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.
WALLENSTEIN BXM SERIES 3 POINT HITCH WOOD CHIPPER DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at 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.
Serial Plate LABELLING INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous labels located on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.
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. OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are determined when sitting in the tractor driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.
The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR important safety messages on the SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Wallenstein Chipper / Shredder 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.
SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper-Shredder. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
2�2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of 8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. the main concerns in designing and developing Unauthorized modification may result in serious equipment. However, every year many accidents injury or death and may impair the function and occur which could have been avoided by a few life of the equipment.
2�3 SAFETY TRAINING 6. Know your controls and how to stop tractor and machine quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and the one provided with tractor. 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped 2�4 PREPARATION...
2�5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2�6 STORAGE SAFETY 1. Store the unit in an area away from human 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor activity. maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 2. Follow good shop practices. 2. Do not allow children to play on or around the •...
2�8 OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you 11. Use care when feeding material into Chipper- read and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point Shredder. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, Hitch Chipper-Shredder. Clean or replace all rocks, glass or other foreign material into safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and Chipper-Shredder.
2�10 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the Occupational Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Chipper-Shredder must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual�...
SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times, 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety signs in Section 3 each have a part number displayed with it. Use this part number when or- dering replacement parts.
3�3 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.
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Model BXM42SEU 1" 25 mm REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
4�1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein BXM Series Chipper-Shredders chipper safely and how to set it to provide maximum are designed to chip, chop, mulch and shred, scrap field efficiency. By following these instructions in...
4�2 MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein Three Point Hitch Chipper-Shredder is a rotor with blades and knives for chipping and mulching wood. Feed hoppers move the wood material into the rotor for chipping and into the knives for shredding/mulching. The chipper rotor is designed with 2 blades to provide uniform chip size. The shredder rotor is equipped with 3 sets of swinging knives to provide a fine mulch.
PRE-OPERATION Although there are no operational restrictions on the CHECKLIST Chipper-Shredder when used for the first time, it is Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein recommended that the following mechanical items Chipper-Shredder requires that each operator be checked: reads and understands the using procedures and all A.
Release the lever(s) and the spring will move the gate into its closed position. BXM42EU has dual gates, BXM32EU has a Feed Gate Lever single gate with levers on each side.
4�6 DRIVELINE DIMENSION Chipper / Shredder PTO shaft PTO PTO driveline is supplied with the machine. To accommodate the variety of 3 point hitch geometry available today, the driveline may be too long for your machine. It is very important that the driveline be free to telescope and not bottom out when going through its working range.
4�7 THREE POINT HITCH ATTACHMENT When attaching Chipper-Shredder to a tractor, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 2. Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the Chipper- Shredder. Lower 3.
4�7�2 QUICK HITCH MOUNTING� 1. Align the claws on the Quick Hitch slightly below the mounting pins on the Chipper- Shredder. 2. Back up until the pins are above the claws. IMPORTANT It may be necessary to add weight to the lower lift 3.
4�8 FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Close and secure rotor cover before operating. • Use care when feeding material into Chipper- Shredder. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, • Close and secure all guards, deflectors and rocks, glass or other foreign material into shields before starting and operating.
4�8�2 STARTING PROCEDURE 4�8�3 STOPPING: a. The Chipper / Shredder should be set up and a. Stop feeding material into the hopper. ready to run. (see 4.7) b. Slow engine RPM. b. Ensure the brake is set on the tractor. c.
4�8�5 CHIPPING OPERATION Caution and care should be exercised when feeding material into the feeder� Do The BXM Series Chipper-Shredder is a strong, not reach into the hopper past the curtain rugged machine that is built to a straight-forward barrier� design which provides consistent chipping and shredding.
4�8�6 SHREDDING OPERATION Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever operating the machine. This includes but is not limited to protective shoes with slip resistant soles, protective goggles or face shield, heavy gloves, hearing protection and protective clothing. Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other solid material into the wood chipper.
4�8�7 UNPLUGGING: a. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. Although the machine is designed to handle a wide variety of material without any problem, b. Disengage the PTO, shut off the tractor, occasionally it plugs. When the machine plugs, remove the ignition key and place it in your follow this procedure to unplug: pocket or remove spark plug wire, and wait...
Remove the broken parts from the yoke when the pin shears and replace with genuine Wallenstein parts. The drive system is designed to function well without failing the shear pin. If it does fail,...
TRANSPORTING TRANSPORT SAFETY • Comply with state and local laws governing • Be sure the chipper is attached positively safety and transporting of machinery on to the skid steer with the lock pins fully public roads. engaged. • Check that all the lights, reflectors and other •...
STORAGE OPERATING SAFETY • Store the unit in an area away from human • Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support activity. the frame with planks if required. • Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7�1 SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many • Good maintenance is your responsibility. years or trouble-free operation. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 7�1�1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS •...
50 hrs (BXM42EU) 8 Hours or daily, all models, grease PTO Lubrication Points (see driveline maintenance pg 36) BXM32EU Rotor / PTO bearings: grease with one 40 Hours or weekly shot of grease: every 100 WARNING hours or annually...
7�1�5 SERVICE RECORD CHART See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements 8 Hours or Daily 50 Hours or 100 Hours or Annually Check Check Lubricate Sharpen...
Belt Drive Remove the PTO shaft. Loosen (do not remove) the eye bolt nuts (2 x BXM42EU, 1 x BXM32EU) for the drive belt tensioner Turn the belt tensioning nut counter clockwise, until belt is loose enough to remove, then remove the belt.
7�2�2 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE The PTO driveline is designed to telescope to allow for dimensional changes as the machine goes through its operational range. A tubular guard encloses the driving components and is designed to turn relative to the driving components. The driveline should telescope easily and the guard turn freely on the shaft at all times.
7�2�3 SHEAVE ALIGNMENT Although model BXM32EU is illustrated, the procedures can be applied to all models in this manual. A set of V belts transmits rotational power to the rotor. They must be kept properly tensioned and the sheaves aligned to obtain the expected performance and life.
Rotor Blade sharpened blade. Bolts 6. Ensure the blade is properly 2 x BXM32EU oriented, with the leading edge 4 x BXM42EU out. The blade is designed to fit into the rotor one way only. See diagram for proper installation.
(.76 - 1.52 mm). For fast and easy setting, use our chipper clearance setting gauge, available from your dealer (see accessories) 5. Tighten down bolts as specified in the torque chart Ledger Blade Bolts 2 x BXM32EU Ledger Blade 4 x BXM42EU Fig� 23 LEDGER BLADE WARNING...
7�3�3 TWIG BREAKER: The Twig Breaker (BXM42EU) is a breaker tab located on side of the lower rotor housing. The discharge paddle passes around the twig breaker and helps to break the material into smaller pieces and turn it into mulch. Inspect the twig breaker for damage such as gouges, a bent, or missing tooth.
The shredder rotor is designed with 3 sets of swinging knives (30 knives on the BXM42EU) 27 knives on the BXM32EU). Each knife has a bevelled edge that cuts, chops and mulches the material as it moves around the rotor compartment. In addition the chop block helps to break the material into smaller pieces and turn it into mulch.
7�3�5 CHOPBLOCK: The ChopBlock is an assembly of breaker tabs bolted in at the bottom of the upper rotor housing. The shredder knives pass through the chop block, and helps to break the material into smaller pieces and turn it into mulch. Inspect the chop block for damage such as gouges, bent, or missing teeth. A damaged chop block should be replaced.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein 3 Point Hitch Chipper-Shredder is designed with blades on a rotor to cut, shear and shred wooden material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
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Obstructed discharge. Ensure machine is off Broken or missing Replace broken/missing blade or Ensure machine is off. TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED blade or knife. knife. Unusual vibration while running. Check rotor to see if it wobbles. Ensure machine is off, call Rotor may be bent PROBLEM CAUSE...
SPECIFICATIONS 9�1 MECHANICAL Specifications: BXM32EU BXM42EU Drive System PTO input, Belt Driven Horse Power Range 12-35 HP 30-90 HP 3" 4" Chipper Capacity 7.6cm 10.1cm 6" x 3" 10" x 4" Chipper Housing Opening 15.2cm x 7.6cm 25.4cm x 10.2cm 12.5"...
9�2 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified.
#1012L269 LEDGER CLEARANCE SETTING GAUGE For models: BXM32EU, BXM42EU An easy and accurate way of setting the critical clearances between the ledger blade and the rotor chipper blade.
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INDEX LOUD NOISE ����������������������������������������������������� 10 LOWER LINK ����������������������������������������������������� 22 ALIGNMENT ������������������������������������������������������ 37 MECHANICAL����������������������������������������������������45 BELT DRIVE�������������������������������������������33, 35, 37 BELT TENSION��������������������������������������������33, 35 BLADE����������������������������������������������18, 33, 38, 39 OPERATOR ORIENTATION ������������������������������� 6 ORIENTATION OF ROTOR BLADE ���������������� 38 OSHA ������������������������������������������������������������������ 13 CAPACITY ��������������������������������������������������������� 26 CAUTION �������������������������������������������������������������...
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