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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using! Always grease all

fittings and be sure to always check and fill with oil before operating!

Retain this manual for future reference.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

WCX52 WOOD CHIPPER

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Page 1: ...nce 1995 OPERATION PARTS MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before using Always grease all fittings and be sure to always check and fill with oil before operating Retain this manual for future reference Specifications subject to change without notice WCX52 WOOD CHIPPER ...

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Page 6: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Contact our support desk for any questions or concerns at 541 895 3083 ...

Page 7: ...taining the chipper read and understand the Safety Operation Maintenance Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual WCX5 This manual covers the Farmer Helper 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper WCX52 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 OPERATOR ORIENTATIO...

Page 8: ...afety messages The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guide lines 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 functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially ha...

Page 9: ...nts 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 the equipment Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 1 GENERA...

Page 10: ...allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons 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 traine...

Page 11: ...in all new personnel and review instructions 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 injury or death If the elderly are assisting with the...

Page 12: ...perating condition 7 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition 2 6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 1 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 3 Make sure there...

Page 13: ...ger if movement should occur during assembly installation operation maintenance repairing unplugging or moving 9 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 adjusting repairing or unplugging 10 Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust 11 Use...

Page 14: ...nd other lighting requirements are installed and in good working condition 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 on...

Page 15: ... 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 D A F B Z9400 B A Z94006 REMEMBER If safety signs have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs new signs must be applied New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer ...

Page 16: ...m thrown objects 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 adjusting servicing maintaining repairing or un plugging Do not direct discharge duct towards people animals or property Always wear appropriate safety gear Keep hands and feet out of discharge openings Keep others away Z9400 REMEMBER If...

Page 17: ...ANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL DRIVELINE TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE DRIVELINES SECURELY AT TACHED AT BOTH ENDS DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN GUARDS MISSING DO NOT OPERATE DANGER GUARDS MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Z940 3 FREELY ON DRIVELINE Z940 0 DANGER REMEMBER If safety signs have been damaged removed become illegible or parts re...

Page 18: ...ine 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 WCX5 4 Cut the tie down straps Fig 2 TIE DOWNS 5 ...

Page 19: ...ft 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 Fig 3 LIFTING Forklift Bracket Fig 4 PALLET REMOVED ...

Page 20: ... Release feed hopper transport latch and lower hopper into the working position Stow anchor latch Fig 5 HOPPER TRANSPORT LATCH 10 Tighten anchor bolts to their specified torque Fig 6 ANCHOR BOLTS TYPICAL ...

Page 21: ...he lock pin slide yoke over the shaft and pushing on the yoke until the lock pin clicks into position NOTE Be sure the yoke with the shear pin is attached to the machine shaft Aligning d Lower the guard to cover the input shaft Installed Fig 7 DRIVELINE TYPICAL 12 Depress handle on discharge chute latch and turn assembly to its desired position Turn until latch seats in its detent Fig 8 DISCHARGE ...

Page 22: ...s Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running Install and secure access covers before starting engine Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight in good condition and free of leaks...

Page 23: ... rear of the rotor housing is placed by the moving knives to shear chip or chop the material The tractor provides rotational power through a PTO shaft on the front of the frame and hydraulic power for the hydraulic feed hopper A Manual Feed Hopper B Discharge Hood C Rotor Housing D Rotor Blade E Stationary Blade F Twig Breaker G Hood Deflector H Hydraulic Feed Hopper J Hydraulic Feed Control K Hyd...

Page 24: ...er requires that each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed Before operating the Wood Chipper and each time thereafter the following areas should be che...

Page 25: ...e dimension between the locking grooves on the tractor PTO shaft and the machine input shaft e Measure the same dimensions on the compressed driveline f If the compressed driveline dimension exceeds the machine dimension the driveline will have to be cut 2 When cutting the driveline follow this procedure a Subtract the machine dimension A from the uncut driveline dimension B or B A This dimension ...

Page 26: ... the left lower link with the left chipper pin IMPORTANT It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift arms to bring them to the required height b Insert the left pin through the ball and install the retainer c Align the right arm to the pin by turning the jackscrew on the arm d Insert the right pin through the ball and install the retainer Return the jackscrew to its starting position Align...

Page 27: ...g portion of the shaft is greased and free of dirt a Slide the collar back on the yoke align the splines and slide the yoke on the tractor b Release the collar and make sure the locking pin clicks into position NOTE The driveline should already have been cut to the required length Fig 17 PTO SHAFT 8 Slowly raise the machine through its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO ...

Page 28: ...ontrol If you are not familiar with the location of the PTO control on your tractor review your tractor s Operator s Manual Always engage the PTO control slowly when the engine is running at low idle RPM Disengage the PTO control slowly at low RPM to allow the machine to slow and stop before engaging the PTO brake Remember the PTO drives the rotor When the PTO is engaged the rotor will also start ...

Page 29: ...r alertness or coordination while operating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications Do not allow riders on this machine at any time There is no safe place for any riders Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running Install and ...

Page 30: ... engine speed until the PTO is at rated speed e With the manual feeding model start feeding material into the hopper f 2 Stopping a Stop feeding material into the hopper b Slow engine RPM c Place hydraulic lever in its OFF position d Disengage PTO E Stop engine remove ignition key and place in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop Working Fig 19 STARTING STOPPING ...

Page 31: ...TING does not move on its own and stops in the hopper Do not take a chance with getting your hand caught in the rotor 5 Always wear personal protective equipment PPE whenever operating the machine This includes but is not limited to protective shoes with slip resistant soles protective goggles or face shield heavy gloves hearing protection and protective clothing 6 Do not place metal bottles cans ...

Page 32: ... blade Each machine is equipped with a stationary blade that acts as a stop for the moving rotor blades WARNING a Rotor b Stationary Machine is shown with guard opened or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard opened or cover opened 8 Clearance It is recommended that the clearance between the rotor and stationary blades be set and maintained at 1 32 inc...

Page 33: ... the condition of the breaker on a weekly basis Also check for any entangled material when the rotor cover is opened Remove this material prior to closing the cover and resuming work WARNING Machine is shown with guard opened or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard opened or cover opened Disassembled Double Fig 22 TWIG BREAKER ...

Page 34: ...ction well without failing the shear pin If it does fail generally it is being fed too fast or something very hard has been jammed into the rotor or between the blades Always unplug the system and determine the cause of the problem and correct it before resuming work WARNING BX32 Machine is shown with guard opened or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with gua...

Page 35: ...area rotor Open the rotor cover and clean out the housing Be sure to turn the rotor by hand to be sure there is nothing jammed between the rotor and stationary blades Close install and fold down all components opened to unplug Tighten fasteners to their specified torque f Check that everyone is clear of machine before restarting engine g Start the engine engage the PTO and resume working 12 Cleani...

Page 36: ... Be sure to tighten the blade mounting bolts to their specified torque when reinstalling the blades to the rotor The stationary blade is designed with 4 sharp corners that can be utilized When the corner facing the rotor blade rounds over remove the blade and re install with a different corner facing the rotor blade Use the stationary blade to set the clearance to the rotor blade when reinstalling...

Page 37: ... Operate only on level ground b Do not place hands or any body parts into the feed hopper during operation Use a stick or branch to push material into the rotor when it goes past the curtain in the feed hopper c Do not point discharge at people animals or buildings Rotor can expel wood chips fast enough to cause injury d Use care when feeding material into the chipper Do not send metal bottles can...

Page 38: ...tuations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 8 Never allow riders on the machine When transporting the machine review and follow these instructions 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children 2 Check that all the lights and reflectors required by the highway authorities are in place clean and working 3 Insure that the m...

Page 39: ...al from the machine 2 Thoroughly wash the machine with a pressure washer or water hose to remove all dirt mud or debris 3 Inspect all rotating parts for entangled material Remove all entangled material 4 Run the machine a few minutes to dry the moisture from inside the machine 5 Move the feed hopper up and lock 6 Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting 7 It is best to store the m...

Page 40: ...ase PTO driveline Fig 30 PTO driveline 40 Hours or Weekly 1 Grease the telescoping section of the PTO shaft WARNING Machine is shown with guard removed or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed or cover opened 2 Check sharpness of blades a Rotor b Stationary Remove sharpen or switch edge as required Fig 32 BLADES Stationary Fig 32 Rotor ...

Page 41: ...PORTANT Do not over grease Front WARNING Machine is shown with guard removed or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed or cover opened Fig 3 3 BEARINGS Rear Annually 1 Clean machine Fig 3 4 BX42 WCX52 ...

Page 42: ...machine 2 Pull driveline apart 3 Use a screwdriver to turn lock studs on each end There are 2 studs per guard 4 Pull the shaft out of the plastic tubular guard 5 Use a solvent to clean the male and female portions of the telescoping ends 6 Apply a light coat of grease to each end 7 Use a solvent to wash the grooves on each end where the studs are located Clean each end also 8 Apply a light coat of...

Page 43: ...215 160 390 290 570 420 850 630 17 12 36 27 63 45 100 75 155 115 220 165 305 220 540 400 880 650 1320 970 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Diameter A Bolt Torque N m lb ft 0 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 5 4 3 2 2 6 4 10 7 25 18 50 37 90 66 140 103 225 166 435 321 750 553 1495 1103 2600 1917 1 8 1 3 4 5 3 3 9 7 15 11 35 26 70 52 125 92 200 148 310 229 610 450 1050 774...

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Page 46: ... FOR PRODUCT DEFECT OR FAILURE CLAIMS THAT ARE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR PRODUCT MISUSE ABUSE PRODUCT MODIFICATION IMPROPER PRODUCT SELECTION NON COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CODES OR MISAPPROPRIATION FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO LTD MAKES NO WARRANTIES TO THOSE DEFINED AS CONSUMERS IN THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENTS ACT THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY TO...

Page 47: ...tempt to repair or replace defective parts has been made by unauthorized personnel I acknowledge receipt of my Operators Manual and have read the Safe Operation Section I acknowledge understanding maintenance and safe operation requirements item specifications operation controls and storage requirements I understand that I alone am responsible for proper maintenance care and safe operation of this...

Page 48: ...ll the above to me I understand this extended warranty does not cover any labor I have filed my Original Warranty Registration and fully understand my requirements I understand that I alone am responsible for proper maintenance care and safe operation of this tractor implement I purchaser also understand that persons not familiar with the operation of this equipment should not be allowed to use it...

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