BXM32, BXM42
3-point Hitch Chipper-Shredder
Service and Maintenance
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9. Service and Maintenance
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is
an invitation to trouble.
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Follow good shop practices:
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
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Never operate the tractor engine inside a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Place machine in a
Safe Condition before servicing or
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Allow the machine to cool before performing
maintenance. Components may be hot enough to cause
burn injury.
• Never work underneath equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
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When performing any service or maintenance work
always wear proper PPE for the job.
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Where replacement parts are necessary, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore equipment
to original specifications. The manufacturer is not
responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts or accessories.
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Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Check that
all connections are properly secured to ensure chipper is
in a safe working condition.
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After completing a service procedure, make sure all
covers and shields are reinstalled.
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When cleaning any parts, do not use gasoline or diesel
fuel. Use a regular cleanser.
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Always use proper tools in good condition.
IMPORTANT! If welding on the chipper is necessary,
protect sensitive tractor electronics by unhooking the
chipper beforehand. Always connect the ground clamp as
close to the work area as possible.
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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CAUTION!
Do not risk injury by working in an unsafe
situation. Take steps to make the machine safe to
work on before performing any maintenance or
service procedure.
Follow steps listed to put the machine in a Safe
Condition.
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Safe Condition
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Ensure chipper is resting on the ground.
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Disengage PTO.
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Set parking brake and shut off tractor engine. Remove
ignition key.
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Ensure all components have stopped moving.
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Block and chock tractor wheels.
9.1 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Grease Type
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
2.
Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.