Set Up The Machine; Trailer-Tongue Pivot - Wallenstein WP525 Operator's Manual

WP525
Firewood Processor

6.11 Set Up the Machine

WARNING!
Always use the machine outdoors and park
the machine in a position where the prevailing
winds blow the engine exhaust away from the
operator. Exhaust from the engine contains
carbon monoxide (CO) that can accumulate to a
dangerous level, even in an area with good air
fl ow.
For more information, see Figure 24 on page 36.
1. Select a work site.
For more information, see Work Site on page 12.
2. Position the firewood processor at the work site.
For more information, see Create a Safe Work Area on
page 12.
3. Disconnect the tow vehicle.
Make sure that the trailer jack and support-stand bases are
lowered and the machine is level.
For instructions, see Disconnect from a Ball-Mount Hitch
on page 53.
4. Pivot the trailer tongue.
For instructions, see Pivot the Trailer Tongue.
5. Lower the two support-stand bases.
For instructions, see Adjust a Support Stand on page 39.
6. Unfold the entry chute.
For instructions, see Unfold the Entry Chute on page 37.
7. Unfold the exit chute.
For instructions, see Unfold the Exit Chute on page 38.
8. Set the wedge height.
For instructions, see Set the Wedge Height on page 40.
9. Set the log-length guide.
For instructions, see Set the Log-length Guide on page
39.
10. Complete one of the following:
- If your chain saw has an adapter installed, insert the
chain saw in the holder.
- If your chain saw does not have an adapter installed,
install the adapter, and then insert the chain saw in the
holder.
For instructions, see Insert a Chain Saw in the Holder
on page 32.
11. Optional: position a wagon, trailer, or conveyor below the
exit chute.

6.12 Trailer-Tongue Pivot

The trailer tongue pivots to move the ball-mount hitch coupler
away from the entry chute.
6.12.1 Pivot the Trailer Tongue
1. Lift the pivot lock pin.
Make sure that the trailer-tongue pivot and the area around
it are clear of debris.
2. Rotate the trailer tongue to the side as far as possible.
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Figure 23 – Trailer tongue pivot
6.12.2 Straighten the Trailer Tongue
Rotate the trailer tongue to the front until the pivot lock pin
engages with the trailer tongue.
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