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     INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of an Wallenstein Skid Steer Mounted Woodsplitter to compliment your 

log splitting operation.  This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a 

discriminating buyer for the efficient splitting of wood.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Woodsplitter requires that you and anyone 

else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Main

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tenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.

This manual covers the Model WX410, WX430, WX440, WX450, WX460 AND WX470 Skid Steer Mount-

ed Woodsplitter manufactured by Wallenstein.  Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate 

required information.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.  Call your 

Wallenstein dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manu-

als.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION 

- The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this 

manual, are determined when sitting in the operator's seat and facing toward the splitter.

WX40/430

WX440/450/460

WX470 Horizontal

WX470 Vertical

Summary of Contents for WX410

Page 1: ...SKID STEER MOUNTED WOODSPLITTER MODELS WX410 WX430 WX440 WX450 WX460 WX470 OPERATOR S MANUAL BY EMB MFG INC WX410 430 WX440 450 460 WX470 Horizontal WX470 Vertical ...

Page 2: ...s with the product you should contact your nearest Authorized Repair Centre or distributer Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product Unit or parts should be returned at the customer s expense to the nearest repair location or Authorized Ser...

Page 3: ...y Customer s Name Dealer Name Address Address City State Province Code City State Province Code Phone Number Phone Number Contact Name Model Serial Number Delivery Date I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Op erator s Manual content equipment care adjustments safe operation and applicable warranty policy DEALER INSPECTION REPORT SAFETY _...

Page 4: ...ting service or other information The machine is equipped with a serial plate where indicated Please mark the number in the space pro vided for easy reference SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Number _ ____________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ WX410 430 WX440 450 460 WX470 ...

Page 5: ...s 11 4 Operation 13 4 1 To the New Operator or Owner 13 4 2 Machine Components 14 4 3 Machine Break In 15 4 4 Pre Operation Checklist 15 4 5 Assembly 16 4 6 Equipment Matching 18 4 7 Controls 19 4 8 Attaching Unhooking 20 4 9 Field Operation 24 4 10 Transporting 30 4 11 Storage Safety 31 5 Service and Maintenance 33 5 1 Service 33 5 1 1 Fluids and Lubricants 33 5 1 2 Greasing 33 5 1 3 Servicing In...

Page 6: ...g information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Model WX410 WX430 WX440 WX450 WX460 AND WX470 Skid Steer Mount ed Woodsplitter manufactured by Wallenstein Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributer if y...

Page 7: ...519 669 9283 or Fax 519 699 4146 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for func tional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injur...

Page 8: ...s in the manual and to follow these Most accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of th...

Page 9: ...rsons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with machiner...

Page 10: ...er 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will use the machinery A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious in jury or death If the elderly are assistin...

Page 11: ...se severe hearing loss Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long term ba sis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery 4 Operate the machine only with a skid steer equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective Structure RO...

Page 12: ...hat can open while splitting 10 Always load logs by holding on the sides not the top and bottom 11 Do not load the splitter when the wedge is in motion 12 Do not try to split logs across the grain Some kinds can burst or splinter and fly out of ma chine causing injury 13 For uneven cut logs always place the wide end down and the most square kind against the splitting wedge 14 Never carry lift or m...

Page 13: ...id kit should be kept readily accessible while per forming maintenance on this equipment 9 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all fasteners are properly torqued 10 When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service 2 7 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1 Comply with state and local laws governing safety ...

Page 14: ... condition 4 Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hy draulic leak Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak 5 If injured by a concentrated high pressure stream of hydraulic fluid seek medical atten tion immediately Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface 6 R...

Page 15: ... else to use this Woodsplitter until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to use this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working ...

Page 16: ...rom your authorized dealer 3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Think SAFETY Work SAFELY ...

Page 17: ...12 A B Z94036 Z94040 ...

Page 18: ...NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Skid Steer Mounted Woodsplitter is designed to split any kind of wood or log Be familiar with the machine before starting In addition to the design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident pre vention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of per sonnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage...

Page 19: ... is used to provide pressurized oil to the Fig 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS A Mounting Frame B Splitter Frame C Control Valve D Control Lever E Hydraulic Cylinder F Wedge G Frame Latch H Vertical Configuration J Horizontal Configuration K Log L 4 Segment Wedge optional valve and cylinder to split the wood or log The WX470 Splitter can be used in vertical or horizon tal configuration ...

Page 20: ...ed for the opera tor It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed Before operating the machine and each time thereafter the following areas should be checked off 1 Lubricate the machine per the schedule out line in Section 5 Service and Maintenance 2 Use only a skid steer of adequate power and weight to operate the machine 3...

Page 21: ...ally small children 2 Remove the pallet tie downs 3 Use a forklift to lift the pallet machine from the truck Carry the load close to the ground as it is moved to the assembly area and positioned 4 Remove the machine from the pallet 5 Install the control lever a Remove the package of control compo nents from the frame and lay out b Attach the lever to the control plunger and install the pin and anc...

Page 22: ...For the bolt on style Remove the mounting bracket and hardware Place the 4 blade assembly over the single blade Mount the U bolt bracket around the cylinder ram Tighten fasteners until the locking nylon grips securely or until the thread of the U bolt protrudes through nut 1 8 inch Fig 4 SLIP ON Typical Lay Out Mounted Splitting Fig 5 BOLT ON NOTE It should never get tight It is only used as a saf...

Page 23: ... it does establish the total weight for machine stability Do not ex ceed the woodsplitter power specifications 2 Tractor Weight By following the recommendations for the skid steer power the skid steer will have sufficient weight to provide stability for the unit when splitting or transporting 3 Hydraulic System The skid steer hydraulic system must be capable of 10 16 gpm 38 61 lpm at 3000 psi 20 7...

Page 24: ...lit ting with the WX410 inverted model Di rect the flow through the front outlets b Place the remote hydraulic circuit in detent to provide hydraulic power to the control valve on all other model split ters 2 Splitter Hydraulic Control This 3 position spring loaded to center neutral lever controls the flow of oil to the cylinder Move the lever toward the base and hold for the cylinder ram to exten...

Page 25: ...me The Woodsplitter should always be located on a level dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects When attaching the Woodsplitter to the skid steer follow this procedure 1 Make sure that all bystanders especially small children are clear of the work area 2 Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely drive up to the splitter 3 Drive up to the splitter while aligning the m...

Page 26: ...the mounting a Drive into the mounting frame b Seat the top of the face plate into the frame of the Woodsplitter c Raise the loader and tilt the face plate until it is fully mated 5 Engage the lock pins to secure the Woodsplitter to the loader ...

Page 27: ... skid steer cou plers Be sure the couplers are securely seated c Route and secure the hoses along the frame with clips tape or plastic ties to prevent bind ing and pinching Be sure to provide slack for tilting Hoses Fig 12 HYDRAULICS NOTE Clip the plastic ties securing the hoses for shipping if this is the first time the splitter is mounted Coupler Connected ...

Page 28: ...23 Fig 13 MOUNTED 7 Raise the loader and frame 8 Reverse the above procedure when un hooking 9 Place planks or boards under the frame for extra support if required ...

Page 29: ... feet hair and clothing away from moving parts Place all controls in neutral stop tractor engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging Place all tractor and machine controls in neutral before starting Always wear the appropriate personal safety equipment when operating splitter including but not limited to hard h...

Page 30: ...place in detent Set the skid steer controls to allow for remote operation refer to skid steer manual for details Use the lever on the hydraulic valve to move the cylinder ram and wedge Release the lever when the wood or log splits into 2 pieces or the wedge reaches the base and the wedge will stop 9 Emergency Stopping In case of an emergency lower the frame to the ground and stop engine for the WX...

Page 31: ...arm between the wedge and the log b Always wear the appropriate safety gear when working around the machine This includes but is not limited to Hard hat for protection to the head Face mask for protection to the face and eyes from flying chips Heavy gloves for protection from slivers chips and pinching Safety shoes with slip resistant soles for protection to the feet and toes from dropped logs and...

Page 32: ...wedge An optional 4 segment wedge is available that fits over the single blade A slip on or bolt onversionisavailable Itcanbeusedatany time with smaller logs or pieces of wood Single 4 Way Slip On Typical 4 Way Bolt On Fig 17 WEDGES NOTE The 4 segment wedge is NOT available on the WX410 or WX430 ...

Page 33: ...atching main frame that allows it to be used in the horizontal or vertical configura tion a Raise the frame above the ground b Release the frame lock bracket c Release the frame anchor latch d Move the frame into the vertical con figuration e Engage the frame lock bracket and secure f Lower frame and support base on the ground Lock Bracket ...

Page 34: ...lowpiecestopileupand clutter the area A cluttered working area can lead to trip ping and an accident Do not take chances with safety c Do not place the splitter on muddy icy wet or cluttered surfaces Each can lead to slipping or tripping and cause accidents d Lubricate the plate under the wedge slider each time the machine is used to improve wear and reduce friction and or binding e Secure the fra...

Page 35: ...r uneven ground Never allow riders on either skid steer or machine Fig 21 TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION Wallenstein Woodsplitters are designed to be easily and conveniently moved from work site to work site When transporting follow this procedure 1 Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine 2 Be sure that the machine is hitched posi tively to the skid steer and retainer latches are engaged 3 Keep t...

Page 36: ...bris and residue 3 Inspect the wedge ram and frame for damage or entangled material Repair or replace dam aged parts Remove all entangled material 4 Lubricate all grease fittings Make sure all grease cavities have been filled with grease to remove any water residue from washing 5 Touchupallpaintnicksandscratchestoprevent rusting 6 Move to storage area 7 Select an area that is dry level and free of...

Page 37: ...s from the machine and work area 2 Attach the skid steer to the splitter by following the procedure in Section 4 8 3 Check a All hardware Tighten as required b All hydraulic lines fittings and connections Tighten as required 4 Lubricate all grease fittings 5 Remove grease from cylinder rams 6 Replace any defective parts 7 Go through the pre operation checklist section 4 4 before using ...

Page 38: ...e extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and de vices are installed before placing unit in ...

Page 39: ...ed on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual condi tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes 100 Hours or Monthly 1 Grease the frame slide Annually 1 Wash and clean machine Fig 23 FRAME SLIDE Fig 24 MACHINE WX440 WX470 WX410 WX440 WX470 ...

Page 40: ...RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service Copy this page to continue record ACTION CODE CL CLEAN G GREASE HOURS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE 100 Hours or Monthly G Frame Slide Annually CL Machine ...

Page 41: ...designed to fit on the front of a skid steer loader and is used to split wood or logs It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance In the following section we have listed many of the problems causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve even after having read through this trouble shooting section please ca...

Page 42: ...nut until snug 4 To prevent twisting the tube s use two wrenches Place one wrench on the connector body and with the second tighten the swivel nut to the torque shown The torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in reassembly Tube Nut Size Torque Recommened Size Across Value Turns To Tighten OD Flats After Finger Tightening in in N m lb ft Flats Turn 3 16 7 16 8 6 1 1 6 1 4 9 16 ...

Page 43: ... 72 110 155 215 390 570 850 9 19 33 53 80 115 160 290 420 630 17 36 63 100 155 220 305 540 880 1320 12 27 45 75 115 165 220 400 650 970 8 8 N m lb ft Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter A 10 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 5 3 6 10 25 50 90 140 225 435 750 1495 2600 4 2 2 4 7 18 37 66 103 166 321 553 1103 1917 1 8 4 5 9 15 35 70 125 200 310 610 1050 2100 3675 1 3 3 3 7 11 26 52 92...

Page 44: ...rt Safety 8 Safety Sign Locations 11 Service and Maintenance 33 Service 33 Specifications 37 Bolt Torque 38 Hydraulic Fitting Torque 37 Mechanical 37 T Trouble Shooting 36 I Index 39 Introduction 1 O Operation 12 Assembly 16 Attaching Unhooking 20 Controls 19 Equipment Matching 18 Field Operation 24 Machine Break In 15 Machine Components 14 Pre Operation Checklist 15 Storage 31 To the New Operator...

Page 45: ...EMB MANUFACTURING INC 4144 BOOMER LINE ST CLEMENTS ON N0B 2M0 CANADA PH 519 699 9283 FAX 519 699 4146 PRINTED IN CANADA NUMBER FEBRUARY 2008 PART NUMBER Z97019 ...

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