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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial Number 1C3472 & up
34
BXC
CART CHIPPER
Rev Mar-2020
Part Number: Z97110_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial Number 1C3472 & up CART CHIPPER Rev Mar-2020 Part Number: Z97110_En...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Congratulations on choosing a Wallenstein BXC34 Self-feed Keep this manual handy for reference. Pass it on to new Cart Chipper! operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the distributor if you need assistance, information or additional These machines are designed and manufactured to chip wood copies of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BXC34 Foreword Cart Chipper Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 7. Service and Maintenance ........29 1.1 Introduction ............2 7.1 Maintenance Safety ..........29 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.2 Fluids and Lubricants ........29 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 7.3 Maintenance Schedule ........30 1.4 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6 7.4 Grease Points ...........31...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Cart Chipper 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN BXC34 Cart Chipper To activate warranty, register your product online at: http://www.wallensteinequipment.com This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    BXC34 Foreword Cart Chipper 1.3 Serial Number Location Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein product when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The Serial Number Plate location is shown in the illustration. Please record the product Model and Serial Number in the space provided bellow for easy reference.

  • Page 6: Types Of Decals On The Machine

    (how to avoid the hazard). 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

    YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, of your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that anyone will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be...

  • Page 8: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    Operating machines safely is one of the main concerns in • If this machine is used by any other person, loaned or designing and developing Wallenstein equipment. However, rented, it is the owner's responsibility to make certain that accidents could occur that can be avoided by a few seconds of prior to using, every operator: thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 9: Being Prepared

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper 2.8 Being Prepared 2.9 Refueling Safety • Never use the machine until the operators have been • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. adequately trained in the safe operation of the machine and • Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refueling. Clean have read and completely understand: up spilled fuel before restarting engine.

  • Page 10: Gas Engine Safety

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper 2.11 Gas Engine Safety • 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. The arrester must be CAUTION! maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the...

  • Page 11: Safety Sign Locations

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper 3. Safety Signs Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 3.1 Safety Sign Locations The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are IMPORTANT! If safety signs have been damaged, removed, shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that...

  • Page 12: Safety Sign Explanations

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper 01189 Fig. 3 – Safety Decals 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 5. Caution Refer to the operator's manual for important 1. Caution safety information. Risk of injury from flying objects. Understand ALL operating instructions in Stay clear of material discharge chute. Machine the manual and understand ALL safety signs can expel wood chips fast enough to cause injury.

  • Page 13: Replacing Damaged Safety Signs

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper IMPORTANT! If parts are replaced that have safety signs on them, new signs must be applied. Safety signs must always be replaced if they become damaged, are removed, or become illegible. Safety signs are included in the product decal kit available from your authorized dealer.

  • Page 14: Sign-Off Form

    BXC34 Safety Cart Chipper 3.4 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 15: Familiarization

    BXC34 Familiarization Cart Chipper 4. Familiarization 4.1 To the New Operator or Owner It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions.

  • Page 16: Machine Components

    A braking clutch on the engine stops the rotor when the drive is disengaged. The Wallenstein Shredder rotor has blades for chipping wood and brush. The chipper rotor is designed with two blades to provide uniform chip size. A chop-block in the shredder compartment shreds the material as it moves through the machine.
  • Page 17 BXC34 Familiarization Cart Chipper 01183 Fig. 6 – BXC34 Components 1. Twig Breaker 5. Rotor Housing 2. Upper Housing 6. Rotor 3. Deflector Chute 7. Rotor Paddle 4. Hand Knob 8. Rotor Knife...

  • Page 18: Controls

    BXC34 Controls Cart Chipper 5. Controls OFF – In the OFF position, there is no power to the IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the chipper, become engine. Turn the switch fully counterclockwise to shut familiar with the location and function of all controls.

  • Page 19: Hood Deflector

    BXC34 Controls Cart Chipper 5.1.3 Fuel Shut-off Valve 5.1.5 Recoil Starter The engine is equipped with a valve between the fuel tank and Pull the starter grip out lightly until resistance is felt, then pull the carburetor. briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gently.

  • Page 20: Feed Chute Handholds

    BXC34 Controls Cart Chipper 5.3 Feed Chute Handholds Drive Position To engage the rotor, slowly push the handle down. Spring To move the chipper, use the handholds on the side of the feed tension locks the handle into drive position and the rotor begins hopper.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6. Operating Instructions The operator has the responsibility of being familiar with and CAUTION! following all operating and safety procedures. Do not risk injury by working in an unsafe Although this machine is easy to use, each operator should situation.

  • Page 22: Pre-Operation Checklist

    Make sure long hair is tied back. 4. Reinstall the oil level dipstick. 6.4 Machine Break-in Period Although there are no operational restrictions on Wallenstein chippers when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following items be checked: After 1–5 hours:...

  • Page 23: Fuel Level Check

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6.6 Fuel Level Check Inspection Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements. Check the fuel level before each use. Starting with a full tank Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged helps to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

  • Page 24: Starting The Engine

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6.9 Starting the Engine CAUTION! Before starting engine, review the operating and maintenance instructions in the engine manual. W019 WARNING! 00188 Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. Breathing it can cause Fig. 20 – Choke Lever unconsciousness or death.

  • Page 25: Stopping The Engine

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6.11 Engaging Drive The clutch lever engages / disengages the drive system. IMPORTANT! Make sure rotor housing and hoppers are clear before engaging clutch. Engage slowly. Engaging the drive too quickly may cause the engine to stall.
  • Page 26 BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6.12.1 Collector Bag (Option) • When the rotor is up to speed, carefully slide the material into the chipper feed hopper and into the rotor. The rotor A mulch collector bag can be attached to the discharge chute.

  • Page 27: Unplugging The Chipper

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper 6.12.2 Moving the Chipper 6.13 Unplugging the Chipper The chipper is designed to be moved easily by leaning it back on Although the machine is designed to handle a wide variety of its wheels using the handholds in the shredder intake chute.

  • Page 28: Storage

    BXC34 Operating Instructions Cart Chipper WARNING! Machine shown with guards removed for illustrative purposes only. Never operate machine with guards removed. W001 9. If required, rotate the rotor very carefully and slowly by hand to be sure there is nothing jammed between the rotor and stationary blades.

  • Page 29: Service And Maintenance

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7. Service and Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance Safety WARNING! Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine an invitation to trouble. before performing ANY service or maintenance procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards •...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Schedule

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7.3 Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour interval, whichever comes first. As Required Visually check drive belt tension. Remove entangled material from chipper. Check that all fasteners are tight. Every 8 hours or Daily Check engine oil level.

  • Page 31: Grease Points

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7.4 Grease Points IMPORTANT! Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot of grease per fitting. Look for this decal on your machine. It Do not over grease. Too much grease can cause the bearing indicates a grease point and the interval in seals to fail.

  • Page 32: Drive Belt Replacement

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7.5 Drive Belt Replacement 7.5.1 Drive Belt, Tensioning Drive belt deflection should be no more than 1/4"–3/8" The clutch on the engine shaft has an internal brake. When (6 mm–10 mm). engaged, it brakes the engine pulley to stop the belt dive and rotor plate pulley.
  • Page 33 BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 01196 Fig. 33 – Drive belt Tension Adjustment 3. Pull the engine back to snug up the belt, then tighten the bolts on the opposite side from the belt. 4. Turn the belt tension adjuster bolt clockwise to tighten the belt.
  • Page 34 BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 2. If the engine is sitting squarely on the mount, loosen the 1. Remove the drive belt. four mounting bolts. 2. Remove the set screw from the sheave (5). 3. Remove the sheave bolts (1) and thread them into the puller holes on the sheave hub (2).

  • Page 35: Rotor Blades - Checking

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7.6 Rotor Blades – Checking 7.7 Rotor Blades – Changing Observe rotor blade performance daily. Check sharpness every 50 hours. The rotor is equipped with two opposing blades. The rotor blades shear material off as they rotate past the stationary ledger knife.

  • Page 36: Ledger Knife

    BXC34 Service and Maintenance Cart Chipper 7.8 Ledger Knife 7.8.1 Ledger Knife, Adjusting Clearance Observe ledger knife performance daily. Check sharpness NOTE: If the ledger knife is worn enough that the proper every 50 hours. clearance cannot be set, it should be replaced.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the engine owner's manual included in the manual tube. If a problem persists after reading through the Troubleshooting section, contact the local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment. Have the serial number ready. Problem...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    BXC34 Specifications Cart Chipper 9. Specifications 9.1 Machine Specifications Model BXC34B Engine Honda® GX200 Horsepower 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) @ 3600 rpm Drive System Brake-Clutch with Belt Drive Number of Rotor Blades 2 Offset Chipper Hopper 18" x 18" (46 cm x 46 cm)

  • Page 39: Common Bolt Torque Values

    BXC34 Specifications Cart Chipper 9.2 Common Bolt Torque Values 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 40: Product Warranty

    Wallenstein Equipment Inc. parts • • any device or accessories installed by parties other than an authorized Wallenstein dealer or distributor Engines Engine warranty must be registered at the engine manufacturer’s website. For service, contact your local engine dealer.

  • Page 41: Index

    BXC34 Index Cart Chipper 11. Index Air Cleaner Inspection ............23 Ledger Knife ................ 36 Adjusting ................ 36 Lubricants................29 Before Starting the Engine ..........21 Break-in ................22 Machine Components ............16 Machine Set-up ..............23 Maintenance Decals.............. 6 Chipping Operation .............
  • Page 42 BXC34 Index Cart Chipper Safety Alert Symbol ............... 7 Safety Notice Decals ............. 6 Safety Rules ..............7, 21 Safety Sign Explanations ............ 12 Safety Sign Locations ............11 Safety Signs .................11 Locations ................11 Safety Sign Explanations ..........12 Safety Training ..............8 Serial Number Location............

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