woodmaxx WC8M Manual Winter 2014
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1. P C 2 11 Bolt cover index locators M6 x25mm 002 38 __ M8x20mm 01022 Lock nut Me 40 j Hatwaher MB Stop plate C ____42 kKey inputshaft pulley 5 32 5 8 1 11 Flat washer ee 1 _____ 44 Capscrew pulley mount M5xibmm 0 0140 222452 ________ __ __ _ 1 46 Boltgearreducerplate mpount MiOx30mm C 4 47 Flatwashers C 4 48 j speerbuhing _ S P 4 i 49 jocnus Ma Flat washer M8 j C 51 Bolt gear reducer mount 1M8x25mm C 14 Belt vii WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd genti On 71 Vili WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd 8 Mechanical Wood Blower Flywheel housing Parts Diagram 4 Diagram Part Description 5 ____ jHopper blowerhalfweldment uplicteviwofparsseeDigram3 ____2 Flywheelfanweldment S o o ____3 Blowerradiushousing __ d 4 housing top section J 5 Cover plate knfeacess 6 Coverplate cleanout __ _ o ___ 7 Kie ____8 jFangebearng4bot 1 side view 9 locknutblower housing assembly Mi6exidomm _ 0 00 13 112. upper 3pointhitch adaptor J 2 50 Bolt housingassembly 13 58 Cover plate knifeaccess 77 See diag 4 for identical parts opposite side 1 59 JPllowBlokbeaing 2 ___ 60 setscrew 4 xi Wood Maxx Power Equipment Ltd Manual Base Diagram 6 Power Equipment Ltd WoodMaxx XII 8 Mechanical Wood Detail 6 ushing 3 point hitch bracket lower Lock nut M12 8 Mechanical Wood Chipper Chute Rotator Diagram 7 Curved riser weldment Spacer ring Bolt bonnet mount pivot xiii WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd Power Equipment Ltd WoodMaxx XIV UJDJODIG 10104 91740
3. 13 p 4 _ 14 Bolt base to upper assembly ___ J 6 Flat washer 16 ___ 27 MO 2 18 JHatWaser 4 19 jack shaft bearing mount plate 12 2 Flat washer Lock nut 23 Jeckshaft tt 24 Bolt taperlock jackshaft_ Miox3mm C 4 Flat washer Lock washer 4 2 jackshafttosheave __ _ 28 __ 214 29 sheave jackshaft 1 30 Shaft Jackshaft Taperlock aex 1 Drive belt C j 5 i 33 Bolt jackshaft mounting plate side M10x30mm C 4 ___ 34 J Hatwasher 8 35 MO 36 jBoltJackshaftverticalalignmentadjutment __ J 2 Lock nut 4 E Flat washer e 39 Bolt jackshaft pillowblock Ml4xsOomm 4 40 Bolt taper lock spinde M8x4omm 4 4 JHatwaher 8 4 ___ 42 hock washer o A _ 43 JmTaperlock spindleshafttosheave 44 Sheave spindleshaft __ 45 ____ 5 key Taperlock Spindleshaft 3 8 x2 o a 46 __ __ 1 ___ 47 Springpin 2 48 Pin top tink 1 ___ 49 _
4. W Sa s 79 12 9 Z iv WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd 8 Mechanical Wood Infeed Parts Diagram 3 Diagram 1 3 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 L 17R 18 19 19 20 21 22 3 24 25 26 27 N 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Hopper blowerhalfwelment Anglebracketforliftspingeyebolt C Chain lift lever attachment Rollerliftarmcrosstube 00000 Large flat washers Flat washer Lock nut Flat washer Roller Lift arm bracket left side 2 Roller Liftarmbracket Rightside Roller tension spring __ _____ Bearing 2 bolt flange upperroller Flat washer Bedblade _____ Flat head socket screws bed blade Flat washers Lock nuts Upper feed roller r Cover plate roller access I r Flat washer Flat washer Lock nut Angle bracket baffle assembly mount C Bearing 2 bolt flange lower roller ____ 1 2 Flat washer Lock nut Flat washer Cover plate knifeaccess 10 M10 lat washer M6 V N Q lt ot shown in diagram WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd Mechanical control amp Drive components Diagram 2 37 Y vi WoodMaxx e Power Equipment Ltd 8 Mechanic
5. O lt ML QO 32 93 3 2 2 o i Wood Maxx 22 e wer Equipment Ltd uig p Jul WoodMaxx gt gt gt Power Equipment Ltd 8 Mechanical Wood Chipper Infeed Bin Parts Diagram 1 Diagram Part Description Size Detal 1 sheet metal section y O Upper bin sheet metal section 85 06 5 6 Liftlevermount brackets oo 7 Safety bar 8 Safety barend pluss Binsupportleg __ _ ____ 10 ____ 11 12 ____ screw control cable mount 13 ut spacer N Meo 14 Ball joint cable control o 15 Lock nut 1 16 jFatwasher __ 17 _ CapScrew safetybarmount C 18 _ Flat washer 19 Nutspacer _ 20 Locknut 21 Bolt liftlevermount Mo ____________ s s i 2 2 22 23 24 Flat washer 25 26 27 28 jBinatchmentcips 29 fBoljbinasemby Mi0ox25mn O 12 _ 30 fHatwaher 1411 22 __ 31 12 12 HEN ONE 5 HEN MM ___ 8 O 9 _ 9 01 12 ___13 _ O 5 WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd WOIBDIG JeddoH p Ju
6. extend the draw arm of the chipper outward until a minimum of 20 is achieved MSED Between 23 1 4 x 25 1 4 No adjustment needed 22 Cut 1 from each shaft 21 Cut 2 from each shaft 20 Cut 3 from each shaft 18 Wood Maxx gt gt Power Equipment Ltd DRIVELINEFITTINGADJUSTMENTS Most drive lines can be adjusted to fit by cutting off equal amounts of the ends of the shaft and the guard tube of the PTO drive line In no case can more than 3 of shaft and guard tube be removed or the contact area is not sufficient for proper and safe operation of the drive shaft Cut off the same amount from the shaft tube plastic cover and the guard tube safety cover to insure proper assembly and fit of the drive line Consult the drive line manufacturer data enclosed with your drive line for proper assembly disassembly lubrication and operation prior to startup and during opera tion REMEMBER Contact with the drive line while in use can result in seri ous injury or death Any portion of the drive line while not shielded must be guarded by an interactive guarding system The manufacturer of the equipment is responsible for providing quards Any replacement guard must be one which is specified by that manufacturer In short do not remove any of the plastic safety covers on the drive line and insure that caution is used around this drive line No one should be in the drive line area when it is operating DRIVELINE FITTING ADJUSTMENT
7. POWER EQUIPMENT LTD LIMITED WARRANTY WOODMAXX POWER EQUIPMENT LTD WOODMAXX warrants its products to the original retail purchaser as follows THREE YEAR WARRANTY WOODMAXX warrants parts only to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three 3 years from the date of original purchase except where otherwise noted Electrical com ponants are warrantied for 60 days beginning on the date of delivery Proof of purchase original receipt is required The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that WOODMAXX will at its option provide repair or replacement parts for this product WOODMAXX M reserves the right to discontinue or change materials parts models or products or to make substitutions WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear commercial or rental use after market modification or damages which arise from negligence misuse use not in accordance with the product instructions and if in the event there is a dispute WOODMAXX M in its sole discretion will make the final decision with regard to whether or not the product is covered by the WOOD warranty Repairs made under this warranty will not extend the warranty period LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied In no event will WOODMAXX be liable for any damages including incidental or
8. crate Remove the cardboard box from the in feed bin This box contains the user s manual hardware pack et extra shear bolts and any ad ditional item that you may have purchased such as extra chipper knives Fig 1a rate piles There is a picture of the hardware on pg 4 of this manual that you can use as a guide to ensure that you use the correct hardware in the up coming steps gt Remove the four bolts that secure the top of the crate frame Remove the top of the crate and set it aside gt Located the bottom of the crate Is a cross bar that secures the chip per to the frame Loosen the two bolts that hold this bar in place and drive the bar forward with a dead blow hammer Fig 1b XX Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Locate the lift point on the top of the chipper This is the balance point and the only point the chipper should be lifted from gt Using a chain or strap that is rated strong enough to lift the weight of the chipper lift the chipper out of the crate Fig 2 gt If you do not have a front end loader attach the three point hitch of your tractor to the chipper to lift the chip per out of the crate gt Measure the distance from the PTO spline of your tractor to the ground Fig 3 Write down this measure ment here _ You will need it for the next step While the chipper is raised in the air attach the four adjustable base legs
9. crate that be dismantled in minutes See Assembly Instructions gt The in feed bin and discharge chute are shipped with the unit and are locat ed in the bottom of the steel crate gt Visually inspect the in feed bin and the fly wheel before attaching to tractor and applying power to ensure that nothing is in the chipper head If the chipper deflector or any of the guards have been removed for shipping be sure to replace them properly before use gt The PTO Drive Line is also shipped with the unit and is located in the bot tom of the steel crate gt W hen mounting keep the chipper as close to the tractor as possible gt sure that the shaft will not bottom out in the shortest position gt While in use keep the PTO shaft straight No more than 15 degrees from level is acceptable gt Do not operate the chipper without the deflector properly in place gt Read understand all assembly instructions prior to assembly WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Time 2 5 Hours Before you get started there are a few tools you will need 13mm Wrench same as 1 2 3 16 Allen Wrench 16mm Wrench same as 5 8 6mm Allen Wrench Adjustable Wrench gt Remove the plastic wrapping from the crate and inspect the chipper for any obvious shipping damage gt Remove and unwrap all the chipper components that are packaged in the
10. jJrywheelspindeeshaft 15 jBolicoverplates 16 lock washer cover plate Mmo 17 JHatwaher ji 18 Bolt flat head socket knifemount S x 19 j j ____20 ___ 5 socket head spindleshaft mount Mi6x60mm 4 21 JHatwaher Mt x 2 jji 4 4 lt ix WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd Drive Components Jackshaft T Diagram 5 52 53 54 46 159 99 22 2 9 0 40 YN x lt IN 0 NEA Sx ON o E 5a D MES 9 2 Power Equipment Ltd WoodMaxx WM 8M MechanicalWood Drive components Jackshaft Diagram 5 Diagram Part Description 5 Qty 1 Wackshaft blowerweldment Pt 2 bearing mounting plate 2 1 1 3 JjShavebeltcovr 1 Jmeplink tt Flange bearing 4 bolt seediag 4foridenticalpartsoppositeside 1 Sa Setscrews 7 MI1 125ori5xiomm 2 6 Pillow block flywheel spindle bearing _____ j C _ _____ ____ screw Mi0 15x10mm 2 ___ 7 6 2 8 JHawaher 6 4 9 jBoltPillowblockbearngmount Mi6xs0omm J 2 _ 10 jWignutcovrmont m 4 11 JHatwaher 8 _ 12 Bolt covermount MBx3Omm
11. control valve handle located on the side of the in feed bin Most of the time this will be enough to clear the chips out of the unit If the unit slows down noticeably first shut off the PTO power then the tractor Un plug the head by turning it backwards by hand with the discharge chute and the top section of the flywheel housing wrap off Remove the chips from the top of the head If this fails remove the clean out door located in the lower part of the front side plate of the chipper below the main shaft and then work the chips out of the case Replace the clean out door after all the chips are removed be sure to use both the lock washers and flat washers Do not operate the chipper without the chip deflector in place Before stopping the chipper be sure that all of the material is out of the chip per head and out of the in feed roller of the material in the chute must be gone or the unit could jam on a small piece of material This can usually be cleared by turning the unit backwards by hand Dull knives cause many problems such as seeming lack of power plugging of the discharge chute rough cutting with more vibration than usual feed roll shaft broken main bearing house broken main bearing working loose and the flywheel or knives hitting the case or bed knife feed roller kicking out of gear and not feeding When sharpening the knives be careful to keep angle A at a 37 39 angle Knives cannot be rounded or the
12. implements drive line manufacturers strive to produce a safe product Drive lines like most other components must be used properly including the use of proper tractor master shields and implement input connection shields Please contact us if you have any questions about your drive line applications 12 WoodMaxx o Power Equipment Ltd SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS gt Do not attempt to the until have read understand the owner s manual If you need a new one you can visit www wooodmaxx com gt Keep the decals in place and in good repair We will furnish new decals upon request gt It is NOT recommended to operate the chipper in temperatures below freezing Hardened steel as used on knives can become brittle in tempera tures below freezing and may result in breakage gt Always keep the guards and chip deflector installed properly while operat ing the chipper gt Never leave the chipper running unattended gt Do not attempt alterations repairs or adjustments while the flywheel is turning Always disconnect the stop the tractor s motor and put the keys in your pocket prior to attempting any alterations repairs or adjust ments gt Keep hands feet and other extremities out of and away from the hopper in feed bin gt Point the discharge chute away from doorways sidewalks or any other area where your view is obstructed The chut
13. knives will not pull the material into the head See Flywheel Knife Sharpening Instructions on pg 22 The best way to tell if the knives need sharpening is to watch the chips coming out of the chip discharge If they are long and straight the knives are in need of service Sometimes the knives feel sharp to the fingers but may be worn or rounded They will need to be sharpened 15 WoodMaxx 777 o Power Equipment Ltd LUBRICATION Bearings grease all bearings every 10 hours of operation PTO Shaft grease the two grease zerks on the universal joints 10 hours of operation with high quality grease In feed Roller Drive Axle lubricate with way oil chain saw bar oil every 10 hours of operation Occasionally remove and thoroughly clean this assembly pg 26 Feed Roll Clutch while feed roll shaft is off lubricate the feed roll clutch in side and out with a high quality grease pg 26 Gear Box add oil 90w as necessary and change after 40 hours of use Shear bolt replacement Grade 2 size 5 16 x 2 Visually check all bolts set screws fasteners after running 10 hours and once per day thereafter Check for loose belts and broken pulleys loose springs dry slides and proper lubrication of both feed roller drive axle and feed roller clutch The main drive belts on the chipper need to be tight The belt of the main drive on the PTO chipper should b
14. shorten knife life Before operating the chipper review the machine checklist After visually in specting the fly wheel and in feed bin to ensure there are no obstructions in the chipper head start the tractor Make sure the chipper is firmly on the ground and that the PTO shaft is no more than 15 degrees from level The chip per must be resting on solid ground prior to operation DO NOT operate while raised by 3 pt hitch Start the chipper slowly idle with the PTO engaged Gradually increase en gine RPM until the tractor PTO speed is 540 RPM not 540 engine RPM The chipper is designed to run at 540 RPM Lower RPM can damage the chipper if material jams and stops the flywheel The material will feed into the head more easily if you start the pieces with the large end first The feed rollers will fold branches as they are pulled into the hopper Occasion ally a limb fork may have to be cut to feed properly If the material stops feed ing sometimes a little push the long end of the limb will help 14 Wood Maxx 2 gt e Power Equipment Ltd MACHINE OPERATION Remember to chip only clean material or knife life will be shortened Do not move the chipper while the flywheel is turning Block the tractor wheels and set the parking brake while running the chipper V atch the discharge chute while operating the unit and if the chips stop flow ing stop feeding material into the unit by pushing forward on the hydraulic
15. S Note this 15 the shear bolt section of the shaft and this end should be attached to the tractor 5 16 x18x 2 Grade 2 shear bolt cut equal amounts off of the plastic shields Then mark and cut the same mount off of the steel shafts De burr grease and reassemble the shaft Short en the chian so that there is no slack when the shaft is extended to its longest point 19 WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd CHANGING ADJUSTING Tools You Will Need Torque Wrench 16mm Wrench Socket 17mm Socket 6mm Allen Wrench STEPS gt Detach PTO shaft from chipper fig 1 Remove shield that covers in feed drive axle gt Remove shield that covers drive belts Remove access panel on front and back of flywheel chamber to expose knife bolts and nuts fig 2 fig 3 Clean and remove any debris that is impacted in knife bolt allen head socket using an awl or other pointed ob ject Take care to clean these out thoroughly to ensure allen wrench drive bit seats properly If not you may strip the heads out Air blow gun is also helpful gt Hold the head of the M10 cap screws with a 6mm allen wrench From the back side of the flywheel with a 17mm socket remove the nylon lock nuts fig 3 gt Remove the knife Be careful not to drop the nuts or bolts into the flywheel chamber If you do See Clearing An Object From The Flywheel Housing heplace knife with new or sharpened
16. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Set Up Instructions Assembly Instructions Drive Line Safety Tips Drive Line Safety Checklist Drive Line Specifications Hazard Reduction Guarding Warning and Instructions Safety Instructions Machine Checklist Machine Operation Lubrication Frequencies and Locations Preventative Maintenance Troubleshooting Drive Line Fitting Adjustments Knife Changing Adjusting Instructions Flywheel Knife Sharpening Instructions Clearing an Object from the Flywheel Housing Replace Adjust In feed Drive Axle Power Belt Drive Changing Adjusting Replace Maintain In feed Drive Axle Warranty Appendix Tech Drawings I I I I content this manual pictures W oodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd and text are the sole property of 2014 No unauthorized reproduction INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS You have just purchased the V oodMaxx W M Series Wood Chipper the strongest safest and the most compact PTO wood chip per available We have compiled this owner s manual to help you under stand and appreciate your chipper By taking a few minutes to read this manual and understand the maintenance instructions it will give you better performance and extend the life of your chipper Read the manual before operating the chipper SET UP INSTRUCTIONS gt Your does need to be set up prior to installation It arrives steel
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18. ameters may be found in all drive line manufactur 5 catalogs 3 For tractors PTO shaft connections specify a safety type yoke twist or slide collar to minimize protrusions 4 Provide a proper clearance zone for the operation of the drive line to avoid damaging the shielding components Some common areas of interference are Three point linkage Extended or eye loop hitch pins Hydraulic hoses Guarding For hazards which cannot be eliminated effectively guarding must be provided whenever feasible The PTO master shield integral drive line shield and implement input connec tion shield should provide an interactive guarding system 1 Provide instructions by labels or manuals The implement should be used only with the tractor s master shield in place 2 Specify and test an integral drive line shield with end cones which overlap but not interfere with the PTO master shield or implement input connection shield 3 Provide an implement input connection shield to interact with the integral drive line shield to provide guarding of the shaft coupling and any torque limit ing devices installed on the drive line 4 Check that all routine maintenance of the drive line can be done without removal of the shields 11 WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd DRIVELINE SAFETY CHECKLIST Warnings and Instructions Provide warnings and instructions for hazards as sociated with the machine Provide inst
19. ck to make sure all nuts and bolts on machine are tightened after you complete assembly and before machine is first used This step has not been done for you prior to shipment except for the flywheel bolts and knife bolts Affix the discharge chute to the chipper using four M10x15mm bolts along with the four 10mm lock washers that were included in the hardware packet Fig 20 Connect the chipper to the 3 point hitch of your tractor Fig 21 gt if you have one connect using your category 1 quick hitch Fig 22 Next you must measure to determine the proper length of the PTO shaft Measure the distance from the end of the spline of your tractor to the end of the spline of the chipper This is the Measured Shaft End Distance or MSED Fig 23 Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS gt Now the shaft must be sized according to this measurement Refer to the Chart on the bottom of page 18 to determine if the shaft must be cut to size If so see the PTO shaft cutting instructions on page 19 After properly sizing the shaft locate the three grease fittings on the shafts U joints and pump several shots of high quality grease into the fittings Fig 24 NOTE Check to ensure that the zerk grease fittings are screwed in tight Occasionally dried paint may cover the end of the zeri fitting on the PTO shaft Remove this by scraping the paint off with a knife prior to attempt
20. consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES Any express or implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY If covered replacement parts not in stock they will be ordered by WOODMAXX and the customer will be notified when replacements parts are available Any hydraulic component covered under this warranty that requires service will be returned to WOODMAXX M for repair and then shipped back upon completion WOODMAXX M will not be liable for any damages associated with the unavailability of parts including consequential damages or delay damages WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Belts blades hydraulic hoses and finish are specifically excluded from this warranty WOOD MAXX is not liable for any incidental damage caused by its products including but not limited to any damage to tractors or other machinery used in connection with its products 27 WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd TECH DRAWINGS U Q 77 4 Co 25 aa 92 92 J T T Qo 35 25 S sog 9 eeg gt lt W8 WM c 295 JODIUDYDOw c 9 Co C 5 5 92 E 95 QL SO
21. e checked every 10 hours of operation All decals and safety instructions should kept clean and legible It is the operator s responsibility to replace the decals as needed They will be mailed to you at no charge 16 WoodMaxx e Power Equipment Ltd TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Head slows but tractor does not Possible Causes Solution Main drive belts are slipping Tighten or replace if necessary Fly wheel knives dull Sharpen or replace PROBLEM Feed roll clutch kicking in and out of gear excessively Possible Causes Solution Flywheel knives dull Sharpen or replace Material jammed in chute Release feed roll clutch and remove material by pulling it out of chute Trim forks and feed in to chute PROBLEM Not chipping clean or chip deflector plugging Possible Causes Solution Flywheel knives dull Sharpen or replace Chipper head turning too slowly Check PTO speed at 540 RPM Bed knife anvil rounded off Reverse or sharpen PROBLEM Unit won t feed limbs properly Possible Causes Solution Not enough down pressure on limbs Adjust eyebolts to increase spring tension Fork in material too wide Remove and trim Feed roll tension springs stretched Replace Feed roll gear box belt loose Tighten or replace if necessary 17 WoodMlaaxx Power Equipment Ltd DRIVELINEFITTINGADJUSTMENTS This data is for drive line fitting adjustment Prior to startup the PTO that is supplied with your chipper must be properly
22. e drive line so that it operates properly under expected field condi tions 1 Specify and test the proper size joints and telescoping members based upon the power required by the implement speed of rotation joints angles shock loads and expected life 2 Test the hitch geometry to prevent the drive line from Extending beyond the recommended maximum length Bottoming out Reaching a position that allows universal joints to lock Exceeding the maximum allowable angle for constant velocity of the universal joints Information concerning these parameters may be found in all drive line manu facturer s catalogs 3 Specify and test telescoping members to allow the lowest possible thrust loads considering the expected working conditions 4 Specify and test torque limiters to control excessive shock loads 5 Where necessary specify and test overrunning clutches to prevent inertial loads from overpowering the tractor 10 WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd DRIVELINE SAFETY CHECKLIST Hazard Reduction The second step in specifying a safe drive line application is to strive to eliminate as many hazards as possible 1 On drive line with torque limiting or overrunning devices specify that the device be positioned to the end of the drive line by the implement 2 For implement connections which require bolts or set screws select and or supply hardware which minimizes protrusions Information concerning these par
23. e should be pointed down wind when possible This will keep the chips from blowing back in the op erator s direction Keep everyone especially children away from the area of operation gt No loose clothing should worn around the chipper Personal injury can occur if someone or something turns the flywheel over when the knives are WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR EYES wrap around safety glasses EARS ear plugs HANDS leather gloves FEET steel toed boots LEGS heavy pants ARMS long sleeved shirt 13 WoodMaxx gt gt o Power Equipment Ltd MACHINE CHECKLIST CAUTION Visually inspect the in feed bin and the flywheel before applying power to ensure that the chipper head is clear all the bolts are clear and the knives clear the case and the cutter bar Make sure that 1 Bystanders are at a safe distance from chipper during operation 2 Children should NEVER operate or be near the chipper during operation 3 The PTO shaft does not come apart or bottom out during the normal lifting range Check the chip pile to see if the knives need to be serviced Long slivers in the chip pile are one of the best indicators of dull knives MACHINE OPERATION The chipper is a flywheel and knife type of chipper not a shredder The knives actually chip the limbs they are fed into the head The knives must be sharp to operate properly Dirt rocks nails or other foreign material will
24. elt cover Loosen 4 bolts that support the lower jack shaft assembly 18mm fig 2 gt Loosen 4 adjustment bolts until jack shaft assembly and belts become loose 18mm J fig 3 fig 4 gt Remove replace belts gt Tighten 4 adjustment bolts until belts are tight and pulleys are parallel and in line with each other 1 8 is acceptable fig 5 Attach drive belt cover Re attach PTO shaft 4 1 7 25 Power Equipment Ltd MAINTAIN IN FEED DRIVE AXLE Tools You Will Need 4mm Allen Wrench Mineral spirits solvent grease Way oil heavy viscosity slide way lubricant Chainsaw bar oil works well STEPS gt Detach PTO shaft from chipper fig 1 gt Remove in feed roller disengage bar cable fig 2 gt Remove shield that covers axle gt Remove drive axle 12mm fig 3 Clean drive axle with solvent and a brush Apply liberal amounts of grease to the clutch assembly Install drive axle Apply a liberal amount of way oil chainsaw bar oil onto shaft and universal joint Be careful not to get oil on the belts pulleys This type of oil has properties that allows the oil to stick to the metal and have superior lubri cation to prolong the shaft life and is ideally suited for this application Re attach shield cable 26 Power Equipment Ltd WOODMAXX
25. hipper fig 1 gt Locate access door on bottom of flywheel housing gt Using a 16mm wrench remove the two bolts that secure the access cover fig 2 Remove cover Locate clear object from flywheel chamber fig 3 gt Replace access cover bolts gt Re attach PTO shaft to chipper gt Don t drop nut again Fig 2 Fig 23 WoodMaxx 77 Power Equipment Ltd INFEED DRIVE AXLE POWER BELT Tools You Will Need 16mm Wrench same as 5 8 AX 33 V Belt 18mm Wrench STEPS Detach PTO shaft from chipper fig 1 Remove roller disengage bar cable fig 2 Remove shield that covers in feed drive axle gt Using a 16mm wrench loosen all 4 nuts that hold worm gear box to frame but DO NOT remove adjustment screw fig 3 gt Unscrew belt adjustment screw until belt be comes loose 1 4 gt Install new belt gt Tighten adjustment screw until belt becomes taught so that when you squeeze the belt with one hand you can not touch belt to itself fig 5 When belt is taught tighten both jamb nuts Tighten all 4 nuts that hold worm gear box to frame gt Re attach cover amp roller disengage bar cable gt Re attach PTO shaft 24 Power Equipment Ltd CHANGE ADJUST DRIVE BELT Tools You Will Need Straight Edge 5 BX 46 Belts 18mm Wrench 18mm Socket STEPS Detach PTO shaft from chipper fig 1 Remove drive b
26. ing to pump grease CHIPPER END TRACTOR END into these fittings Attach the PTO shaft from the tractor to mer the chipper Notice that one end of the zm AS 43 shaft has a shear bolt this end should E E be attached to the tractor Fig 25 p SHEAR BOLT NOTE Prior to shipping the chipper to you the following service has been done in our warehouse Drive belts have been adjusted and tightened Bearings on the chipper have been greased USA made knives have been installed adjusted Knife bolts were torqued to 40 ft 155 Setup is now complete Please read and understand all of the operating instructions before using the chipper 9 Maxx Power Equipment Ltd DRIVE LINE SAFETY TIPS Agriculture and forestry are recognized as one of the most hazardous of oc cupations 5 farmer spends long hours in close proximity to increasing ly complex and powerful machinery To avoid accidents everyone from the component supplier and the company who manufacturers and assembles the machinery to the dealers and ulti mately the actual user must keep safety in mind The checklist below relates to the drive line of agricultural implements general safety literature and the standards published by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers DRIVE LINE SAFETY CHECKLIST Drive Line Specifications The first step towards safe applications is to specify and test th
27. knives Be sure there is no debris between knife and fly wheel knife bolts by holding M10 cap screw heads with 6mm allen wrench then with a 17mm socket and a torque wrench tighten nylon lock nuts to 40 ft Ibs DO NOT over torque bolts or knife breakage may occur fig 3 Replace access covers front and back Note Rotate the flywheel by band to check to make sure that both flywheel knives clear the bed knife without coming into contact with it before applying PTO power to the chipper 20 Maxx Power Equipment Ltd CHANGING ADJUSTING Tools You Will Need Torque Wrench 16mm Wrench Socket 17mm Socket BED KNIFE STEPS Detach PTO shaft from chipper fig 1 gt Remove both tension springs from in feed roller assembly Raise and support in feed roller a short piece of 2x4 works well for this fig 2 gt Clean and remove any debris that is impacted in knife bolt allen head socket using an awl or other pointed object Take care to clean these out thoroughly to ensure allen wrench drive bit seats properly If not you may strip the heads out Air blow gun is also helpful Insert short end of allen wrench into socket allowing long end to rest against the flywheel Hold firm so wrench does not slip out of socket gt Using a 17mm socket remove all three nuts from the bottom of the bed knife Remove bed knife fig 3 Using an air gun blow all debris f
28. rom bed knifeseat Be sure to clear any debris that could interfere with the bed knife seating properly on the frame Replace bed knife ensure that there is 0 0200 0 0300 of clearance between the flywheel knife and the bed knife This is about the thickness of a credit card fig 4 Replace all three bolts nuts and tighten to 40 ft Ibs with a torque wrench DO NOT over torque bolts or knife breakage may occur Replace all shields and covers Re attach PTO shaft Note Rotate the flywheel by band to check to make sure that both flywheel knives clear the bed knife without coming into contact with it before applying PTO power to the chipper 21 Power Equipment Ltd FLYWHEEL KNIFE SHARPENING SHARPEN FLYWHEEL KNIVES STEPS To properly sharpen the knife sharpen an angle and keep the angle about 37 39 the same as a new set Fig 1 Area B cannot be rounded or the knife will not pull the material into the head gt The best way to tell if the knives need sharpening 15 to watch the chips coming out of the dis charge gt If they are long and stringy the knives need to be serviced Sometimes the knives feel sharp to the fingers but may be worn or rounded in area B These knives need to be sharpened oF gt Fig 1 22 WoodMaxx gt gt e Power Equipment Ltd Tools You Will Need 16mm Wrench same as 5 8 STEPS Detach PTO shaft from c
29. ructions for proper maintenance and repair 1 Provide labels on the unit to advise the user of proper hitch dimensions and maximum safe operating speed 2 Check that proper danger labels are supplied with the drive line con cerning these parameters may be found in all drive line manufacturer s catalogs 3 Provide easy to understand instructions for proper drive line operation maintenance and repair in the operator s manual 4 Advise against the use of PTO adapters which may defeat the purpose of the tractor s master shield and adversely affect the performance of the drive line 5 Advise the user of locations of genuine original equipment spare parts Further information about drive line specifications and safety may be obtained from your drive line supplier and the following ASME standards and engineer ing practices S203 Rear power take off for agricultural tractors S205 Power take off definitions and terminology for agricultural tractor S207 Operating requirements for tractors and power take off driven equip ment implements S318 Safety for agricultural equipment 5331 Implement power take off drive line specifications 333 Agricultural tractor auxiliary power take off drives 5350 Safety alert symbol for agricultural equipment S441 Safety signs 5493 Guarding for agricultural equipment EP363 Technical publications for agricultural equipment Other standards may apply for particular types of
30. sized to insure proper operation If this is not done damage to the chipper PTO and tractor PTO drive line will occur These calculations are based on the following assumptions The drive line has an active length range of 20 3 4 to 25 1 4 The two shaft ends are horizontal with one another The following steps should be taken to insure the proper fitting of the PTO drive line provided with your chipper with your tractor PTO drive Attach the chipper to your tractor s three point connections Raise the chipper to a position where its drive shaft is level with the tractor PTO drive shaft The horizontal position is recommended for operation of the chipper A maximum of 15 degrees of offset from the horizontal position be tween the two shaft ends is allowable for proper operation of the unit by the PTO drive line manufacturer However drive line calculations are based on a level horizontal position With the two drive shafts level with one another measure the distance be tween the ends of the two shafts The chipper and the tractor PTO shaft ends This distance between the two shaft ends is the measured shaft end distance or MSED 23 pg 8 The PTO drive line is capable of handling a MSED between 20 to 25 1 2 allowing for at least 1 3 of shaft overlap as recom mended by the drive line manufacturer If the MSED is longer than 25 1 2 a longer drive line is needed and should be ordered If the MSED is shorter than 20
31. so that when the chipper is on the ground the spline of the chipper is slightly lower than the spline of your tractor Fig 4 The shaft does not need to be perfectly horizontal but it Is recommended that the slope of the PTO shaft is no more than 15 degrees Fig 5 A 2 23 29 17 18 non 12131415 Aa 13 gt At this time carefully lower the to the ground and remove the chain or strap 3 Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS In feed bin left side panel In feed bin right side panel In feed roller assist lever In feed bin bottom panel In feed bin Hardware box top panel amp accessories Adjustable Support leg base legs Discharge chute 20 M10x 2 CAT 1 Draw 25mm Pins m M 5 Clevis Pins 4 M10x15 1 1 20 M10 Lock 5550002 r KAKA Tool Nuts 1 5 8 x4 ashers 2 1 2 x4 8 Fender E Pins W ashers 4 2 Hole Straps 38 10mm W ashers Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UseyFender Washers Outside mount Inside mount bolt fender washer washer lock nut Above View of proper assembly of in feed bin using 2 hole straps All other bolts are typically assembled as follows bolt washer panel washer lock nut Attach the left panel of the in feed bin us ing two of
32. the 2 hole straps and two M1 0x 25mm bolts Straps will bend when tight ened down This panel can be identified by the two small holes on the bottom of the panel where the fasteners for the support leg attach Fig 6 gt Attach the right side panel in the same manor Fig 7 gt Attach the bottom panel of the in feed bin by first inserting the two M10x25 bolts through the side panels in the two holes closest to the feed roller Do not tighten these bolts yet and allow the panel to hang vertically Fig 8 Raise the bottom panel in place and insert the two M10x25 bolts the side panel in the two holes closest to the end of the panel Fig 9 Install the remaining four M10x25 bolts in the remaining four holes in the lower panel 5 Maxx Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before tightening the bolts ensure that the lower panel is slightly higher than the in feed bin This will prevent mate rial from hanging up where the two pieces join together Fig 10 Attach the top panel of the in feed bin by installing the four M10x25mm bolts in the two forward holes of the panel Affix the safety bar stop to the top left of the in feed bin Fig 11 gt Attach the support leg with two M10x25 bolts Fig 12 Remember the support leg should be in the down po sition during storage only When the chipper is attached to the tractor the support leg should be in the up position at all times A
33. ttach the upper feed roller assist lever using four M10x25mm bolts Fig 13 Note Although we choose to install the hardware with the bolts pointing into the in feed bin it is acceptable to point them outward to avoid the possibility of branches catching on the bolts 6 Maxx Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS gt Fasten the chain from the upper feed roller assembly to the feed roller assist lever The hardware for this is found located on the end of the chain Fig 14 Connect the safety bar to the top side of the in feed bin First remove the bolt and nut on right arm of the safety bar Hold the safety bar in place so that you can read the word STOP and the arrows point downward Hook the bolt on the left arm of the safety bar through the hole on the top of the edge of the left in feed panel Fig 15 Align the hole on the right arm of the safe ty bar with the hole in the top edge of the right side panel and reinstall the bolt and nut that you removed in the previous step Fig 16 gt Thread a M10 locknut onto the bolt on either side but do not tighten these nuts This is a hinge point and the bar must move freely Fig 17 gt Adjust the clutch cable length so that it is tight but not so tight that it starts to dis engage the clutch Attach the end of the clutch cable to the safety bar Fig 18 Power Equipment Ltd ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Note Please che
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