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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL WX530 – S/N 260265 & Up Trailer Wood Splitter Rev Jun-2021 Part Number: Z97161_En...
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Page 2: Introduction
W034 US Customary (SI metric). Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals. Wallenstein Equipment Inc. • © 2021. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
WX530 Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............2 7. Service and Maintenance ........31 1.1 Foreword ..............2 7.1 Maintenance Safety ............ 31 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ..........4 7.2 Fluids and Lubricants ..........31 1.3 Serial Number Location ..........5 7.3 Maintenance Schedule .......... -
Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report
WX530 Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN WX530 Trailer Wood Splitter To activate warranty, register your product online at http://www.wallensteinequipment.com _________________________________________ Pre-delivery Inspection Customer’s Name Inspect for damage from shipping. Immediately contact the shipping company if damage is found. -
Page 5: Serial Number Location
WX530 Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter 1.3 Serial Number Location lways provide the model and serial number of your Wallenstein product when ordering parts, or requesting service or other information. The product information plate location is shown in the illustration. Record your product Model and Serial Number in the spaces provided below for future reference. -
Page 6: Warranty
Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter 1.4 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 7: 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 8: Safety
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on the Wallenstein wood splitter 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 9: Why Is Safety Important
• Accidents Can Be Avoided - Protective shoes with slip resistant soles The policy of Wallenstein Equipment Inc. is to produce products • DO have a first-aid kit available for use that are safe and reliable. However, even when using well- should the need arise and know how to engineered equipment, there is always an element of risk. -
Page 10: Equipment Safety Guidelines
WX530 Safety Trailer Wood Splitter 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines • Learn the controls and how to stop the machine quickly in an emergency. Always place the machine in a Safe Condition before • If this machine is loaned or rented, it is the machine... -
Page 11: Gas Engine Safety
WX530 Safety Trailer Wood Splitter • DO NOT run engine above rated speeds. This may result in • Before applying pressure to the system, injury. make sure all components are tight, and • DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or that lines, hoses and couplings are not other parts which may increase the governed speed. -
Page 12: Being Prepared
WX530 Safety Trailer Wood Splitter 2.11 Being Prepared • Determine where the split wood is going to be piled ahead of time. Make sure it does not interfere with safe loading of wood into the splitter. • Precut logs so wood is ready to load into the splitter. Do not run a chain saw and the splitter at the same time. - Page 13 WX530 Safety Trailer Wood Splitter 2.11.1 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 understand all Safety, Operation and Maintenance information ASABE S318 Safety for Agricultural Field Equipment in this manual.
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Page 14: Safety Signs
WX530 Safety Signs Trailer Wood Splitter 3. Safety Signs Practicing good safety means becoming familiar with safety 3.1 Safety Sign Explanations signs and warnings and being aware of the situations that require alertness. The top (or left-hand) panel shows the safety alert (the potential... -
Page 15: Safety Sign Explanations
WX530 Safety Signs Trailer Wood Splitter 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 4. Warning! Keep feet away from falling split wood. 1. Warning! Always wear steel toed foot wear while machine is operating to avoid serious Always wear appropriate Personal personal injury. -
Page 16: Familiarization
WX530 Familiarization Trailer Wood Splitter 4. Familiarization 4.1.1 Training 4.1 To the New Operator Each operator must be trained in the proper set-up and operating It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this procedures before using the machine. -
Page 17: Machine Components
WX530 Familiarization Trailer Wood Splitter 4.2 Machine Components 01726 Fig. 3 – WX530 Wood Splitter Components 1. Tilting Splitter Bed 2. Sliding Wedge 3. Splitter Control Valve Handle 4. Splitter Bed Spring Latch 5. Hydraulic Cylinder 6. Honda™ GC160 Engine 7. -
Page 18: Controls
WX530 Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 5. Controls 5.1.1 Choke Lever IMPORTANT! Before starting work with the wood splitter, become familiar with the location and function of all The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the controls. carburetor. -
Page 19: Hydraulic Valve
WX530 Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 5.1.3 Recoil Starter Neutral Position The recoil starter is located on the side of the engine. The starter • Neutral is the center position on the valve. grip is pulled out by hand to start the engine. - Page 20 WX530 Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 00661 00660 Fig. 11 – Retract Wedge Fig. 10 – Extend Wedge to split Wood Retract • Pull the lever fully backwards to retract the push block. The valve detent holds the lever in Retract allowing a hands-free return cycle.
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Page 21: Stroke Limiter Accessory
WX530 Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 5.3 Stroke Limiter Accessory The Stroke Limiter accessory improves productivity when splitting shorter pieces. It stops the cylinder from fully returning to the home position. 5.3.1 Stroke Limiter Adjustment 1. Place a typical sized log on the splitter bed, then start / apply power to the wood splitter. -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6. Operating Instructions The operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all 14. Before servicing or repairing the machine, place it in a Safe operating and safety procedures and following them. Condition. See page 10. -
Page 23: Pre-Operation Checklist
Trailer Wood Splitter 6.3 Pre-operation Checklist 6.4 Machine Break-In Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein wood splitter Although there are no operational restrictions on the wood requires that each operator reads and understands the operating splitter when used for the first time, it is recommended that the... -
Page 24: Engine Oil Level Check
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.5 Engine Oil Level Check 6.6 Hydraulic Oil Level Check Check engine oil level daily. Check hydraulic oil level every 40 hours or weekly. Check with the machine parked on level ground and the engine Check with the machine parked on level ground and the engine stopped. -
Page 25: Fuel Level Check
If a tow vehicle is available, leaving the splitter attached to it provides greater stability. WX530 splitters are designed with a pivoting main frame that allows horizontal or fully vertical splitting. 1. Position the splitter next to the wood to be split. -
Page 26: Starting The Engine
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.9 Starting the Engine 3. Pull the starter grip out lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gently. CAUTION! Before starting engine, review the operating and maintenance instructions in the engine manual. -
Page 27: Log Placement
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.12 Splitting Wood 2. Decrease engine speed to idle speed.. 3. Push the throttle control lever all the way down to shut off the engine. WARNING! Risk of pinching or crushing hazard! The worker 6.11 Log Placement... -
Page 28: Vertical Splitting
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 00706 00623 Fig. 23 – Single Blade Wedge Fig. 25 – Rotate Splitter to Vertical 6. Pile the split wood close to the working area, but do not allow pieces to pile up and clutter the area. A cluttered working area can lead to tripping and an accident. -
Page 29: Transporting
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 8. Ensure the stability jacks are raised and secured with the latch pin. 9. Make sure tow vehicle is fitted with the correct size (2 in) towing ball. 10. Make sure fuel and hydraulic tank caps are on tight to prevent spills while transporting. -
Page 30: Connecting A Tow Vehicle
WX530 Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.15 Connecting a Tow Vehicle 2. Add a stabilizer to the fuel tank. Top up the tank and run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the 1. -
Page 31: Service And Maintenance
WX530 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7. Service and Maintenance 7.2 Fluids and Lubricants WARNING! 1. Engine Oil Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine before performing ANY service or maintenance SAE 10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general use that procedure. -
Page 32: Maintenance Schedule
WX530 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.3 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. Remove any entangled material from splitter. -
Page 33: Grease Points
WX530 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.4 Grease Points Every 40 hours of operation Location or as required Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot of grease per fitting. Frame slide Look for this decal on your machine. It... -
Page 34: Hydraulic Oil - Changing
WX530 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.5 Hydraulic Oil – Changing 7.6 Hydraulic Oil Filter – Changing Change the hydraulic oil at 100 hours of operation or Change hydraulic oil filter at 100 hours of operation or annually. annually. -
Page 35: Engine Air Cleaner
WX530 Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.7 Engine Air Cleaner 2. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body (4) and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct (5) that leads to the carburetor. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Refer to the Honda™ GC160 owner's manual found in the If a problem persists after reading through the Troubleshooting manual tube. section, contact the local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment. Have the machine serial number ready. Problem Cause Solution Oil filter plugged. -
Page 37: Specifications
WX530 Specifications Trailer Wood Splitter 9. Specifications 9.1 Machine Specifications Model WX530 Mounting Trailer Mounted Engine Model Honda™ GC160; 4.6 hp (3.4 kW) @ 3,600 rpm 9.8 in³ (160 cm³) Engine Displacement 4 x 24 in Splitter Cylinder (10.2 x 61 cm) -
Page 38: Common Bolt Torque Values
WX530 Specifications Trailer Wood Splitter 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 39: Hydraulic Fitting Torque
WX530 Specifications Trailer Wood Splitter 9.3 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 40: Alphabetical Index
WX530 Alphabetical Index Trailer Wood Splitter 10. Alphabetical Index Introduction ................2 Foreword................2 Air Cleaner Inspection ............35 Angled Splitter Bed ............. 26 Log Placement ..............27 Lubricants................31 Before Starting the Engine ..........22 Bolt torque ................38 Break-in ................ - Page 41 WX530 Alphabetical Index Trailer Wood Splitter Safety Training ............... 10 Signal Words ..............8 Tire Safety ..............10 Transport Safety ............29 Safety Alert Symbol ............... 8 Safety Notice Labels ............. 7 Safety Sign Explanations ............ 15 Safety Signs ................ 14 Safety Training ..............
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