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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Rev May-2019 Part Number: Z97140_En...
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Page 2: Introduction
Keep this manual with the machine at all times. splitting operation. W034 This manual covers the Wallenstein 20-ton WX370. The 3-point hitch mounted WX370 features horizontal and vertical splitting. The standard splitter models are equipped with an open-center control valve. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
WX370 Introduction 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............2 Foreword ............2 Delivery Inspection Report ......4 Serial Number Location ........5 Decal Information ..........6 2. Safety ..............7 Safety Alert Symbol .........7 Signal Words ...........7 Why is SAFETY important? ......8 Safety Rules ............8... -
Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report
WX370 Introduction 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN WX370 Three-point Hitch Wood Splitter To activate warranty, register your product online at http://www.wallensteinequipment.com _________________________________________ Customer’s Name Pre-delivery Inspection Inspect for damage from shipping. Immediately contact the shipping company if damage is found. -
Page 5: Serial Number Location
For future convenience, record the product Model and Serial Number in the spaces provided below. Always provide the model and serial number of your Wallenstein product when ordering parts, or requesting service or other information. The product information plate location is shown below. -
Page 6: Decal Information
When getting familiar with the Wallenstein product, Manufactured by: notice that there are numerous decals located on the Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: machine. There are different types of decals for safety,... -
Page 7: Safety
ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the Wallenstein wood splitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. -
Page 8: Why Is Safety Important
- Heavy work gloves • Accidents Can Be Avoided - Protective shoes with slip resistant soles The policy of Wallenstein Equipment Inc. is to produce • DO have a first-aid kit available products that are safe and reliable. However, even... -
Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines
WX370 Safety 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Equipment Safety Guidelines bystanders to possible serious injury or death. If elderly people are assisting with the work, their Always place the machine in a Safe Condition before physical limitations need to be recognized and performing any service work, maintenance procedures, accommodated. -
Page 10: Be Prepared
WX370 Safety 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Be Prepared 1. Determine where the split wood is going to be piled ahead of time. Make sure it does not interfere with safe loading of wood into the splitter. 2. Precut logs so wood is ready to load into the splitter. - Page 11 WX370 Safety 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 2.8.1 Sign-Off Form The design and manufacture of this product conforms to relative provisions in the following standards: Anyone using this machine must read and thoroughly understand all Safety, Operation and Maintenance ISO 4254-1 Agricultural machinery – Safety information in this manual.
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Page 12: Safety Signs
WX370 Safety Signs 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 3. Safety Signs Safety Sign Locations 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 AWARENESS. -
Page 13: Safety Sign Explanations
WX370 Safety Signs 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Safety Sign Explanations 1. Warning! Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when using this machine. For example: • A hard hat • Heavy gloves • Hearing protection • Protective shoes with slip resistant soles •... -
Page 14: Replacing Damaged Safety Signs
WX370 Safety Signs 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 4. Warning! Keep feet away from falling split wood. Always wear steel toed foot wear while machine is operating to avoid serious personal injury. Replacing Damaged Safety Signs • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. -
Page 15: Familiarization
WX370 Familiarization 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 4. Familiarization 4.1.1 Training Each operator must be trained in the proper set-up and operating procedures before using the machine. To the New Operator 1. Move the unit to a large open area to allow the... -
Page 16: Machine Components
WX370 Familiarization 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Machine Components 00741 Fig. 3 – WX370 Wood Splitter Components 1. Anvil 8. Locking Latch 2. Log Saddle 9. Splitter Frame 3. Tilting Splitter Bed 10. Product Manual Storage Tube 4. Sliding Wedge 11. Category I, Three-point Hitch 5. -
Page 17: Controls
WX370 Controls 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 5. Controls IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the wood splitter, become familiar with the location and function of all controls. Hydraulic Valve The control valve extends and retracts the wedge to split the wood. The lever on the valve has three positions—Extend, Neutral, and Retract. -
Page 18: Stroke Limiter Accessory
WX370 Controls 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Stroke Limiter Accessory Retract • Pull the lever fully backwards to retract the wedge. The Stroke Limiter accessory improves productivity The valve detent holds the lever in Retract allowing when splitting shorter pieces. It stops the cylinder from a hands-free return cycle. -
Page 19: Splitter Frame Latch
Controls 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Splitter Frame Latch WX370 splitters are designed with a pivoting main frame that allows horizontal or fully vertical splitting. To rotate the frame to vertical, follow these steps. 1. Remove the lynch pin from the locking latch and swing it out of the way. -
Page 20: Operating Instructions
WX370 Operating Instructions 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 6. Operating Instructions 3. Back up slowly and align the balls in the lift arms to the pins on the splitter. The operator has the responsibility of being 4. Apply the tractor park brake. -
Page 21: Connecting Hydraulic Hoses
WX370 Operating Instructions 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 00743 00744 Fig. 12 – Attached to Tractor Fig. 13 – Connecting Hydraulic hoses Connecting Hydraulic Hoses 1. Clean any dirt from the quick-disconnect couplers on the tractor. WARNING! 2. Route the splitter hoses along the tractor hitch to... -
Page 22: Operating Safety
WX370 Operating Instructions 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Operating Safety Before Start up There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows children. reasonable safety practices. The operator must be in 2. -
Page 23: Splitting Logs
3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Splitting Logs 6.4.1 Pre-operation Checklist Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein IMPORTANT! Park the wood splitter on a level, wood splitter requires that each operator reads and dry work area free of debris and other objects. - Page 24 WX370 Operating Instructions 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 6.5.3 Vertical Splitting 3. Release the lever when the log splits or cylinder reaches full stroke and stops. WARNING! 4. Pull the lever back to retract the wedge. The detent holds the lever until the cylinder fully retracts, Risk of pinching or crushing hazard between the allowing hands-free operation.
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Page 25: Machine Break-In
WX370 Operating Instructions 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter Transporting 6.7.1 Transport Safety 1. Comply with local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads. 2. Clean all debris off the splitter. Remove any tools or other loose items. 3. Never allow riders on the machine. -
Page 26: Storing The Wood Splitter
WX370 Storing the Wood Splitter 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 7. Storing the Wood Splitter 6.7.2 Prepare for Transport • Make sure the pivoting main frame is fully lowered After the season's use and the wood splitter is going to horizontal. The lock pin in the pivoting splitter to be put away in storage, it should be thoroughly beam must be fully engaged. -
Page 27: Service And Maintenance
6. Where replacement parts are necessary, use only OEM parts to restore your equipment to original Fig. 20 – Splitter Bed Slide specifications. Wallenstein Equipment is not responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts or accessories. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
The following table lists some problems that may be encountered, with possible causes and solutions. If a problem persists after reading through the Troubleshooting section, contact the local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment. Have the machine serial number ready. Problem Cause Solution Oil filter plugged. -
Page 29: Specifications
WX370 Specifications 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 10. Specifications 10.1 Machine Specifications Model WX370 3-point Hitch Mounted Mounting 4" x 24" Splitter Cylinder (102 mm x 609 mm) Bore x Stroke Splitting Force @ 2550 psi 16 ton (176 bar) Splitting Force @ 3000 psi... -
Page 30: Common Bolt Torque Values
WX370 Specifications 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 10.2 Common Bolt Torque Values Checking Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifi cations The tables shown give correct torque values for Torque Value various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to Bolt the torque values specified in the table, unless SAE Gr. -
Page 31: Hydraulic Fitting Torque
WX370 Specifications 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 10.3 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings Tube Size Flats From 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that Size Torque value Across Finger Tight might cause leakage. -
Page 32: Warranty
3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 11. Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Wallenstein products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Five Years for Consumer Use Two Years for Commercial/Rental Use from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions supplied with the unit. -
Page 33: Alphabetical Index
WX370 Alphabetical Index 3-point Hitch Wood Splitter 12. Alphabetical Index Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........8 Pre-operation ..............23 Pressure (IN) Line ............... 16 Product Labels ..............6 Attaching to Tractor ............. 20 Product Manual Storage Tube ..........16 Product Warranty ..............32 Putting Wood Splitter in Storage Before Starting the Engine .......... - Page 34 www.wallensteinequipment.com...
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