Split-fire 4090, 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: ...Fenders 21 2 54 Rear Hitch 22 2 55 Caster Wheel 23 3 Chipping Capacity 24 4 Operating Instructions 25 4 1 Before Operation 26 4 2 Operation 27 4 3 After Operation 29 4 4 Operation Troubleshooting 30 5 Maintenance 33 5 1 Engine Maintenance 33 5 2 Woodchipper Maintenance 33 5 21 Blades Rotor 33 5 22 Rotor 34 5 23 Anvil 34 5 24 Bearings 35 5 25 Clutch 35 5 26 Belt 36 5 27 Wheels 38 5 28 Latch Mainten...

Page 4: ...ne has been 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...

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: ...he 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 ______________________ Engine Serial Number If equipped with eng...

Page 7: ...4090 Woodchipper Owners Manual Introduction 7 Engine Serial Number 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: ...ufacturer 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 switch that is an easy access switch to turn off the woodchipper in case of an emergency The emergency switch is situated just ab...

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: ...rge 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 This sticker is located on the safety switch on the lower infeed chute Safety switches have been located in areas to maintain safe operation Do not tamper modify or remove any safety switches on this machine ...

Page 12: ...ticker 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: ...ge 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 throttle control must be in the engine stop position Then any debris in the discharge chute can be removed safely ...

Page 14: ...operate the machine Even after reading the owners manual this pre run checklist must be ready to ensure the operator is wearing proper PPE and understands safe operation This sticker is located in the infeed chute It states the requirement of eye protection and a full face shield is recommended Wood flyouts may occur and the correct PPE will ensure that the operator is safe ...

Page 15: ...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 any 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 16: ...rs Proper PPE care and safety are your responsibility NOTE If your woodchipper is equipped with a Honda or Kohler engine or any other attachments be sure to read the appropriate manuals This 4090 chipper must never be used indoors or in a unventilated area The engine will produce harmful carbon monoxide that can seriously injure or kill x Never allow untrained persons to operate or service this wo...

Page 17: ...one operator greatly increases the chance of personal injury or death x Never leave machine unattended while running x Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol or drugs x Do not alter add accessories or attachements to your woodchipper without the approval of the manufacturer Doing so without the manufacturer s approval WILL VOID THE WARRANTY If attachments have been added wit...

Page 18: ...m 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 operato...

Page 19: ... guard is fastened tightly via 4 bolts Do NOT hang tools or heavy items off the engine guard Verify that the emergency stop is properly fastened and operating correctly Engine Guard Operation The engine guard is a static option that increases engine safety For more access to engine components Air Filter exhaust recoil start etc during service the engine guard may be removed This can be completed b...

Page 20: ...th the option Heavy Duty Tire 4 Bolt Hub Safety Do NOT exceed 100 kph 65 mph when towing the woodchipper Do NOT exceed 25 PSI Tires pressure must be set to 20 25 PSI Torque wheel lug nuts to 65 ft lbs Heavy Duty Tire 4 Bolt Hub Operation The heavy duty tire 4 bolt hub is a static option that increases the duty and weight rating of the woodchipper The heavy duty tire 4 bolt hub can be used at highe...

Page 21: ...owing vehicle Indicate lane changes and brake properly Light and Fender Operation The fenders and lights option are a static option that make the woodchipper compliant and safe It increases safety when towing the woodchipper on public roads This option does not affect woodchipper operation in any way It is important that this option be fitted to any woodchipper in a district that requires signal b...

Page 22: ... 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 chipping the m...

Page 23: ... Safety Do NOT utilize in conjunction with tow hitch Do NOT move the machine faster than 12 km h Do NOT move the machine over uneven bumpy terrain Caster Wheel Operation The caster wheel option allows the woodchipper to be pushed around by 1 or 2 operators The caster wheel option is to only be used on smooth surfaces grass smooth dirt gravel pavement concrete It is very important that before wood ...

Page 24: ... easily chipped without loss of rotor inertia Keep branches and brush under 16 feet 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 for operator mobility and safety when loading 3 4 Branches Brush 3 Feet This diameter takes maxi...

Page 25: ...both the 4090 woodchipper and engine 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 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 being replace...

Page 26: ... running condition Full details on oil level air filters gasoline spark plugs etc are all located in the engine owner s manual 7 Check that the Emergency switch is functioning properly When pressed down the emergency stop should click and remain in the down position To reset the emergency stop switch twist clockwise and pull lightly The emergency stop button should click and spring up to the run p...

Page 27: ...s okay if the woodchipper rotor turns slowly as the engine warms up 4 After the engine is warm the throttle can be moved from the idle position to the full throttle position It is very important that the 4090 woodchipper be run a full throttle all the time This woodchipper needs full RPM s for the clutch to engage and for the rotor to build inertia to assist in chipping large branches 5 The engine...

Page 28: ...gs on the worksite and on the material being fed into the 4090 woodchipper If any abnormal noises or movements are observed stop the woodchipper immediately by pushing the emergency stop switch 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 in...

Page 29: ...ris around the air filter recoil cooling holes and 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 ...

Page 30: ... emergency stop is in the off down position 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 the rotor is spinning freely place the in...

Page 31: ... not self feed As the blades begin to dull the chipping action will become less 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 32 4 The woodc...

Page 32: ...utch engine side pulley Then place the other end of the belt on the rotor pulley side and rotate the belt pulley slowly This will cause the new belt to track on the pulley Once the belt is on the pulley and is tracking properly the belt guard must be replaced Operation can then resume 6 The woodchipper slows bogs down when large branches are being chipped This is normal for large branches in the 3...

Page 33: ... Small engines will start easier operate smoother and will last longer with high test fuel High test fuel will also last longer before decomposing and clogging the carburetor Any fuel that sits longer 3 4 weeks is recommended to have fuel conditioner added to ensure the fuel remains stable 5 2 Woodchipper Maintenance 5 21 Blades Rotor Maintenance Your woodchipper will have 2 blades Blades are a co...

Page 34: ... blade s have been torqued they are ready for operation 5 22 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 an...

Page 35: ...the woodchipper is ready for operation 5 24 Bearings 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 top bearing does not need to be maintained as it is a sealed bearing The lower bearing needs to be greased with 2 pumps every 50 hours Do not over grease the lower bearing Over greasi...

Page 36: ... belt To replace the belt place the belt over the clutch pull it tight then start the belt on the rear pulley and complete the installation by simultaneously pushing and turning the belt onto the pulley Belt Tension Procedure Belt tension is important for the 4090 chipper to operate properly If the belt tension is too loose the belt may slip causing excessive belt wear and if the belt is too tight...

Page 37: ...elt tension The 10 minute run will break in the belt and will show a more accurate tension 4 If the belt is not tensioned correctly loosen the 4 engine mount bolts Then slide the engine back and forth as needed Note only a small movement on the engine changes the belt tension quickly Move the engine at 1 8 increments for best results 5 Retighten engine double check the belt for the correct tension...

Page 38: ...Maintenance Your woodchipper is assembled with 4 latches which fasten the infeed chute to the main 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 nylo...

Page 39: ...sure 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 2 80 ft lbs Engine Bolts 3 8 x 1 4 35 ft lbs Hitch Bolts 3 8 x 1 4 35 ft lbs Engine Guard Bol...

Page 40: ... Clean your machine as listed in the after operation section 2 Add fuel stabilizer to maintain fuel quality and run engine for 5 minutes to fill carburetor with stabilized fuel 3 Turn OFF the fuel control on the engine 4 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 stora...

Page 41: ...your woodchipper to your vehicle with the hitch and safety chains It is important that the safety chains cross under the hitch to prevent the hitch from dropping to the ground should the hitch fail and disconnect Each chain has a breaking strength that exceeds the gross weight of your woodchipper Towing a woodchipper puts additional weight on your vehicle Increase the space around your vehicle to ...

Page 42: ... handle to be released with moderate pressure applied to handle To open pull up on coupler handle and rotate forward Place coupler on ball When ball is completely nested in ball socket rotate coupler handle backward until handle is in locked position After towing for 50 miles check coupler for tightness on the ball Always check tightness before towing Be sure coupler handle is in locked position a...

Page 43: ... INSTRUCTIONS OF TRAILER MANUFACTURER ALWAYS USE CORRECT SIZE BALL SHOWN BY STAMP ON COUPLER ALWAYS CHECK THAT BALL IS COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO COUPLER SOCKET AND THAT UNDERJAW IS SECURELY CLOSED AROUND THE BOTTOM OF BALL ALWAYS CHECK THAT COUPLER HANDLE IS PROPERLY LOCKED BEFORE TOWING ALWAYS EXAMINE COUPLER AND BALL FOR DAMAGE BEFORE TOWING REPLACE IF DAMAGED AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL...

Page 44: ...ched 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 motor is tight and there are no fluid leaks Wearing fitted clothing and no jewelry Wearing eye protection or a full face shield Wearing hearing protection Wea...

Page 45: ...stop switch Keep hands and feet outside feed 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 woodc...

Page 46: ...cinity of bystanders Do not allow children to operate this equipment 5 Do not transport this machine while its running 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 After starting machine always check the kill switch on off to make sure it is operating correctly 8 This machine is designed to chip wood and brush only Stones met...

Page 47: ...nd inspected Then replace repair or tighten any parts where needed 13 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 14 Operate machine on a level surface only Do not operate on a paved or gravel surface 15 Failure to comply with these guidelines may cause serious injury or death Note Read ...

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