Nortrac 296025 Instructions For Installation/Set-Up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage

Portable outdoor use-only, power take-off (pto) chipper

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Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
Portable Outdoor Use-Only, Power Take-Off (PTO) Chipper
Make sure you completely read and understand this manual before using the chipper for the first time. If
you have any questions, contact your retail or rental dealer or NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-
0438
READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using the chipper
up, operate, and maintain this chipper could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders. In
addition, PTO shaft can become airborne and cause severe injury if improperly secured.
In particular, be aware of the following hazards:
Failure to properly mount and secure the chipper to the tractor may cause the unit to flip violently during
use, which could cause severe injury to the operator or bystanders, or damage to surrounding objects.
Never operate the chipper without proper PTO guarding, including a freely rotating shaft guard. Clothing or
hair can become rapidly entangled in unguarded rotating PTO shaft or connections, resulting in serious
injury or death.
Make sure PTO driveline shaft is securely locked at both ends. An unlocked PTO shaft can whip or become
dangerously airborne.
Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings.
Do not allow children under the age of 18 or untrained adults to operate.
Wear eye protection and other personal protection against flying debris.
Do not attempt to perform adjustments, declog or clean unit while engine is running.
Make sure no children or bystanders are within 100' (feet) of chipping operation.
Protect cars, windows and other objects within 100' from flying debris.
Be aware of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Avoid using in slippery, muddy, wet or icy conditions where falls may occur.
These and other hazards in the manual and summarized at the end under "Important Safety
Information."
ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
are heavy and cannot be lifted by one person safely. Please plan on assembling this product when another person
can be available to help out. See "Assembly Instructions" section for instructions.
INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged.
See the "Receiving and Transporting" section for instructions on whom to contact to report missing or
damaged parts.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call your dealer or NorTrac Customer Service 1-800-521-0438
Owner's Manual
WARNING
STOP!
This product requires assembly before use. Some of the components in this unit
M296025D
MODEL NUMBER: 296025
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
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  • Page 1 Portable Outdoor Use-Only, Power Take-Off (PTO) Chipper Make sure you completely read and understand this manual before using the chipper for the first time. If you have any questions, contact your retail or rental dealer or NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521- 0438...
  • Page 2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part I. Introduction About Your Chipper ..........................4 Safety Labels Locations ........................5 Receiving & Transporting: Initial Inspection .......................... 7 Assembly Instructions ........................8 Connecting To Your Tractor ......................9 Moving Instructions ........................12 Part II. Operation Operation: 1.
  • Page 4: About Your Chipper

    Contact your rental or retail dealer or NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-0438 for any questions about the appropriate use of this chipper or about optional accessories.
  • Page 5: Safety Labels Locations

    The labels on the machine will then serve to further remind you of important safety and operation procedures. To order Replacement Safety Labels, call NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-0438 WARNING: Replace Missing Labels ALWAYS make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing...
  • Page 6 Safety Label Locations Part # Ref # Description Infeed Hazard, Danger 796191 General Precautions and Operation Flying Debris, Warning Amputation Hazard, Discharge Chute 796192 Belt Entanglement, Warning Amputation Hazard, Guard PTO Hazard, Danger 786689 Spiral 799952 Spark-Strike Warning...
  • Page 7: Receiving & Transporting: Initial Inspection

    You should inspect the chipper immediately after taking possession and before use. See the “Machine Component Identification” section of this manual for a diagram of the chipper and all its components. If you have missing components, contact your retail or rental company or NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-0438. Fastener Bag...
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Receiving & Transporting Assembly Instructions 1. Using (4) 5/16" x 3/4" carriage 1. Attach Shields 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt bolts and (4) 5/16" nyloc nuts, to Top Hopper Plastic shield assemble in order shown. 2. Torque to 11 ft./lbs. Clear vinyl shield 5/16"...
  • Page 9: Connecting To Your Tractor

    Receiving & Transporting Connecting to your Tractor WARNING The chipper must be correctly mounted and then attached to the tractor 3-point hitch for safe operation. Follow the instructions below for safely mounting and connecting the chipper. 1. Read instructions Review your tractor manual or check with your dealer for instructions and safety information about how to properly connect the chipper to your tractor’s 3-pt hitch and PTO shaft.
  • Page 10 Receiving & Transporting WARNING An improperly attached chipper could become dislodged during transportation or operation, which could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Do not drive the tractor or operate the chipper until you are sure the chipper is properly attached and hitch pins are fully engaged.
  • Page 11 Receiving & Transporting WARNING Make sure PTO driveline shaft is securely locked at both ends. Unlocked PTO shafts can whip or become dangerously airborne. Secure driveline 1. A driveline GUARD must ALWAYS be used with the driveline shaft. guard, check shields Secure the driveline guard according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 12: Moving Instructions

    Receiving & Transporting Moving Instructions: WARNING Serious injury can occur if the tractor on which the chipper is mounted is driven unsafely. 1. Drive to desired Drive tractor and chipper carefully to desired work site. location Important safety instructions:  Read tractor instructions. Review safety instructions in your tractor manual with regard to driving with 3-point hitch mounted equipment attached.
  • Page 13: Part Ii. Operation

    Operation 1. Pre-start Check List & Procedures WARNING: High Energy Machine This is a high-powered machine. It has moving parts operating with high energy and at high speeds. Safe procedures must be used to avert serious injury or death. Unsafe operation will create serious hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area.
  • Page 14: Starting/Stopping

    Operation Remove Hazardous Thoroughly inspect the area where you will be working and remove all Chipping Materials foreign objects. Look for rope, wire, etc. and remove these objects before chipping. (Inserting these objects into the chipper could damage the machine and/or cause injury) Work During Use the machine only in daylight or in well-lit conditions.
  • Page 15: Feeding Material/Clearing Jam

    Operation 4. Feeding Material/ Clearing Jam Feeding Material DANGER: Amputation Hazard Never place your hands, feet or any part of your body in the chipper hopper, discharge opening, or near any moving part while the machine is running. If a feeding problem should occur, shut the machine down and see Maintenance and Repair”...
  • Page 16: Storing The Chipper

    Operation 1. Remove belt guard, Discharge chute discharge chute and belt guard side access plate. 2. Wearing gloves and safety glasses; use a piece of wood Belt guard to push/pull clogged material up and out of the cutter housing. 3. Reinstall belt guard, discharge chute and belt guard side access plate.
  • Page 17: Part Iii. Maintenance And Repair

     Repair. Major service, including the installation or replacement of parts, should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Obtain factory approved parts from NORTRAC at 1-800-521-0438.  Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use factory approved repair parts. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the chipper and will void the warranty.
  • Page 18 Maintenance and Repair To access drive shaft bearings, remove drive shaft guard. See pg. 19 for belt guard removal instructions. (2) 5/16"-18 x 3/4" bolt (2) 5/16" flat washers (2) 5/16" nyloc nuts Drive shaft guard (2) 5/16"-18 x 1/2" bolt (2) 5/16"...
  • Page 19: Chipping Knife

    Maintenance and Repair 1. Chipping Knife The blade (or knife) is called the flywheel blade. It is mounted on the large spinning wheel which drives the blade (knife) past the incoming material at a high rate of speed and causes the “chipping” action.
  • Page 20 Maintenance and Repair  Remove (8) 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screws and (8) 1/4" split lock washers. Remove Access Plates 1/4" split lock washers 1/4" x 1/2" screws Infeed side access plate Belt guard side access plate Removing the Chipper Knife Removing Knife CAUTION Wear gloves while changing the knife.
  • Page 21 Maintenance and Repair Flywheel (4) Knife bolts Knife Washers & nuts Adjust Bed After changing or turning the knife, it will need to be re-adjusted to the bed knife plate. If the gap is not set correctly, you will have excessive vibration Knife when chipping and the knife will seem to be dull.
  • Page 22: Belt And Sheave Care

    Maintenance and Repair 3. Belt and Sheave Care Proper belt tension and sheave alignment is vital to chipper performance. Here are a few problems that can occur when belts and sheaves are not properly maintained or cared for. Loose Belt: A loose belt will slip and then glaze over. Once this happens the belt will not transmit power to the flywheel which can cause the chipper to clog and also cause excess sheave wear.
  • Page 23 Do not operate the machine without making sure all guards are in place after servicing. Note: New belts require a “break-in” period of approximately 2 hours. Readjustment may be necessary after “break-in.” Note: Use only factory recommended belts. Contact your NORTRAC dealer.
  • Page 24 Maintenance and Repair Sheave Installation Before installing sheaves, make sure the flywheel shaft and drive shaft are & Alignment clean and square or parallel to each other. This can be done by using two large contractor’s squares. Side View Chipper Body Base Assemble bushings into sheaves by leaving them loose, then slide them on the shafts and install the key.
  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the chipper. Contact NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-0438 for any questions, problems, or parts orders.
  • Page 26: Bolt Torque Chart

    Maintenance and Repair 5. Bolt Torque Chart Bolt Torque, Bolt Size Location Grade ft./lbs. 5/16-18 NC Hopper & Legs 3/8-16 NC Knife bolts (4) 7/16-14 NC Drive shaft flange bearing 5/16-18 NC Bed knife (4) 3/8-16 NC Discharge chute 5/16-18 NC Belt &...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    2" x 5-1/2" x 1/4" thick Shaft 2-3/8” diameter Two (2) 1-1/2” four bolt flange style Bearings, shaft Belt size Banded , 4 groove, 3VX560 Grease type EP-2 lithium base grease Contact NorTrac Customer Service at 1-800-521-0438 for any questions, problems, or parts orders.
  • Page 28: Machine Component Identification

    Machine Component Identification Safety shield Hopper Cutter housing Flywheel bearing Flywheel pulley Discharge chute Belt guard side access Belt guard plate Idler pulley Driveshaft pulley PTO driveline Upper 3-point hitch pin & Flywheel lynch pin Knife Bed knife Mast Infeed side access plate Lower 3-point hitch stud &...
  • Page 29 Machine Component Identification  Safety shield – Protects user from chip kick-back.  Hopper – Brush enters machine here. Maximum size is 5-1/2” diameter wood.  Cutter housing – Contains flywheel, knife and bed knife.  Flywheel bearing – Bearings for the rotating flywheel. Grease weekly or every 10 hours. ...
  • Page 30: Parts Explosion

    296025 Parts Explosion - Rev D...
  • Page 31 296025 Parts Explosion - Rev D Item Part # Description Hopper top Hopper right side Order # Hopper bottom 786173 Hopper left side Hopper Sub 786404 Clear vinyl shield Assembly 786405 Plastic shield 786301 Shield backer plate 82088 5/16"-18 x 3/4" carriage bolt 82020 5/16"-18 nyloc nut...
  • Page 32 Cutter Housing Assembly – Rev D Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 3/8”-16 flange lock nut 82028 3/8" USS flat washer 82290 1-1/2" bore, 4-bolt flange 3/8"-16 x 5-1/2" HHCS 786408 bearing Belt guard side plate, 786201 786208 Discharge chute cutter housing 3/8"-16 hex nut 1/4"-20 x 1/2"...
  • Page 33: Summary Of Important Safety Information

    Summary of Important Safety Information This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have been presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to it to refresh your memory about how to safely use your chipper. WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the chipper.
  • Page 34 Summary of Important Safety Information  Transporting. Never move, load or transport the chipper while flywheel is turning. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop and then wait five minutes before moving. ...
  • Page 35 Summary of Important Safety Information  Machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from knife, belts, flywheel, and other moving parts. Never remove any drive belt or guard while the unit is operating. Contact with belt or knife will cause personal injury. ...
  • Page 36: Limited Warranty Policy

    The NorTrac Product you just purchased is built with the finest material and craftsmanship. Use this product properly and enjoy the benefits from its high performance. By purchasing a NorTrac product, you show a desire for quality and durability. Like all mechanical equipment this unit requires a due amount of care. Treat this unit like the high quality piece of machinery it is.
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  • Page 38 Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., Inc. 2800 Southcross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 Made in the USA...

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