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Wood-mizer Autoclutch Option Operating Instructions Manual

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Autoclutch Option
Safety, Installation,
Operation, & Parts Manuals
024338 (Installed)
016139 (Boxed)
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
February 1999
rev. A.00 - D.00
rev. A.00 - D.00
Form #883

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  • Page 1 Autoclutch Option Safety, Installation, Operation, & Parts Manuals 024338 (Installed) rev. A.00 - D.00 016139 (Boxed) rev. A.00 - D.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 AUTOCLUTCH INSTALLATION Manual Clutch Lever Removal ..............1-1 Autoclutch Assembly Installation ............1-3 Control Component Installation .............1-6 Wiring Instructions.................1-8 Turnbuckle Adjustment ................1-10 Guard Installation .................1-12 SECTION 2 OPERATION SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE Autoclutch Belt..................3-1 Lubrication .....................3-2 Drive Belt Adjustment................3-3 Autoclutch Linkage ................3-6 Microswitch Alignment................3-8 Troubleshooting..................3-11...

  • Page 4: Autoclutch Installation

    Manual Clutch Lever Removal SECTION 1 AUTOCLUTCH INSTALLATION The Autoclutch Option allows you to engage the blade using a toggle switch on the con- trol panel. This section will instruct you on how to install the option yourself. If your auto- clutch option was factory-installed with a new sawmill, you can skip to the next section.
  • Page 5 Autoclutch Installation Manual Clutch Lever Removal See Figure 1-1. Remove Disconnect turnbuckle turnbuckles 3 Bolts Remove clutch handle assembly 3H0506-2 FIG. 1-1 6. Remove the bolt and nut securing the long and short turnbuckles to the pivot plate. Save the bolt and nut for installation of the Autoclutch turnbuckle. 7.

  • Page 6: Autoclutch Assembly Installation

    Autoclutch Assembly Installation Autoclutch Assembly Installation 1. If you are installing the autoclutch option to a sawmill equipped with a Kubota, Caterpillar, Yanmar diesel engine or G35 (G38) Kohler gas engine, install the provided collar spacer to the autoclutch turnbuckle. Loosen the jam nuts and turn the inner and outer links until they seperate.
  • Page 7 Autoclutch Installation Autoclutch Assembly Installation 2. Install the supplied short turnbuckle assembly to the engine/motor mount using the previ- ously removed bolt and nut. Position the turnbuckle so the end with two hexes is on the bottom. See Figure 1-3. Motor Mount Bracket Existing Nut...
  • Page 8 Autoclutch Installation Autoclutch Assembly Installation 3. Install the autoclutch drive assembly to the sawmill saw head: See Figure 1-4. Remove the three socket head bolts and lock washers from the back of the autoclutch drive assembly. Place the rear guard (Rev. D Only) over the three slotted holes located under the engine/motor mount plate.

  • Page 9: Control Component Installation

    Autoclutch Installation Control Component Installation Control Component Installation Install the provided circuit breaker and toggle switch to the sawmill control box. 1. Remove the eight screws securing the front panel to the sawmill control box. Lift the panel out and flip around to access the back side (leave all wires attached). See Figure 1-5.
  • Page 10 Autoclutch Installation Control Component Installation 4. Remove the eight screws securing the rear panel to the sawmill control box. Lift the panel out and set on top of the control box, leaving all wires attached. See Figure 1-6. Remove rear panel Install circuit breaker...

  • Page 11: Wiring Instructions

    NOTE: The laser option wire #25 may be bundled with the autoclutch option wires. If so, separate wire #25 and return it to the storage location. 3. Pull back the harness conduit to expose the four wires. Connect the 12 gauge black wire (#32) to the black autoclutch motor wire.
  • Page 12 Autoclutch Installation Wiring Instructions 6. In the control box, locate the harness of four wires (#28, 29, 31, & 32). Remove any wire ties, tape, or cable clamps securing the harness in its storage location. Pull back the har- ness conduit to expose the four wires. NOTE: Black wire #32 should be pre-installed to the ground terminal stud in the bottom of the control box.

  • Page 13: Turnbuckle Adjustment

    Autoclutch Installation Turnbuckle Adjustment Turnbuckle Adjustment 1. Raise the autoclutch toggle switch until the autoclutch motor quits cycling. The autoclutch should pivot the engine/motor mount up, engaging the drive belt. 2. Check the drive belt tension (refer to your engine manual for proper drive belt tension specifications).
  • Page 14 Autoclutch Installation Turnbuckle Adjustment 3. Place a straight edge between the upper and lower clutch pivot centers. Make sure the middle pivot is aligned to the straight edge. If it is not, adjust the autoclutch link arm. To adjust, turn the autoclutch link arm to adjust the rod end in or out as required and repeat Step 3.

  • Page 15: Guard Installation

    Autoclutch Installation Guard Installation Guard Installation 1. If not already installed, install the front and rear Autoclutch guards: See Figure 1-9. Use the supplied 1/4-20 x 1/2" bolts and split lock washers to secure the front guard in place. Rev. D.00 Only: Secure the back guard to the front guard from underneath using the supplied 1/4-20 x 3/4"...
  • Page 16 Autoclutch Installation Guard Installation 2. Replace all saw head covers. Use the provided lower belt guard assembly to replace the original lower guard. Assemble the lower belt guard to the mount with the 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex head bolts and flat washers provided. CAUTION! When replacing or installing guards, be careful not to pinch any wiring.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation SECTION 2 OPERATION See Figure 2-1. All sawmill controls operate exactly as described in your sawmill opera- tor’s manual except the clutch/brake. Instead of pulling a handle to engage the blade, push the toggle switch on the control panel up. Hold the switch up until the clutch motor stops completely.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Autoclutch Belt SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE DANGER! On electric mills, hazardous voltage inside the disconnect box, starter box, and at the electric motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect and lock out power supply before performing autoclutch installation! Fol- low all applicable electrical codes.

  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Maintenance Lubrication Lubrication See Figure 3-2. Check the clutch gear box oil level. Remove the level plug at the rear of the gear box. The oil level should be right at the plug hole. Drain and refill the gearbox after the first 100 hours of sawmill operation. Use a synthetic gear oil such as Mobil SHC 634.

  • Page 20: Drive Belt Adjustment

    See Table 3-1. See the table below for drive belt tension specifications for your model sawmill. Measure the belt tension with a gauge. NOTE: Wood-Mizer offers a belt tension gauge (Part No. 016309) that will let you accurately measure the belt tension.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 3-3. Loosen bottom jam nut Turn inner link rod clockwise to Belt Tension tighten drive belt Gauge 3H0505-3E After 9/15 FIG. 3-3 3. Gas/Diesel Engines Only: After tensioning the drive belt, check throttle cable tension and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 22 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment 2. Position the bracket so that the prong is close to, but does not touch, the drive belt with the clutch handle engaged. This is approximately 1/8-1/16” (3-1.5mm). 3. Retighten the adjustment bolts 25-27 pound feet (34-37 newton meters). See Figure 3-4.

  • Page 23: Autoclutch Linkage

    Maintenance Autoclutch Linkage Autoclutch Linkage After every drive belt or brake strap adjustment, check the autoclutch linkage. 1. Remove the blade from the sawmill. 2. Remove the inside belt guard and push the autoclutch toggle switch up to engage the drive belts.
  • Page 24 Maintenance Autoclutch Linkage 3. Place a straight edge between the upper and lower clutch pivot centers. Make sure the middle pivot is aligned to the straight edge. If it is not, adjust the autoclutch link arm. To adjust, turn the autoclutch link arm to adjust the rod end in or out as required and repeat Step 3.

  • Page 25: Microswitch Alignment

    Maintenance Microswitch Alignment Microswitch Alignment 1. Rotate the cam clockwise to the disengage position. NOTE: In order to rotate the cam it may be necessary to spin the motor pulley by hand. See Figure 3-6. CAUTION! Be sure to rotate cam clockwise; rotating the cam counterclockwise can cause damage to the switches.
  • Page 26 Maintenance Microswitch Alignment 2. Adjust the cam on the shaft as necessary until the cam is evenly spaced with respect to both microswitches. See Figure 3-7. Disengage switch Engage switch Center Cam with Respect to Switches BOTTOM VIEW 3H0734 FIG. 3-7 AC98doc120519 Maintenance...
  • Page 27 Maintenance Microswitch Alignment 3. Check to ensure the microswitch mounting bracket is parallel with the cam. If necessary, slightly bend by hand to adjust. Then, loosen the microswitch mounting screws. See Figure 3-8. Place a credit card between the cam and the roller lever of the disen- gage switch.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Autoclutch will not stop; Cam and switches not aligned Check microswitch alignment (See Sec- continues to engage and properly tion 3.5) disengage Microswitch damaged due to Position autoclutch switch, in center mis-alignment position. If autoclutch stops, inspect microswitch lever.
  • Page 29 Maintenance Troubleshooting Damaged switch Replace switch Maintenance AC98doc120519 3-12...

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS Autoclutch Assembly Retrofit (3/05) 27 28 10 11 3H0958C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, AUTOMATIC 016215 Mount Weldment, Autoclutch Gearbox 016216 Motor Assembly, Autoclutch Replacement 016021 Brush Kit, Autoclutch Leeson Motor External 034002...
  • Page 31 Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Cam, Autoclutch Dual 021395 Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1 1/4” Hex Head F05006-21 Rod End, R/H w/Grease Zerk 015254 Screw, 7/16-20 x 1” Socket Head Cap Block Oxide F05007-117 Rod, Clutch Engagement 015062 Nut, 7/16-20 Jam F05010-38 Rod End, 7/16-20 RH Male P11579 Gearbox Assembly, ‘98 Autoclutch...

  • Page 32: Rev. D.00

    Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Autoclutch Assembly Rev. D.00 3H0425L DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, AUTOMATIC 016215 Mount Weldment, Autoclutch Gearbox 016216 Motor Assembly, Autoclutch Replacement 016021 Brush Kit, Autoclutch Leeson Motor External 034002 Brush Kit, Autoclutch Owosso Motor External A12198...
  • Page 33 Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Bolt, #4-40 x 1 1/2” Slotted F05004-103 Switch Assembly, Autoclutch Replacement 024563 Switch Assembly, Autoclutch 015865  Instructions, Autoclutch Switch Replacement 024563-891 Cam, Autoclutch Dual 021395 Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1 1/4” Hex Head F05006-21 Rod End, R/H w/Grease Zerk 015254 Screw, 7/16-20 x 1”...
  • Page 34 Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Use 015076 3L150 Belt for Leeson motor supplied after 12/00. Use 016219 3L140 belt for Owosso motor originally supplied. Microswitch kit 024563 replaces switch assembly 015865 and component switch 014765. Kit includes required hardware and instruc- tions.

  • Page 35: Rev. A.00 - C.00

    Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Autoclutch Assembly Rev. A.00 - C.00 3H0425-2 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, AUTOMATIC 015077 Mount Weldment, Autoclutch Gearbox 015017 Motor Assembly, Autoclutch Replacement 016021 Brush Kit, Autoclutch Leeson Motor External 034002 Brush Kit, Autoclutch Owosso Motor External A12198...
  • Page 36 Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Switch Assembly, Autoclutch Replacement 024563 Switch Assembly, Autoclutch 015865  Instructions, Autoclutch Switch Replacement 024563-891 Cam, Autoclutch Dual 021395 Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1 1/4” Hex Head F05006-21 Rod End, R/H w/Grease Zerk 015254 Screw, 7/16-20 x 1” Socket Head Cap Block Oxide F05007-117 Rod, Clutch Engagement 015062...
  • Page 37 Replacement Parts Autoclutch Assembly Solenoid Kit 016372 replaces Solenoid P10449. Kit includes solenoid and replacement instructions. Diode Wire Assembly 015426 added to Solenoid Kit 016372 (8/04). Rod links modified to improve durability (4/99). Kit 016325 includes both rod links to insure compatiblity. Kit also includes lock collar spacer P05035 to provide increased range of adjustment for Kubota, Caterpillar &...

  • Page 38: Autoclutch Control Parts

    Replacement Parts Autoclutch Control Parts Autoclutch Control Parts 3H0574 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. BREAKER, 30A MANUAL RESET PANEL MOUNT 024246 BOOT, CIRCUIT BREAKER 021253 SWITCH, ON/ON TOGGLE SPDT 051346 WASHER, 1/2” ID X 3/4” OD X 1/16” THICK NYLON P05251-1 BOOT, TOGGLE SWITCH P02575...

  • Page 39: Belt Guards

    Replacement Parts Belt Guards Belt Guards Retrofit 3H0991-1B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. GUARD WELDMENT, AUTOMATIC CLUTCH 006026 MOUNT WELDMENT, CLUTCH GUARD 006025 WASHER, 1/4” SAE FLAT F05011-11 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1/2” HEX HEAD F05005-15 PLATE, LOWER BELT AUXILIARY GUARD 016089...

  • Page 40: Rev. A.00 - D.00

    Replacement Parts Belt Guards Belt Guards Rev. A.00 - D.00 3H0609-1B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. GUARD ASSEMBLY, AUTOCLUTCH LEVER  015248 Guard Weldment, Automatic Clutch 015656 Mount Weldment, Clutch Guard 015678 Washer, 1/4” SAE Flat F05011-11 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1/2”...

  • Page 41: Electrical Information

    Electrical Information Electrical Components SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Electrical Components Component Manufacturer Manufacturer Wood-Mizer Description Part No. Part No. 1600-037-030-009 Mech. Prod. 024246 Breaker, 30A Manual Reset Panel Mount 015426 Wood-Mizer Diode Assy, Solenoid Coil Chassis Ground 015426 S.I. 2917-A...
  • Page 47 INDEX electrical information troubleshooting 3-11 installation autoclutch clutch lever removal control components turnbuckle adjustment 1-10 wiring maintenance autoclutch belt autoclutch linkage drive belt lubrication microswitch alignment operation replacement parts autoclutch belt guards 4-10, 4-11 control schematics electrical component list symbol diagrams wiring diagrams Index LMSdoc120519...

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