Wallenstein 2E9US1116AS040088 Operator's Manual

Wallenstein 2E9US1116AS040088 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BXT4224 – S/N 2E9US1116AS040088 to 2E9US1118PS040231
BXT6238 – S/N up to 2E9US1117NS060158
BXT Series
Trailer Wood Chippers
Rev Aug-2021
Document Number: Z97033_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BXT4224 – S/N 2E9US1116AS040088 to 2E9US1118PS040231 BXT6238 – S/N up to 2E9US1117NS060158 BXT Series Trailer Wood Chippers Rev Aug-2021 Document Number: Z97033_En...
  • Page 2: Foreword

    Model Configuration BXT4224 Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals. Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment technical...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BXT Series Table of Contents 1. Foreword ..............2 8. Trouble Shooting ..........40 1.1 Introduction ............2 9.  Specifications ............41 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 9.1 Mechanical ............41 1.3 Serial Number Location ........5 9.2 Common Bolt Torque Values ......42 1.4 Types of Decals on the Machine ......6 9.3 Wheel Lug Torque ..........43 2.
  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    BXT Series 1.2 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein BXT Series Trailer Chipper To activate warranty, register your product at: www.wallensteinequipment.com This form must be filled out by the dealer at the time of delivery, then signed by the dealer and customer.
  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    BXT Series 1.3 Serial Number Location Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein Trailer Wood Chipper and Feed Hopper when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Model BXT6238 is shown but the location of the plate is the same across all models covered in this manual.
  • Page 6: Types Of Decals On The Machine

    (how to avoid the hazard). 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 of Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that anyone who will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be...
  • Page 8: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    • DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring good safety Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of practices. Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act. 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines •...
  • Page 9: Being Prepared

    BXT Series 2.8 Being Prepared 2.9 Refueling Safety • Never use the machine until the operators have been • Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. adequately trained in the safe operation of the machine and • Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refueling. Clean have read and completely understand: up spilled fuel before restarting engine.
  • Page 10: Gas Engine Safety

    BXT Series 2.12 Gas Engine Safety • External Contact: Flush immediately with water. • Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention. Clean up any spilled CAUTION! electrolyte immediately. Before starting engine, review the operating and •...
  • Page 11 BXT Series • DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
  • Page 12: Safety Signs On The Machine

    BXT Series 3. Safety Signs on the Machine 3.1 Locations IMPORTANT! If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are signs must be applied. shown in the illustrations that follow.
  • Page 13 BXT Series 01308 Fig. 3 – Safety Signs on the machine...
  • Page 14: Safety Sign Explanations

    BXT Series 3.2 Safety Sign Explanations 1. WARNING! Risk of fingers being severed or serious injury to hands in this area! Keep hands and feet out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is operating. 2. WARNING! Refer to the operator's manual. Read ALL operating instructions in the manual.
  • Page 15 BXT Series 4. WARNING! Risk of serious injury if caught in drive belt! Never operate the machine with guard cover removed. Always keep guards and covers in place when machine is in operation. Keep hands clear of this area. 5. WARNING! Risk of serious injury if caught in drive belt! Never operate the machine with guard cover removed.
  • Page 16 BXT Series 7. CAUTION! Risk of Explosion! Do not jump start / charge a frozen battery. Frozen batteries can explode and result in serious injury. Let battery thaw before 0° charging. 8. CAUTION! Do not risk of injury! Before servicing or repairing the machine, shut down the engine and remove the ignition key (as equipped).
  • Page 17 BXT Series 11. WARNING! Risk of hands or feet being severed or seriously injured in this area! Never operate the chipper with the feed hopper raised in the transport position. Chipper feed hopper must be lowered and bolted in place for operation. 12.
  • Page 18: Machine Components

    BXT Series 4. Machine Components 01309 Fig. 4 – BXT Chipper Main Components 1. Jack Stand—BXT4224 9. Operator Manual Tube 18. Hour Meter Swivel Jack Stand—BXT6238 10. Deflector Hood 19. Upper Rotor Housing 2. Safety Chains 11. Discharge Chute 20. Rotor Blades 3.
  • Page 19: Controls

    BXT Series 5. Controls Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize 5.2.1 Throttle Lever themselves with the location and function of all controls. The Throttle Lever controls engine speed. Warm up the engine before putting the chipper to work. The throttle lever should be at 5.1 Engine the MAX position during chipper operation.
  • Page 20: Bxt6238 Engine Controls

    BXT Series 5.2.3 Engine Start Switch 5.3 BXT6238 Engine Controls The Engine Start Switch has three positions—OFF, ON, and (Kohler® CH980 Engine) START. ENGINE SW. START 00116 Fig. 8 – Engine Start Switch OFF – In the OFF position, there is no power to the engine and fuel supply is turned off.
  • Page 21: Hour Meter

    BXT Series 5.4 Hour Meter Choke This left/right slider controls the position of the choke. Slide the choke to the right to close the choke for starting when the 000.0 engine is cold. Slide the knob CHOKE to the left to open the choke as the engine warms.
  • Page 22: Ball And Coupler

    BXT Series 5.5 Ball and coupler Coupler The Wood Chipper should always be parked on a level, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a tow unit, follow this procedure: 1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially children, are clear Ball of the working area.
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    BXT Series 6. Operating Instructions 6.1 Operating Safety CAUTION! • Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when Park the machine so prevailing winds blow the machine is running. Install and secure access covers exhaust gases / fumes away from the operator. before starting engine.
  • Page 24: Before Startup

    BXT Series 6.2 Before Startup 6.3 Machine Break-In 1. Check the engine oil level. See page 27. Although there are no operational restrictions on the Wood Chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the 2. Open the fuel valve. following mechanical items be checked: 3.
  • Page 25: Machine Set-Up

    BXT Series 6.4 Machine Set-Up Follow this procedure to prepare and set-up the machine at the work site: 1. Use the tow unit to position the Wood Chipper at the work site. 2. The chipper can be used as a stand alone, or if you require more stability leave your chipper attached to the tow vehicle.
  • Page 26: Starting Procedure

    BXT Series 6.5 Starting Procedure 12. Ensure that the rotor is up to speed, start feeding material into hopper. 1. The Wood Chipper should be set up and ready to run. See page 25. 6.6 Stopping 2. Set park brake if connected to tow vehicle. 1.
  • Page 27: Chipping Operation

    BXT Series 6.8 Chipping Operation Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever 6. Use a stick or branch to push any piece of material into the operating the machine. This includes but is not limited to rotor that does not move on its own. If the jam persists then protective shoes with slip resistant soles, protective goggles stop the engine and wait for the rotor to stop and then clear or face shield, heavy gloves, hearing protection and protective...
  • Page 28 BXT Series 6.8.1 Unplugging: 6.8.2 Severe plug: Although the machine is designed to handle a wide variety of 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. material without any problem, occasionally it plugs. When the 2. Stop the engine, remove the ignition key and place it in your machine plugs, follow this procedure to unplug: pocket or remove spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop before unplugging.
  • Page 29 BXT Series 6.8.3 4.8.8 Refuelling: • BXT4224 models have the fuel tank located in the front frame and is accessed by lifting the tool box lid. • BXT6238 models have the fuel tank located in the front frame and is accessed by lifting the rubber flap over the cap.
  • Page 30: Transporting

    BXT Series 6.9 Transporting When transporting the machine, review and follow these instructions: Transporting Safety 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. • Do not exceed a safe travel speed. 2. Check that all the lights and reflectors required by the highway authorities are in place, clean and working.
  • Page 31: Storage

    BXT Series 6.10 Storage When removing this machine from storage, follow this procedure: 6.10.1 Placing In Storage 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. After the season's use or when the machine will not be used for IMPORTANT! If the machine has been stored for more than a period of time, completely inspect all major systems of the 6 months, warm the engine by running it for 2-3 minutes and Trailer Wood Chipper.
  • Page 32: Service And Maintenance

    BXT Series 7. Service and Maintenance • Always use personal protection devices such as eye, WARNING! hand and hearing protection when performing any service or maintenance work. Use heavy gloves when Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine handling sharp components. before performing ANY service or maintenance •...
  • Page 33: Maintenance Schedule

    BXT Series 7.3 Maintenance Schedule Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour interval, whichever comes first. Refer to your engine manual for engine maintenance. As Required Visually check drive belt tension. Remove entangled material from chipper. Check that all fasteners are tight. Every 8 hours or Daily Check engine oil level.
  • Page 34: Grease Points

    BXT Series 7.4 Grease Points Grease Points Location – Every 50 hours of operation Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. Pump one shot or annually of grease per fitting. Rotor Shaft Bearings • Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to Wheel Bearings avoid injecting dirt and grit.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    BXT Series 7.5 Maintenance 6. Turn the belt tensioning bolt clockwise, to pull the engine mount outwards to tighten the belt By following a careful service and maintenance program 7. Check the tension by pushing on the belt with your fore for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble- finger and measure its defection.
  • Page 36: Belt Tension

    BXT Series 7.6 Belt Tension 3. Check the tension by pushing on the belt with your fore finger and measure its defection. Drive belt should deflect no more than 1/2 to 5/8" (13 mm to 16 mm). A centrifugal engine clutch drives the rotor sheave. When the belt is in disrepair or loose, the ability to efficiently drive the rotor 4.
  • Page 37 BXT Series 7.6.1 Sheave Alignment 7. If there is more than 1/32" (.8 mm) offset, adjustment is required. A set of V-belts transmits rotational power to the rotor. They 8. To adjust alignment: must be kept properly tensioned and the sheaves aligned to obtain the expected performance and life.
  • Page 38 BXT Series 7.6.2 Rotor Blade Maintenance: 1. Ensure the engine is off (ignition switch is off and the fuel valve is closed). The rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper to 2. Remove the bolt that secures the upper rotor housing, and perform as expected.
  • Page 39: Ledger Blades

    BXT Series 7.7 Ledger Blades: 7.8 Twig Breaker: Each machine is equipped with a ledger (stationary) blade that The Twig Breaker is a breaker tab located on side of the lower acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades. rotor housing.
  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting

    BXT Series 8. Trouble Shooting The Wallenstein Trailer Wood Chipper is designed with blades on If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after a rotor to cut, shear and shred wooden material. It is a simple having read through this trouble shooting section, please call and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    BXT Series 9. Specifications 9.1 Mechanical Model BXT4224 BXT6238 Belt drive, centrifugal clutch Drive System Engine 24 hp Honda 38 hp Kohler 4" Dia.(10.1 cm) 6" Dia.(15.2 cm) Chipper Capacity Max. 10" slab (25.4 cm) Max. 12" slab (30.5 cm) 4"...
  • Page 42: Common Bolt Torque Values

    BXT Series 9.2 Common Bolt Torque Values 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. SAE Gr.
  • Page 43: Wheel Lug Torque

    BXT Series 9.3 Wheel Lug Torque Wheel Lug Nut Torque It is extremely important safety procedure to apply and Wheel Units 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your trailer Size axle. Torque wrenches are the best method to assure the lbf•ft 12–20 30–35...
  • Page 44: Product Warranty

    BXT Series 10. 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 and maintenance instruc�ons supplied with the unit.
  • Page 45: Index

    BXT Series 11. Index Operating Instructions ..............23 Before Startup ................24 Ball hitch ..................22 Chipping Operation ..............27 Belt Tension ..................36 Safety Rules ................23 Bolt torque ..................42 BXT4224 Engine Controls ...............19 BXT6238 Engine Controls ...............20 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ..........8 Pre-Operation Checklist ..............24 Product Warranty ................44 Checking Bolt Torque ...............42 Chipping Operation ................27...

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