Hud-son BADGER FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BADGERFIREWOOD PROCESSOROPERATOR S MANUAL WWW HUD SON COM 8201 STATE ROUTE 12 PO BOX 345 BARNEVELD NY 13304...

Page 2: ...nce 1965 and prides itself on developing new and innovative products for the forestry business Our product line is always transforming so please check us out on the web at www hud son com for the up a...

Page 3: ...item that you have purchased DISPUTES All disputes claims and causes of action aris ing out of the delivery use or warranty claims for personal injury and or property damage must 1 Claimant must prov...

Page 4: ...original parts of the machine 7 All guards and covers must be in place before operating the machine 8 Before starting the machine be sure that it is set up properly 9 DO NOT operate or service any ma...

Page 5: ...mp reservoir Any reservoir overfilled can cause personnel injury due to excess reservoir pressure created when cylinders are retracted 5 The safety rules are made for the benefit of the persons operat...

Page 6: ...ause personnel injury or damage NOTICE Please remember to send in war ranty card and information CAUTION All debris needs to be removed from machine before transporting failure to so may cause personn...

Page 7: ...on Exceeding the maximum line pull rating may overload winch winch mount and or front mounted receiver 2 15 degree angle up or down from horizontal see figure 2 Winching Tips WARNING Be sure to stay c...

Page 8: ...n the cable This may put the winch into free spool mode when not required therefore not holding the load Ensure the winch clutch is totally engaged before starting any winch operation When engaging or...

Page 9: ...e serious injury Pull off cable by hand to desired length Connect to load leaving one foot of slack in cable Pulling Load Turn top lever to LOW lock low gear Leave the side lever at FREE free spool Th...

Page 10: ...LEVER 1 LEVER 2 FREE FREE HIGH HIGH FREE SPOOL LOW GEAR HIGH GEAR FREE SPOOL WARNING DO NOT MOVE SHIFT LEVERS WITH LOAD ON WINCH CABLE WARNING DO NOT MOVE SHIFT LEVERS WHEN POWERING WINCH IN OR OUT LE...

Page 11: ...strength A frayed cable with broken strands should be replaced immediately Always replace the cable with a MileMarker recommended replacement part Any substitution must be identical in strength quali...

Page 12: ...jack and rotate to the vertical position Crank the jack to lift the coupler from the ball hitch Remove the safety towing chains and Badger from towing unit then level the Badger using the jack 2 The B...

Page 13: ...rating the winch Refer to winch operation part of manual page 5 a Hook cable to end of log closest to Badger using provided choker chain 3 Once the cable is hooked onto the choker chain check to be su...

Page 14: ...THE WINCH IS ON LOW SPEED AND SAW BAR IS FULLY RAISED IN UP POSITION 8 Saw the log Using the handle push down until the saw bar is close to the log Push the toggle switch to start the chain pull down...

Page 15: ...and all adjustments or maintenance Log is not lined up to the trough Use a cant hook or peavy to roll the log to line up Chain is having problems cutting Chain needs to be re sharpened or replaced Ch...

Page 16: ...you may need to pull unit ahead about 1 foot after hooking up to the towing vehi cle to remove them from the ground 7 Hook the Badger up to the towing vehi cle 8 Lower the jack until it is off the gr...

Page 17: ...aw dust and or dirt 2 Put parts back on machine in the follow ing order 2 a Slide bar on the bar assembly studs 2 b Place chain on bar and sprocket 2 c Put on bar tensioner block Be sure that the tens...

Page 18: ...tch model from label located on back of field There are three inspection slots on brake shroud Place feeler gauge in slot between armature and rotor Slowly tighten brake nut until armature and rotor c...

Page 19: ...road travel Bar Oil Lube Tank 1 pump 2 flow inline control and shut off valve Saw bar oil line 1 way flow valve 1 2 Battery check connections disconnect before working on electric system Wedge lift lu...

Page 20: ...area clear of dirt and debris grease Grease all pillow block bearings with one shot of grease Engine cover hood Splitter slide rail lube bottom of rail with grease Splitter tray keep this area clear...

Page 21: ...ed marks Bar and Chain Chain tensioner screw Saw bar arm locked in maintenance position Saw bar locked in maintenance position 21 Saw drive assembly grease all bearings Grease saw bar arm at upper and...

Page 22: ...nting bracket Hydraulic oil tank shut off valve 1 Keyhole slide chain grab grab hook on end of winch cable Mounting plate for hydraulic control valve for conveyor 22 Hydraulic oil tank vent cap and fi...

Page 23: ...23 Drop leg for stabilizing and leveling machine Badger tail assembly Saw bar handle lock Lifting shackle Bar maintenance guard Leg locking bolt Jack and hitch assembly Badger paw grab legs...

Page 24: ...1 Splitter ram control valve 2 winch control valve Flow control valve for winch Wedge height adjusting lever 1 2 24 Bar oil tank 1 Main hyd pump 2 Luv Joy coupler 3 Electric clutch assembly 1 2 3 Bel...

Page 25: ...stick 2 Engine oil fillport Soft start relay located under H frame on machine Power fuse block for clutch and soft start relay 1 2 Engine oil filter Replacement 12 485 Briggs 842921 Wood tray locking...

Page 26: ...hold down handle oil pulley and cable Wedge retainer bolt Mounting plate for hydraulic control valve for conveyor 26 Saw bar drive assembly removed from machine Flip up wood tray to access engine cov...

Page 27: ...se order from disassembly order Note The pilot bearing does not have set or lock screws in it It does not require them They are removed at the factory Set up from left to right looking at the drive as...

Page 28: ...e way in regards to any warranty claim Freight is standard UPS ground Any expedited services are at an addi tional charge and will be paid in full before shipping at the owner s expense All processors...

Page 29: ...Inc staff and or Dealer Distributor staff f Any modification to the processor that is performed by any personnel other than Hud Son Forest Equipment Inc direct staff voids the warranty g Any parts re...

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Page 32: ...an onsite technician available to answer any questions Monday Friday 8 to 4 30 and Saturday from 8 to noon 315 896 7297 Hud Son Forest Equipment Inc 8201 State Rt 12 PO Box 345 Barneveld NY 13304 inf...