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- Page 1 WWW.HUD-SON.COM BADGER FIREWOOD PROCESSOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8201 STATE ROUTE 12 • PO BOX 345 • BARNEVELD, NY 13304...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
N O T E F R O M H U D - S O N Thank you for your purchase of the Badger firewood processor from Hud-Son Forest Equipment. We are pleased that you chose us as your supplier of your forestry equipment. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Purchaser Agreement By accepting the delivery of your firewood processor by Hud-Son Forest Equipment you agree that you will not modify your mill from it’s original assembly. This will VOID any warranty from Hud-Son Forest Equipment. Please fill out the information for quick reference:... - Page 4 General Safety Procedures: 1) Always wear safety glasses, ear protection and gloves while operat- ing or servicing the machine. 2) Keep all body parts and foreign objects away from all moving parts. Do not reach into the machine while it is still operating. (Be Sure The Machine Is OFF.) 3) Do not attempt to override any safety features on the machine.
- Page 5 Product Safety Decals The decals on the following page are used on the Hud-Son Saw Mills to iden- tify warnings and prohibited actions. It is very important that you understand the meaning of the decals, for your safety and the safety of others. Decals are...
- Page 6 CAUTION - Be EXTRA careful around these BLADE LUBE TANK - be sure to use the areas, unsafe practices may cause personnel correct lubrication, if incorrect lube is used it injury or damage. may cause personnel injury or damage. DANGER - Be careful around any rotating NOTICE - Please remember to send in war- parts, they may cause personnel injury or dam- ranty card and information.
- Page 7 Winching Tips * NOTE - Be very careful when winching the logs. When winch is winding in make sure that it is not being kinked or or wound in one position. While pulling be alert not to tip machine over. Be sure the rear dig legs are angled into the ground and that they have a good solid spot to dig into.
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Page 8: Safety
SAFETY TIPS Isolate winch before putting your hands in or around the fair lead or wire rope drum (The Danger Zone). GENERAL OPERATION The Badger’s hydraulic pump is used to power the winch. The engine must be running for winch operation. The winch has minimum pulling capabilities at engine idle. The winch is operated by a manually operated hydraulic switching valve. - Page 9 Unwinding Winch Cable To unwind cable by hand, turn top lever to “FREE” (free spool). Turn side lever to “FREE” (free spool). Both levers should be in “FREE” positions to unwind cable. WARNING • Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable. Do not handle cable with bare hands.
- Page 10 MILE MARKER HYDRAULIC 2-SPEED WINCH LEVER POSITIONS VIEW #2 VIEW #1 FREE LEVER #1 FREE FREE LEVER #2 HIGH FREE FREE SPOOL SPOOL LEVER #2 FREE HIGH WARNING DO NOT MOVE SHIFT LEVERS WITH LOAD ON WINCH CABLE! VIEW #3 VIEW #4 FREE LEVER #1...
- Page 11 • Do not overload your winch. Do not maintain power to the winch. Do not maintain power to the winch if the drum stops. Overloads can damage the vehicle, winch or winch rope and create unstable operating conditions. • It is recommended to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the rope about half way along to the hook attachment.
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Page 12: Set Up
Set - Up The Hud-Son Badger is easily set-up. Use the following instructions to set up the unit. Check hydraulic oil, lubrication and fuel levels before operating. Due to the Badger motor being set at a 15 angle, Bar lube tank the proper oil height should read full at the notch- es in the dip stick. -
Page 13: Operation
Go to the front of the machine. Remove the 3/4” draw pin that holds the trailer tongue and towing bolt with the lock nut. Remove the tongue and set it out of the way. The Badger is now set up and ready to operate. - Page 14 6) Adjust the wood length rod to desired length (figure 6-A) 7 a) Pull D-handle to raise log hold down as log enters cut- ting area while winching (Figure 7-A and 7-A-1) 7 b) Winch the log up the trough through the guard until the log is at desired length.
- Page 15 10) Once the log rolls into the splitter box, use the wedge adjuster handle to set the height of the wedge. There are many dif- ferent positions. You can lower the wedge all the way down to be just a single split or raise it up to center the log on the 4-way wedge.
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Page 16: Transport
Transport The Badger is a compact unit that folds onto itself for easy towing. Follow these steps for transporting the unit. 1) Be sure cable is in all the way. Powering Transport Bar Lock up the engine may be needed if w i n ch cable is not pulled all the way in. - Page 17 6.) Loosen tension from screw on the bar tension plate (5/16” nut). 7.) Remove chain then clean the bar, oil port, slides, and grove for chain. 8.) Make sure oil reservoir port is clear of any dirt or sawdust before putting new chain on bar.
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE FOR CLUTCH • Most clutch parts do not require maintenance and can not be replaced. • Bearings are sealed for life of clutch. • Armature, rotor, and brake wear evenly and cannot be replaced individually. • Coil cannot be removed. ADJUSTMENT FOR WEAR •...
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Page 19: Lube Order
Badger Lube Order #1 #2 Bar Oil Lube Tank # 1: pump ; Saw bar arm shown in locked position for road travel #2: flow inline control and shut off valve Saw bar oil line/1-way flow valve Battery — check connections/disconnect before working on electric system Wedge lift —... - Page 20 Splitter slide rail — lube bottom of rail with grease Engine cover (hood) Keep slot clean Keep slot clean Splitter tray, keep this area clear of debris Hours meter and tach Hydraulic Oil Only Hydraulic oil filter - takes AW-32-WT hydraulic oil. Replacement 40-20 Hyd filter Keep splitter tray free of oil and grease to prevent bark build up...
- Page 21 Engine oil dip stick - full is at notch area on dip stick. Do not use checked marks. Chain tensioner screw Bar and Chain Saw bar arm locked in maintenance position Saw drive assembly grease all bearings Saw bar locked in maintenance position Oil saw bar arm at pivot point Grease saw bar arm at upper and lower swivel Saw bar lift spring...
- Page 22 Hydraulic oil tank shut off valve Splitter ram slide rail #1 and ram retainer irons #2 Keyhole slide chain grab grab hook on end of winch cable Optional conveyor mounting bracket Mounting plate for hydraulic control valve for conveyor Hydraulic oil tank vent cap and fill port Hydraulic oil pressure gauge Adjusting bolts for wood rod length...
- Page 23 Lifting shackle Bar maintenance guard Jack and hitch assembly Leg locking bolt Drop leg for stabilizing and leveling machine Badger paw /grab legs Saw bar handle lock Badger tail assembly...
- Page 24 Control panel #1 Splitter ram control valve #2 winch control valve Saw bar handle Flow control valve for winch Wedge height adjusting lever Bar oil tank #1: Main hyd. pump; #2: Luv Joy coupler; #3: Electric clutch assembly Belt tensioner and idler pulley...
- Page 25 Engine oil filter Wood tray locking pin Replacement: # 12-485 - Briggs: # 842921 #1: Engine oil check stick; #2 Engine oil fillport Engine cover (open) Power fuse block for clutch and soft start relay Soft start relay located under H-frame on machine...
- Page 26 Log hold down handle oil pulley and cable Wedge retainer bolt Saw bar drive assembly removed from machine Mounting plate for hydraulic control valve for conveyor Flip up wood tray to access engine cover...
- Page 27 Badger Saw Drive System Set Up To change the chain drive sprocket remove the pilot bearing one (1) shim and the lock- ing shaft collar, slide off the old sprocket and key. Inspect the key and make sure it is not worn out or damaged.
- Page 28 Oil pump (BAR) TAN-01-6Q 6qt.Processor Lube Tank w/o Pump SS808-81-0004 Soft Start BAT-02-230 Battery FIL-02-10-20 Filters ( hyd. filter) 2017 and newer filter (hyd.) Hud-Son #HY-FL-17-20; Common# U9L3FE HYD-03-25-12-08 Splitter Valve CHA-05-04-68 Choker chain CAB-02-04 Cable throttle cable TRA-02-015 Jack...
- Page 29 6 months - Call your servicing Hud-Son Dealer. Bar/Chain/Sprocket No Warranty Hydraulic Motors, Cylinders, Pumps, 6 months - Call Hud-Son and ask for the warranty Valves and Hose & Fittings department. Clutch 30 days - Call Hud-Son and ask for the warranty department.
- Page 30 Fuel system problems caused by the failure to use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old) - Gummy deposits, varnish and/or corrosion due to old gas are not covered by warranty. Since we have no control over the quality of gasoline and we know it deteriorates with age, the warranty defines “fresh”...
- Page 31 MAINTENANCE NOTES _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...
- Page 32 Thank you for choosing Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc. 8201 State Rt. 12, PO Box 345 Barneveld, NY 13304 info@hud-son.com We have an onsite technician available to answer any questions Monday - Friday 8 to 4:30 and Saturday from 8 to noon. 315-896-7297.
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