Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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Section 1:
Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used. Must be using a minimum of 35 horsepower
when operating at maximum capability. The lower 3-Point
arms must be stabilized to prevent side-to-side
movement. Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable
chains for this purpose.
Required Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 20 to 50 hp (min 35 PTO hp for max. capacity
Power Take-Off Maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Spline Shaft Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8" - 6
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Point Cat. 1
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Dealer Preparations
Make sure that the intended tractor conforms to the
stated above. Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual for this Wood Chipper.
An understanding of how it works will aid in its assembly
and setup.
Go through the
Assembly Checklist
before assembling
the Wood Chipper. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Assembly Checklist
Check
Ref.
Make sure miscellaneous assembly tools are on hand:
Assortment of wrenches & sockets.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Check to see if ballast weights are needed.
See specifications for weight of Wood Chipper.
Make sure all major components, driveline, and
loose parts are shipped with the machine. Refer
to section on “Assembly and Set-up”.
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Make sure all fasteners & pins are installed in
the correct location.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
Parts Manual
328-098P
Make sure all bolts are tight and cotter pins are
spread. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”
Make sure all grease fittings are in place &
lubricated. Refer to “Lubrication Points”
Make sure all safety labels are correctly located
and legible. Replace if damaged.
Refer to section on “Safety Labels”
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Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 38 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts.
Skid Extensions
Figure 1-1
Skid Extensions
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Skid extensions (#1) are shipped bolted together.
Unbolt skid extension and keep hardware for reuse.
2. Attach skid extensions (#1) to side panels (#2) with
existing 1/2"-13 x 1" GR5 bolts (#3) and hex flange
locknuts (#4).
3. Tighten locknuts (#4) to the correct torque.
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NOTE:
Skid extension height may need adjusting
up or down when hooking chipper to tractor. A good
starting point would be to attach the second hole
from the top of each leg to the top holes in the
chipper side panels as illustrated in Figure 1-1.