Wallenstein WX510, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...0 620T 630 640 MODELS WX910 910T 920 930 950 960 970 980 OPERATOR S MANUAL BY EMB MFG INC PRINTED IN CANADA REV 171111 PART NUMBER Z97043 EMB Manufacturing Inc 4144 Boomer Line St Clements On N0B 2M0...

Page 2: ...4 1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR 20 4 2 MACHINE COMPONENTS 21 4 3 MACHINE BREAK IN 22 4 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 22 4 5 CONTROLS 23 4 6 FIELD OPERATION 25 4 7 TRANSPORTING 31 4 7 1 Three Wheel 32 4 7 2 Ball c...

Page 3: ...e 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 cir...

Page 4: ...Number Delivery Date I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Op erator s Manual content equipment care adjustments safe operation and applica...

Page 5: ...ng service or other information The serial number plates are generally located where indicated below Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Numb...

Page 6: ...This manual covers the Wallenstein Trailer Woodsplitters WX500 WX600 and WX900 Series Use the Table of Contents and Index as a guide to locate required information Refer to your engine instruction ma...

Page 7: ...WX600 Series Models WX615 W615T WX620 WX630 WX640 WX900 Series Models WX910 WX910T WX920 WX930 WX950 WX960 WX970 and WX980 WX615 WX620 WX620T WX630 WX640 WX910 WX910T WX920 WX930 WX980 WX950 WX970 WX9...

Page 8: ...be used to alert against unsafe practices situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to ale...

Page 9: ...iar with the op erating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual This manual will take you step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good sa...

Page 10: ...allow persons to oper ate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety pre cautions and of how it works Review the safety instructi...

Page 11: ...e quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained...

Page 12: ...rator s posi tion exceeds 80db Noise over 85db on a long term basis can cause se vere hearing loss Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing los...

Page 13: ...7 Do not allow bystanders within 20 feet of machine during operation Wood chips can fly out and injure others 8 Do not step over or straddle splitter during operation 9 Do not try to split more than...

Page 14: ...e skin surface 7 Before applying pressure to the system make sure all components are tight and that lines hoses and couplings are not damaged Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 8 STORAGE SAFETY 1 Store the un...

Page 15: ...nance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use ad...

Page 16: ...tion and crank until engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat ter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT operate e...

Page 17: ...ed in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed An nually review this information before the season start up Make these periodi...

Page 18: ...el The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Safety signs are located in the same general area s across all the models covered in this manual Good sa...

Page 19: ...safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Safety signs are located in the same general area s across all the models covered in this manual Good safety requires th...

Page 20: ...THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Trailer Woodsplitter is designed to split any kind of wood or log Be familiar with the machine before starting In addition to the design and configuration of...

Page 21: ...g Stand Oil Reservoir Control Valve Cylinder Rod Hitch Coupler The Wallenstein WX Series Trailer Woodsplit ter consists of a wedge or a push block on the end of a hydraulic cylinder for splitting wood...

Page 22: ...Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Trailer Woodsplitter requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this sect...

Page 23: ...urn OFF Turn the fuel OFF when not in use or when transporting Throttle This lever controls the en gine RPM Move the lever side to side GX160 GX200 GX270 or up and down GC160 GC190 to increase or decr...

Page 24: ...the lever it will return to its centered neutral position when the pressure builds up enough to kick the lever out of detent at the end of the stroke 4 The cylinder rod will stop moving Cradle Positi...

Page 25: ...g or unplugging Do not allow riders Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts Place all controls in neutral stop t...

Page 26: ...e engine speed to maxi mum RPM Move lever to wards the wood to advance the cylinder rod k Place wood on the splitting frame against the wedge or anvil Note If your model features a lifting cradle see...

Page 27: ...by the sides when placing in the splitter This will minimize the chance of the operator getting their fingers or arm between the wedge and the log b Always wear the appropri ate safety gear when worki...

Page 28: ...od to extend and raise the cradle Move the lever away from the hitch and hold to retract the cylinder rod and lower the cradle Release the lever it will return to its centered neutral position The cyl...

Page 29: ...ilizer and secure it with the turn handle 2 While standing beside the controls release the splitter beam by pulling the spring loaded frame latch outward 3 At the same time grab the cylinder end and t...

Page 30: ...atest parts manual for you model then call your dealer to order 8 Operating Hints a Hold the hydraulic lever in the wedge extend direction until the wedge reaches the base or the log wood splits Move...

Page 31: ...traffic Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations including nar row b...

Page 32: ...t the latchpin as shown in Fig B 5 The support wheel hitch ass y is now locked Locate the swivel jack stored on the axle tank ass y Remove the latch pin and move the swivel jack to the support wheel j...

Page 33: ...until the coupler on the hitch and ball are aligned 4 Attach the ball hitch a Lift the hitch and place the coupler over the ball on the hitch b Flip the latch to lock the coupler around the ball and i...

Page 34: ...sure there is enough room and clear ance to safely back up to the machine 3 Slowly back the tow vehicle until the clevis on the hitch and tow vehicle are aligned 4 Attach the ball hitch a Install the...

Page 35: ...ea of bystanders espe cially small children 2 Fully retract the cylinder rod 3 Thoroughly wash the machine using a pressure washer to remove all dirt mud debris and residue 4 Inspect the wedge cylinde...

Page 36: ...e high temperature grease with extreme pressure EP perform ance Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease 3 Engine Gasoline Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline for all operati...

Page 37: ...weekly Grease Frame Slide in spect daily grease every 40 hours or weekly Tire Pressure check every 100 hrs or an nually Air Cleaner check daily or every 8 hrs and replace every 100 hrs Check your engi...

Page 38: ...e v e l A i r C l e a n e r H y d r a u l i c O i l L e v e l E n g i n e O i l G r e a s e F r a m e S l i d e H i n g e s P i v o t P o i n t s T i r e P r e s s u r e H y d r a u l i c O i l F i l...

Page 39: ...equire ments 2 Place all controls in neutral stop and dis able engine before maintaining 3 Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil Hot oil can cause burns if it con tacts exposed skin It is b...

Page 40: ...il leaks 9 If leaks are found around the filter tighten slightly If leaks persist repeat steps 6 9 10 Check hydraulic reservoir oil level Top up as required 11 Place the spilled oil in an approved con...

Page 41: ...ased Control may be damaged Call technician control may need service or be replaced Ensure machine is off and call hydraulic technician Cylinder stops on contact with wood Second stage on pump not fun...

Page 42: ...STANDArD STANDArD STANDArD BALL HITCH SIZe CLevIS HITCH TrAILer LIGHT PACKAGe N A SPLITTer OrIeNTATION HOrIZONTAL HOrIZONTAL HOrIZONTAL HOrIZONTAL HOrIZ verT HOrIZ verT OPTIONAL 4 WAY SPLITTING WeDGe...

Page 43: ...1 6 1 4 9 16 12 9 1 1 6 5 16 5 8 16 12 1 1 6 3 8 11 16 24 18 1 1 6 1 2 7 8 46 34 1 1 6 5 8 1 62 46 1 1 6 3 4 1 1 4 102 75 3 4 1 8 7 8 1 3 8 122 90 3 4 1 8 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE Torque Value Recomm...

Page 44: ...ductivity and makequickworkoutofchunksbysplittinginto four pieces at once This is an ideal way to save time w4110 For models WX630 WX640 WX920 WX930 WX950 WX960 WX970 WX980 easy to install slip over a...

Page 45: ...N 20 MACHINE COMPONENTS 21 NEW OPERATOR 20 P PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 22 R Rod Position Control Lever 24 S SAFETY 8 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 10 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 16 GENERAL SAFETY 9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY...