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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial number 2E9US111XMS040746 and up.
BXMT 3213
Chipper / Shredder
Rev Apr-2022
Document Number: Z97148_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial number 2E9US111XMS040746 and up. BXMT 3213 Chipper / Shredder Rev Apr-2022 Document Number: Z97148_En...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your local Wallenstein dealer or the distributor if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BXMT3213 Foreword Trailer Chipper / Shredder Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 7. Transport ..............32 1.1 Introduction ............2 7.1 Transport Safety ..........32 1.2 Model Configuration ..........2 7.2 Prepare the Machine for Transport ....32 1.3 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle ........32 1.4 Serial Number Location ........5 7.4 Trailer Jack ............33 1.5 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6...

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Trailer Chipper / Shredder 1.3 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein BXMT3213 Chipper/Shredder To activate the warranty, register your product through the Support page at WallensteinEquipment.com. This form must be completed by the dealer at the time of delivery, and then signed by the dealer and customer.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Foreword Trailer Chipper / Shredder 1.4 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 following illustration.

  • 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

    YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be of your Wallenstein trailer chipper / shredder. YOU must ensure limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

  • Page 8: Safety Rules

    Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of attached can often be noisy enough to Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe cause permanent, partial hearing loss. equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act.

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    BXMT3213 Safety Trailer Chipper / Shredder 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines 2.7 Safety Training Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which themselves or others.

  • Page 10: Sign-Off Form

    BXMT3213 Safety Trailer Chipper / Shredder 2.8 Sign-Off Form The design and manufacture of this product conforms to the applicable provisions in the following standards: Everyone who uses this machine must read and thoroughly • ISO 4254-1:2013, Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: understand all safety, operation, and maintenance information General requirements.

  • Page 11: Safety Signs

    BXMT3213 Safety Signs Trailer Chipper / Shredder 3. Safety Signs WARNING! Risk of personal injury. Replace safety signs that are removed, damaged, or illegible. If a part with a safety sign on it is replaced, a new safety sign must be applied.

  • Page 12: Safety Sign Locations

    BXMT3213 Safety Signs Trailer Chipper / Shredder 3.1 Safety Sign Locations Numbers correspond with the Safety Sign Explanations on page 14. 01908 Fig. 2 – Safety sign locations - front...
  • Page 13 BXMT3213 Safety Signs Trailer Chipper / Shredder 01909 Fig. 3 – Safety sign locations - back...

  • Page 14: Safety Sign Explanations

    BXMT3213 Safety Signs Trailer Chipper / Shredder 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 4. Warning! Risk of serious injury if caught in 1. Warning! drive belt. Risk of fingers being severed or Never operate the machine with guard serious injury to hands.
  • Page 15 BXMT3213 Safety Signs Trailer Chipper / Shredder 7. Caution! 10. Warning! Risk of personal injury! Risk of explosion. Do not overload the chipper by placing Charging a frozen battery can cause it material into the feed hopper larger to explode.

  • Page 16: Replace Safety Signs

    Replacement safety signs are available from your authorized distributor, dealer parts department, or Wallenstein Equipment. • Keep the safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Parts replaced that had a safety sign (decal) on them must also have the safety sign replaced.

  • Page 17: Familiarization

    Familiarization Trailer Chipper / Shredder 4. Familiarization BXMT3213 chipper/shredders chip or shred limbs, branches, • Avoid muddy or soft ground where the jack stand will sink. bark, or leaves into wood chips or mulch. Power to operate the If soft ground is unavoidable, place boards or plates under machine is provided by a gas engine.

  • Page 18: Machine Components

    BXMT3213 Familiarization Trailer Chipper / Shredder 4.5 Machine Components 01915 Fig. 5 – Machine components 1. Feed hopper flap 10. Jack stand 19. Operator's Manual tube 2. Chipper feed hopper 11. Battery (250 cc) 20. Fender (1 of 2) 3. Shredder feed-gate lever 12.

  • Page 19: Controls

    BXMT3213 Controls Trailer Chipper / Shredder 5. Controls 5.1.1 Throttle Control and Fuel Shutoff WARNING! The throttle control and fuel shutoff lever has the following Do not operate the machine until you are functions: thoroughly familiar with the position and function of the various controls.
  • Page 20 BXMT3213 Controls Trailer Chipper / Shredder 5.1.3 Electric Start 5.1.4 Rewind Start WARNING! WARNING! Fast retraction of the starter cord (called The engine can cause serious bodily harm kickback) pulls your hand and arm toward the or death to a person who is not trained in the engine faster than you can let go of the handle.

  • Page 21: Shredder Feed-Gate Levers

    BXMT3213 Controls Trailer Chipper / Shredder 5.2 Shredder Feed-Gate Levers 5.4 Hood Deflector The shredder has a spring-loaded feed gate. Press down on one The discharge chute has a deflector on the end to direct wood of the levers to open the feed gate and transfer material from chips.

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6. Operating Instructions Read and understand the operating instructions before using the • Read and understand this manual before starting the machine. machine. Review all safety instructions annually. • Park the machine in a clear location on dry, level ground.

  • Page 23: Pre-Start Checklist

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.2 Pre-Start Checklist 6.3 Machine Break-In Complete the following before you start the machine the first Although there are no operational restrictions on the wood time and every time thereafter: chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the...

  • Page 24: Engine Operation

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.4 Engine Operation • Do not attempt to start the engine with the spark plug removed. If the engine floods, set the choke control to OPEN, set the throttle control to FAST, then try to start the CAUTION! engine again.
  • Page 25 BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.4.2 Battery Safety 6.4.3 Check the Engine Fuel Level WARNING! WARNING! Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and  Charging a frozen battery can cause it explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe to explode. Warm the battery to 60 °F burns, bodily harm, or death.
  • Page 26 BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.4.4 Add Fuel to the Engine 6.4.5 Check the Engine Oil Level WARNING! IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page Fuel vapors can explode causing injury or death.

  • Page 27: Start The Machine

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.4.6 Add Oil to the Engine 6.5 Start the Machine IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see WARNING! the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page Before you start the machine, read and understand all of the safety information in this The engine has three oil-fill locations.

  • Page 28: Emergency Stop

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.7 Emergency Stop 5. Make sure that the upper housing is closed and secure. 6. Make sure that all of the guards are installed and secure. In the event of an emergency: 1. Stop loading material into the machine.

  • Page 29: Shredder Operation

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.9 Shredder Operation 4. Be aware of how much material you feed in. Slow down or stop if the engine begins to slow. Wait for the shredder to return to full speed. CAUTION! 5.

  • Page 30: Chipper Operation

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.10 Chipper Operation Procedure: 1. Make sure that the engine is warm and the rotor is up to WARNING! speed. 2. Slowly slide material into the chipper feed hopper. Never reach into the feed hopper. Doing so risks Do not force the material.

  • Page 31: Clear A Jam

    BXMT3213 Operating Instructions Trailer Chipper / Shredder 6.11 Clear a Jam WARNING! Never reach into the feed hopper. Doing so risks hands getting caught. Use a stick or branch to push in any material that does not move on its own.

  • Page 32: Transport

    BXMT3213 Transport Trailer Chipper / Shredder 7. Transport 7.2 Prepare the Machine for IMPORTANT! Equipment that is transported on a public roadway must comply with the local laws that govern the Transport safety and transport of machinery. 1. Stop the machine.

  • Page 33: Trailer Jack

    BXMT3213 Transport Trailer Chipper / Shredder 7. Lower the hitch-coupler latch to the locked position. Install 7. Use the trailer jack to raise the trailer tongue until the hitch the snap-lock pin through the latch to secure the hitch coupler is higher than the ball-mount hitch.

  • Page 34: Storage

    BXMT3213 Storage Trailer Chipper / Shredder 8. Storage At the end of the season or when the machine is not going to 8. Disconnect the tow vehicle. be used for an extended period of time, completely inspect all For instructions, see Disconnect from a Ball-Mount Hitch of the major systems.

  • Page 35: Service And Maintenance

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9. Service and Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and • Follow good shop practices: prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your - Keep the work area clean and dry.

  • Page 36: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.2 Fluids and Lubricants 9.2.3 Engine Fuel For complete fuel information and use at high altitudes, see The machine requires various fluids and lubricants for operation the engine manufacturer's manual. and maintenance.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Schedule

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.3 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine manufacturer's manual. Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour interval, whichever comes first. 600 hours or every 8 hours hours or...

  • Page 38: Grease Points

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.4 Grease Points IMPORTANT! Do not over grease. Too much grease can cause the bearing seals to fail. Look for this decal on the machine. It indicates a grease point and the interval in hours.

  • Page 39: Clean The Engine Air Filter

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.5 Clean the Engine Air Filter 9.6 Replace the Drive Belt IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or IMPORTANT! After the drive belt is replaced, set the with a damaged air filter, can allow dirt to enter the engine, correct tension, and align the engine and rotor sheave.
  • Page 40 BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.6.1 Set the Drive Belt Tension 9.6.2 Align the Drive Belt Check the drive belt alignment after every 8 hours of WARNING! operation. Machine shown with shields removed for For accurate measurement use a laser alignment tool. If a laser illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 41 BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.6.3 Align the Engine Mount After changing the drive belt or loosening the engine mounts, the drive belt may become misaligned. 1. Loosen the four engine mount bolts. If one corner of the engine mount does not need to move, leave the bolt snug.

  • Page 42: Rotor Knife Maintenance

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.7 Rotor Knife Maintenance 5. Sharpen or get replacement knives. Sharpen each knife at a 45° angle to provide the best cutting effect. CAUTION! Risk of getting hands pinched or wedged between lower rotor housing and rotor. Turn rotor slowly and be aware of hand positioning.

  • Page 43: Ledger Knife Maintenance

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.8 Ledger Knife Maintenance 9.8.2 Set the Ledger Knife Clearance 1. Loosen the ledger knife bolts. WARNING! 2. Move the ledger knife forward (toward the rotor knives). Snug the bolts by hand.

  • Page 44: Shredder Knife Maintenance

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.10 Shredder Knife Maintenance 9.10.1 Change the Shredder Knives Observe shredder knife operation at each use. Sharpen every IMPORTANT! Make sure that the knives and spacers are 50 hours of operation. installed in the correct sequence. Incorrect installation decreases the shredder performance.

  • Page 45: Wash The Machine

    BXMT3213 Service and Maintenance Trailer Chipper / Shredder 9.12 Wash the Machine IMPORTANT! Using harsh chemicals can damage the machine finish. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners for cleaning. IMPORTANT! A pressure washer can damage the machine's product identification plate and make it unreadable. Do not direct the spray from a pressure washer onto the product identification plate.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after WARNING! reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please Before troubleshooting, read and understand the have the serial number for your product handy.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    BXMT3213 Specifications Trailer Chipper / Shredder 11. Specifications For engine specifications, see the engine manufacturer's manual 11.1 Machine Specifications Model BXMT3213 Chipping capacity 3" (8 cm) Shredding capacity 1" (3 cm) Chipper type Disc Feed system Gravity / self feed...

  • Page 48: Bolt Torque

    BXMT3213 Specifications Trailer Chipper / Shredder 11.2 Bolt Torque 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 49: Wheel Lug Nut Torque

    BXMT3213 Specifications Trailer Chipper / Shredder 11.3 Wheel Lug Nut Torque Wheel Lug Nut Torque It is extremely important safety procedure to apply Wheel Units 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your Size trailer axle.

  • Page 50: Product Warranty

    Trailer Chipper / Shredder 12. 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 51: Index

    BXMT3213 Index Trailer Chipper / Shredder 13. Index Ball-mount hitch Familiarization ..............17 Connect ................. 32 New operator ..............17 Disconnect ..............33 Operator Orientation ............17 Belt drive Training ................17 Align ................40 Work site ................ 17 Replace................39 Foreword Tension ................40 Delivery inspection report ..........
  • Page 52 BXMT3213 Index Trailer Chipper / Shredder Engine................24 Starter-cord handle, engine..........20 Machine break-in ............23 Start the machine ..............27 Operating safety ............22 Stop the machine ..............27 Pre-start checklist ............23 Storage................34 Shredder operation ............29 Place machine ............... 34 Start the machine............27 Remove machine ............34 Stop the machine ............27 Replace engine fuel ............
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