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Operator’s Manual

Wood Chipper

Model CX550 

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THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE!

Manual# 990020

Revised 08/2015

Summary of Contents for PEQUEA CX550

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Wood Chipper Model CX550 THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE Manual 990020 Revised 08 2015...

Page 2: ...uild all of our equipment with the end user in mind so we wel come any suggestions or ideas for improvement Please note that it is within our rights to make changes or improvements to our equipment wi...

Page 3: ...r 2 Specifications 2 Safety 3 Driveline Safety 4 Inspection and Set up 5 Operation 6 Startup 6 Chipping Tips 6 Chip Chute Adjustments 7 Deflector 7 Maintenance Service 8 Belt Tension 8 Replacing the B...

Page 4: ...he front cover of this manual to record the serial number model number purchase date and dealer name Specifications INTRODUCTION Figure 1 Specifications CX350 CX550 CX551 CX951 Chip Opening 3 x 5 5 in...

Page 5: ...ar loose clothing jewelry or anything that can catch a branch that is feeding into the chipper DO NOT stand directly in front of the infeed hopper when loading material into the hopper always load fro...

Page 6: ...ipment Do not install any adapter device between the tractor and the primary implement PTO drive shaft that will allow a 1000 rpm tractor shaft to power a 540 rpm implement at speeds higher than 540 r...

Page 7: ...ll cause some of the knives to run closer than others This is normal See page 8 for instructions on adjusting the anvil depth Check the length of the PTO shaft Some tractor 3 point hitch arms are shor...

Page 8: ...d set the parking brake then turn the tractor engine off Connect the 3 pt hitch linkages to the chipper and secure them with safety snap pins Adjust the top link so that the chipper sits level Connect...

Page 9: ...ull the pin upward again and rotate it until it can fully extend and the chute can know longer rotate freely Be sure the pin is locked in place fully extended before transporting or the chipper Figure...

Page 10: ...er uses 3 BX 58 belts Remove the idler springs to release the tension on the belts Remove the bolts that attach the front bearing and loosen the set screws in this bearing Slide the bearing out far en...

Page 11: ...g edge should be 45 degrees It is good to keep an extra set of knives on hand to use while the other set is being sharpened Anvil The depth of your anvil will also affect the performance of your chipp...

Page 12: ...Figures 11 12 show the rotor shaft bearings These should also be greased lightly every 8 hours When greasing a sealed bearing be careful that you do not overgrease or the grease will push the rubber...

Page 13: ...oes not cover components which are already covered by a separate Warranty provided by the supplier of said parts or components The Company s obligation under this Warranty is limited to repair or repl...

Page 14: ...12 NOTES...

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Page 16: ...200 Jalyn Drive P O Box 399 New Holland PA 17557 Phone 717 354 4343 Fax 717 354 8843 E mail pequea pequeamachine com www pequeamachine com...

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