Split-fire 4003, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...iate having you as our customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfactory operation with your machine SPLIT FIRE SALES INC 285633 Airport Road Norwich ON N0J 1P0 Canada 1 877 548 3473 519 468 3647 Please share a google review about your Split Fire experience ...

Page 3: ...p 24 4 21 Emergency Stop Configuration 27 4 22 Infeed and Outfeed Clocking 29 4 3 After Operation 30 4 4 Operation Troubleshooting 31 5 Maintenance 33 5 1 Woodchipper Maintenance 33 5 11 Blades Rotor Maintenance 33 5 12 Rotor Maintenance 34 5 13 Anvil Maintenance 34 5 14 Bearing Maintenance 35 5 15 Gearbox Maintenance 35 5 16 PTO Shaft Maintenance 36 5 17 Belt Maintenance 36 5 18 Latch Maintenance...

Page 4: ...n ordered with any options or attachments please refer to the option safety section of the individual operator s manual that is included with that specific accessory The machine that is used in this manual for illustration may differ slightly from your model It will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions Throughout this manual the terms Left Hand and Right Hand will be used Thes...

Page 5: ...l these messages to avoid personal injury and machine damage The three main messages will start with WARNING which suggests a strong chance of personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders if procedures are ignored IMPORTANT which suggests a strong chance of potential damage to the machine may occur if procedures are ignored NOTE suggests to the operator General information given to help ...

Page 6: ... the machine it is important to have the model number as well as all the necessary identification numbers Using the sample pictures on page 7 you can find the necessary numbers to complete the spaces below Date of Purchase ______________________ Dealer Name ___________________________________________ Dealer Phone Number ______________________ Frame Serial Number XX XX XX ______________________ ...

Page 7: ...4003 Woodchipper Owners Manual Introduction 7 Frame Serial Number ...

Page 8: ...Fire Split Fire will pay for return shipping This guarantee does not apply to engines or other parts that are manufactured and guaranteed by the manufacturer thereof nor does this apply with respect to any part or product that 1 has original parts removed or otherwise altered without specific authorization beforehand from Split Fire Sales Inc 2 has had placed upon or attached to it any part or pro...

Page 9: ...er immediately for replacement decals The operator s manual explains the potential safety hazards in detail associated to each decal Special attention should be kept for these recommendations They are outlined for your safety The Emergency Stop switch is a safety system that is in an easy access point to stop the woodchipper in case of an emergency The emergency switch is situated at the top of th...

Page 10: ...rds have been put in place for safe operation and must not be removed at any time during operation This sticker is located in the infeed chute Do not put hands arms feet legs or any body part in the infeed chute If material needs to be pushed down to engage the chipping blades use a forked push stick This will allow you to push the material into the blades without risk of injury or harm ...

Page 11: ...youts may occur and the correct PPE will ensure that the operator is safe This sticker is located on the chip deflector on the back of the machine When chipping wood chips will be discharged out of the discharge chute at high rate of speed Angle the discharge chute toward the ground to control the chips and do not walk through the stream of chips while operating the machine ...

Page 12: ...eas to maintain safe operation Do not tamper modify or remove any safety switches on this chipper This sticker is located behind the infeed chute latches When operating the machine only remove the infeed chute after the emergency stop has been actuated the engine is switched off and after both the engine and the chipping rotor have come to a full stop ...

Page 13: ...into discharge chute If hands or any body part are inserted into the discharge chute during operation serious injury or death may occur If the woodchipper is jammed the woodchipper must have come to a complete stop the emergency stop must be activated down and the tractor must be switched off Then any debris in the discharge chute can be removed safely ...

Page 14: ... back of the infeed chute This sticker is a visual pre run checklist for operators to study before they operate the machine Even after reading the owners manual this pre run checklist must be read to ensure the operator is wearing proper PPE and understands safe operation ...

Page 15: ...on with the applicable plastic safety shroud Always ensure that the safety shroud is fastened appropriately via the 2 attachment chains If the PTO shaft is not in proper operating condition the chipper must not be used It is important to always be careful when working around a PTO Shaft as entanglement can cause serious injury or death Never remove guarding Never operate above 540 RPM ...

Page 16: ...d for a max capacity of 4 diameter If branches are larger than 4 diameter utilize the oversize sections as firewood If the branches are 4 diameter and under cut the branches as follows Cut to a manageable length of no more than 6 long If branches are twisted and curvy it may be beneficial to cut the branches into shorter lengths for ease of transportation and feeding If the branches have large Y s...

Page 17: ...n a unventilated area Your tractor s engine will produce harmful carbon monoxide that can seriously injure or kill x Never allow untrained persons to operate or service this woodchipper x Never let persons under the age of 18 operate this woodchipper The owner is responsible for accidents and injuries to themselves and or other persons operating their machine If others are permitted to use this ma...

Page 18: ...o your woodchipper without the approval of the manufacturer Doing so without the manufacturer s approval WILL VOID THE WARRANTY If attachments have been added with approval of the manufacturer be sure to keep safety labels visible Your machine is designed to chip wood only Stones metal gravel and other foreign objects will cause damage to the machine and will increase the chance of personal injury...

Page 19: ...om possible injuries Keep other distractions such as electronic devices cell phones etc away Only use machine during daylight hours Use of this machine without proper lighting can lead to personal injury or death Protect yourself at all times while operating your machine Safety glasses a wood working face mask hand protection steel toed boots and ear protection must be worn at all times The operat...

Page 20: ...ver 200 lbs Do NOT tow machinery trailers with a gross weight over 800 lbs Rear Hitch Operation The rear hitch is a static option that allows the user to tow machinery trailers behind the woodchipper This option is for off road use only The rear hitch option does not affect woodchipper operation in any way The rear hitch option has a max tongue weight capacity of 160 lbs It is important that when ...

Page 21: ... to ensure chipper operation and operator safety 1 2 Branches Brush 12 Feet This diameter can be easily chipped without loss of rotor inertia Keep branches and brush under 16 foot for ease of mobility and safe loading 2 3 Branches Brush 6 Feet This diameter takes medium power and will cause the rotor to lose inertia when chipping lengths over 6 feet Keep 3 diameter branches and brush under 6 feet ...

Page 22: ...03 woodchipper and tractor s owner s manual before operating the machine 2 Verify that the blades are in good operating condition This can be checked by removing the infeed chute via the 4 latches and checking that the blades are sharp and tight If the blades are dull or have nicks and dents in them exceeding 1 16 the blades must be turned to a fresh side or replaced If the blades are loose or bei...

Page 23: ...ld click and remain in the depressed position To reset the emergency stop switch twist clockwise and pull lightly The emergency stop button should click and spring up to the run position If the emergency stop button is connected and does not operate properly do not run the machine The emergency stop must be replaced and working properly before operation begins See page 27 for information on E Stop...

Page 24: ...t oil WD40 10 Pull back retaining collar on PTO shaft and slide PTO shaft onto Tractor PTO Stud 11 Release PTO locking collar and verify that the PTO shaft is locked into position 12 Tighten and attach both PTO chains to the holes located it the 3PT hitch Frame Top link This will ensure that the PTO shaft is safe and operating properly 13 Attach top link to woodchipper by lowering it and inserting...

Page 25: ...PM 24 Start chipping small branches first then chip large branches once operator confidence has increased 25 Start chipping with small branches first If any abnormal noises are heard immediately shut down the woodchipper by pressing the emergency stop if connected or disengaging the PTO 26 If the woodchipper is chipping the branches quickly and easily chipping can continue with large branches 27 W...

Page 26: ...r immediately by pushing the emergency stop switch if connected or by disengaging the PTO Contact Split Fire immediately concerning the issue Once chipping has been completed follow these shutdown steps 1 Allow the woodchipper to run under no load for 1 2 mins During that time verify that the infeed chute is totally empty If there are any remnants use a forked push stick to clear the infeed chute ...

Page 27: ...ted for the tractor to operate The seat up switch is the better circuit to connect the chipper to as in some cases there is a delay built into the seat pressure circuit which will cut down on the effectiveness of the emergency stop This circuit may not be present in all tractors but if equipped we suggest using this circuit When the chipper is connected and the E Stop button is in the up position ...

Page 28: ...ied female plug to the two wires on the tractor side of the cut wires and use a torch or heat gun to shrink the crimp coating 5 Repeat step 4 using the male plug connecting it to the seat switch side of the cut wires 6 Check the connections just made by connecting the two plugs just added and starting the tractor You will need to be sitting in the seat for it to work as the seat switch is connecte...

Page 29: ...TE If the tractor does not start after connecting the woodchipper with the E Stop button up and the infeed chute in place please contact Split Fire head office as alternative E Stop and infeed chute switches may be required 4 22 Infeed and Outfeed Clocking The chipper box and top cap infeed chute on the 4003 can be clocked rotated in order to place the infeed and outfeed chutes in the best orienta...

Page 30: ...ing any leaves debris around the lower guard air vents 3 Give the woodchipper a visual inspection Check for loose fasteners latches oil leaks etc and repair as needed It is important the woodchipper be in an excellent mechanical state for safe and effective operations 4 Regular maintenance must be completed before the next wood chipping operation See maintenance schedule on page 33 5 Store the woo...

Page 31: ...n the off down position if connected The tractor must be shut off and not operating Then remove the infeed chute and remove pull any excess wood from the chipping blade area Also ensure that the discharge chute is empty of chips debris The rotor must be able to spin freely by hand If it is stuck jammed a large stick can be used as leverage against a blade to spin the rotor counter clockwise Once t...

Page 32: ...ess efficient and the branches sticks will not self feed This can be fixed by completing blade maintenance The blades need to either be flipped to a fresh side or replaced with new blades Once the blades have been replaced the chipped will self feed the branches sticks with ease See blade maintenance on page 33 6 The woodchipper slows bogs down when large branches are being chipped This is normal ...

Page 33: ...d on the chipper end of the PTO Shaft between the joint and connector on the chipper gearbox If the shear pin is broken or missing check the chipper box for debris and dislodge anything jammed in the rotor Once cleaned the rotor should spin freely If the rotor does not spin freely the shear pin is not broken or a new shear pin is required please call Split Fire head office 5 Maintenance Maintainin...

Page 34: ...eration 5 12 Rotor Maintenance Your woodchipper rotor will not need specific general maintenance but when changing blades and maintaining your machine it is important to inspect the rotor to ensure that it is in good operating condition When changing blades always inspect your rotor for defects This can be done by slowly rotating the rotor by hand and inspecting for cracks and defects Furthermore ...

Page 35: ...been torqued the woodchipper is ready for operation 5 14 Bearing Maintenance Your woodchipper has two main rotor bearings These rotor bearings enable the rotor to spin smoothly at a high rpm These bearings must be maintained The upper and lower bearings need to be greased with 2 pumps every 50 hours Do not over grease the bearings Over greasing will cause the bearing seals to lose effectiveness an...

Page 36: ... occurs for more than 20 seconds the belt must immediately be replaced To change the belts the belt guard must be removed The belt tensioner bolt and gearbox mounting bolts must be loosened and the gearbox pushed back towards the chipper box Then the belts can simply be slightly turned and slipped off the rear rotor pulley During inspection the belts must be checked for overall wear and deep wear ...

Page 37: ...mately 60 to 80 lbs of tension on each belt If you do not have a tension gauge pinch the belt with approximately 60 lbs of force When doing so each side of the belt should flex 3 16 in or out This method will work however a tension gauge is recommended for best results Note to verify correct tension with new belts replace belt cover and run the 4003 chipper at 540 PTO RPM for 10 mins Then recheck ...

Page 38: ...ain frame of the woodchipper It is important that these latches are in good working condition to ensure that the infeed chute is fastened securely at all times If a latch breaks or becomes faulty do NOT use the machine and replace the defective part immediately To adjust the latch tension turn the 2 nylock nuts up or down equally to increase decrease latch tension The correct tension is when it re...

Page 39: ...ion to ensure safe operation WARNING Incorrect torque specs can result in serious injury or death Description Type Quantity Torque Spec Blade s 7 16 x 1 Flat 4 8 35 ft lbs w anti seize Anvil Blade 7 16 x 1 4 50 ft lbs Top Cap Bolts x 1 12 60 ft lbs Top Bearing Bolts 5 8 x 1 2 80 ft lbs Bottom Bearing Bolts 5 8 x 1 4 80 ft lbs Chipper Box Bolts 1 2 x 3 4 8 60 ft lbs Gearbox Bolts 3 4 UNF x 2 4 120 ...

Page 40: ...in a secure area 5 Weeks Storage 1 Clean your machine as listed in the after operation section 2 Remove the infeed chute and spray a light oil mist on paint less areas such as the rotor top cap latches and infeed chute This will prevent any surface rust during long term storage This oil must be washed off with biodegradable solvent when the machine is placed back into service 3 Store the woodchipp...

Page 41: ...correct position and securely latched Is the cutting chamber clear of debris and foreign objects Verify the rotor is in good condition and spinning freely Is the chip exhaust deflector mounted and positioned correctly Inspect pulleys and belts for wear and damage Verify the gearbox is tight and there are no fluid leaks Wearing fitted clothing and no jewelry Wearing eye protection or a full face sh...

Page 42: ...op switch Keep hands and feet outside of infeed chute at all times Use a push stick to help feed small branches and brush This will keep operators safe by keeping them away from the moving parts Do not push materials into the chute with shovels pitch forks tools etc Let go of material as soon it begins feeding into the woodchipper Do not hold onto material to avoid being hit or dragged into the wo...

Page 43: ...re properly tightened 4 Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders Do not allow children to operate this equipment 5 Do not transport this machine while the PTO is engaged 6 Body parts must never enter the in feed or the exhaust chute Use a long branch or stick to push in small material 7 This machine is designed to chip wood and brush only Stones metal gravel and other foreign ob...

Page 44: ...nd inspected Then replace repair or tighten any parts where needed 12 Carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous in enclosed areas Do not run equipment in enclosed areas as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide 13 Operate machine on a level surface only Do not operate on a paved or gravel surface 14 Failure to comply with these guidelines may cause serious injury or death Note Read ...

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Page 46: ...4003 Woodchipper Parts Breakdown Owners Manual 45 Parts Breakdown ...

Page 47: ... E Stop Button 10 SWP GB40 Gearbox 32 SWP ESC E Stop Circuit 11 SWP BT40 Gearbox Belt Tensioner 33 SWP PS40 Primary Sheave Pulley 12 SWP BP40 Gearbox Bolt Plate 34 SWP SS40 Secondary Sheave Pulley 13 SWP GBB34FT Gearbox Bolt 3 4 16 X 2 Fine Thread w Lock Washer 35 SWP SSB Secondary Sheave Bushing 14 SWP R2B49 Rotor 36 SWP 4BFB Four Bolt Lower Flange Bearing 15 SWP CB Blade 2 x 7 1 4 x 2 3 4 x 421 ...