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BALZER BALZER INC. INC. MOUNTAIN LAKE Powerful Powerful Shredders Shredders Direct Drive Direct Drive OWNER’S MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION...
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BALZER BALZER INC. INC. County Road 27 Box 458 Mountain Lake, MN 56159 Phone number: (1-800) 795-8551 (1-800) 727-3133 Main: (507) 427-3133 Fax numbers: (507) 427-3640 Web: http://www.balzerinc.com...
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20 Parts 69 Hub & Spindle, 6-Bolt 1” ¾ Heavy 70 Wheel Assembly 21 12’ Direct Drive Shredder 22 12’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder 71 Ratchet Jack Assembly 72 Caster Arm Assembly 23 12’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder 73 Direct Drive Shredder Transport 24 15’...
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BALZER INC. The Balzer Company thanks you for buying this machine. We wish to remind you that most accidents at work are caused by a lack of compliance with simple safety norms. Accidents can be avoided by knowing their causes and taking preventive measures.
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This new Balzer Inc. product is designed and manufactured to give years of very dependable service when used for the purpose for which it is intended, and when properly maintained.
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions.
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Safety BALZER INC. 4. When the decal has been attached in place, use a SAFETY SIGNS cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal onto the cleaned surface. Work gently from the middle SAFETY SIGNS ARE IMPORTANT outwards to avoid creating any wrinkles.
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Safety BALZER INC. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE 14. Do not work under the shredder for servicing of 1. This machine must be operated and serviced by cutting knives or other reasons unless the machine...
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Danger!! BALZER INC. DANGEROUS AREAS AND OPERATOR'S AREAS All operations of adjustment, maintenance and cleaning shall be carried out by a competent operator with the machine OFF. We recommend the operator not to wear any chains, bracelets, rings or loose clothes when operating, maintaining or adjusting the machine.
Operation BALZER INC. Always start unit up slowly and gradually bring it up to operating speed.(1000 PTO) The shredder knives must be run a minimum of 2 inches above the ground to prevent excessive wear and knife damage. Position the wheels to run in the rows.
Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. All maintenance shall be carried out by a competent operator after disconnecting the PTO from the tractor. An adequate lubrication and the use o suitable lubricants are both essential for the long life and correct operation of the machine. (Use 90W oil) Make sure all screws and bolts have been tightened, and the bolts are in the correct position after the first 4 hours' operation and regularly there after..
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Parts BALZER INC. IT IS THE POLICY OF BALZER COMPANY TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE ITS PRODUCTS WHENEVER IT IS PRACTICAL TO DO SO. THEREFORE, BALZER C OMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REDESIGN OR CHANGE ITS EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF WITHOUT INCURRING THE OBLIGATION TO INSTALL OR FURNISH SUCH CHANGES ON EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED.
The Direct Drive Gear Box BALZER INC. To Order The Complete Gearbox Use Part Number #61131 ROTOR Oil Drain...
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The Direct Drive Gear Box Exploded BALZER INC. M1501.46YRYB5 GB.00637 Item_ n Quantity Balzer # Description 50439 HOUSING 50442 COVER 50436 SMALL GEAR Z18 M8.75 R1/1.27 50446 LARGE GEAR Z23 M8.75 R1/1.27 60558 SHAFT THROUGH 50435 SHORT SHAFT 50366 17707...
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Gear Box Lubrication & Adjustment BALZER INC. Fill Cap Oil Level Drain MIN-MAX BACKLASH FROM .009” TO .012” ADD OR REMOVE SHIMS TO OBTAIN PROPER BACKLASH...
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The Direct Drive Gear Box BALZER INC. N.8 HOLES M16X22 OIL LEVEL CAP OIL FILLER CAP OIL LEVEL CAP N.4 HOLES M10X26 Check oil level, use a good SAE 90 weight oil with anti-foaming additives...
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Gear Box Flex Coupler Assembly BALZER INC. Part # 65009 Part # 61124 Part # 61164 Part # 65010...
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Intermediate Flex Coupler Hub BALZER INC. .500 / .5025 .500 / .5025 Part #61173 REF. 61164 REF. 61164...
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Intermediate Coupler Hub Installation Instructions BALZER INC. COUPLER HUB COUPLER HUB FLUSH WITH END FLUSH WITH END OF ROTOR SHAFT OF ROTOR SHAFT 1/16" FREE PLAY 1/16" FREE PLAY BUSHING BUSHING PART # PART # WIDTH WIDTH 65623 65623 1/8"...
Rotor Bearing BALZER INC. 2 3/16 Spherical Bearing Three Pumps Of Grease Every 8 hrs...
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Four Rotors Machines BALZER INC. 24 Foot - Four Rotors Unit Complete Rotor Part # 61391 Complete Rotor Part # 61388 Number of Knives #64 Number of Knives #60 Inner Rotor Outer Rotor 25 Foot - Four Rotors Unit Complete Rotor Part # 61213...
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Two Rotors Machines BALZER INC. 12’ Unit Complete Rotor Part # 61286 Number of Knives #60 15’ Unit Complete Rotor Part # 61226 Number of Knives #76 18’ Unit Complete Rotor Part # 61299 Number of Knives #92 20’ Unit...
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The Side Knives BALZER INC. If You Change This Set Of Knives You MUST MUST Change The Opposite Side Too Part # 61105 Part # 61105...
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Walterscheid P.T.O. drive shafts BALZER INC. Leaders in technology and practice Power Drive Standard line Wide-angle P.T.O. drive shafts Ecoline Cost-efficiency for maximum demands Time-proven standard series The leaders in wide-angle An economical alternative technology for more than 30 years...
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PTO Exploded #65072 BALZER INC. BILL OF MATERIALS BILL OF MATERIALS WAL NUMBER WAL NUMBER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17200 362434 362434 YOKE 1 3/4"-20 SPL. ASG YOKE 1 3/4"-20 SPL. ASG 312209 312209 17157 CROSS & BEARING KIT CROSS & BEARING KIT...
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PTO Exploded #65552 BALZER INC. BILL OF MATERIALS BILL OF MATERIALS WAL NUMBER WAL NUMBER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17200 362434 362434 YOKE 1 3/4"-20 SPL ASG YOKE 1 3/4"-20 SPL ASG 17157 312209 312209 CROSS & BEARING KIT CROSS & BEARING KIT...
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Name Burr Ridge, Il Burr Ridge, Il File File 61430 PTO IMP - HALF 61430 PTO IMP - HALF 1919 1919 PULL TYPE DIRECT DRIVE PULL TYPE DIRECT DRIVE Date Date Name Name Description Description 1 3/4 20 SPL 1 3/4 20 SPL...
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WALTERSCHEID PTO #65554 BALZER INC. WAL. NUMBER WAL. NUMBER CUST. NUMBER CUST. NUMBER BILL OF MATERIALS BILL OF MATERIALS MIN: MIN: 1310 [51.57"] 1310 [51.57"] LUBE @ LUBE @ 1765[69.49"] 1765[69.49"] WAL NUMBER WAL NUMBER CUSTOMER CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION HALF SHAFT...
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SPRING PACK 50475 WASHER 56X72 50614 SETTING RING 50610 50615 CLAMPING RING CLAMPING CONE 50477 DRIVE KEY 50616 (TORQUE TO 75 FT POUNDS) 50478 LEAF SPRING 50617 SPRING PIN 6X22 USED ON PTO NUMBERS 65552-65555, 26.5' AND ABOVE DIRECT DRIVE...
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NORMAL DUTY FRICTION CLUTCH, PART NUMBER 50457 PART# QTY DESCRIPTION PART# QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM# ITEM# 50470 50479 SUPPORT RING CLUTCH HOUSING WITH YOKE 50471 WEAR RING 50480 SEAL RING 50472 FRICTION DISC 50481 DRIVE PLATE 50473 OVERRUNNING HOUSING 50482 DRIVE PLATE 50474 RETAINING RING 50483...
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Hitch Weldement BALZER INC. Tongue Adjustable 2 Dim Part # 60646 Part # 60643 Jack Part # 29566...
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Hinging Guards BALZER INC. ½ Hingig Guard Part # 28450 Keep guards moving freely Part # 28045...
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Rock Shaft BALZER INC. Grease every 50h 3x10° Cylinder P/N#22714...
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Wheel Arm Weldment BALZER INC. Part #70054 Bolt #1296 Washer #1602 LockWasher #1640 Part #1256 Nut #1696 Part #2539 Part #70052...
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Hub & Spindle, 6-Bolt 1” 3/4 Heavy BALZER INC. 18240 18240 C C O O M M E E S S W W / / Stud#50700 Lug nut#2605 6572 C C O O M M E E S S W W / /...
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Direct Drive Shredder Transport BALZER INC. N N O O B B Y Y P P R R 9 9 9 9 3631 3631 ADDED PART # 2605, LUG NUT ADDED PART # 2605, LUG NUT 02/01 02/01 3645 3645...