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                GFWCX4 (FORMERLY BX42) 

WOOD CHIPPER 

              Assembly/Operations/Parts Manual

 

 

                                       

 

 

 

Value Leader Implements 

1-877-876-7895 

    

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Summary of Contents for z9400

Page 1: ...GFWCX4 FORMERLY BX42 WOOD CHIPPER Assembly Operations Parts Manual Value Leader Implements 1 877 876 7895 Support Betstco com or Support Value Leader com...

Page 2: ...and understand the Safety Operation Maintenance Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual BX32 GFWCX4 BX62 620R Hopper This manual covers the VALUE LEADER 3 Point Hitch Wood...

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Page 4: ...ety 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...

Page 5: ...ts 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 seriou...

Page 6: ...llowed 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 i...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...perating condition 7 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condi tion 2 6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance i...

Page 9: ...ger if movement should occur during assembly installation operation main tenance repairing unplugging or moving 9 Turn machine off stop and disable engine remove ignition key and place in your pocket...

Page 10: ...fluid piercing the skin surface 6 Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before maintaining or working on system 2 9 STORAGE SAFETY 1 Store the unit in an area away from human activity 2 Do not childre...

Page 11: ...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 A B Z9400 Z94006 REMEMBER If...

Page 12: ...ork SAFELY B C D C H C WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from high pressure fluid Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting Wear proper hand and eye...

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Page 14: ...objects Turn machine off stop and disable en gine 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...

Page 15: ...ith the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS D D B A B F B H F REMEMBER If safety signs have been damag...

Page 16: ...various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS D D A A B G H F H B D G A E G H F REMEMBER If safety signs have be...

Page 17: ...NGER 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 SHIELD...

Page 18: ...ng the machine When the machine is shipped follow this proce dure when preparing for the customer 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children before starting 2 Use a forklift to lift the...

Page 19: ...4 Cut the tie down straps Fig 2 TIE DOWNS 5 Lay out components next to machine BX32 Fig 3 LAY OUT BX62...

Page 20: ...t 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 4 LIFTING Forklift Bracket Fig 5...

Page 21: ...Release feed hopper transport latch and lower hopper into the working position Stow anchor latch Fig 6 HOPPER TRANSPORT LATCH 10 Tighten anchor bolts to their specified torque Fig 7 ANCHOR BOLTS TYPIC...

Page 22: ...e lock pin slide yoke over the shaft and pushing on the yoke until the lock pin clicks into posi tion NOTE Be sure the yoke with the shear pin is attached to the machine shaft Aligning d Lower the gua...

Page 23: ...rotor or feed hopper open ings when the engine is running Install and secure access covers before starting en gine Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning Do not exceed a safe trav...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...requires that each operator reads and understands the using proce dures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is pro vided for the operator It is import...

Page 26: ...sure the 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 ex...

Page 27: ...left chip per pin Fig 1 4 TRACTOR LOWER LINKS 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...

Page 28: ...e 3 point hitch until the pins seat in the claws e Be sure the retainers are released to hold the pins in the claws 6 Set the 3 point hitch in the non sway position see tractor manual for details 7 In...

Page 29: ...draulic circuit with a detent Fig 18 HYDRAULICS 9 Slowly raise the machine through its work ing range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO shaft doesn t bottom out 10 Level the machine fron...

Page 30: ...feed hopper and provides access from all sides It is only available when the chip per is equipped with the optional hydraulic feed hopper Pull the control all the way out to engage the feeding system...

Page 31: ...t low idle RPM Disen gage 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...

Page 32: ...and or unplugging Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts before resuming work Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment Cons...

Page 33: ...control d Slowly increase the engine speed until the PTO is at rated speed e With the manual feeding model start feeding material into the hopper f With the hydraulic feeding model Place the tractor...

Page 34: ...or Use the flow divider on the side of the feed hopper to set the feeding speed Do not reach into the feed hopper further than the curtain to be sure not to contact the feed roller or the blades on th...

Page 35: ...Each machine is equipped with a station ary blade that acts as a stop for the mov ing rotor blades WARNING a Rotor b Stationary Machine is shown with guard opened or rotor cover opened for illustrativ...

Page 36: ...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 sho...

Page 37: ...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 sys tem and de...

Page 38: ...l jammed into the discharge hood Do not allow anything to remain in this area e Severe plug Loosen the feed hopper anchor nuts and raise the feed hopper Remove material from inside the rotor com partm...

Page 39: ...NING 22 Curtains Each feed hopper is designed with an internal rubber belting curtain to prevent chips and de bris from coming out of the hopper when work ing Check the condition of the curtain each d...

Page 40: ...tighten the blade mounting bolts to their specified torque when re installing the blades to the rotor The stationary blade is designed with 4 sharp corners that can be utilized When the corner facing...

Page 41: ...attaching the hydraulic lines to the tractor The hopper must feed in when the lever is moved out If it does not reverse the hoses The control lever must function like the drawing on each side of the h...

Page 42: ...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 ro tor when it goes past the curtain in the fe...

Page 43: ...uations 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...

Page 44: ...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 mate rial Remove all entangled material...

Page 45: ...s sories A fire 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 electr...

Page 46: ...es Hours or Daily 1 Grease PTO driveline Fig 38 PTO driveline 40 Hours or Weekly 1 Grease the telescoping section of the PTO shaft WARNING Machine is shown with guard re moved or rotor cover opened fo...

Page 47: ...a Rotor b Stationary Remove sharpen or switch edge as required BX32 Rotor 100 Hours 1 Grease the hydraulic feed system a Roller bearings b Pivot bushing Fig 41 BLADES Stationary Left Side Right Side F...

Page 48: ...ase Front WARNING Machine is shown with guard re moved or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed or cover opened Fig 43 BEARINGS Rear 3 Grease shaf...

Page 49: ...Annually 1 Clean machine BX32 GFWCX4 Fig 45 MACHINE BX62...

Page 50: ...the 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 an...

Page 51: ...ned IMPORTANT The belt should not slip when the chipper is being used Adjusting Bolt 5 To adjust belt tension Use the adjusting bolt on the spring loaded tensioning pulley to set the belt tension The...

Page 52: ...0 L x 42 x 60 H 20 x 20 360 60 540 1000 GFWCX4S 425lbs GFWCX4R 625lbs Direct drive pto w shearbolt n a 6 Diameter takes upt ot 12 slab 6 1 2 x 10 30 4 Hardened Tool Steel 180 lbs Self or Hydraulic 50...

Page 53: ...15 160 390 290 570 420 850 630 17 12 36 27 63 45 100 75 155 115 220 165 305 220 540 400 880 650 1320 970 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter A N m lb ft 0 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M5 M6 M8...

Page 54: ...3 4 1 8 7 3 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings 1 Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage 2 Align tube with fitting before tighten ing 3 Lubricate con...

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