Wallenstein BXM32, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER MODEL BXM32 BXM42 OPERATOR S MANUAL BXM42 BY EMB MFG INC PRINTED IN CANADA Rev 220312 PART NUMBER Z97053 BXM32 EMB Manufacturing Inc 4144 Boomer Line St Clements On N0B 2M0 Canada Ph 519 699 9283 Fax 519 699 4146 www embmfg com ...

Page 2: ...unting 22 4 7 2 Quick Hitch Mounting 23 4 7 3 3 P H Levelling 23 4 8 FIELD OPERATION 24 4 8 1 Prepare 24 4 8 2 Starting Procedure 25 4 8 3 Stopping 25 4 8 4 Emergency Stopping 25 4 8 5 Chipping Operation 26 4 8 6 Shredding Operation 27 4 8 7 Unplugging 28 4 8 8 Severe plug 28 4 8 9 shear pin 29 4 8 10 Safety Curtains 29 4 8 11 Operating Hints 29 5 TRANSPORTING 30 6 STORAGE 31 6 1 PLACING IN STORAG...

Page 3: ...ce contact your local engine dealer Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind including loss of profits The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tow vehicle of any kind The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable Warran...

Page 4: ...s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care adjustments safe operation and applicable warranty policy This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery Customer s Name Dealer Name Address Address City State Province Code City State Province Code Phone Number Phone Number Contact Name Model Serial...

Page 5: ...ring parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Number _ ____________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ ...

Page 6: ...enance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Wallenstein 3 Point Hitch Chipper Shredder models BXM32 and BXM42 Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assista...

Page 7: ...519 699 9283 or Fax 519 699 4146 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for func tional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injur...

Page 8: ... accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 1 R...

Page 9: ...allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible properly traine...

Page 10: ...n all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will use the machinery A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious in jury or death If the elderly are assisting with th...

Page 11: ...operating condition 7 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition 2 6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electri cal outlets and tools are prop erly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 3 Make sure ...

Page 12: ...embly installation operation maintenance repairing unplugging or moving 9 Turn machine off stop and disable engine re move ignition key set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging 10 Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust 11 Use care when feeding material into Chipper Shredder Do not send m...

Page 13: ...that all the lights reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed and in good working condition 3 Do not exceed a safe travel speed Slow down for rough terrain and cornering 4 Be sure the machine is hitched positively to the tractor and a retainer is used through the mounting pins 5 Do not drink and drive 6 Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situation...

Page 14: ... anyone else to use this Chipper Shredder until such information has been reviewed An nually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to use this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will...

Page 15: ...13 x 1 Z94012 Z94012 x 1 Z94009 x 2 Z94007 x 4 Z94008 Z94008 x 5 3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS 3 1 3 Panel Safety Signs The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AW...

Page 16: ...rself with the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Think SAFETY Work SAFELY Z94127 X 2 Z94119 x 1 Z94120 x 4 Z94116 x 2 Z94117 x 5 Z94118 x 2 Z94205 BXM32 Z94120 REMEMBER If safety signs have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs new signs must be applied New saf...

Page 17: ...repairing removal or moving Do not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewellery to be around moving parts Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight in good condition and free of leaks Neverplaceanypartofyourbodywhereitwould be in danger if movement should occur during assembly installation operation maintenance repairing unplugging or moving Use care when feeding material into Chipper Shredde...

Page 18: ...fine mulch A chop block in the mulcher compartment shreds the material as it moves through the machine Model BXM42 is illustrated but indicates the general location of the various components The tractor provides rotational power through a PTO shaft and a set of V belts on the front of the frame 4 2 MACHINE COMPONENTS Upper Rotor Housing Rotor Plate Belt Guard Hood Deflector Shredder Feed Hopper Di...

Page 19: ...h Chipper Shredder requires that each operator reads and understands the using proce dures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is pro vided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed Before operating the Chipper Shredder and each time thereafter the followi...

Page 20: ... hopper to move into the shredder rotor and close when unattended Levers on each side of the hopper control the position of the gate Move the lever s down to allow the material to move into the shredding rotor Release the lever s and the spring will move the gate into its closed position BXM42 has dual gates BXM32 has a single gate with levers on each side 4 5 3 Discharge Chute The discharge chute...

Page 21: ...n between the lock ing grooves on the tractor PTO shaft and the machine input shaft e Measure the same dimensions on the com pressed driveline f If the compressed driveline dimension ex ceeds the machine dimension the driveline will have to be cut 2 When cutting the driveline follow this proce dure a Subtract the machine dimension A from the uncut driveline dimension B see fig 5 This dimension det...

Page 22: ...per shredder 2 Insert the left pin through the ball and install the retainer 3 Align the right arm to the pin by turning the jackscrew on the arm 4 Insert the right pin through the ball and install the retainer Return the jackscrew to its starting position 5 Remove the top pin and install the top link Use the turnbuckle to align the top link Insert the pins and install the retainers Return the tur...

Page 23: ...cks into position 9 Check that the PTO is securely attached to the shaft IMPORTANT It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift arms to bring them to the required height NOTE Ensure the drive line has been cut to the required length before using the chipper shredder 4 7 3 3 P H Levelling 1 Slowly raise the machine through its working range to make sure the telescoping portion of the PTO sha...

Page 24: ...low children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine Do not reach into shredder or feed hopper openings whentheengine isrunning Besure the shredder hopper hinged gate and chipper hopper rubber flaps are in good condition and function as required Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping Operate only on level ground Do not point discharge at people anima...

Page 25: ...engine speed until the PTO is at rated speed h Ensure that the rotor is up to speed start feeding material into hopper Fig 9 STARTING STOPPING 4 8 3 Stopping a Stop feeding material into the hopper b Slow engine RPM c Disengage the PTO d Stop engine using ignition switch 4 8 4 Emergency Stopping If an emergency occurs shut off the engine disengage the PTO Correct emergency situation before restart...

Page 26: ...ot reach into the hopper past the curtain barrier a Before beginning to feed ensure the tractor brake is set and the rotor is up to speed b Slowly slide the wooden material into the feed hopper and move it into the rotor c Do not force the material into the rotor as the material engages the rotor the rotor will draw the material in Use continuous lite pressure to guide in the material d Be aware o...

Page 27: ...w much and how fast the material is delivered into the shredder by varying the gate opening Place the small pieces of wood material into the hopper and then manually open the gate Release the gate when the material enters the shredder Place the large bushy bulky material into the hopper and intake Most of the time the shredder rotor will pull it in If the shredder begins to slow down stop and let ...

Page 28: ... the PTO and resume working WARNING Machine is shown with guard removed or rotor cover opened for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed or cover opened 4 8 8 Severe plug a Clear the area of bystanders especially small children b Disengage the PTO shut off the tractor remove the ignition key and place it in your pocket or remove spark plug wire and wait for all moving...

Page 29: ...h to push material into the rotor when it goes past the curtain in the feed hopper c Do not point discharge at people animals or buildings Rotor can expel wood chips fast enough to cause injury d Use care when feeding material into the chip per Do not send metal bottles cans rocks glass or other foreign material into the wood chipper If foreign material enters chipper stop machine turn engine off ...

Page 30: ...c Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Never allow riders on the machine When transporting the machine review and follow these instructions 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children 2 Check that all the lights and reflectors re quired by the highway authorities are in place clean and working 3 Insure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor with a r...

Page 31: ...re washer or water hose to remove all dirt mud or debris 3 Inspect all rotating parts for entangled mate rial Remove all entangled material 6 1 PLACING IN STORAGE 4 Run the machine a few minutes to dry the moisture from inside the machine 5 Move the feed hopper up and lock 6 Turn the discharge hood and point toward the rotor to reduce the width of the machine 7 Touch up all paint nicks and scratch...

Page 32: ...ntenance on this equipment 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 When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and de vices are installed before placing unit in serv ice 7 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 SERVICE 7 1 1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 1 Grease Use...

Page 33: ...every 8 hrs BXM42 8 Hours or daily all models grease PTO Lubrication Points see driveline maintenance pg 36 50 Hours or weekly grease PTO telescoping section Ledger blade check daily test sharpness every 50 hrs BXM42 Rotor PTO bearings grease with one shot of grease every 100 hours or annually BXM32 Rotor PTO bearings grease with one shot of grease every 100 hours or annually Belt drive Check ten ...

Page 34: ... 50 Hours or Annually 100 Hours or Annually T w i g B r e a k e r C h o p B l o c k B l a d e s K n i v e s S e c u r e f a s t e n e r s B e l t D r i v e P u l l e y A l i g n m e n t I n s p e c t L u b r i c a t e h i n g e s a n d p i v o t p o i n t s L e d g e r B l a d e S h r e d d e r K n i v e s P T O D r i v e l i n e R o t o r B e a r i n g s B e l t D r i v e C l e a n M a c h i n e ...

Page 35: ...hen remove the belt 6 Replace with the new belt 7 Turn the belt tensioning bolt clockwise to tighten the belt Tighten each side evenly 8 Check the tension by pushing on the belt with your fore finger and measure its defection Drive belt should deflect no more than 1 8 to 3 16 3 mm to 5 mm 9 When tension is correct check pulley alignment then tighten up all four engine mount bolts and replace the b...

Page 36: ...ve the driveline from the machine 3 Pull driveline apart 4 Use a screwdriver to turn lock studs on each end There are 2 studs per guard 5 Pull the shaft out of the plastic tubular guard 6 Use a solvent to clean the male and female portions of the telescoping ends 7 Apply a light coat of grease to each end 8 Use a solvent to wash the grooves on each end where the studs are located Clean each end al...

Page 37: ...ace of the rotor sheave 6 Check to see if there is a gap between the straight edge and the clutch or the sheave measure the gap A 7 If there is more than 1 32 8mm offset then ad justment is required 8 To adjust alignment a Loosen the set screw on the bushing attached to rotor sheave b Remove the 3 hex bolts on the bushing and thread them into the tapped holes on the bush ing c Tighten the hex bolt...

Page 38: ...nary blade Be sure to tighten the blade mounting bolts to their specified torque when re installing the blades to the rotor 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine remove the ignition key and place it in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the bolt that secures the upper rotor housing and carefully open the rotor hous ing 3 Manually rotate chipper rotor plate so that the blade i...

Page 39: ...n key and place it in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the bolts that hold the ledger blade to the ledger mount remove the blade 3 Rotate the blade and replace or replace with new or re sharpened blade 4 Hand tighten the bolts and set the clearance between the ledger and rotor blades at 1 32 1 16 76 1 52 mm For fast and easy setting use our chipper clearance setting gauge...

Page 40: ...howing wear remove and replace the twig breaker 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine remove the ignition key and place it in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the 2 bolts and nuts that hold the twig breaker to the housing remove the twig breaker 3 Reverse the steps to install the new twig breaker Twig Breaker Twig Breaker Bolts Lower Rotor Housing Fig 24 TWIG BREAKER Twig B...

Page 41: ... stop Remove the bolt that holds the upper rotor housing and carefully open the rotor housing 2 Manually rotate chipper rotor plate so that one set of shredder knives is fully exposed 3 Loosen the shredder bolt that holds the set of shredder knives and spacers to the shredder plate 4 Slowly remove the bolt while catching the knives and spacers as they become free 5 Reverse the knife and replace or...

Page 42: ...it teeth are showing wear remove and rotate the chop block 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine re move the ignition key and place it in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Remove the 6 bolts that hold the chop block to the housing remove the chop block 3 Rotate and install or install a new chop block 4 Replace the chop block bolts 5 Close and secure the upper rotor housing Chop Blo...

Page 43: ...and or knives are dull Rotate sharpen or replace blade and or knives Ensure machine is off Rotor blade angle wrong improper angle Re sharpen knives to specified angle and check that blade is installed properly Ensure machine is off Obstructed discharge Clear debris from discharge chute Ensure machine is off Broken or missing blade or knife Replace broken missing blade or knife Ensure machine is of...

Page 44: ...r Rotor plugged Inspect and clear chipper hopper lower rotor housing and rotor Ensure machine is off Green material will Allow material to dry or alternate Unusual vibration while running Mulch too Course Machine requires excessive power or stalls PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CAUTION Rotor does not turn Slow feeding Breaker may be damaged Breaker replace if damaged Ensure machine is off Broken or missin...

Page 45: ...x 28 76 2cm x 71 1cm 40 x 33 101 6cm x 83 8cm Shredder Housing Opening 10 X 10 25 4cm x 25 4cm 10 5 X 10 5 26 7cm x 26 7cm Number of Shredder Knives 27 30 Shredder Knife Type Discharge Hood Rotation Rotor Weight 70 lb 31 8 kg 170 77 1kg Discharge Hood Height 58 147 3cm 62 157 5cm Input RPM Rotor RPM 1600 1200 Weight Total 445 lb 21 9kg 800 lb 362 9kg Dimensions WxLxH IxLxH 36 x 54 x 60 91 4cm x 13...

Page 46: ...e values by 5 Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings 1 4 8 6 12 9 17 12 5 16 13 10 25 19 36 27 3 8 27 20 45 33 63 45 7 16 41 30 72 53 100 75 1 2 61 45 110 80 155 115 9 16 95 60 155 115 220 165 5 8 128 95 215 160 305 220 3 4 225 165 390 290 540 400 7 8 230 170 570 420 880 650 1 345 225 850 630 1320 970 Bolt Torque SAE 2 N m lb ft SAE 5 N m lb ft SAE 8 N m lb ft B...

Page 47: ...wer Links 22 M MECHANICAL 43 metal 17 MOUNTING 22 N NEW OPERATOR 17 NOISE 11 Index O ORIENTATION 6 OSHA 14 P PPE 24 Prepare 24 protective gear 8 PTO 18 21 PTO driveline 21 PTO Sheave 18 R record 14 riders 13 Rotor Blade 38 Rotor Blades 38 S SAFETY 7 MAINTENANCE 11 PREPARATION 11 Safety Curtain 26 safety practices 8 Service Illustration 33 SERVICE RECORD 34 sharpen 38 shear 29 Sheave ALIGNMENT 37 S...

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