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Operator’s Manual

Wood Chipper

Model CX350 

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THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE!

Manual# 990023

Revised 08/2012

Summary of Contents for CX350

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Wood Chipper Model CX350 THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ANYONE OPERATES THIS MACHINE Manual 990023 Revised 08 2012 ...

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Page 3: ... build all of our equipment with the end user in mind so we wel come any suggestions or ideas for improvement Please note that it is within our rights to make changes or improvements to our equipment without updat ing the equipment that was manufactured before the change took place Please take a few minutes to fill out the area below This information will be valuable to you when ordering parts or ...

Page 4: ... Serial Number 3 Specifications 3 Safety 4 Driveline Safety 5 Inspection and Set up 6 Chip Chute 6 Operation 7 Startup 7 Chipping Tips 7 Maintenance Service 8 Belt Tension 8 Replacing the Belts 8 Knives 9 Anvil 9 Lubrication 10 Bearings 10 Warranty 11 ...

Page 5: ... For your convenience a space has been provided inside the front cover of this manual to record the serial number model number purchase date and dealer name Specifications INTRODUCTION Specifications CX350 CX355 CX550 CX551 CX556 Chip Opening 3 x 5 5 in 5 5 x 8 in Drive System PTO Engine PTO Engine Engine N A 10HP N A 27HP Transport 3 Point Hitch Trailer 3 Point Hitch Trailer HP Required 16 N A 35...

Page 6: ...ear loose clothing jewelry or anything that can catch a branch that is feeding into the chipper DO NOT stand directly in front of the infeed hopper when loading material into the hopper always load from the side of the hopper This will not allow any part of your body to be pulled into the machine Always wear safety hearing protection eyewear gloves and long pants when operating the chipper Never p...

Page 7: ...uipment Do not install any adapter device between the tractor and the primary implement PTO drive shaft that will allow a 1000 rpm tractor shaft to power a 540 rpm implement at speeds higher than 540 rpm Do not install any adapter device that results in a portion of the rotating implement shaft tractor shaft or the adapter to be unguarded The tractor master shield shall overlap the end of the spli...

Page 8: ...ne of the knives to run closer than the other This is normal See page 7 for instructions on adjusting the anvil depth Check the length of the PTO shaft Some tractor 3 point hitch arms are shorter and require a shorter PTO shaft To determine whether your shaft needs to be cut down to fit you will need to connect the 3 point arms to the chipper connect the PTO shaft to both the tractor and chipper a...

Page 9: ...r transmission in neutral and set the parking brake then turn the tractor engine off Connect the 3 pt hitch linkages to the chipper and secure them with safety snap pins Adjust the top link so that the chipper sits level Connect the pto shaft to the tractor Be sure that the balls are set in the ball groove of the tractor pto shaft Make sure that the pto safety chains are attached to both the tract...

Page 10: ... tension Replacing the belts Follow these steps to replace the drive belt The CX350 chipper uses 1 B 58 belt Remove the idler spring to release the tension on the belt Remove the bolts that attach the bearings and slide the shaft forward Replace the belt and bolt the bearings back into position Reinstall the idler spring Be sure to put the safety shield back on Figure 5 Shield has been removed to ...

Page 11: ...ing edge should be 45 degrees It is good to keep an extra set of knives on hand to use while the other set is being sharpened Anvil The depth of your anvil will also affect the performance of your chipper The anvil is also reversible Follow these steps to adjust the anvil Figure 8 Loosen the two 1 2 bolts that clamp the anvil in position Open the top of the rotor housing so you can watch the dista...

Page 12: ...y every 8 hours of use Be sure to wipe all the dirt off of the fitting before greasing Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figures 10 11 show the rotor shaft bearings These should also be greased lightly every 8 hours When greasing a sealed bearing be careful that you do not over grease or the grease will push the rubber seal away and expose the bearing to dirt and moisture ...

Page 13: ...does not cover components which are already covered by a separate Warranty provided by the supplier of said parts or components The Company s obligation under this Warranty is limited to repair or replacement free of charge to the original Purchaser of any part which in judgment of the Company is defective This Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF...

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Page 16: ... 200 Jalyn Drive P O Box 399 New Holland PA 17557 Phone 717 354 4343 Fax 717 354 8843 E mail pequea pequeamachine com www pequeamachine com ...

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