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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
S/N 2E9US1117LS091375 & Up
BXTR 6438
Trailer Wood Chipper
™ TECHNOLOGY
Rev Feb-2021
Document Number: Z97157_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL S/N 2E9US1117LS091375 & Up BXTR 6438 Trailer Wood Chipper ™ TECHNOLOGY Rev Feb-2021 Document Number: Z97157_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

    BXTR6438 Foreword Trailer Wood Chipper Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 6. Service and Maintenance ........45 1.1 Introduction ............2 6.1 Maintenance Safety ..........45 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 6.2 Fluids and Lubricants ........46 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 6.3 Maintenance Schedule ........46 1.4 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Foreword Trailer Wood Chipper 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein BXTR6438 Trailer Wood Chipper www.wallensteinequipment.com To activate warranty, register your product at: 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 Product Information Here BXTR6438 Model: Serial Number: 01264 Manufactured by: Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM GAWR/PNBE (KG): GVWR/PNBV (KG): DIMENSION- RIM/JANTE...

  • 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

    BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.4 Safety Rules • Do not modify, disable, or change the roller feed safety / control bar in any way. • Provide operating instructions to operators or employees • Do not allow riders during transport.

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.4.3 Be Prepared • Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if machine movement should occur during • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Tie back assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, repairing, long hair, remove jewelry, and avoid loose fitting clothing.
  • Page 10 BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper • Make sure tow vehicle is fitted with the correct size towing • Avoid contact with battery posts, terminals, and related ball. accessories, they contain lead and lead compound chemicals known to cause harm if ingested. Wash hands •...
  • Page 11 BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.5.5 Gas Engine Safety • DO NOT touch hot muffler, engine body or cooling fins. Contact may cause burns. CAUTION! • DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed. Before starting engine, review the operating and Be sure to: maintenance instructions in the engine manual.

  • Page 12: Sign-Off Form

    BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.6 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 13: Safety Sign Explanations

    BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 2.7 Safety Sign Explanations Practicing good safety means becoming familiar with safety The top (or left-hand) panel on the safety decal shows the safety signs and warnings and being aware of the situations that alert (the potential hazard), and the bottom (or right-hand) panel require alertness.
  • Page 14 BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 0° 01350 1. Warning! 2. Warning! Risk of high-pressure hydraulic fluid Risk of explosion. piercing exposed skin. Do not refuel the machine while Do not check for leaks with hand or smoking or near open flame or sparks.
  • Page 15 BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 3. Warning! 6. Caution! Risk of serious injury or death if hands or Risk of serious injury or death if hands or limbs are caught in rotating parts. limbs are caught in rotating parts. Do not attempt to reach in while parts are Do not operate machine with out shields turning.
  • Page 16 BXTR6438 Safety Trailer Wood Chipper 9. Caution! 12. Warning! Risk of injury from flying objects. Stay PPE is required when operating this machine. clear of material discharge chute. • A hard hat Machine can expel wood chips fast enough to cause injury.

  • Page 17: Familiarization

    BXTR6438 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 18: Main Parts Of The Chipper

    BXTR6438 Familiarization Trailer Wood Chipper 3.4 Main Parts of the Chipper 01360 Fig. 3 – BXTR6438 1. Fuel tank 2. ST205/75R14 LRC Radial Tires 3. Electric Brakes (Option) 4. Kohler® CH980 Engine 5. P3 Electronic Control System Display 6. Drive Belt 7.
  • Page 19 BXTR6438 Familiarization Trailer Wood Chipper 01364 18. Feed Table 19. Upper Roller Assembly Lift Handle 20. Stop / Tail / Turn Signal Light 21. Hydraulic Motor 22. Ledger Blade 23. Twig Breaker 24. Upper Rotor Housing 25. Operators Manual 26. Rotor 27.

  • Page 20: Controls

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4. Controls Review this section to become familiar with the location and 4.1.1 Ignition Switch function of each control before starting. This key-operated switch controls the electric power to the engine. The switch has three positions—OFF, RUN, and START.
  • Page 21 BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.1.2 Choke 4.1.3 Throttle This lever opens and closes the choke on the carburetor. This lever controls engine speed. 01559 01558 Fig. 6 – Engine Choke Control Fig. 7 – Throttle Control • Slide the lever to the right to close the choke when starting •...

  • Page 22: Discharge Chute

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.2 Discharge Chute: 4.3 Hood Deflector: The discharge chute is designed with a spring-loaded latch The discharge chute is equipped with a hood deflector on the handle that allows the chute to be positioned 360° then locked end of the chute to direct the chips exactly where desired.

  • Page 23: Roller Feed Control Bar

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.4 Roller Feed Control Bar 4.4.1 STOP Positions Stop the feed rollers at any time by pushing the control bar fully forward or pulling it fully rearward. WARNING! • Push the control bar fully forward (towards the feed table) Risk of serious injury or death.
  • Page 24 BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.4.2 Forward – Feed material into Rollers 4.4.3 Reverse Feed Rollers • Pull the feed roller control bar backward to the third detent • Place the feed roller control bar in the second detent position to start the forward feed. This is the normal position to reverse the feed rollers.

  • Page 25: P3 Pulse Electronic Control System

    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. the capacity of the chipper. Operators can adjust feed settings to customize chip size when chipping any type of material.

  • Page 26: Display

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.6 Display 4.7 Start-up Screen The start-up screen briefly displays the P3 PULSE™ logo when the key is turned ON. 01247 NOTE: Machine model is selected by the manufacturer or dealer to set the default P3 PULSE operating 01237 parameters.

  • Page 27: Display Screens

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.8 Display Screens Main screen 0:00 HOURS FEED POSITION The Main screen is the default screen that is displayed when the NEUTRAL ROTOR SPEED 0000 ignition key is in the ON position. Pressing the soft key below Home on any screen opens the Main screen.
  • Page 28 (see page 10) to see an overview of the machine operating parameters (for example; feed roller position, rotor speed, solenoid valve current, or current feed settings). • ENTER PASSWORD – This is for use by Wallenstein technicians and dealers. Open a screen: 01547 1.
  • Page 29 BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Max Feed Speed MAX FEED FEED SETTINGS SPEED MAX FEED MIN FEED FEED START MIN ROTOR SPEED SPEED SPEED 0000 0000 Sets the maximum (max) feed roller speed in 5% increments. The value is shown as a percentage of the maximum speed (100%).
  • Page 30 BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper Reset Defaults screen The Reset Defaults screen provides the option to return the SETTINGS FEED SETTINGS RESET DEFAULTS P3 PULSE setup parameters to the factory settings or cancel DIAGNOSTICS ENTER PASSWORD and keep the current settings.

  • Page 31: Ball Hitch 2-5/16

    BXTR6438 Controls Trailer Wood Chipper 4.9 Ball Hitch 2-5/16" 6. Cross safety chains under the trailer tongue and attach securely to the tow vehicle. (As equipped) 7. Connect the wire harness plug to the tow vehicle. Make sure there is provide slack for turning.

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5. Operating Instructions 5.2 Pre-start Checks CAUTION! Check the following each time the wood chipper is used: Hearing loss hazard. Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause Area to Check permanent hearing loss. Use suitable...

  • Page 33: Machine Break-In

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.3 Machine Break-In 5.4 Engine Oil Level Check Although there are no operational restrictions on the wood Check engine oil level daily. Check with the machine parked on chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the level ground and the engine stopped.

  • Page 34: Fuel Level Check

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.5 Fuel Level Check WARNING! The fuel tank is in front of the engine on the right-hand side of Fuel vapors can explode causing the machine. Volume is 9 US gal (34 L). injury or death. Do not smoke while Avoid running the tank dry.

  • Page 35: Hydraulic Oil Level Check

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.6 Hydraulic Oil Level Check 5.6.1 Adding Oil to the Tank The hydraulic system uses Dexron® III ATF. Check hydraulic oil level daily. The hydraulic oil tank is located on the front of the machine. There is a sight glass on the tank 1.

  • Page 36: Machine Set-Up

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.7 Machine Set-up Follow this procedure to prepare and set-up the machine at the work site: 1. Use the tow vehicle to position the Wood Chipper at the CAUTION! work site. Park the machine so prevailing winds blow 2.

  • Page 37: Starting Procedure

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.8 Starting Procedure 1. The Wood Chipper should be set up and ready to run. 2. Set park brake if connected to tow vehicle. 3. Lower the support leg stand. 4. Close the choke if the engine is cold.

  • Page 38: Chipping Operation

    IMPORTANT! Do not put metal objects, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other foreign material into wood chipper. If such The Wallenstein wood chipper is a strong, rugged machine that items happen to get into the chipper, stop machine and turn is built to provide consistent chipping of logs up to 7"...
  • Page 39 BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper P3 PULSE P3 control system prevents the engine from getting bogged down if material is put into the chipper too quickly. Feed roller speed is regulated by monitoring the rotor rpm. For information on setup, see page 25.

  • Page 40: Machine Break-In

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.10 Machine Break-In Although there are no operational restrictions on the Wood Chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: After operating for 1 hour: 1.

  • Page 41: Unplugging The Chipper

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.11 Unplugging the Chipper CAUTION! The wood chipper is designed to handle a wide range of material The chipper blades are very sharp. Use caution sizes without any problem. However, in the event material...
  • Page 42 BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper Chipper Severely Plugged 16. Grasp the roller assembly lift handle and pull the upper roller arm up and back to gain access to the roller housing. 9. Ensure the machine is in safe condition before beginning.

  • Page 43: Transporting The Chipper

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.12 Transporting the Chipper 9. Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking. 1. Stow feed table and secure the latch. 10. Check and secure chipper components including: 2. Make sure that the machine is securely hitched to the tow •...

  • Page 44: Storage

    BXTR6438 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Chipper 5.13 Storage 7. Check the condition of the drive belt and sheaves. Replace or adjust as required. • If the machine is not going to be used for a period of time, 8. Fold up the feed table up and secure. Turn the discharge put the chipper away in storage.

  • Page 45: Service And Maintenance

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6. Service and Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance Safety WARNING! • Follow good shop practices: Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine - Keep service area clean and before performing ANY service or maintenance dry.

  • Page 46: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.2 Fluids and Lubricants 6.3 Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour 1. Engine Oil interval, whichever comes first. SAE 10W-30 motor oil with API service class SG, SH, SJ or higher is recommended for general use.

  • Page 47: Grease Points

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.4 Grease Points Location Every 50 hours of operation or annually Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot of grease per fitting. Rotor Shaft Bearings Upper Roller Bearings • Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
  • Page 48 BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.4.1 Lubricate Hinge and Pivot Points Location Every 50 hours of operation or annually Hood Deflector / Chute Feeder Control Linkage Feed Table Hinges Upper Rotor Housing / Access Door Hinges Jack Stand and Hitch Coupler 01589 Fig.

  • Page 49: Engine Oil - Changing

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.5 Engine Oil – Changing 6.6 Hydraulic Oil Fill Change engine oil every 100 hours. The hydraulic tank is located next to the fuel tank. A site glass that shows the level of the oil in the tank (located just above the Refer to the engine manual included in the manual tube for tool box lid).

  • Page 50: Hydraulic Oil - Changing

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.7 Hydraulic Oil – Changing 6.8 Hydraulic Oil Filter With the hydraulic tank emptied, the hydraulic return filter should CAUTION! be removed and cleaned. The filter is made of stainless steel screen and is reused.

  • Page 51: Servicing The Battery

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.9 Servicing the Battery 5. Charge battery according to the instructions from battery charger manufacturer and battery manufacturer. CAUTION! 6.10 Jump Starting Risk of burns! Battery electrolyte is extremely corrosive and poisonous. Contact with the eyes,...

  • Page 52: Drive Belt Replacement

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.11 Drive Belt Replacement If the drive belt is in disrepair or loose, the ability to drive the rotor may be affected. It is important to periodically check belt tension and condition. Frayed, cracked, or worn drive belts should be replaced.
  • Page 53 BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 2. If the belt requires adjustment, loosen (do not remove) the four bolts that hold the engine mount to the main frame. 3. Pull the engine back to snug up the belt, then tighten the bolts on the opposite side from the belt.
  • Page 54 BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper Rotor Sheave Alignment 4. Turn in the bolts evenly in 1/4-turn increments to pull the hub and the sheave slightly apart so they can move on the If the rotor sheave loosens on the shaft, it can become shaft.

  • Page 55: Rotor Blades

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.12 Rotor Blades The rotor is equipped with four offset, evenly-spaced blades. If a blade needs to be changed, the one opposite should also be changed to keep the rotor balanced. The rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the chipper to perform as expected.

  • Page 56: Ledger Knife

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.13 Ledger Knife 6.14 Twig Breaker Each machine is equipped with a ledger (stationary) blade that The Twig Breaker is a breaker tab located on side of the lower acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades.

  • Page 57: Electrical System - General

    BXTR6438 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Chipper 6.15 Electrical System – General IMPORTANT! When assembling or replacing wire harnesses, apply a thin coating of silicone dielectric grease to the harness connectors. Clean off any corrosion or loose particles, then apply a small amount to the surfaces of the connectors where they meet.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Trailer Wood Chipper 7. Troubleshooting Guide The Wallenstein Wood Chipper is designed with blades on a Engine Related Issues—refer to the engine manual included rotor to cut, shear and chip wooden material. It is a simple and with the manual set.
  • Page 59 BXTR6438 Troubleshooting Guide 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 53.

  • Page 60: Accessories

    Trailer Wood Chipper 8. Accessories Call your dealer for pricing and availability Ledger clearance setting gauge For BXTR6438 Trailer Wood chipper An easy and accurate way of setting the critical clearances between the ledger blade and the rotor chipper blade.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    BXTR6438 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 9. Specifications Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice Model BXTR6438 Trailer Wood Chipper BXTR6438B Trailer Wood Chipper Engine Kohler® CH980 35 hp (26 kW) Rotor: Dual Belt, Drive System Auto Engage P3-protected Centrifugal Clutch Chipper Housing Opening 7"...

  • Page 62: Common Bolt Torque Values

    BXTR6438 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 9.1 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 63: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    BXTR6438 Specifications Trailer Wood Chipper 9.2 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 64: Product Warranty

    Trailer Wood Chipper 10. 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 65: Alphabetical Index

    BXTR6438 Alphabetical Index Trailer Wood Chipper 11. Alphabetical Index Battery ................. 44 Jump Starting ..............51 Bolt torque ................62 Break-in ................33 Ledger Blades ..............56 Lubricants................46 Centrifugal Clutch..............37 Chipper Severely Plugged ..........42 Chipping Operation ............. 38 Machine Break-In ............33, 40...
  • Page 66 Equipment Safety Guidelines .......... 9 Gas Motor Safety ............11 Hydraulic Safety............. 10 Operating Safety .............. 9 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......8 Preparation ..............9 Safe Condition ..............8 Safety Alert Symbol ............7 Safety Training ..............8 Signal Words ..............7 Tire Safety ..............

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