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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BXTR
5224
Trailer Wood Chipper
Rev Jun-2020
Part Number: Z97129_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BXTR 5224 Trailer Wood Chipper Rev Jun-2020 Part Number: Z97129_En...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Wallenstein Equipment Inc. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 6.3 Maintenance Schedule ........44 1.5 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6 6.4 Grease Points ...........45 6.5 BXTR5224 Hydraulic Circuit ......47 2. Safety ..............7 6.6 Hydraulic Oil – Changing ........48 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol ..........7 6.7 Engine Air Cleaner ..........49...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Foreword Trailer Wood Chipper 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein BXTR5224 Trailer Wood Chipper To activate warranty, register your product at: www.wallensteinequipment.com This form must be filled out by the dealer at the time of delivery, then signed by the dealer and customer.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Record the product Serial Number in the space provided below for future reference. Record Product Information Here BXTR5224 Model: Serial Number: Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM 00167 GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG):...

  • Page 6: Types Of Decals On The Machine

    They can be either vertical or horizontal. Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number, and other important information. Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM...

  • Page 7: Safety

    YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the Wallenstein wood chipper 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: Safety Rules

    BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.4 Safety Rules • DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices. • DO give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and REVIEW 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines annually thereafter.

  • Page 9: Be Prepared

    BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper • Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator with existing workers. Only properly trained and physically who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable able operators should use this equipment. A person who safety practices.

  • Page 10: Feed Roller Safety

    BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper • Stop engine when leaving the machine unattended. • Before transporting, perform a walk-around inspection to ensure everything is safe. 2.9 Feed Roller Safety 2.11 Refueling Safety • Do not overreach into the hopper. Keep proper balance and footing at all times.

  • Page 11: Hydraulic Safety

    BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper • Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: • If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately. Serious • External Contact: Flush immediately with water. infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid •...
  • Page 12 BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper • DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible materials in the muffler area. • DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler.

  • Page 13: Sign-Off Form

    BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.16 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 ISO 4254-1 Agricultural machinery – Safety understand all Safety, Operation and Maintenance information in this manual.

  • Page 14: Safety Sign Explanations

    (or right-hand) panel shows the require alertness. message (how to avoid the hazard). Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! Hazard How to avoid the hazard 0° 01243 Fig. 2 – BXTR5224 Safety Decals...
  • Page 15 BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 01242 Fig. 3 – BXTR5224 Safety Decals...
  • Page 16 BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 1. Caution! 4. Warning! Risk of injury from flying objects. Stay Risk of explosion. clear of material discharge chute. Do not jump start / charge a frozen Machine can expel wood chips fast battery. Frozen batteries can explode enough to cause injury.
  • Page 17 BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 7. Caution! 10. Caution! Risk of serious injury or death if hands or Risk of personal injury or equipment limbs are caught in rotating parts. damage. Do not operate machine with out shields Do not put material larger than 5.0"...
  • Page 18 BXTR5224 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.17.1 Replacing Damaged Safety Signs 13. Caution! • Always keep safety signs clean and legible. Risk of serious injury or death if the engine is not shut off during • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become maintenance procedures.

  • Page 19: Familiarization

    BXTR5224 Familiarization Trailer Wood Chipper 3. Familiarization 3.1 To the New Operator or Owner 3.3 Operator Orientation It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start IMPORTANT! When describing controls throughout this working with the machine.
  • Page 20 BXTR5224 Familiarization Trailer Wood Chipper 3.3.1 Machine Components 1. Twig Breaker 2. Upper Rotor Housing 3. Rotor 4. Rotor Knife 5. Rotor Sheave 6. Honda GX690 Engine 7. Double-B V-belt 8. Battery 9. Tool Box 10. Crank Jack 11. 2" Coupler 12.

  • Page 21: Controls

    BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4. Controls 4.1.1 Throttle Lever IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the chipper, become familiar with the location and function of all controls. The Throttle Lever controls engine speed. Warm up the engine before putting the chipper to work. The throttle lever should be at the MAX position during chipper operation.

  • Page 22: Discharge Chute

    BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.1.3 Engine Start Switch 4.2 Discharge Chute The Engine Start Switch has three positions—OFF, ON, and The discharge chute can be rotated 360°. It has a spring-loaded START. latch that locks it in position. 1. Lift the latch handle up to disengage the lock pin.

  • Page 23: Feed Roller Control Bar

    BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.4 Feed Roller Control Bar WARNING! Risk of serious injury or death. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from feed rollers when the chipper is operating. Do not climb onto the feed table or hopper.
  • Page 24 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.4.3 Reverse – Position 3 • To move the control bar out of either Stop position, lift up the Detent Reset Lever to release it. • Push the control bar forward to the next detent position to reverse the feed rollers.

  • Page 25: P3 Pulse Electronic Control System

    4.5 P3 PULSE Electronic Control System 01249 Fig. 19 – Wallenstein P3 PULSE Electronic Control System 4.5.1 Overview Navigating through the menus is done with the four soft keys below the display screen. Icons in the display above the soft The Wallenstein P3 PULSE Electronic Control System optimizes keys indicate menu selection options.
  • Page 26 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.5.3 User Interface 1. Display Screen The Display Screen is the user interface for the P3 PULSE Electronic Control System. The screen is an anti-glare coated, 4.3 in (109 mm) color display. The system is controlled by navigating through the soft key buttons.
  • Page 27 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.5.4 Menus Main screen 0:00 HOURS FEED POSITION The Main screen is the default screen with the ignition key in the NEUTRAL ON position. Pressing the key below Home icon in any sub ROTOR SPEED 0000 menu takes you back to the Main screen.
  • Page 28 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Settings screen Press the soft key button below the icon to access Settings. 0:00 HOURS FEED POSITION This is the main screen to set up all your machine parameters. NEUTRAL ROTOR SPEED 0000 All settings are retained when the machine is shut down.
  • Page 29 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Max Feed Speed MAX FEED SPEED FEED SETTINGS MAX FEED MIN FEED FEED START MIN ROTOR SPEED SPEED SPEED 0000 0000 Sets the maximum feed roller speed in 5% increments. The value is shown as a percentage of the maximum speed (100%).
  • Page 30 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Reset Defaults screen P3 PULSE setup parameters can be returned to the factory SETTINGS FEED SETTINGS RESET DEFAULTS settings if desired. DIAGNOSTICS SELECT MACHINE ENTER PASSWORD • From the Settings screen, use the Up or Down arrows to navigate to Reset Defaults.
  • Page 31 BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Machine Select screen IMPORTANT! Machine model must be selected during SETTINGS initial setup before operating the machine. FEED SETTINGS RESET DEFAULTS DIAGNOSTICS SELECT MACHINE ENTER PASSWORD Machine Select must be done when the P3 PULSE is set up for the first time.

  • Page 32: Ladder Hitch Kit

    BXTR5224 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.6 Ladder Hitch Kit 4.7 Clean-out Tray (If equipped) (If equipped) The Ladder Hitch provides an adjustable hitch height for the tow The Clean-out Tray is available as an add-on accessory for the vehicle. chipper. It catches fine debris under the feed rollers and prevents it from falling out onto the ground.

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5. Operating Instructions 5.2 Pre-operation Checks CAUTION! Check the following each time the wood chipper is used: Hearing loss hazard. Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause Pre-operation Checklist permanent hearing loss. Use suitable...

  • Page 34: Machine Break-In

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.3 Machine Break-In 5.4 Fuel Level Check Although there are no operational restrictions on the wood Check the fuel level daily. Starting with a full tank helps to chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

  • Page 35: Engine Oil Level Check

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.5 Engine Oil Level Check 5.6 Hydraulic Oil Level Check Check engine oil level daily. Check with the machine parked on Check hydraulic oil level daily. The hydraulic oil tank is located level ground and the engine stopped.

  • Page 36: Machine Setup

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.7 Machine Setup 3. On the rear of the feed table, pull the latches inward and lower it. CAUTION! Park the machine so prevailing winds blow exhaust gases / fumes away from the operator.

  • Page 37: Starting The Engine

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.8 Starting the Engine 5. Once the engine is warmed, push the throttle lever up to MAX before starting chipping operation. WARNING! NOTE: Throttle must be at MAX position to begin chipping operation. When not at MAX, P3 displays Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an LOW RPM when in Forward feed.

  • Page 38: Chipping Operation

    Procedure: 1. Check the engine is warmed, at MAX throttle setting, and The Wallenstein wood chipper is a strong, rugged machine that the rotor is up to speed. Once the rotor is up to speed, P3 is built to provide consistent chipping of logs up to 5" (125 mm) PULSE starts the feed rollers when the feed roller control in diameter.

  • Page 39: Unplugging The Chipper

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper • Ensure your wood chip pile is contained and does not disturb the immediate work area. 5.12 Unplugging the Chipper The wood chipper is designed to handle a wide range of material sizes without any problem. However, in the event material gets lodged in the chipper, follow this procedure to clear the blockage.
  • Page 40 BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 00174 Fig. 44 – Connect Toplink to Bridge 00131 Fig. 43 – Upper Rotor Housing 1. Toplink 2. Bridge Guard Cover 5. Pull out any material remaining in the feed hopper and discharge hood. Use a stick to free up any material jammed 9.

  • Page 41: Transporting

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.13 Transporting 5. Raise the crank jack. Rotate and secure it in the transport position with the pin. Follow these steps before transporting the machine. 6. Connect the electrical harness cable to the tow vehicle.

  • Page 42: Storage

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.14 Storage • If the machine is not going to be used for a period of time, put the chipper away in storage. • Store the unit in an area away from human activity.

  • Page 43: Service And Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6. Service and Maintenance • When performing any service or maintenance work always WARNING! use personal protective equipment. • Where replacement parts are necessary, use only OEM Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine parts to restore your equipment to original specifications.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Schedule

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.3 Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour interval, whichever comes first. As Required Check the condition of all hydraulic lines, hoses and fittings. Replace any that are damaged. Visually check drive belt tension.

  • Page 45: Grease Points

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.4 Grease Points Grease Points Location – Every 50 hours of operation Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot or annually of grease per fitting. Rotor Main Shaft – Rear •...
  • Page 46 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper Grease Points Location – Every 50 hours or operation or annually Rotor Main Shaft – Front Upper RH Roller Bearing Lower RH Roller Bearing RH Wheel Bearing Feed Control Linkage 01261 Fig. 51 – Grease Points – 50 Hours of Operation or Annually...

  • Page 47: Bxtr5224 Hydraulic Circuit

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.5 BXTR5224 Hydraulic Circuit 00306 Fig. 52 – BXTR5224 Hydraulic Circuit 1. Hydraulic Tank 2. Return Filter 3. Filler Breather Cap 4. Return Line 5. Suction Line 6. Pressure Lines 7. Feed Roller Hydraulic Motors 8.

  • Page 48: Hydraulic Oil - Changing

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.6 Hydraulic Oil – Changing 6.6.1 Clean Suction Strainer With the hydraulic tank emptied, the suction strainer should be CAUTION! removed and cleaned. The strainer is made of stainless steel screen and is reused.

  • Page 49: Engine Air Cleaner

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.6.2 Hydraulic Oil Filter – Cleaning 6.7 Engine Air Cleaner With the hydraulic tank emptied, the hydraulic return filter should Check air cleaner every 50 hours of operation. Check it more be removed and cleaned. The filter is made of stainless steel frequently during dusty, dirty conditions.

  • Page 50: Servicing The Battery

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.8 Servicing the Battery 6.8.3 Cleaning the Battery 1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. Review Battery Safety on page 10. 2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush.

  • Page 51: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.9 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt 3. Loosen the jam nut (3) slightly on the top of the adjustment bolt. Replacement 4. Back off the belt tension adjuster nut (4) on the bottom of the mounting plate.

  • Page 52: Rotor Drive Belt Replacement

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.11 Rotor Drive Belt Replacement 6.12 Sheave Alignment Allow the engine and components to cool beforehand. Procedure 1. Place a straight edge along the front face of the rotor Procedure sheave. Make sure the space is equal between the drive belt 1.

  • Page 53: Upper Feed Roller Tension Adjustment

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.14 Upper Feed Roller Tension 6.15 Rotor Blades – Changing Adjustment Check rotor blade sharpness daily. The feed rollers pull material from the hopper into the chipper. Check blade sharpness more often if processing material with The lower roller is fixed.

  • Page 54: Ledger Knife - Checking

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.16 Ledger Knife – Checking Checking 1. Open the upper rotor housing. Observe ledger knife performance daily. Check the ledger knife sharpness every 50 hours. CAUTION! The ledger knife is bolted inside the lower rotor housing Risk of getting hands pinched or wedged assembly.

  • Page 55: Ledger Knife - Changing

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6. Turn the adjuster nuts (2) clockwise so the ledger knife slides firmly up against the gauge inside the rotor housing. Remove the ledger knife gauge. 7. Tighten the jam nuts (1). 00155 Fig.

  • Page 56: Fuel Filter - Changing

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.19 Fuel Filter – Changing 6.20 Electrical System – General The fuel filter is located on the right-hand side of the engine. IMPORTANT! When assembling or replacing wire Allow the engine to cool before beginning.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Clutch related issues If a problem is persists after reading through the Troubleshooting Refer to the Transfluid Fluid Coupler installation and maintenance section, contact your local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein. manual. Have the serial number ready. Brake and wheel bearing related issues Refer to the Dexter®...
  • Page 58 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper Problem Cause Solution Drive belts loose or worn. Inspect drive belts. Adjust tension or replace if needed. See page 52. Wrong replacement belt. Inspect drive belts. Replace. See page 52. Sheaves misaligned. Check sheave alignment and adjust. See page 51.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    BXTR5224 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 7. Specifications Model BXTR5224 Trailer wood chipper Engine Honda GX690, 22 hp (16.5 kW) Rotor: Dual Belt, Drive System Auto Engage P3-protected Centrifugal Clutch Chipper Housing Opening 5-1/4" x 9" (13.3 cm x 23 cm)

  • Page 60: Bolt Torque

    BXTR5224 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 7.1 Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifi   cations The tables shown give correct torque values for various Torque Value bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torque Bolt values specified in the table, unless indicated otherwise.

  • Page 61: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    BXTR5224 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 7.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Hydraulic Fitting Torque Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings Tube Size Flats From Size Torque value 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might Across Finger Tight cause leakage. Flats lbf•ft...

  • Page 62: Product Warranty

    Trailer Wood Chipper 8. Product 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 opera�ng...

  • Page 63: Alphabetical Index

    Hydraulic Oil Level Check ........... 35 Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity ..........48 Bolt torque ................60 Break-in ................34 BXTR5224 Hydraulic Circuit ..........47 Introduction ................2 Checking Bolt Torque ............60 Chipper Severely Plugged ..........40 Jump Starting ..............50 Chipping Operation .............
  • Page 64 Start-up Screen............25 Storage................. 42 User Interface ............26 Placing Chipper in Storage ........42 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......8 Pre-Operation Checklist ..........33 Pump Drive Belt Tension ..........51 Throttle Lever ............... 21 Transporting ..............41 Troubleshooting Guide ..........57 Refueling ..............

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