Bowell BX52, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...www etractorimplements com OPERATOR S MANUAL WOOD CHIPPER Model BX52 BX62R CAUTION Read Manual Thoroughly Before Operation...

Page 2: ...other than an Authorized Service Centre If a difficulty develops with the product you should contact your nearest Authorized Repair Centre or distributer Only these locations are authorized to make r...

Page 3: ...ements com 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 SAFETY TRAINING 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 12 OPERATION 16 TRANSPORTING 37 STORAGE 38 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING 45 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 4: ...xposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It m...

Page 5: ...perations If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts ROPS Ne...

Page 6: ...l and the manual for your tractor before assembly or operating to acquaint yourself with the machines If this machine is used by any person other than you or is loaned or rented it is the rotary wood...

Page 7: ...erator s position exceeds 80 db Noise over 80 db on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 db adjacent to the opera tor over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing...

Page 8: ...gine RPM should always be at idle speed Once engaged and ready to start working raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout working operation OPERATIONAL SAFETY The use of this equipment is sub...

Page 9: ...to start engine Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entangled in the operating parts of the wood chipper These items could then swing outside the housing at greater veloc...

Page 10: ...rom drop offs and hazards that could cause roll over Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when trans porting or operating on hillsides over rough ground and when operating close to ditch...

Page 11: ...32 kph Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Be a safe and courteou...

Page 12: ...Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance Frequently check wood...

Page 13: ...or when unhooking the wood chipper stop the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys Store the unit in an area away from human activity Do not park equ...

Page 14: ...n lifting moving and assembling the machine When the machine is shipped follow this procedure when preparing for the customer 1 Clear the area of by standers especially small children before starting...

Page 15: ...implements com 13 ASEMBLE INSTRUCTION 4 Lay out components next to machine BX62R 5 Use a forklift to raise and lift the frame 6 Or alternatively attach a lifting device to the lifting bracket on top o...

Page 16: ...com 14 ASEMBLE INSTRUCTION 7 Remove pallet and place machine on the ground 8 Release feed hopper transport latch and lower hopper into the working position Stow anchor latch 9 Tighten anchor bolts to...

Page 17: ...the driveline to the chipper input shaft by depressing the lock pin slide yoke over the shaft and pushing on the yoke until the lock pin clicks into position NOTE Be sure the yoke with the shear pin i...

Page 18: ...eign material into wood chipper If foreign material enters chipper stop ma chine turn engine off and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before removing material an...

Page 19: ...for the operator bystanders and the area around the worksite Untrained operators are not qualified to use the machine 3 Follow all safety instructions exactly Safety is everyone s business By followin...

Page 20: ...od A stationary knife at the 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 f...

Page 21: ...Wood Chipper requires that each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is pro vided for the operator...

Page 22: ...TO shaft d Measure 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 drivelin...

Page 23: ...out a Quick Hitch a Align the left lower link with the left chipper pin IMPORTANT It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift arms to bring them to the required height Aligned b Insert the lef...

Page 24: ...the top claw d Raise the 3 point hitch until the pins seat in the claws e Be sure the retainers are released to hold the pins in the claws 7 Set the 3 point hitch in the non sway position see tractor...

Page 25: ...TE HYDRAULICS Always connect to the hydraulic circuit with a detent 10 Slowly raise the machine through its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO shaft doesn t bottom out 11 Le...

Page 26: ...ever This lever is positioned to extend around the feed hopper and provides access from all sides It is only available when the chipper is equipped with the optional hydraulic feed hopper Pull the con...

Page 27: ...e PTO control slowly when the engine is running at low idle RPM Disengage the PTO control slowly at low RPM to allow the machine to slow and stop before engaging the PTO brake Remember the PTO drives...

Page 28: ...ss or other foreign material into wood chipper If foreign material enters chipper stop machine turn engine off and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before removi...

Page 29: ...rge hood to its working position 10 Starting the Machine FEED HOPPER DISCHARGE HOOD a Start the tractor engine b Move the throttle to its low idle position c With the engine at low idle slowly engage...

Page 30: ...the rotor 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 blad...

Page 31: ...blades placed at 90 to each other to keep the rotor in balance If one needs to be changed the one opposite should be changed b Stationary blade Each machine is equipped with a stationary blade that ac...

Page 32: ...the rotor cover and check the 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 resumi...

Page 33: ...opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard opened or cover opened BX52 BX62R 19 Unplugging Although the machine is designed to handle a wide variety of material without an...

Page 34: ...e sure there is nothing jammed between the rotor and stationary blades Close install and fold down all components opened to unplug Tighten fasteners to their specified torque f Check that everyone is...

Page 35: ...chance of rusting Cleaning 21 Curtains Each feed hopper is designed with an internal rubber belting curtain to prevent chips and debris from coming out of the hopper when working Check the condition...

Page 36: ...he stationary blade Be sure to 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 u...

Page 37: ...plugged IMPORTANT Check the function of the control lever when attaching the hydraulic lines to the tractor The Feeding hopper must feed in when the lever is moved out If it does not reverse the hoses...

Page 38: ...ipping or tripping 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 rotor when it goes past the...

Page 39: ...eld to oncoming traffic in all situations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 8 Never allow riders on the machine a When transporting...

Page 40: ...g 1 Remove all material 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 material Remove...

Page 41: ...s equipment 8 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition 9 When completing a maintenan...

Page 42: ...changes 8 Hours or Daily 1 Grease PTO driveline 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 43: ...a Roller bearings b Pivot bushing Left Side Right Side 2 Grease rotor bearings on BX52 and BX62 models IMPORTANT Do not over grease WARNING Front Machine is shown with guard re moved or rotor cover op...

Page 44: ...www etractorimplements com 42 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Annually 1 Clean Machine BX52 BX62...

Page 45: ...for details or service Copy this page to continue record 8 hours or daily Grease PTO Driveline 40 hours or weekly Grease Telescoping Section PTO Check Blade Sharpness 100 hours or 6 months Grease Rol...

Page 46: ...1 Remove the driveline from 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...

Page 47: ...ready PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Rotor does not turn Obstructed discharge Shut down and clear debris Rotor plugged Clear Rotor Broken shear pin Replace shear pin Slow feeding Knives are dull Sharpen kniv...

Page 48: ...ousing Opening 4 x 10 6 1 2 x 10 Rotor Size 25 30 Number of Rotor Knives 4 4 Knife Type Hardened Tool Steel Hardened Tool Steel Rotor Weight 110 lbs 180 lbs Feeding System GRAVITY FEED HYDRAULIC FEED...

Page 49: ...2 53 110 80 155 115 215 160 390 290 570 420 850 630 17 12 36 27 63 45 100 75 155 115 220 165 305 220 540 400 880 650 1320 970 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Diameter A Bolt Torque 8 8 N m lb ft 0 9...

Page 50: ...tube s use two wrenches Place one wrench on the connector body and with the second tighten the swivel nut to the torque shown 5 The torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in reasse...

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Page 52: ...12 HBF10A25 The M10 25 2 13 PW10 Flat pad 10 2 14 NN10 Locknut 10 2 15 HBF12A1 25A30 bolts M12 1 25 30 16 16 SW12 Spring Washer 12 16 17 BX62 103 Movable Knife 4 18 EFH175 105 Lower pin 2 19 SW22 Spr...

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Page 54: ...eld weldment 1 2 BX62 117 Extension Spring 1 1 3 BX62 016 Discharge pipe welding 1 4 GX10 Cap nuts 10 2 5 BX62 118 Chain components 1 6 HBF6A35 Bolt M6 35 2 7 PW6 Washer 6 16 8 20182 Lock seat weldmen...

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Page 56: ...16 PW16 Washer 16 4 17 BX62 113 Hook type screw 2 18 BX62 112 Extension Spring 2 2 19 BX62 314 Hydraulic motor 2 20 BX62 020 Lower Roller weldment 1 21 HBF14A70 Bolt M14X70 4 22 B UCF208 B UCF208 bear...

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Page 58: ...screws M3x10 4 17 02 BX52 00 017 upper feeding chute 1 18 03 01 5781 M14x40 full thread hexagon head bolt M14x40 2 19 03 02 6182 M14 locking nut M14 2 20 03 02 6182 M10 locking nut M10 21 21 03 01 70...

Page 59: ...r 14 8 47 03 03 97 1 14 flat washer 14 8 48 02 BX52 00 048 Cat 2 upper bushing 19x 25 72 1 49 02 BX52 00 049 upper hitch pin 1 50 02 BX52 00 050 upper rotor housing 1 51 02 BX52 00 051 1 PTO support c...