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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial numbers
2E9US1110PS051113 to 2E9US1118PS051117, 1100000 and up
BXTR 5224
Wood Chipper
Rev Jul-2023
Document Number: Z97129_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial numbers 2E9US1110PS051113 to 2E9US1118PS051117, 1100000 and up BXTR 5224 Wood Chipper Rev Jul-2023 Document Number: Z97129_En...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BXTR5224 Wood Chipper Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............3 7. Transport ............49 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.1 Transport Safety ............. 49 1.2 Serial Number Location ..........5 7.2 Prepare the Machine for Transport ......49 1.3 Types of Labels on the Machine ........ 6 7.3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Keep this manual available for frequent reference and to give 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 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    Wood Chipper 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein BXTR5224 Wood Chipper To register your product and start the warranty, go to 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

    BXTR5224 Introduction Wood Chipper 1.2 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. Record the model and serial number of your product here:...

  • Page 6: Types Of Labels On The Machine

    This type of label provides information for the operator or shows the operation of When getting familiar with the Wallenstein product, notice that a control. there are numerous labels located on the machine. There are different types of labels for safety, information, and product identification.

  • Page 7: Safety

    YOU are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of DANGER your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that you and Identifies a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in anyone else who uses, maintains, or works around the machine serious injury or death.

  • Page 8: Safety Rules

    W016 • Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause permanent hearing loss. Power Wallenstein Equipment puts considerable effort into designing equipment with or without a vehicle products that are safe to use; however, it is also the attached can often be noisy enough to responsibility of the operator to use the equipment safely.

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    BXTR5224 Safety Wood Chipper 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines 2.6 Safe Condition Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing The term Safe Condition is referenced throughout this manual. equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which This means the machine is in a condition that makes it safe to could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a service or maintain.

  • Page 10: Sign-Off Form

    BXTR5224 Safety Wood Chipper 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 fully understand • ANSI/ASAE S318.17 JUN2009 Safety for Agricultural Field all safety, operation, and maintenance information in this Equipment.

  • Page 11: Work Site

    BXTR5224 Safety Wood Chipper 2.9 Work Site 2.9.2 Create a Safe Work Area Read and obey the instructions for safe operation of the machine. CAUTION! Keep bystanders and workers safe from hazards. Obey the It is the responsibility of the operator to be fully following guidelines: familiar with the work site before starting work.
  • Page 12 BXTR5224 Safety Wood Chipper A safe work area is divided into two zones: 1. Safe Zone The safe zone is the area outside the work zone perimeter. All people who are not directly involved with the work can be in this area. There are minimal hazards in the safe zone.

  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    BXTR5224 Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3. Safety Labels WARNING! Replace all safety labels that are missing, damaged, or illegible. If a component is replaced and it has a safety label on it, apply a safety label to the new component. Operating the machine...

  • Page 14: Safety Label Locations

    BXTR5224 Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.1 Safety Label Locations The numbers correspond with the Safety Label Definitions on page 16. 0° Figure 3 – Safety label locations - right side...
  • Page 15 BXTR5224 Safety Labels Wood Chipper Figure 4 – Safety label locations - left side...

  • Page 16: Safety Label Definitions

    BXTR5224 Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.2 Safety Label Definitions 4. Warning! Wear the necessary PPE 1. Warning! • A hard hat. Machine damage and possible entanglement hazard • Heavy gloves. • Hearing protection. Oversize material will overload the machine, which can stall the engine or •...
  • Page 17 BXTR5224 Safety Labels Wood Chipper 7. Warning! 10. Warning! High-pressure injection hazard Burn hazard Injection of hydraulic fluid can cause The area is hot and can cause burns if serious illness, injury, or death. touched. Hydraulic fluid is under pressure. If...

  • Page 18: Replace A Safety Label

    • Always replace safety labels that are missing or have maintenance become illegible. Replacement safety labels are available from your local Wallenstein Equipment dealer or distributor. Working on a machine that it is not in a safe condition can cause serious injury •...

  • Page 19: Familiarization

    Familiarization Wood Chipper 4. Familiarization The Wallenstein BXTR5224 wood chipper is a strong, rugged 4.3 Operator Orientation machine that is designed to cut small tree trunks or branches that are a maximum of 5" (13 cm) in diameter into consistent IMPORTANT! When describing controls throughout this size wood chips.

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    BXTR5224 Familiarization Wood Chipper 4.4 Machine Components Figure 6 – Machine components 1. Upper rotor housing 6. Engine 11. Hydraulic fluid reservoir 2. Rotor 7. Battery 12. Fuel tank 3. Rotor knife (1 of 2) 8. Toolbox 13. Twig breaker 4.
  • Page 21 BXTR5224 Familiarization Wood Chipper 02113 Figure 7 – Machine components continued 14. Hood deflector 19. Rear jack stand 24. Light-system electrical connector 15. Ledger knife assembly 20. Operator's manual tube 25. P3 Pulse user interface 16. Roller-feed control bar 21. Tire (1 of 2) 26.

  • Page 22: Controls

    BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5. Controls 5.1.1 Throttle Control WARNING! The throttle controls the engine speed. An operator can set the Do not operate the machine until you are engine to the minimum speed (Slow), the maximum speed thoroughly familiar with the position and function (Fast), or to any speed that is between the minimum and of the various controls.
  • Page 23 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.1.2 Tachometer and Hour Meter Display Tachometer When the engine is on (the ignition switch is in the RUN position), the display shows the current engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Hour meter While the engine is in the process of starting or...

  • Page 24: Discharge Chute

    BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.2 Discharge Chute 5.3 Hood Deflector The discharge chute directs the wood chips in the selected The hood deflector is located on the end of the discharge chute. direction. The discharge chute can be turned 270°. The latch- It directs the wood chips closer to or further from the machine.

  • Page 25: Roller-Feed Control Bar

    BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.4 Roller-Feed Control Bar 5.4.1 Release Lever The roller-feed control bar is locked when it is in the forward or WARNING! rear STOP position. Unlock the release lever to move the roller- feed control bar out of the forward or rear STOP position.
  • Page 26 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.4.2 Stop Positions 5.4.3 Forward Position The engine and rotor must be at full speed for the Forward STOP Push the roller-feed control bar fully roller feed to operate in Forward. position forward (toward the chipper hopper) to stop the rollers.
  • Page 27 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.4.4 Reverse Position The roller feed operates in Reverse when the engine and rotor are at any speed, including idle. Push the roller-feed control bar forward (toward the chipper hopper) to the Reverse position. The rollers operate in reverse to push material out of the chipper hopper.

  • Page 28: P3 Pulse Electronic Control System

    Wallenstein Equipment dealer or distributor. • The machine status (ready to operate, rotor is blocked, or upper rotor housing open). The Wallenstein P3 Pulse Electronic Control System optimizes • The roller feed status (forward, neutral, or reverse). the capacity of the wood chipper.
  • Page 29 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.5.2 Indicator Panel The indicator panel is part of the P3 Pulse electronic control Read the Operator's Manual system. Two LED lights illuminate to communicate the current For more information about the meaning of machine and roller feed status.
  • Page 30 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper 5.5.3 Display Option Start-up Screen The start-up screen briefly displays the P3 Pulse™ logo when the key is turned ON. 01247 01237 Figure 20 – P3 Pulse Display 1. Display Screen The display screen is part of the P3 Pulse electronic control system display.
  • Page 31 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper Main Screen The Main screen is the default screen that is displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position. Press the soft key below 0:00 HOURS FEED POSITION Home on any screen to open the Main screen.
  • Page 32 (see page 34) to see an overview of the machine operating parameters (for example; roller feed position, rotor speed, solenoid valve current, or current feed settings). • OEM SETTINGS – Only authorized Wallenstein Equipment personnel are permitted to access the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) settings (see page 35). 01856 Open a screen: Figure 22 –...
  • Page 33 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper Max Feed Speed MAX FEED FEED SETTINGS SPEED MAX FEED MIN FEED FEED START MIN ROTOR SPEED SPEED SPEED 0000 0000 Sets the maximum (max) roller speed in 5% increments. The value is shown as a percentage of the maximum speed (100%).
  • Page 34 The Diagnostics screen displays the following information: • ENGINE RPM (for example; 3600). 01859 • Machine model (for example; BXTR5224). • Current state of the roller feed drive (for example; NEUTRAL). • ROTOR SPEED – the speed (rpm) the rotor is turning. 0000 indicates that the rotor is not turning.
  • Page 35 BXTR5224 Controls Wood Chipper OEM Settings IMPORTANT! Only authorized Wallenstein Equipment SETTINGS FEED SETTINGS RESET DEFAULTS personnel are permitted to access the OEM settings. If DIAGNOSTICS OEM SETTINGS an unauthorized person accesses the OEM settings, it immediately voids the machine warranty.

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6. Operating Instructions Read and understand the operating instructions before using the IMPORTANT! Do not put metal objects, bottles, cans, rocks, machine. glass, or other unapproved material into the wood chipper. These items will damage the machine.

  • Page 37: Pre-Start Checklist

    If the bearings are damaged or do not turn freely, lubricate necessary, add engine oil, fuel, or hydraulic fluid. them or contact your local Wallenstein dealer to have them replaced. • Check the rotor drive belt tension and alignment. Adjust if necessary.

  • Page 38: Engine Operation

    • Remove vine and other material that is entangled on the laws and regulations. To purchase a spark arrestor, contact machine. your local Wallenstein dealer or distributor. • Remove material from the rotor housing and discharge chute. • Keep the cylinder fins and engine shrouds free of debris to 6.3.3 After Eight Hours of Operation...
  • Page 39 BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.2 Electronic Fuel Management System 6.4.3 Check the Engine Oil Level Operation Safety IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see The engine has an electronic fuel management (EFM) system the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page that monitors the engine speed, temperature, and battery voltage.

  • Page 40: Engine Fuel Tank

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.4 Add Oil to the Engine 6.5 Engine Fuel Tank The fuel tank is located at the front of the machine on the right IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see side of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 41 BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.5.2 Check the Fuel Level 6.5.3 Add Fuel to the Tank Check the fuel level before each use. The engine needs clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher (research octane number [RON] Start work with a full fuel tank to decrease operating of 91 or higher).

  • Page 42: Hydraulic System Operation

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.6 Hydraulic System Operation • Never adjust a pressure relief valve or other pressure- limiting device to a pressure that is greater than the specified rating. IMPORTANT! Check the hydraulic fluid quality every 6.6.2 Check the Hydraulic Fluid Level 50 hours.

  • Page 43: Start The Machine

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.6.3 Add Hydraulic Fluid to the Reservoir 6.7 Start the Machine IMPORTANT! Do not fill the hydraulic-fluid reservoir higher WARNING! than the top of the hydraulic-fluid level sight glass. Before you start the machine, read and The hydraulic system uses Dexron®...

  • Page 44: Stop The Machine

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.8 Stop the Machine 6.10 Set Up the Machine 1. Stop putting material into the machine. WARNING! 2. Wait for a minimum of 30 seconds to let all the material blow out of the machine.
  • Page 45 BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper Figure 31 – Set up the machine...

  • Page 46: Operate The Wood Chipper

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.11 Operate the Wood Chipper 6.11.3 Chip Wood WARNING! WARNING! Never reach into the feed hopper. There are Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) sharp knives that can trap, cut, and/or sever your that is required to complete the work safely.

  • Page 47: Clear A Blockage

    BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.12.1 Clear an Internal Blockage 3. Start the machine. For instructions, see Start the Machine on page 43. 4. Make sure that the engine speed is set to FAST and the WARNING! rotor is at full speed (wait three minutes).
  • Page 48 BXTR5224 Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 14. Install the bridge guard. 15. Turn the toplink until it aligns with the bridge guard mount. 16. Connect the toplink to the bridge guard mount. Install the linchpin and hitch pin through the toplink.

  • Page 49: Transport

    BXTR5224 Transport Wood Chipper 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. Before taking the machine on a public roadway, make sure 1.
  • Page 50 BXTR5224 Transport Wood Chipper 02131 Figure 36 – Transport position...

  • Page 51: Attach To A Tow Vehicle

    BXTR5224 Transport Wood Chipper 7.3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle WARNING! Before moving the tow vehicle, make sure the safety chains are securely attached. W103 Always park the machine on level, dry ground that is free of debris and other objects before connecting or disconnecting a hitch.

  • Page 52: Trailer Jack

    BXTR5224 Transport Wood Chipper 7.4 Trailer Jack 7.4.2 Stow the Trailer Jack 1. Support the machine to remove weight from the trailer jack. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle or support the trailer CAUTION! tongue with blocks. Do not pull the pin out of a trailer jack when there 2.

  • Page 53: Ladder Hitch

    BXTR5224 Transport Wood Chipper 7.5 Ladder Hitch If the ladder hitch accessory is installed, you can adjust the height of the machine's hitch. The ladder hitch has two height positions and two safety chains. Select the height that is appropriate for the tow vehicle.

  • Page 54: Storage

    BXTR5224 Storage Wood Chipper 8. Storage At the end of the season or when the machine is not going to be 6. Examine the machine fully, including internal components. used for an extended length of time, store the machine correctly Replace or repair any worn or damaged components.
  • Page 55 BXTR5224 Storage Wood Chipper 8.3.1 Replace the Engine Fuel WARNING! CAUTION! Never smoke or vape while working Fuel vapors are very toxic. Breathing fuel vapors can cause irritation, illness, or unconsciousness. with fuel. Fuel vapors can explode Check the fuel level or add fuel to the engine causing injury or death.

  • Page 56: Service And Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9. Service and Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and Set the machine to a safe condition before you start any prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your service or maintenance: responsibility.

  • Page 57: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.2 Fluids and Lubricants 9.2.3 Engine Fuel For complete fuel information and use at high altitudes, see The machine needs various fluids and lubricants for operation the engine manufacturer's manual. and maintenance. Fuel must meet the following specifications: 9.2.1 Lubricant Handling and Storage...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Schedule

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.3 Maintenance Schedule Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine interval, whichever comes first. manufacturer's manual. 8 hours hours or hours or hours or Task...

  • Page 59: Grease Points

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4 Grease Points IMPORTANT! Do not over grease a bearing. Too much grease can cause the bearing seals to fail. Look for this type of label on the machine. Each label identifies a grease point and shows the greasing interval in hours.
  • Page 60 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4.1 Grease Fitting Locations Item Location Frequency Number of Locations Rotor-shaft bearings 50 hours or annually Wheel bearings 50 hours or annually 02133 Figure 43 – Grease fitting locations - left side...
  • Page 61 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 02134 Figure 44 – Grease fitting locations - right side...
  • Page 62 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4.2 Hinge and Pivot Point Locations Item Location Frequency Number of Locations Discharge chute and hood deflector 50 hours or annually Upper rotor housing and access cover hinges 50 hours or annually Roller-feed control bar linkage...

  • Page 63: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    For replacement filter information, contact your local Wallenstein • Replace hydraulic hoses that show signs of swelling, Equipment dealer or distributor. wear, leaks, or damage. A swollen, worn, damaged, or Wait for the machine to cool before changing the hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 64 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 3. Clean the area around drain and remove the drain plug. See Figure 46. 4. Wait for the hydraulic fluid to fully drain from the reservoir. 5. Have a drain pan ready to catch any fluid that drips from the filter.

  • Page 65: Engine Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6 Engine Maintenance 9.6.2 Electronic Fuel Management System Maintenance Safety For full engine maintenance information, see the engine The engine has an electronic fuel management (EFM) system manufacturer's manual. that monitors the engine speed, temperature, and battery 9.6.1 Engine Maintenance Safety...

  • Page 66: Battery Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.3 Clean the Engine Air Filter 9.7 Battery Maintenance For more information, see Electronic Fuel Management System IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or Operation Safety on page 39. with a damaged air filter, can let dirt into the engine and cause rapid engine wear.
  • Page 67 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper • Never jump-start a frozen battery. The battery can explode. 3. Coat the battery terminals and battery-cable ends with baking soda. • Wear gloves and safety glasses or a face shield when working on or near a battery.

  • Page 68: Drive Belt Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8 Drive Belt Maintenance 9. Check the rotor drive belt tension. For instructions, see Set the Rotor Drive Belt Tension on page 71. WARNING! 10. Install the lower drive-belt guard fasteners and the guard.
  • Page 69 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 00148 Figure 51 – Belt-tensioning bolt 9.8.2 Set the Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt 00147 Tension A drive-belt tension gauge, ruler, or tape measure is necessary for this procedure. A drive-belt tension gauge is the most accurate tool.
  • Page 70 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.3 Replace the Rotor Drive Belt IMPORTANT! After the rotor drive belt is replaced, set the belt tension and make sure that the alignment is correct. 1. Remove the upper and lower drive-belt guard fasteners and the guards.
  • Page 71 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.4 Set the Rotor Drive Belt Tension A drive-belt tension gauge, ruler, or tape measure is necessary for this procedure. A drive-belt tension gauge is the most accurate tool. Check the drive belt tension after every 100 hours of operation.
  • Page 72 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.5 Align the Rotor Drive Belt 9.8.6 Align the Engine Mount The engine mount can move and cause drive-belt misalignment. A laser alignment tool or 50" (127 cm) straight edge is necessary for this procedure. A laser alignment 1.
  • Page 73 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.7 Align the Rotor Sheave The rotor sheave can become loose on the shaft and cause drive-belt misalignment. The numbers in brackets refer to Figure 57. 1. Remove the set screw (1) from the sheave (6).

  • Page 74: Adjust The Upper Roller-Feed Assembly Tension

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9 Adjust the Upper Roller-Feed Assembly Tension IMPORTANT! Set the tension on both sides of the rollers equally. To check that the springs are adjusted equally, measure the length of the adjustment threads. The rollers pull material from the chipper hopper into the rotor, where the material is chipped.

  • Page 75: Rotor Knife Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10 Rotor Knife Maintenance 13. Release the rotor. Pull out the rotor lock pin. Make sure that the rotor can turn freely. 14. Close the upper rotor housing and install the fastener. WARNING! 15. Use a calibrated torque wrench to torque the fasteners to Never operate a machine with any guards 80 lbf•ft (110 N•m).

  • Page 76: Ledger Knife Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10.2 Sharpen a Rotor Knife 9.11 Ledger Knife Maintenance CAUTION! WARNING! Wear heavy gloves and handle the rotor knives Never operate a machine with any guards with care. The rotor knives are sharp. or shields removed. The machine is shown here with guards and/or shields removed for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 77 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.11.2 Sharpen a Ledger Knife 9.11.3 Set the Ledger Knife Clearance 1. Stop the engine. Wait for the rotor to stop turning. IMPORTANT! If the ledger knife gets hot during sharpening, For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 44.

  • Page 78: Twig Breaker Maintenance

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.12 Twig Breaker Maintenance 9.13 Electrical System Maintenance The twig breaker is located on the side of the lower rotor IMPORTANT! Do not spray water directly on any electrical housing. When the rotor turns, the discharge paddles on the components, including the engine's EFI electronic control rotor push the material to the twig breaker.
  • Page 79 BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.13.3 Set the Clutch RPM Sensor Position IMPORTANT! The sensor must not touch the target. If the sensor touches the target, the target will hit the sensor during operation and damage it. IMPORTANT! The RPM sensor must not be aligned with the recess in the clutch flywheel.

  • Page 80: Tire Maintenance And Safety

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.13.4 Set the Rotor RPM Sensor Position 9.14 Tire Maintenance and Safety IMPORTANT! The sensor must not touch the target. If the WARNING! sensor touches the target, the target will hit the sensor during operation and damage it.

  • Page 81: Clean The Machine

    BXTR5224 Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.15 Clean 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 82: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please have the serial number for your product handy. To find the serial...
  • Page 83 BXTR5224 Troubleshooting Wood Chipper Problem Possible cause Solution The machine The discharge chute is obstructed. Clear all debris from the discharge chute. needs excessive Too much material is being put into the chipper Place smaller amounts of material in the chipper hopper.
  • Page 84 BXTR5224 Troubleshooting Wood Chipper Problem Possible cause Solution The hydraulic The hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir is too Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir. For instructions, see page 43. fluid is too hot low. or the hydraulic The hydraulic-fluid filter is dirty.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    BXTR5224 Specifications Wood Chipper 11. Specifications For engine specifications, see the engine manufacturer's manual. For available accessories, go to WallensteinEquipment.com. 11.1 Machine Specifications Parameter BXTR5224 Control system P3 Pulse Chipper type Disc Feed system Hydraulic roller feed Maximum roller feed speed...

  • Page 86: Hydraulic Hose Specifications

    BXTR5224 Specifications Wood Chipper 11.2 Hydraulic Hose Specifications Hose Type Working pressure High-pressure SAE 100R17 braided 3,000 psi 1/2" (12.5 mm) inside diameter (SAE -8) 3/8" (10 mm) inside diameter (SAE -6) Suction line (pump to reservoir) Tank truck hose 150 psi 1"...

  • Page 87: Bolt Torque

    BXTR5224 Specifications Wood Chipper 11.3 Bolt Torque IMPORTANT! If you replace hardware, use fasteners of Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications the same grade. Torque Bolt SAE Gr. 2 SAE Gr. 5 SAE Gr. 8 Diameter IMPORTANT! The torque specifications in these tables lbf•ft...

  • Page 88: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    BXTR5224 Specifications Wood Chipper 11.4 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications Tighten flare-type tube fittings: Hex size Tube size across Flats from finger 1. Check the flare and flare seat for defects that might flats Torque tight cause leaks.

  • Page 89: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty Wood Chipper 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 90: Index

    BXTR5224 Index Wood Chipper 13. Index Fuel �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57 Replace �������������������������������������������������������������������� 55 Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Fuel tank ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 40 Ladder hitch ������������������������������������������������������������������� 53 Ignition switch ���������������������������������������������������������������� 23 P3 Pulse display ������������������������������������������������������������ 30 Maintenance ������������������������������������������������������������������ 65 Attach to a tow vehicle �������������������������������������������������������� 51 Maintenance safety��������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 91 BXTR5224 Index Wood Chipper Hydraulic fitting torque ��������������������������������������������������� 88 Adjust the tension ���������������������������������������������������������� 74 Hydraulic fluid ���������������������������������������������������������������� 57 Lift the upper roller-feed������������������������������������������������� 47 Hydraulic fluid fill cap and filter �������������������������������������� 64 Roller-feed control bar��������������������������������������������������������� 25 Hydraulic system operation ������������������������������������������� 42 Forward position ������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 92 BXTR5224 Index Wood Chipper Rotor knife maintenance ������������������������������������������������ 75 Service and maintenance safety������������������������������������ 56 Twig breaker maintenance��������������������������������������������� 78 Set up the machine ������������������������������������������������������������� 44 Sign-off form ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Specifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 85 Bolt torque ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 87 Hydraulic fitting torque ��������������������������������������������������� 88 Hydraulic hose ���������������������������������������������������������������...
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