 01037 Fig 18 Feed hopper safety curtain Procedure 1 Make sure that the engine is warm and the rotor is up to speed 2 ...

Page 31: ...ure that the discharge chute is clear 6 Try to operate the machine to see if the jam is cleared If the machine does not operate the jammed material must be removed from inside the machine Remove an internal jam 1 Set the machine to a safe condition For instructions see Safe Condition on page 9 2 Remove the upper housing retainer bolt and then open the upper housing 01928 Fig 20 Upper rotor housing...

Page 32: ...pare the Machine for Transport 1 Stop the machine For instructions see Stop the Machine on page 27 2 Remove all material from the hoppers 3 Turn the discharge chute and position it over the machine to reduce the machine width For instructions see Discharge Chute on page 21 4 Make sure that the upper housing is closed and secured with the upper housing retainer bolt 5 Attach the machine to a tow ve...

Page 33: ...w vehicle Stow the cable harness safely on the machine 5 Remove the two safety chains from the tow vehicle and stow them safely on the machine 6 Remove the snap lock pin from the hitch coupler latch Raise the latch to the upright unlocked position 7 Use the trailer jack to raise the trailer tongue until the hitch coupler is higher than the ball mount hitch 8 Slowly drive the tow vehicle forward un...

Page 34: ...uretor If the machine will be in storage for longer than three months replace the engine fuel with an alkylate or appropriate engineered fuel These fuel types prevent the buildup of insoluble solids deposits in the engine For more information see Engine Fuel on page 36 For instructions see Replace the Engine Fuel 7 Park the machine in the storage location 8 Disconnect the tow vehicle For instructi...

Page 35: ... spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug 4 Remove all material from the two feed hoppers 5 Wait for the engine and machine to cool down Follow good shop practices Keep the work area clean and dry Ground electrical outlets and tools Have adequate light for good visibility Never operate an engine inside a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Never work under equipmen...

Page 36: ...E 30 Below 40 F 4 C the use of SAE 30 results in hard starting B 10W 30 Above 80 F 27 C the use of 10W 30 may cause increased oil consumption Check the oil level frequently C 5W 30 D Synthetic 5W 30 E Vanguard Synthetic 15W 50 9 2 3 Engine Fuel For complete fuel information and use at high altitudes see the engine manufacturer s manual Fuel must meet the following specifications Clean fresh unlead...

Page 37: ...dder knife function See page 44 Check the drive belt operation See page 39 Check the rotor knife sharpness See page 42 Check the ledger knife sharpness See page 43 Check the shredder knife sharpness See page 44 Check the chop block for damage See page 43 Lubricate pivot points and hinges N A Grease the machine See page 38 Check the tire pressure See the tire sidewall Wash the machine N A Check the...

Page 38: ...Wipe each grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit Replace or repair broken fittings immediately If a fitting does not take grease remove and clean the fitting thoroughly Also clean the lubricant passageway If required replace the fitting Location Every 100 hours of operation or annually 1 Rotor bearings one pump on each side 01935 1 1 Fig 37 Grease points...

Page 39: ...d align the engine and rotor sheave Check the drive belt tension after every 100 hours of operation The machine has a centrifugal clutch mounted on the engine shaft that drives the rotor sheave When the drive belt is loose or in disrepair the ability of the engine to efficiently drive the rotor may be affected Therefore it is important to check the drive belt condition and tension on a regular bas...

Page 40: ...urs of operation 01945 Fig 26 Check the drive belt tension 9 6 2 Align the Drive Belt Check the drive belt alignment after every 8 hours of operation For accurate measurement use a laser alignment tool If a laser alignment tool is not available the following method can be used The maximum offset misalignment is 1 32 1 mm 1 On the side of the machine remove the drive belt guard 2 Place a straight e...

Page 41: ...ave 1 Sheave 2 Set screw 3 Shaft key 4 Sheave bolts 5 Sheave hub 6 Threaded puller holes 1 Remove the drive belt 2 Remove the set screw from the sheave 2 3 Remove the sheave bolts 4 and then thread them into the puller holes on the sheave hub 5 4 Slightly separate the hub and the sheave so that they can move on the shaft Turn in both bolts evenly in 1 4 turn increments 5 Lightly tap the sheave hub...

Page 42: ...ower required during operation Check the knife sharpness more often if you are processing material with a lot of sand soil or dirt in it If the chipper is not pulling the material or the material must be pushed into the chipper the rotor knife edges may be rounded over are likely dull Reverse sharpen or replace the knives if a cutting edge becomes dull Always replace reverse or sharpen both knives...

Page 43: ... 33 lbf ft 45 N m 01098 90 90 Fig 34 Sharpen a ledger knife 9 8 2 Set the Ledger Knife Clearance 1 Loosen the ledger knife bolts 2 Move the ledger knife forward toward the rotor knives Snug the bolts by hand 3 Turn the rotor until one of the rotor knives is directly aligned with the ledger knife 4 Use the ledger knife clearance gauge to set the clearance between the two knives Tap the ledger knife...

Page 44: ...knives and spacers to the shredder plate 4 Slowly remove the pin while catching the knives and spacers as they become free 5 Reverse each knife or replace it with a new or sharpened knife 6 Use the pin to install the knives and spacers Make sure that the sharpened knife edges face the direction of rotation indicated by a decal on the upper housing 7 Install and tighten a new hammer retainer pin nu...

Page 45: ...ification plate IMPORTANT A pressure washer can damage the bearings Do not direct the spray from a pressure washer directly onto the bearings 1 Use a hose or pressure washer and mild detergent to remove dust dirt and debris 2 Use a clean soft cloth that is dampened with water to remove dirt from the product identification plate 3 Apply grease to the rotor bearings 4 Start the machine let the engin...

Page 46: ...is from the discharge chute There is unusual machine vibration during operation A rotor knife is broken or missing Check the rotor knives Rotate sharpen or replace the knives as required The rotor may be bent Check the rotor rotation to see if there is wobble If the rotor wobbles replace the rotor The rotor bearings failed Replace the rotor bearings Fasteners are loose Use a calibrated torque wren...

Page 47: ...ening 10 x 10 25 cm x 25 cm Number of chipper knives 2 Number of shredder knives 27 Rotor diameter 18 45 cm Rotor weight 70 lb 32 kg Discharge chute height 58 147 cm Discharge chute rotation 360 Drive system Centrifugal clutch belt drive Engine speed 3600 rpm Rotor speed 1600 rpm Tires 4 80 X 8 Total weight 520 lb 236 kg Dimensions L x W x H 44 x 60 x 58 112 cm x 152 cm x 147 cm Fuel tank capacity...

Page 48: ...d by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 6 8 9 12 12 17 5 16 10 13 19 25 27 36 3 8 20 27 33 45 45 63 7 16 30 41 53 72 75 100 1 2 45 61 80 110 115 155 9 16 60 95 115 155 165 220 5 8 95 128 160 215 220 305 3 4 165 225 290 390 400 540 7 8 170 230 420 570 650 880 1 225 345 630 850 970 1320 Me...

Page 49: ...e value to prevent loose wheels broken studs or possible separation of wheels from axle Start all lug nuts onto the threads by hand Tighten lug nuts in stages following the pattern shown in the Wheel Lug Nut Torque table Wheel Lug Nut Torque Wheel Size Units 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage 8 lbf ft N m 12 20 16 26 30 35 39 45 5 45 55 58 5 71 5 12 lbf ft N m 20 25 26 32 5 35 40 45 5 52 50 60 65 78 13...

Page 50: ...es not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequen al damage indirect damage or loss of proﬁts 4 Damages resul ng from Misuse negligence accident the or ﬁre Use of improper or insuﬃcient fuel ﬂuids or lubricants Use of parts or a ermarket accessories other than genuine Wallenstein parts Modiﬁca ons altera on tampering or im...

Page 51: ...d 27 Level check 26 Specifications 36 Safety 24 Starter cord handle 20 Throttle control 19 Equipment safety guidelines 9 F Familiarization 17 New operator 17 Operator Orientation 17 Training 17 Work site 17 Foreword Delivery inspection report 4 Model configuration 2 Serial number location 5 Types of decals 6 Fuel engine Add 26 Level check 25 Replace 34 Shutoff 19 Specifications 36 G Grease Points ...

Page 52: ... 37 Rotor knife 42 Safety 35 Shredder knife 44 Tire maintenance 44 Wash the machine 45 Setup machine 28 Shredder Change knife 44 Knife maintenance 44 Operation 29 Shutoff engine fuel 19 Sign off form training 10 Specifications 47 Bolt torque 48 Engine fuel 36 Engine oil 36 Grease 36 Machine 47 Wheel lug nut torque 49 Standards 10 Starter cord handle engine 20 Start the machine 27 Stop the machine ...

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