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SELF PROPELLED BEDDING CHOPPER

MODEL 01A99-0200

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

AND 

2009-07-01                                                         

PARTS LIST

Summary of Contents for 01A99-0200

Page 1: ...SELF PROPELLED BEDDING CHOPPER MODEL 01A99 0200 OPERATOR S MANUAL AND 2009 07 01 PARTS LIST...

Page 2: ...f any liability in connection with the subsequent sale of the Bedding chopper This warranty shall not apply to any Bedding chopper which has been altered outside the factory in any way if according to...

Page 3: ...r of your Valmetal Self propelled bedding chopper when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the number in the space...

Page 4: ...IST 4 5 CONTROLS 4 6 OPERATING 4 7 STORAGE SECTION 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 SERVICE 5 1 1 FUEL FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 5 1 2 GREASING 5 1 3 SERVICING INTERVALS 5 1 4 SERVICE RECORD 5 2 MAINTENANCE...

Page 5: ...e operating or maintaining the Chopper read and understand the Safety Operation and Maintenance informations contained in the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Models 01A99 0200 manufactured by...

Page 6: ...s Cost Accidents Can be avoided Note the use of the signal words DAN GER WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following...

Page 7: ...instructions is not qualified to oper ate the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modif...

Page 8: ...ion in the manual 2 Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working beneath it 3 Release direction speed lever disengage tub rotation control raise rotor grate disengag...

Page 9: ...an explosion which may result in serious injury or death 2 Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job 3 Have a qualified tire dealer or repair ser...

Page 10: ...How to install Safety DecaIs Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper Remove the smallest portion of the split backing pape...

Page 11: ...llow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of...

Page 12: ...ze yourself with the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area particular func tion related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Think SAFETY Work SAFELY REMEMBER If Safety De...

Page 13: ...the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area particular func tion related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Think SAFETY Work SAFELY REMEMBER If Safety Decals have been d...

Page 14: ...s made by tensionning or loosening the two rotor v belts Be very carefull this is not a positive clutch system and it might happen that the rotor continue to turn even when the tension on the belts is...

Page 15: ...NTS Fig 1 Composantes principales A Tub B Grate C Rotor knives D Tub rotation control E Grate height control F Guide bar G Direction speed control H Rotor drive control I Outlet doors J Hydraulic pump...

Page 16: ...utions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important to follow this checklist in order to ensure personal safety and the good mechanical condition of...

Page 17: ...r Move the lever up to engage the rotor drive Move the lever down to disengage the drive 4 Gas engine Controls see figure 5 A Engine Stop Switch Turn the switch clock wise to turn the engine ON Turn t...

Page 18: ...The door is normally raised all the way to allow 1 2 the material to be distributed over a wide area The other door is opened part way to distribute 1 2 the material next to the machine See figures 6...

Page 19: ...is in its highest position 7 Place a bale into the tub figure 8 and 9 8 Remove the strings and dispose of them away from the machine and working area 9 If required load up to 2 other bales 10 Starting...

Page 20: ...g knives figure 11 16 Move the machine past the area to be covered 17 By varying the material feed rate and how fast the operator moves the machine a thick or thin layer of bedding can be distributed...

Page 21: ...achine to take the load off the tires If the unit is stored outside and exposed to sun shine it is recommended that the tires be removed and stored inside 12 Disconnect the spark plug wire 13 Remove t...

Page 22: ...tensionning or loosening the two rotor v belts Be very carefull this is not a positive clutch system and it might hap pen that the rotor continue to turn even when the tension on the belts is released...

Page 23: ...ol engine before refueling A Always use the proper container to refuel B Remember the fuel tank is small Use only the required amount C Do not over fill fuel tank Resulting spilled fuel can create a f...

Page 24: ...es 17 and 18 Fig 15 Air cleaner Fig 16 Rotor bearings Fig 18 Drive wheel flange bearing Fig 17 Swivel wheel bearing The engagement disengagement of the rotor rotation is made by tensionning or looseni...

Page 25: ...record ACTION CODE CHECK CL CLEAN L LUBRICATE C CHANGE TIME SERVICED BY 8 HOURS OR DAILY Engine oil level Fuel level Air filter CL Engine MONTHLY CL Air filter C Engine oil bath in air cleaner 50 HOUR...

Page 26: ...s 10 Check engine oil level Top up as required The oil should come to the top of the filler neck Be sure the engine is level NOTE Always use genuine ValMetal replacement parts to insure proper oil fil...

Page 27: ...ck the belt tension If the turnbuckle does not provide sufficient adjustment to tighten the belt the belt will have to be replaced 5 2 3 2 BELT REPLACEMENT To replace the belt follow this procedure 1...

Page 28: ...should be adjusted to provide more movement 6 Turn the turnbuckle on the control lever to pro vide more movement on the idler pulley fig 25 7 Recheck the belts tension If the turnbuckle does not prov...

Page 29: ...the tub V belt fig 26 4 Remove V belt from reducer pulley 5 Remove the 2 bolts securing the hinged cover to the main housing and flip over the hinged cover and tub to gain access to the rotor fig 27 6...

Page 30: ...ep to reinstall Place the roror in the machine 12 Place a block of wood between the knives and the bottom of the machine to keep the rotor from turning fig 29 Tighten the clamping nut using the wrench...

Page 31: ...versing knives 1 Always wear heavy canvas or leather gloves when working with the knives on the rotor 2 The knives are sharp and can give serious cuts 3 Never use your hands to keep the rotor from tur...

Page 32: ...torque chart as a guide Replace hardware with the same strength bolt ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Torque figures indicated above are valid for non greased or non oiled th...

Page 33: ...29 Self propelled bedding chopper Revised 2009 07 01 SELF PROPELLED BEDDING CHOPPER MODEL 01A99 0200 PARTS LIST...

Page 34: ...01 01 2103 Rods 15 02C21 0011 Flat washers 16 02C07 0017 Hex Nut 5 16 18 17 41 SH 1 Hub SH x 1 REF NO PI CE DESCRIPTION 18 99 368 Key 1 4 x 1 3 4 included with item 15 19 41 3B40 SH Pulley 3B40 x SH...

Page 35: ...lt M6 x 16 gr 8 8 REF PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 01A50 1728 Guide bar 2 01A50 1733 Direction speed lever 3 01C17 0120 Hex bolt 3 8 x 2 1 2 4 01C67 0003 Tie rod end 3 8 UNF 5 02C10 0018 Nut 3 8 UNF 6 01A50...

Page 36: ...6 lg 9 01A03 1745 Tub belt guard 10 01C64 0232 Plastic knob 3 8 UNC 11 01A50 0050 Tub arm control 12 01A10 2001 Bracket 13 01A50 2099 Speed reducer support 14 01A09 0O00 Bushing 5 8 x 3 8 x 1 2 lg REF...

Page 37: ...shing 5 8 x 1 2 x 3 8 lg 11 01A38 0005 Flange bearing UCFL205 x 1 special 12 01A01 1521 Acces door 13 01C17 0253 Hex bolt 1 2 x 2 1 2 14 01A01 1520 6 Tub plate 15 41 2MB50 1 Pulley 2MB50 x 1 16 42 B35...

Page 38: ...METAL INC 230 BOUL INDUSTRIEL ST GERMAIN QU BEC CANADA J0C 1K0 T L 819 395 4282 FAX 819 395 2030 www valmetal com info valmetal com IMPRIM AU CANADA DATE DE PARUTION 2009 07 01 NUM RO DE PI CE 01A98 0...

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