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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 All content in this manual; pictures, and text are the sole property of Power Equipment Ltd. WoodMaxx © 2013-19. No unauthorized reproduction. ™...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required please contact WoodMaxx at 1-855-966-3629. WoodMaxx has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service this machine. The parts on your machine have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine WoodMaxx parts.
  • Page 4 List of warnings and cautions cannot be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this Wood Chipper in a safe manner. If you have any questions, please contact WoodMaxx at (855) 966-3629. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 5 It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 6 Transport Machinery Safely • Comply with state and local laws. • Maximum transport speed for any WoodMaxx implement is 20 mph on paved surface and 10 mph maximum on unpaved surface. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
  • Page 7 • Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. • Wrap around safety glasses Avoid wearing radio headphones while • Ear plugs operating machinery. • Leather gloves • Steel-toe work boots • Heavy pants • Long sleeved shirt www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 8: Driveline Safety

    Specify and test telescoping members to allow the lowest possible thrust loads, ✔ considering the expected working conditions. Specify and test torque limiters to control excessive shock loads. ✔ Where necessary, specify and test overrunning clutches to prevent inertial loads ✔ from overpowering the tractor. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 9 Provide an implement input connection shield to interact with the integral ✔ driveline shield to provide guarding of the shaft coupling and any torque limiting devices installed on the driveline. Check that all routine maintenance of the driveline can be done without ✔ removal of the shields. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 10 Drivelines, like most other components must be used properly, including the use of proper tractor master shields and implement input connection shields. Please contact us if you have any questions about your driveline applications. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    No more than 25° degrees from level is acceptable. • Do not operate the chipper without the chip deflectors, and or drive belt cover properly in place. • Read and understand all assembly instructions prior to assembly. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 12 Support leg Discharge chute PTO Shield Skid Shoes Safety Bar Spring & Hardware Removal Tool (18) M10x25mm (4) 2-Hole bolts Straps (4) M10x15 (18) M10 bolts Lock Nuts (4) Lock Washers (36) 10mm washers (8) Fender Washers www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 13 Loosen the two bolts that hold this bar in place, and drive the bar forward with a dead blow hammer. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 14 At this time, carefully lower the the spline of the chipper is slightly lower chipper to the ground, and remove the than the spline of your tractor. chain or strap. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 15 2 hole straps. All other bolts are bolts through the side panels in the two typically assembled as follows; bolt- holes closest to the feed roller. Do not washer-panel-washer-lock-nut tighten these bolts yet, and allow the panel to hang vertically. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 16 • Attach the top panel of the in-feed bin by installing the four M10x25mm bolts in catching on the bolts. the two forward holes of the panel. Affix the safety bar stop to the top left of the in-feed bin. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 17 Hook the bolt on the lever. The hardware for this is found left arm of the safety bar through the located on the end of the chain. hole on the top of the edge of the left in- feed panel. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 18 Please check to make sure all nuts and bolts on machine are tightened after you complete the assembly, and before using the chipper for the first time. Although every effort has been made to ensure that all hardware has been tightened, it is a good idea for you to double check. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 19 Refer to the “PTO shaft cutting instructions” starting on page 20 of this manual to determine if To adjust the MSED: Remove pin and you must size the shaft . move draw arm in or out. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 20 Prior to shipping the chipper to you, the following service has been done in our warehouse: the drive belts have been adjusted and tightened, the bearings on the chipper have been greased, USA made knives have been installed, adjusted, and the bolts were torqued to 40 ft. lbs. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 21: Pto Shaft Sizing Instructions

    (to the tractor as well as the implement). If your PTO Shaft is equipped with a chain on the shield, secure the chain to the tractor and / or implement. This will prevent the shield from spinning during operation. PTO Shaft Installation - Figure 1 www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 22 Cut off the outer shield at the mark. Cut the same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension). Remove all burrs. Check the PTO Shaft’s EXTENDED LENGTH as described in the next step. PTO Shaft Shortening - Figure 2 www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 23 Check to make certain that the PTO Shaft’s overall length does not exceed the maximum recorded length in step 2. If needed, set the tractor’s 3-Point lift height to keep the PTO Shaft from exceeding the maximum allowable length. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 24 Any replacement guard must be one which is specified by the manufacturer. In short, do not remove any of the plastic safety covers on the driveline and insure that caution is used around this driveline. No one should be in the driveline area when it is operating. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 25: General Operation

    • Remove the chips from the top of the head. If this fails, remove the clean-out door, located in the lower part of the front side-plate of the chipper below the main shaft, and then work the chips out of the case. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 26 OPERATOR ZONE. You must stay in the safe operating area at all times when the chipper drum is in motion. Never place any part of your body into a position that causes an unsafe operating condition. Operator TOP VIEW Zone Infeed TRACTOR Operator Zone www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 27: Lubrication

    Bearing Lubrication Guide There are many questions when it comes to greasing bearings. All WoodMaxx implements are now equipped with bearings that are factory greased so that 33% of the race is full of grease, this allows for operation at all speed ranges. In a clean, dry environment adding more grease to the bearing is not required for at least 500 hours of use.

  • Page 28: Knife Changing/Adjusting

    If you do - See Clearing An Object From The Flywheel Housing on page 32. Fig 2 • Replace knives with new or sharpened knives. • Be sure there are no debris between the knife and flywheel. Fig 3 www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 29 Air blow gun Fig 5 is also helpful. • Insert short end of 6mm allen wrench into socket, allowing long end to rest against the flywheel. • Hold firm so wrench does not slip out of socket. www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 30 • Replace all shields and covers. • Re-attach PTO shaft. Fig 7 NOTE: Rotate the flywheel by hand to check to make sure that both flywheel knives clear the bed knife, without coming into contact with it, before applying PTO power to the chipper. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 31: Flywheel Knife Sharpening

    • If they are long and stringy, the knives need to be serviced. Sometimes, the knives feel sharp to the fingers, but may be worn or rounded in area B. These knives need to be sharpened. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 32: Flywheel Knife Care

    How Long Will My Chipper Knives Last? We get asked this question very often. WoodMaxx chippers are equipped with knives made from very high quality tool steel. That being said, all chipper knives will dull over time and will require sharpening or replacing at some point. If you treat the knives with the same respect as your chainsaw chain, you will get the longest life out of them.

  • Page 33: Clearing Flywheel Housing

    • Using a 16mm wrench, remove the two bolts that secure the access cover. • Remove cover. • Locate/clear object from flywheel chamber. • Replace access cover/bolts. • Re-attach PTO shaft to chipper. STEP 3 • Don’t drop nut again.. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 34: Infeed Drive Axle Power Belt

    • When belt is taught, tighten both jamb nuts. • Tighten all 4 nuts that hold worm gear box to frame. • Reattach cover & roller disengage bar cable Fig. 3 • Reattach PTO shaft. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 35: Changing/Adjusting Drive Belt

    • Tighten 4 adjustment bolts until belts are tight and pulleys are parallel and in line with each other. (+/- 1/8” is acceptable) [Fig. 5] • Attach drive belt cover. Fig. 1 • Re-attach PTO shaft. Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 5 www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 36: Maintain Infeed Drive Axle

    This type of oil has properties that allows the oil to stick to the metal and have superior lubrication to prolong the shaft life, and is ideally suited for this application. [Fig. 4] Fig. 3 • Reattach shield/cable. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 37: Maintenance /Storage

    Available at any hardware store, on our website at WoodMaxx.com or call 1-855-966-3629. Premium PTO Shaft Available only through the website at WoodMaxx.com or call 1-855-966-3629 to order - Part # SHRB-PR Storage At the end of the working season or when the wood chipper will not be used for a long period, it is a good practice to clean off any dirt or dust that may have accumulated on the wood chipper and any of the moving parts.

  • Page 38: Torque Specifications

    Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or cap screws unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 39: Safety Labels

    WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd. at 855-966-3629. • Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by WoodMaxx. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.
  • Page 40 SAFETY LABELS SAFETY LABELS WM-DNG-BLADE WM-8M-PULL WM-DNG-THROWN WM-DNG-DRIVE WM-CTN-540 WM-WRN-PTO www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    • Fork in material is too • Remove and trim . wide . • Feed roll tension springs • Replace springs . stretched wide . • Feed roll gear box belt • Tighten or replace if loose . necessary . www.WoodMaxx.com...

  • Page 42: Parts & Diagrams

    PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Mechanical Wood Chipper Parts Diagram Mechanical control & drive components See Diagram 7 Infeed Bin See Diagram 1 Chute Rotator See Diagram 5 Blower / Flywheel Housing See Diagram 2 Infeed Hopper Drive Components...
  • Page 43 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS 8M Mechanical Wood Chipper Diagram 1 – Infeed Bin 19 16 18 www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 44 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper - Infeed Bin - Diagram 1 - Parts List POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8-1-1 In-feed bin (bottom section) WM8M-1-2 In-feed bin (right side panel) WM8M-1-3 In-feed bin (left side panel)
  • Page 45 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper – Diagram 2 – Blower/Flywheel Housing www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 46 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper – Diagram 2 – Blower/Flywheel Housing – Parts List POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8M-2-1 Flywheel housing (In-feed side) WM8-2-2 Flywheel weldment WM8-2-3 Flywheel housing (center section) WM8-2-4 Top access panel (flywheel housing)
  • Page 47 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Mechanical Wood Chipper Diagram 3 – Infeed Hopper www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 48 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper - Diagram 3 – Infeed Hopper – Parts List POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION See Dia-2 #1 Flywheel housing half (In-feed side) WM8-3-2 Angle bracket for eye bolt (spring) WM8-3-3...
  • Page 49 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Mechanical Wood Chipper Diagram 4 – Drive Components/Jackshaft www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 50 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper – Diagram 4 – Drive Components/Jackshaft – Parts List POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8-4-1 Flywheel housing half (PTO side) WM8-4-2 Jackshaft bearing mounting plate WM8-4-3 Belt cover WM8-4-4 Top link weldment (standard)
  • Page 51 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Mechanical Wood Chipper Diagram 5 – Discharge Chute POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8-5-1 Discharge Chute weldment WM8-5-2 Discharge chute deflector WM8-5-3 Spacer ring WM8-5-4 Housing adaptor weldment WM8-5-5 Lower assembly ring...
  • Page 52 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper– Diagram 6 – Manual Base *Optional* POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8M-6-1 Frame weldment WM8-6-2 Adjustable base leg WM8-6-3 3 point hitch bracket, lower HP-Cat-1 Hitch pin (Lower) (7/8" x 3-7/8")
  • Page 53 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper – Diagram 7 – Mechanical Drive www.WoodMaxx.com...
  • Page 54 PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-8M Wood Chipper – Diagram 7 – Mechanical Drive – Parts List POS # PART # PART DESCRIPTION WM8M-7-1 Cover WM8M-7-2 Gear reducer WM8M-7-3 Mount plate, gear reducer WM8M-7-4 Clutch (male half) WM8M-7-5 Clutch drive...
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  • Page 57: Warranty

    WOODMAXX warranty. Repairs made ™ under this warranty will not extend the warranty period. If you are unwilling or unable to perform the labor required on your WOODMAXX ™ product, WOODMAXX will return the machine to the WOODMAXX facilities.
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