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WC46 PTO WOOD CHIPPER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...WC46 PTO WOOD CHIPPER OPERATOR S MANUAL WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Publication Date 22 Jan 2021 ...

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Page 3: ... _________________________________________ 2 UNPACKING 14 _______________________________________________ A UNBOXING THE CRATE 14 _____________________________________ B SETTING THE MOUNTING BASE 15 _____________________________ 3 INFEED CHUTE 17 ____________________________________________ A TOP PANEL 17 ________________________________________________ B SIDE PANELS AND BOTTOM PANEL 18 __________...

Page 4: ..._____________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING 43 ____________________________________________ PARTS LIST 44 ____________________________________________________ EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS 47 ____________________________________ COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 47 ________________________________________ BASE 48 _______________________________________________________ LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING 49...

Page 5: ...ar application DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be performed on the product For technical questions and replacement parts please contact Woodland Mills Inc INTENDED USE Woodland Mills wood chippers are designed for acreage owners to aid in chipping natural untreated wood only Materials that are processed may contain chemicals or by products ...

Page 6: ...catch a branch that is feeding into the wood chipper DO NOT stand directly in front of the infeed chute when loading material into the hopper always load from the side of the hopper This will help prevent any part of your body from being pulled into the machine Always wear safety hearing protection eye wear gloves and long pants when operating the wood chipper Never place your hands beyond the ope...

Page 7: ... to power a 540 RPM implement at speeds higher than 540 RPM Do not install any adapter device that results in a portion of the rotating implement shaft tractor shaft or the adapter to be unguarded The tractor master shield shall overlap the end of the splined shaft WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 5 56 22 Jan 2021 The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover...

Page 8: ...andards or when needed a face shield Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions This applies to all persons in the work area Also use non skid safety shoes a hardhat gloves dust collection systems and hearing protection when appropriate Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before connecting to the power supply or turning on the tool A wrenc...

Page 9: ...ting a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control therefore visitors should remain a safe distance from the work area Be aware of all power lines electrical circuits water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your work area particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator s view that may be unintentionally contacted and cause personal harm or property damage B...

Page 10: ... in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual If abnormal vibration or noise occurs turn the wood chipper off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use Keep blades sharp and clean Properly maintained wood chipper blades are less likely to bind and make feeding in brush easier Cleaning and Lubrication Use only soap and a damp cloth to clean your wood chippe...

Page 11: ...or None Self contained PTO Shear Bolt M8 X 50 mm Class 8 8 5 16 18 X 2 in Grade 5 Hex Bolt Blade Quantity and Dimensions Four 4 5 71 X 2 72 X 5 16 in 145 X 69 X 8 mm Blade Hardware M10 X 35 mm Flat Head M10 Lock Nuts Class 10 9 Infeed Roller Diameter 5 1 4 in 133 mm at Tooth Tip Infeed Chute Dimensions 19 5 8 X 18 7 8 in 500 X 480 mm Product Weight 550 lb 250 kg Product Shipping Weight 625 lb 284 ...

Page 12: ...WC46 Operator s Manual i OVERALL DIMENSIONS OPERATING STATE WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 10 56 22 Jan 2021 PP PP PP ...

Page 13: ...e must be rotated so that it is angled towards the left side of the chipper in order to allow room for the infeed chute to be flipped upward when the machine is in its stored state See section Storage for more information WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 11 56 22 Jan 2021 PP PP PP ...

Page 14: ... a Category 1 system design to work with tractors in the horsepower range of 15 30 hp Top link pin is 19 mm diameter and the lift arm pins are 22 mm diameter Discharge chute removed from views for clarity WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 12 56 22 Jan 2021 PP PP PP PP PP PP 0 1 PP 0 1 PP PP ...

Page 15: ...ection for more detail Tool Specification Wrench Socket 13 mm 2X Wrench Socket 16 mm 2X Wrench Socket 17 mm Wrench Socket 24 mm or Adjustable Wrench Wrench 27 mm or Adjustable Wrench Hex Key Set of Metric Hex Keys e g 2 10 mm Hacksaw Any metal cutting saw Sawzall etc WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 13 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 16: ...Remove all the loose components from the skid infeed chute panels control arm edge bar control arm linkage discharge chute discharge chute handles PTO shaft and set them to the side Leave the wood chipper on the skid Note that the wood chipper is shipped dry i e no hydraulic fluid from the factory See the Technical Specifications section for the volume and type of oil required WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B...

Page 17: ...scard it Remove the four 4 M16 X 40 mm hex bolts and M16 flat washers that connect the base assembly to the lower flywheel housing WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 15 56 22 Jan 2021 Hydraulic line ships disconnected due to shipping space restrictions The disconnected hydraulic line ships with a red plastic plug threaded into the open end The exposed tank line is fitted with a red cap Remove both the p...

Page 18: ...housing Reattach the four 4 M16 X 40 mm hex bolts and M16 flat washers Connect the hydraulic line to the tank that originates from the pump beneath the lower flywheel housing WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 16 56 22 Jan 2021 Connect hydraulic line after moving base down The hydraulic tank ships empty from the factory The user must add the recommended hydraulic fluid per the table in the section Techn...

Page 19: ... panel to the lower flywheel housing that forms the hinge Using the hardware listed in the table below assemble the hinge connection Note that the infeed chute top panel and hinge bracket come pre assembled from the factory 2x M10 X 15 X 20 mm Shoulder Bolt 6x M12 Nylon Flat Washer 2x M10 Lock Nut 1x Infeed Chute Top Panel WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 17 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 20: ...oles empty Do not fully tighten the screws Be sure to assemble the screws with the heads on the inside of the chute pointing outwards Next install the bottom panel using only the first two 2 bolts as shown below right This will allow it to swing up to join the side panels in the coming steps Note that the infeed chute bottom panel and latches come pre assembled from the factory 6x M8 X 18 mm Butto...

Page 21: ...ge eliminating branches from getting caught on the edge of the infeed panels To install the edge bar swing the bottom panel up as shown below and fit the tabs over the outside of the panels There are two tabs on the side of the round edge bar which will be bolted to the side panels in a later step WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 19 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 22: ...or the lock nuts Install the remaining thirteen 13 M8 X 18 mm button head screws M8 lock nuts and M8 X 30 mm fender washers as shown below to secure the panels and edge bar in place Do not fully tighten the screws 13x M8 X 18 mm Button Head Screw 13x M8 X 30 mm Fender Washer 13x M8 Lock Nut 1x Infeed Chute Round Edge Bar WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 20 56 22 Jan 2021 4x Both Sides ...

Page 23: ...the grey edge bar side tab and finally through the red control arm tab as shown below Note that the distance between the unassembled red infeed control arm mounting tabs can be significantly wider than the infeed chute This is normal and the arm will flex when compressed Assemble one side of the control arm first but do not fully tighten it then pull the other end in and secure that side With all ...

Page 24: ...ected between it and the hydraulic directional control valve Fasten the rod end bearing to the red control arm with the M10 X 35 mm hex bolt and M10 lock nut as shown below 1x M10 X 35 mm Hex Bolt 1x Control Arm Linkage Assembly 1x M10 Lock Nut 1x 10 mm Clevis Pin 1x Hairpin Cotter Pin WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 22 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 25: ...e the linkage to the the hydraulic directional control valve actuator using the clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin Once the linkage has been assembled ensure both M10 jam nuts are tight WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 23 56 22 Jan 2021 Tighten both linkage M10 jam nuts ...

Page 26: ...scharge chute Connect the chute using two 2 M8 X 20 mm hex bolts two 2 M8 X 14 mm hex bolts four 4 M8 lock washers and four 4 M8 X 30 mm fender washers as shown on the next page 4x M8 X 25 mm Hex Head Bolt 8x M8 Flat Washer 2x M8 X 20 mm Hex Head Bolt 4x M8 X 30 mm Fender Washer 2x M8 X 14 mm Hex Head Bolt 1x Discharge Chute Assembly 4x M8 Lock Nut 2x Discharge Chute Handle with Grip 4x M8 Lock Wa...

Page 27: ...side of the chute is assembled to the tractor side of the housing WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 25 56 22 Jan 2021 Assemble both handles to the chute using four 4 M8 X 25 mm hex bolts eight 8 M8 flat washers and four 4 M8 lock nuts M8 X 14 mm Hex Bolts M8 X 20 mm Hex Bolts Locking pin on tractor side of housing ...

Page 28: ...d chipper to the tractor s 3 point hitch system Do not install the PTO shaft 2 Raise the wood chipper as high as the tractor s 3 point hitch will allow and measure the straight line distance between the locking grooves on the splined shafts as shown below Now lower the wood chipper to the ground and measure the distance between the locking grooves again the two shafts may or may not align either i...

Page 29: ...to trim B A 1 inch C Amount to Trim 6 Once C has been calculated trim that amount from BOTH halves of the PTO shaft safety cover first then trim the same amount from both shafts This will ensure the safety cover on each end remains a few inches back from the ends of the shafts otherwise PTO shaft reassembly could be difficult 7 After trimming both halves of the PTO shaft use a file to remove any b...

Page 30: ...to within 1 16 1 8 in 1 5 3 mm between it and the blades Refer to SETTING THE BED PLATE GAP in the operator s manual for detailed instructions iv The wood chipper has several bearings fitted with Zerk fittings for greasing The PTO shaft is fitted with two 2 Zerk fittings one on each yoke The PTO shaft and all bearings come pre greased and do not require greasing on initial start up Refer to the GR...

Page 31: ... one click to ensure the infeed roller is in the neutral position g Start the tractor engine and hold the engine RPM s at a strong idle Engage the PTO slowly If the tractor is running at a high speed when the PTO is engaged you could damage the hydraulic pump belt or break the shear bolt on the PTO shaft After the rotor is spinning freely increase the tractor RPM s until the PTO speed is 540 RPM M...

Page 32: ...hes into the wood chipper neutral stops the roller from rotating and reverse pushes the branches back out the wood chipper towards the operator The diagram below illustrates the 3 positions To change the speed of the infeed roller place the red control arm in the neutral position This stops the infeed roller from rotating The speed control valve can now be moved to the desired position speed Reeng...

Page 33: ...e it to the desired position and then twist the locking pin back 90 so that it extends into the closest locking hole to secure the chute in position The chip deflector easily adjusts to regulate the distance the chips are thrown Rotate the handle counterclockwise to loosen the deflector adjust the deflector to the desired angle then re tighten the handle by rotating it clockwise to secure the defl...

Page 34: ...or branch Do not use hand tools to push brush into the wood chipper They can go through the wood chipper and cause injury or damage to the wood chipper Place branches butt end first into the wood chipper infeed chute until it contacts the infeed roller Once the infeed roller makes contact with the branches it will pull the material inwards NOTE The wood chipper blades dull with use and require per...

Page 35: ...r housings together 3 With the flywheel exposed manually rotate it so that one of the four 4 locking holes in the flywheel near the front of the blade approximately lines up with the flywheel lock pin at the rear of the housing Remove the small locking pin from the flywheel lock pin and flip the flywheel lock pin around 180 passing it through the housing and into the locking hole in the flywheel R...

Page 36: ...wing either the original wood chipper purchase or a recent blade sharpening the blades can be reversed to utilize the other cutting edge Or the entire blade can be removed and sharpened or it can be replaced with a new blade Torque the M10 X 35 mm flat head bolts to 40 45 ft lb 54 60 N m when installing blades Always replace the M10 lock nuts with a new set when changing or reversing blades Refer ...

Page 37: ...l likely yield poor results if not used properly If sharpened quickly or aggressively on a bench grinder the blade edge can get too hot and change colour thus removing the heat treating properties from the steel Use short grinding times and cool frequently with water Remove an equal and consistent amount of material from each blade to maintain proper balance when reassembled to the flywheel 3 Rein...

Page 38: ...e and or clogging 1 If installed disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor for safety 2 Open the upper flywheel housing using a 24 mm socket wrench by removing the M16 X 40 mm bolt and flat washer securing the upper and lower housings together 3 With the flywheel exposed manually rotate it so that the first blade lines up with the bed plate and note the gap between them Use a flash light for bette...

Page 39: ...3 0 mm of the cutting edge of the blade Ensure the gap is uniform along the entire edge of the blade 5 Torque the three 3 M10 X 25 mm bed plate hex bolts to 40 ft lb 54 N m once the gap has been set correctly 6 Rotate the flywheel by hand and note the gap at each blade Again the gap should be no more or less than 1 16 1 8 1 5 3 0 mm at each blade edge 7 Close the upper flywheel housing and secure ...

Page 40: ...d to allow rotation of the belt and pulleys 2 Check the belt tension by pressing on it with your finger see Checking Belt Tension below There should not be any free slack in the belt It should be under firm tension 3 If the belt requires more tension the eyebolt connected to the spring can be adjusted by moving the M8 hex nuts see Adjusting Belt Tension below This will stretch the spring and incre...

Page 41: ...he wood chipper for safety 2 Loosen the lower M8 hex nut that secures the eyebolt to the steel bracket until sufficient tension has been removed from the spring allowing it to be unhooked from the belt tensioner The belt tensioner can now be swung up out of the way allowing for removal of the belt from the pulleys 3 Install the new belt around the pulleys first and then reinstall the spring Re ten...

Page 42: ...ctional control valve located under the infeed chute exposing the jam nut and set screw Loosen the jam nut with a 22 mm in wrench Use a 6 mm hex key and turn the set screw clockwise to stiffen the movement of the arm counter clockwise to loosen it Tighten the jam nut and replace the cap after the control arm movement feels satisfactory WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 40 56 22 Jan 2021 Loosen jam nut ...

Page 43: ... each grease point prior to use and add grease as needed Warning These grease points come pre greased from the factory Do not add grease to these points on a new wood chipper Over greasing can damage the bearing seals WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 41 56 22 Jan 2021 Front Flywheel Shaft Bearing Rear Flywheel Shaft Bearing Infeed Roller Bearing PTO Shaft U Joint 2 PTO Shaft U Joint 1 ...

Page 44: ...kage from the directional control valve and reconnect it to the tab on the underside of the infeed chute bottom panel 2 Disengage the two 2 latches on the underside of the infeed chute bottom panel 3 Rotate the discharge chute so that it is angled towards the left side of the machine 4 Swing the infeed chute up until it is resting on the swingarm Tilt the deflector down WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page o...

Page 45: ...Blades are dull 2 Improper bed plate gap 3 PTO RPM below 540 1 Reverse sharpen or replace blades Refer to page 33 page 35 2 Re set bed plate gap Refer to page 36 3 Clean blades and bed plate 4 Adjust tractor RPMs to 540 at output Hydraulic pump belt slipping or squeaking 1 Belt tension not set properly 2 Belt is old worn 1 Adjust belt tension Refer to page 38 2 Replace belt Refer to page 39 Excess...

Page 46: ...0001191 KNOB MULTI LOBE 32 mm OD M8 X 1 25 30 mm LG M8 WLD HEX NUT 26 2 0001733 STRIKE PLATE BOLT 20 mm HEAD DIA M8 X 1 25 THD 27 2 0001738 3 POINT HITCH PIN LOWER M20 X 2 5 21 mm DIA 60 mm USEABLE LG 28 1 0001156 3 POINT HITCH PIN UPPER 19 mm DIA 90 mm USEABLE LG 29 3 0004705 LINCH PIN 10 mm DIA 38 mm USEABLE LG 30 1 0001744 FLYWHEEL 31 4 0001735 FLYWHEEL BLADE 145 X 69 X 8 mm 32 1 0001745 FLYWHE...

Page 47: ... NPT TO 7 8 14 THD 75 1 0004911 FITTING TEE 1 2 NPT TO 7 8 14 2X 76 3 0003297 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY STR AND ELB FITTINGS 350 mm LG 77 1 0003298 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY STR AND ELB FITTINGS 500 mm LG 78 1 0003300 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY STR AND ELB FITTINGS 600 mm LG 79 1 0003302 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY STR FITTINGS 1000 mm LG 80 1 0003303 HYDRAULIC LINE ASSEMBLY STR AND ELB FITTINGS 1450 mm LG 8...

Page 48: ...HDW SHCS M6 X 1 20 mm LG 118 1 HDW SHCS M10 X 1 5 25 mm LG 119 2 HDW SHLDR SCREW HEX HEAD 11 X 15 mm LG SHLDR M10 X 1 5 X 20 mm LG THD 120 2 HDW SET SCREW FLAT TIP M6 X 1 6 mm LG 121 1 HDW SET SCREW FLAT TIP M6 X 1 8 mm LG 122 4 HDW SET SCREW FLAT TIP M8 X 1 25 10 mm LG 123 4 HDW FLAT WASHER M5 124 28 HDW FLAT WASHER M8 125 3 HDW FLAT WASHER DIN7349 M10 4 mm THK 126 6 HDW FLAT WASHER M12 127 6 HDW...

Page 49: ...WC46 Operator s Manual EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS COMPLETE ASSEMBLY WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 47 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 50: ...WC46 Operator s Manual BASE WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 48 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 51: ...WC46 Operator s Manual LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 49 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 52: ...WC46 Operator s Manual FLYWHEEL WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 50 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 53: ...WC46 Operator s Manual INFEED CHUTE WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 51 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 54: ...WC46 Operator s Manual DISCHARGE CHUTE WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 52 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 55: ...WC46 Operator s Manual HYDRAULIC LINES WC46 MY2021 EN Rev B Page of 53 56 22 Jan 2021 ...

Page 56: ...Kit Item 81 1 Order Item 81 1 if covers are needed as clips are automatically included Order Item 81 2 if only clips are needed Shear Bolt Item 81 3 is a partially threaded M8 X 1 25 X 50 mm Class 8 8 hex bolt with an M8 X 1 25 lock nut Item 81 4 Shear Bolt inch equivalent partially threaded 5 16 18 X 2 in Grade 5 hex bolt with a 5 16 18 lock nut ...

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