4
Section
OPERATION
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4.5 INCH HYDRAULIC CHIPPER
As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the
feel for how your machine operates and getting to know
the best techniques for particular jobs are important to
overall good performance.
CHIPPING OPERATION
The chipping operation takes place on the front of the
machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are
mounted on a rotating rotor assembly. Material fed into
the chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled
out through the chipper deflector.
WARNING
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
WARNING
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions
in this owner's manual and on your machine. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious injury or
property damage.
4.2 MOUNTING THE CHIPPER TO A
UTILITY LOADER
Consult the owner's manual for your utility loader
before mounting the chipper!
1. Position the chipper on a level surface.
2. Ensure that the mount plates are free of dirt or debris.
3. Start the engine on the utility loader.
4. Direct the loader mount plate into the upper lip of the
chipper receiver plate.
5. Raise the loader arms while tilting back the mount
plate.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Engage loader pins to ensure the chipper is securely
mounted.
IMPORTANT
If the pins do not rotate to the engaged position, the
mount plate is not fully aligned with the holes in the
chipper receiver plate. Check the chipper plate and
clean it if necessary.
WARNING
If your loader creates back pressure greater than 250
psi, a case drain will have to be added to prevent
damage to the seal on the chipper rotor motor. Contact
your dealer for more information.
4.1 RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC FLOW
RATES
Minimum flow rate
10 gal/min
Maximum flow rate
14 gal/min
Standard hydraulic pressure
3000 psi
WARNING
Exceeding the recommended flow rates can cause
severe damage and void the chipper warranty!
4.3 REMOVING THE CHIPPER FROM A
UTILITY LOADER
1. Lower the chipper to the shipping pallet or base of
similar size. (30" x 50")
2. Stop the engine.
3. Disengage the pins.
4. Relieve pressure on the hydraulic couplers (see your
owner's manual).
5. Rotate the ball sleeve so the grooves are aligned with
the pins in the female coupler.
6. Retract the sleeve on the female coupler until the
couplers disconnect.
7. Repeat for the male hose.
8. Attach the chipper to the pallet using the four holes
located in the skids of the chipper base.
9. Start the engine, tilt the mount plate forward, and back
the loader away from the chipper.
