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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL WX540 Up to S/N 273165 WX540L Up to S/N 2E9US1113KS273163 WX 540, WX 540L Trailer Wood Splitter Rev Jun-2020 Part Number: Z97137_En...
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Page 2: Introduction
This manual covers the Wallenstein 20-ton WX540 trailer wood splitters. The WX540 model features horizontal and vertical Always keep this manual with the machine. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
WX540, WX540L Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............2 7. Service and Maintenance ........33 1.1 Foreword .............2 7.1 Maintenance Safety ..........33 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.2 Fluids and Lubricants ........33 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 7.3 Maintenance Schedule ........34 1.4 Warranty .............6... -
Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report
WX540, WX540L Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report WALLENSTEIN WX540, WX540L Trailer Wood Splitters 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
WX540, WX540L Introduction Trailer Wood Splitter 1.3 Serial Number Location Always 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. -
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: Decal Information
(how to avoid the hazard). Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number, and other important information. Manufactured by: Safety alert Wallenstein Equipment Inc., 7201 Line 86, Wallenstein ON N0B2S0, Canada MODEL: ########## TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VEHICLE: TRA / REM GAWR/PNBE (KG):... -
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
WX540, WX540L 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
WX540, WX540L 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
WX540, WX540L 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 WX540, WX540L 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 ISO 4254-1 Agricultural machinery – Safety in this manual.
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Page 14: Safety Signs
WX540, WX540L Safety Signs Trailer Wood Splitter 3. Safety Signs 3.1 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. -
Page 15: Safety Sign Explanations
WX540, WX540L 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
WX540, WX540L 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
WX540, WX540L Familiarization Trailer Wood Splitter 4.2 Machine Components 00633 Fig. 3 – WX540, WX540L 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 GX200 Engine 7. -
Page 18: Controls
WX540, WX540L Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 5. Controls 5.1.2 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. - Page 19 WX540, WX540L Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 00190 00203 Fig. 7 – Fuel Valve Lever Fig. 9 – Recoil Starter 1. Fuel Shut-off Valve Lever 2. ON Position 3. OFF Position 5.1.4 Throttle Lever This lever controls the engine speed. Move the lever side to side to increase or decrease engine rpm.
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Page 20: Hydraulic Valve
WX540, WX540L Controls Trailer Wood Splitter Hydraulic Valve Neutral Position • Neutral is the center position on the valve. The control valve extends and retracts the wedge to split the • The wedge stops moving when the valve lever is moved to wood. - Page 21 WX540, WX540L Controls Trailer Wood Splitter 00661 00660 Fig. 12 – Extend Wedge to split Wood Fig. 13 – Retract Wedge 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 22: Stroke Limiter Accessory
WX540, WX540L 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 23: Operating Instructions
WX540, WX540L 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 24: 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 25: Engine Oil Level Check
WX540, WX540L 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 26: Fuel Level Check
If a tow vehicle is available, leaving the splitter attached to it provides greater stability. WX540 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 27: Starting The Engine
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.9 Starting the Engine 3. Turn the engine ignition switch ON. CAUTION! Before starting engine, review the operating and maintenance instructions in the engine manual. W019 CAUTION! 00705 Hearing loss hazard. Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause Fig. -
Page 28: Log Placement
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 00187 Fig. 23 – Ignition Switch Under normal conditions, use the following procedure 1. Stop loading material onto the splitter bed. 2. Decrease engine speed to MIN. Fig. 24 – Correct Log Placement—Horizontal 3. -
Page 29: Vertical Splitting
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 00651 Fig. 27 – Rear Jack Stand Fig. 25 – Hydraulic Control Valve Positions 2. While standing beside the controls, release the splitter 00644 beam by pulling the spring-loaded frame latch outward. IMPORTANT! Do not hold the valve lever to extend or 3. -
Page 30: Transporting
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 00645 Fig. 29 – Correct Log Placement—Vertical WARNING! Risk of pinching or crushing hazard! The worker loading the splitter MUST be the only one in control of the hydraulic cylinder and splitting wedge. -
Page 31: Connecting A Tow Vehicle
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 8. Ensure the stability jacks are raised and secured with the • Clean all debris from the splitter that could fall off in latch pin. transport. • Check tire pressure. Inspect for cuts or damaged rims. -
Page 32: Storing The Wood Splitter
WX540, WX540L Operating Instructions Trailer Wood Splitter 6.16 Storing the Wood Splitter After the season's use and the wood splitter is going to be put away in storage, it should be thoroughly inspected and prepared. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent any unnecessary down time at the start of next season. -
Page 33: Service And Maintenance
WX540, WX540L Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7. Service and Maintenance 11. Always use proper tools in good condition. Make sure WARNING! you understand how to use them, before performing any service work. Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine before performing ANY service or maintenance procedure. -
Page 34: Maintenance Schedule
WX540, WX540L Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.3 Maintenance Schedule 7.4 Grease Points Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot interval, whichever comes first. of grease per fitting. - Page 35 WX540, WX540L Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter Every 40 hours of operation Location or as required Frame slide Every 100 hours of operation Location or annually Axle bearings – 2 places 00662 Fig. 34 – Grease Points...
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Page 36: Hydraulic Oil - Changing
WX540, WX540L 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. -
Page 37: Engine Air Cleaner
WX540, WX540L Service and Maintenance Trailer Wood Splitter 7.7 Engine Air Cleaner Inspection Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements. Check air filter every 40 hours of operation. Change air filter Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged elements at 100 hours of operation or annually. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Refer to the Honda™ GX200 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 39: Specifications
WX540, WX540L Specifications Trailer Wood Splitter 9. Specifications 9.1 Machine Specifications Model WX540, WX540L Mounting Trailer Mounted Engine Model Honda™ GX200; 6.5 hp (4.8 kW) @ 3,600 rpm 12 in³ (196 cm³) Engine Displacement 4 x 24 in Splitter Cylinder (10.2 x 61 cm) -
Page 40: Common Bolt Torque Values
WX540, WX540L 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 41: Hydraulic Fitting Torque
WX540, WX540L 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. -
Page 42: Alphabetical Index
Choke Lever ..............18 Pre-operation Checklist ..........24 Fuel Shut-off Valve ............18 Starting the Engine ............27 Ignition Switch..............18 Vertical Splitting (WX540, WX540L only) ....... 29 Recoil Starter ..............19 Operating Safety ..............23 Throttle Lever..............19 Operation Engine Fuel ................. 33 Starting the Engine ............ - Page 43 Common Bolt Torque Values ......... 40 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ..........41 Machine Specifications ..........39 Wheel Lug Torque ............41 WX540, WX540L ............39 Splitter Operation Before Starting the Engine..........23 Engine Oil Level Check ..........25 Fuel Level Check ............26 Hydraulic Oil Level Check..........
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