Wallenstein WX370, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 pointHitchWoodSplitter WX370 Part Number Z97140_En Rev May 2019...

Page 2: ...ters are equipped with a closed center control valve and the model is identified as WX370C Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment technical manuals are written as US Customary SI metric Keep th...

Page 3: ...igns 14 4 Familiarization 15 4 1 To the New Operator 15 4 2 Machine Components 16 5 Controls 17 5 1 Hydraulic Valve 17 5 2 Stroke Limiter Accessory 18 5 3 Splitter Frame Latch 19 6 Operating Instructi...

Page 4: ..._________ Customer s Name _________________________________________ Contact Name _________________________________________ Dealer Name _________ _______________________________ Phone Number __________...

Page 5: ...llenstein product when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The product information plate location is shown below For future convenience record the product Model and Serial Number...

Page 6: ...Protective Equipment is required for safe operation Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number and other important information VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201...

Page 7: ...us 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 functional purposes...

Page 8: ...safety precautions 2 4 Safety Rules DO give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine DO read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in...

Page 9: ...ble operators should use this equipment A person who has not read and understood all operation and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine Untrained operators expose themselves and bys...

Page 10: ...ing or snagging hazard Ground should be firm and level 4 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light 5 Make sure machine is properly adjusted and in good operating condition 6 Perform the Pre op...

Page 11: ...the sign off sheet provided below can be used Make periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard practice for all operators Review again at the startup of every season The design and manufactur...

Page 12: ...ions 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 functio...

Page 13: ...ve glasses goggles or face shield 2 Caution Refer to the operator s manual Read ALL operating instructions in the manual and learn the meaning of ALL safety signs on the machine The best safety featur...

Page 14: ...signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory 3 3 1 How to Install Safety Signs Ambient temperature must be above 50 F 10 C to install decals 1 Clean a...

Page 15: ...ur wood splitter can provide many years of trouble free service IMPORTANT Make sure all operators understand how to put the wood splitter in a Safe Condition before working with this machine See Safe...

Page 16: ...omponents 1 Anvil 2 Log Saddle 3 Tilting Splitter Bed 4 Sliding Wedge 5 Control Valve 6 Hydraulic Cylinder 7 Splitter Frame Latch 8 Locking Latch 9 Splitter Frame 10 Product Manual Storage Tube 11 Cat...

Page 17: ...three positions Extend Neutral and Retract 00644 Fig 4 Extend Neutral Retract Extend Push the lever forward toward the wood and hold to extend the wedge and split the wood Releasing the lever returns...

Page 18: ...cal sized log on the splitter bed then start apply power to the wood splitter 2 Using the hydraulic control move the wedge up to the log but stop approximately 3 8 cm from it 3 Shut off the engine Mak...

Page 19: ...ntrols release the splitter beam by pulling the spring loaded frame latch outward 3 At the same time grab the cylinder end and tip the splitter beam assembly up towards the vertical position 4 Continu...

Page 20: ...ng the implement from side to side 2 When reversing lower raise the lift arms so that they are level with the lower attachment points on the splitter 00742 Fig 10 Back up in line with Splitter 3 Back...

Page 21: ...t couplers on the tractor 2 Route the splitter hoses along the tractor hitch to avoid binding and pinching then connect them to the tractor couplers The protective caps on the hoses are colored to ind...

Page 22: ...e is in motion 5 Keep hands out of splitting area Do not rest hands on the log being split 6 Do not step over or straddle splitter during operation 7 Do not try to split more than one log at a time Th...

Page 23: ...Make sure long hair is tied back 6 5 Splitting Logs IMPORTANT Park the wood splitter on a level dry work area free of debris and other objects Position the splitter so the prevailing wind blows engin...

Page 24: ...e split wood close to the working area but do not allow pieces to pile up and clutter the area A cluttered working area can lead to tripping and an accident 6 5 3 Vertical Splitting WARNING Risk of pi...

Page 25: ...nd replace any leaking components 4 Check for entangled material Remove before resuming work After 8 hours of operation 5 Repeat the above steps 6 7 Transporting 6 7 1 Transport Safety 1 Comply with l...

Page 26: ...f next season The wood splitter can have a long trouble free life by following these steps 1 Place the splitter in the horizontal configuration Fully retract the cylinder ram 2 Thoroughly wash the mac...

Page 27: ...onal protective equipment 6 Where replacement parts are necessary use only OEM parts to restore your equipment to original specifications Wallenstein Equipment is not responsible for injuries or damag...

Page 28: ...ottle is set to maximum Check that choke is off Control handle does not go to neutral after rod is fully retracted Valve detent set too tight Adjustment required to detent on valve Hydraulic oil too c...

Page 29: ...m Splitting Force 2550 psi 176 bar 16 ton Splitting Force 3000 psi 207 bar 20 ton Valve Type Closed center auto return detent Recommended minimum hydraulic flow 10 gpm 38 Lpm Splitter Orientation Hori...

Page 30: ...crease torque values by 5 NOTE Bolt grades are identified by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m lbf ft...

Page 31: ...ody and tighten the swivel nut with the second Torque to values shown If a torque wrench is not available use the FFFT Flats From Finger Tight method Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tube Size OD Hex Size Acr...

Page 32: ...original purchase receipt with any claim This warranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequential damage indir...

Page 33: ...tion 23 Pressure IN Line 16 Product Labels 6 Product Manual Storage Tube 16 Product Warranty 32 Putting Wood Splitter in Storage Removing from Storage 26 R Replace Damaged Safety Signs 14 Return OUT L...

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