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Woodland Mills WG24 Operator's Manual

Woodland Mills WG24 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 WG24 PTO STUMP GRINDER 
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WG24 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________________________________________ INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________ INTENDED USE __________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________ TOOLS REQUIRED _____________________________________________ OVERALL DIMENSIONS _________________________________________ 3-POINT HITCH DIMENSIONS ____________________________________ GENERAL SAFETY RULES _________________________________________ PERSONAL SAFETY ______________________________________________ MACHINE USE AND CARE _________________________________________...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WG24 Operator’s Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Woodland Mills! This manual gives you the necessary information about your machine so you will be able to use it properly. The entire manual must be read and understood before you start using the machine. If any questions should arise that are not covered by this manual, please contact Woodland Mills Inc.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    WG24 Operator’s Manual INTENDED USE This stump grinder is designed for grinding stumps using a tractor’s Power Take-Off (PTO) at an operating rpm of 540. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Recommended Horsepower 20 - 45 hp Flywheel Diameter 24" (610 mm)

  • Page 6: Overall Dimensions

    WG24 Operator’s Manual OVERALL DIMENSIONS 42-1/4" 1073mm 31-7/8" 809mm 27-5/16" 694mm WG24-MY2019: Rev A Page 22-Oct-2018...

  • Page 7: 3-Point Hitch Dimensions

    WG24 Operator’s Manual 3-POINT HITCH DIMENSIONS 2-1/4" 57mm 25-3/4" 31-1/4" 654mm 794mm 18-1/4" 16" 14-7/8" 464mm 407mm 378mm 12-1/2" 12-1/16" 318mm 307mm 13-1/8" 334mm WG24-MY2019: Rev A Page 22-Oct-2018...

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules

    WG24 Operator’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    WG24 Operator’s Manual PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating machinery. Do not use a machine when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machinery may result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 10: Machine Use And Care

    WG24 Operator’s Manual MACHINE USE AND CARE • Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation techniques before using machine. • Do not force the machine. Machines do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    WG24 Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. DEFLECTOR Using the hardware listed below and two (2) 13 mm sockets/wrenches, assemble the deflector to the flywheel housing as shown. M8 X 25 mm M8 Flat Hex Bolt Washer M8 Lock Nut Deflector WG24-MY2019: Rev A...

  • Page 12: Manual Tube

    WG24 Operator’s Manual 2. MANUAL TUBE Using the hardware listed below and a No. 3 Phillips head screwdriver, assemble the manual tube to the back frame as shown. Remove the cap from the manual tube to gain access to the centre mounting hole.

  • Page 13: Set-Up Procedures

    WG24 Operator’s Manual SET-UP PROCEDURES TRIMMING THE PTO SHAFT The stump grinder is shipped with a slip clutch PTO shaft that can be fitted to most Category 1 tractors. The PTO shaft may need to be trimmed depending on your tractor and configuration.
  • Page 14 WG24 Operator’s Manual 4. Verify the distance between the locking pins on the PTO shaft while in the compressed state (Dim B) as shown in the image below. It should measure 34” (862.5 mm). 5. If Dim A is at least 1” (25 mm) longer than Dim B, the PTO shaft does not require trimming.

  • Page 15: Pto Shaft Clutch Run-In

    WG24 Operator’s Manual PTO SHAFT CLUTCH RUN-IN The stump grinder is shipped with a slip clutch PTO shaft. Follow the steps below before using your stump grinder to ensure the PTO shaft clutch plates are set properly. 1. Connect the PTO shaft to the stump grinder and tractor with the clutch end of the PTO shaft mounted to the stump grinder.
  • Page 16 WG24 Operator’s Manual 6. Tighten all 8 nuts until the proper spring height dimension values are achieved per the “PTO Shaft Clutch Spring Height vs. Horsepower” table for your PTO output horsepower. It is recommended that a calliper (either digital, dial, or vernier—similar to the one shown below) be used to accurately verify the spring height measurements.

  • Page 17: Flywheel Tooth Torquing

    WG24 Operator’s Manual FLYWHEEL TOOTH TORQUING Prior to operation, ensure all 34 teeth are torqued to 160 ft•lb (215 N•m) using a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket. WG24-MY2019: Rev A Page 22-Oct-2018...

  • Page 18: Equipment Operation

    WG24 Operator’s Manual EQUIPMENT OPERATION WARNING! To avoid death or serious injury, do not grind stumps containing embedded foreign objects such as nails, wire, metal fragments, etc. Wear heavy-duty work gloves, ANSI-approved goggles behind a full face shield, steel-toed work boots, and a dust mask.
  • Page 19 WG24 Operator’s Manual Remove the leg locking pins, slide the legs up inside the tubes, and reinstall the locking pins to secure them in place. Locking Pins Reverse over a tree stump and lower the stump grinder so it will remove 2" (50 mm) per pass.
  • Page 20 WG24 Operator’s Manual Once the stump is at ground level, continue to take up to 2” (50 mm) deep passes until the stump and roots are 4-6” (100-150 mm) below grade. Keep a watch out for foreign objects below the soil like rocks or buried metal. These can damage or break the teeth resulting in poor grinding performance.

  • Page 21: Stump Grinding Procedure

    WG24 Operator’s Manual STUMP GRINDING PROCEDURE The flywheel spins in a clockwise manner (when facing the rear of the machine) with the effective cutting area in the lower-left quadrant as shown below: Left Right Effective cutting area Therefore, when grinding a tree stump, always start from the right side of the stump, moving incrementally to the left, pulling the grinder straight forward through the stump on each pass.

  • Page 22: Incorrect Grinding Procedures

    WG24 Operator’s Manual INCORRECT GRINDING PROCEDURES It is critical that the stump grinder is never pulled through the centre of a stump or ground from left-to-right. This will induce severe vibration and cause the grinder to sway and bounce. It may also damage the machine and/or break teeth.

  • Page 23: Chainsaw Holder

    WG24 Operator’s Manual CHAINSAW HOLDER Use the chainsaw holder only during transport. Always remove the chainsaw from the holder prior to grinding stumps. STORAGE 1. Lower both support legs and reinsert the locking pins. 2. Insert the stabilizer pin in either the left or right side of machine. It does not matter which side is selected.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    WG24 Operator’s Manual MAINTENANCE • Proper routine maintenance is critical to operator safety, achieving proper stump grinding results, and prolonging the life of the machine. • Before cleaning and/or any maintenance is performed on the stump grinder, always turn off the tractor engine and disconnect the PTO shaft.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    WG24 Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description 0001229 FLYWHEEL HOUSING 0001227 BACK FRAME 0001228 BACK SUPPORT LEG 0001231 FLYWHEEL 0001232 FLYWHEEL TOOTH 0001233 FLYWHEEL SHAFT 0001238 GREASE PIN ASSEMBLY 0001230 DEFLECTOR 0001234 CHAINSAW HOLDER MOUNTING PLATE 0001235 CHAINSAW HOLDER CLAMPING PLATE...

  • Page 26: Exploded Assembly

    WG24 Operator’s Manual EXPLODED ASSEMBLY
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  • Page 27: Notes

    WG24 Operator’s Manual NOTES WG24-MY2019: Rev A Page 22-Oct-2018...
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