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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BXT4224 – S/N 2E9US1118PS040232, 1100000 and up
BXT6238 – S/N 2E9US1117NS060159 to 2E9US1114PS060171, 1100000 and up
BXT 4224 / BXT 6238
Wood Chipper
Rev Aug-2023
Document Number: Z97033_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BXT4224 – S/N 2E9US1118PS040232, 1100000 and up BXT6238 – S/N 2E9US1117NS060159 to 2E9US1114PS060171, 1100000 and up BXT 4224 / BXT 6238 Wood Chipper Rev Aug-2023 Document Number: Z97033_En...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.4 Machine Components ..........20 10. Troubleshooting ..........59 5. Controls .............21 11. Specifications ...........61 5.1 BXT4224 Engine Controls ........21 11.1 Machine Specifications ........... 61 5.2 BXT6238 Engine Controls ........23 11.2 Bolt Torque ............. 62 5.3 Discharge Chute ............. 24 11.3 Lug Nut Torque ............

  • 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 BXT4224 and BXT6238 Wood Chippers 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

    BXT Series 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.

  • 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

    BXT Series 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 What this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a safe to load, service, maintain, or prepare for storage.

  • Page 10: Sign-Off Form

    BXT Series 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

    BXT Series 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 BXT Series 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. 2.

  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    BXT Series 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 with missing, damaged, or illegible safety labels puts the operator at risk of serious injury or death.

  • Page 14: Safety Label Locations

    BXT Series Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.1 Safety Label Locations Numbers correspond with the Safety Label Definitions on page 16. 0° 02170 Figure 3 – Safety label locations - right side (typical)
  • Page 15 BXT Series Safety Labels Wood Chipper 02166 Figure 4 – Safety label locations - left side (typical)

  • Page 16: Safety Label Definitions

    BXT Series Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.2 Safety Label Definitions 4. WARNING! Entanglement, pinch, and crush hazards 1. CAUTION! Rotating parts can pull in, pinch, and Cut hazard crush fingers and hands. Install the guard when work is complete. Sharp rotating parts can cut or sever fingers, hands, toes, or feet.
  • Page 17 BXT Series Safety Labels Wood Chipper 7. WARNING! 10. WARNING! Explosion hazard Machine damage and possible entanglement hazard Attempting to charge a frozen battery can cause it to explode. An explosion Oversize material will overload the 0° can cause serious injury or death from machine, which can stall the engine projectiles, extreme heat, chemicals, or cause machine damage.

  • Page 18: Replace A Safety Label

    • Always replace safety labels that are missing or have the sound power (LWA) emitted by become illegible. Replacement safety labels are available the machine when operating. For this through your local Wallenstein Equipment dealer or chipper, it can be up to 121 decibels distributor. at close distances.

  • Page 19: Familiarization

    BXT Series Familiarization Wood Chipper 4. Familiarization The Wallenstein BXT series wood chippers are strong, rugged 4.3 Operator Orientation machines that is designed to cut small tree trunks or branches into consistent size wood chips. A gas engine supplies power to IMPORTANT! When describing controls throughout this the machines.

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    11. Feed hopper transport latch 21. Operator's Manual tube 3. Hitch coupler 12. Drive belt 22. Chipper hopper 4. Fuel tank - BXT4224 13. Twig breaker 23. Axle Storage compartment - BXT6238 14. Tire (1 of 2) 24. Ledger knife 5.

  • Page 21: Controls

    Read the operator’s maximum. manual thoroughly. Your safety is involved! W065 Slow Engine speed is slow. 5.1 BXT4224 Engine Controls Fast Engine speed is fast. WARNING! Before you start the engine, read and understand the safety and operating information under Engine Operation Safety on page 27.
  • Page 22 BXT Series Controls Wood Chipper 5.1.3 Check Engine Light The red check engine light communicates the following information: Light Engine Status The engine is in the process of starting or stopping. Flashing There is an electronic fuel management (EFM) malfunction. The engine is off or on.

  • Page 23: Bxt6238 Engine Controls

    BXT Series Controls Wood Chipper 5.2 BXT6238 Engine Controls 5.2.3 Check Engine Light The red check engine light communicates the following information: Light Engine Status The engine is in the process of starting or stopping. Flashing There is an electronic fuel injection (EFI) malfunction.

  • Page 24: Discharge Chute

    BXT Series Controls Wood Chipper 5.3 Discharge Chute 5.4 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: Operating Instructions

    BXT Series 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. 6.1 Operating Safety If these items get into the wood chipper, stop the machine.

  • Page 26: Pre-Start Checklist

    If the bearings are damaged or do not turn freely, lubricate • Check the tire air pressure, and the wheels, hubs, and axle. them or contact your local Wallenstein dealer to have them See the side of the tire for the correct air pressure.

  • Page 27: Engine Operation

    Engine engine manual. speed is selected by the original equipment manufacturer (only applies to the BXT4224). W019 • Do not check for a spark with the spark plug or spark plug 6.4.1 Engine Operation Safety wire removed.
  • Page 28 6.4.4 Check the Engine Oil Level Operation Safety IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see This section applies to the BXT4224. the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page The engine has an electronic fuel management (EFM) system...

  • Page 29: Engine Fuel Tank

    6.4.5 Add Oil to the Engine 6.5 Engine Fuel Tank On the BXT4224, the fuel tank is located at the front of the IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see machine on the right side of the trailer tongue, inside the storage the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page compartment.
  • Page 30 Fuel Tank Capacity 3. Wait a minimum of five minutes for the engine to cool. • BXT4224 - 4.8 US gal (23 L) 4. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove it. • BXT6238 - 5.5 US g (25 L) 5.

  • Page 31: Set Up The Machine

    BXT Series Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.6 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.

  • Page 32: Start The Machine

    BXT Series Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.7 Start the Machine 6.8 Stop 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. Before you start the machine, read and Material in the rotor housing can cause the engine to stall understand all of the safety information in this...

  • Page 33: Operate The Wood Chipper

    BXT Series Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.10 Operate the Wood Chipper CAUTION! WARNING! Maintain a safe distance from the area where the machine expels the wood chips. Use the Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) discharge chute and/or hood defl ector to direct that is required to complete the work safely.

  • Page 34: Clear A Blockage

    BXT Series Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.11 Clear a Blockage IMPORTANT! Do not operate the chipper with the toplink connected to the bridge. It can cause damage to the machine. WARNING! Put the machine in a safe condition before you 1.
  • Page 35 BXT Series Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 02056 Figure 18 – Clear an internal blockage...

  • Page 36: Transport

    BXT Series 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. 1. Stop the machine. Before taking the machine on a public roadway, make sure it has the necessary lighting, reflectors, and markings, and For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 32.

  • Page 37: Attach To A Tow Vehicle

    BXT Series Transport Wood Chipper 7.3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle 7.3.2 Disconnect from a Ball-mount Hitch Make sure there is space and clearance to safely drive the tow WARNING! vehicle forward, away from the machine. 1. Stop the tow vehicle in a location where it and the machine Before moving the tow vehicle, make sure the are on dry, level ground.

  • Page 38: Trailer Jack

    BXT Series 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 39: Storage

    BXT Series Storage Wood Chipper 8. Storage At the end of the season or when the machine is not going to be 7. Paint scratches and dents to prevent rust. used for an extended length of time, store the machine correctly 8.

  • Page 40: Remove The Machine From Storage

    BXT Series Storage Wood Chipper 8.3 Remove the Machine from 8.3.1 Replace the Engine Fuel Storage WARNING! 1. Install the battery. Never smoke or vape while working For instructions, see Install the Battery on page 49. with fuel. Fuel vapors can explode 2.

  • Page 41: Service And Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9. Service and Maintenance Maintenance is your responsibility. Regular preventive Put the machine in a safe condition before you start any maintenance can improve performance and prolong the life of service or maintenance: the machine.

  • Page 42: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXT Series 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 43: Maintenance Schedule

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.3 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine manufacturer's manual. IMPORTANT! For chain saw maintenance requirements, Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour see the chain saw manufacturer's manual. interval, whichever comes first.

  • Page 44: Grease Points

    BXT Series 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 indentifies a grease point and shows the greasing interval in hours.
  • Page 45 BXT Series 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 02173 Figure 23 – Grease fitting locations - left side...
  • Page 46 BXT Series 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 Trailer jack and hitch coupler 50 hours or annually 02174 Figure 24 – Hinge and pivot point greasing locations...

  • Page 47: Engine Maintenance

    9.5 Engine Maintenance 9.5.2 Electronic Fuel Management System Maintenance Safety For full engine maintenance information, see the engine This section applies to the BXT4224. manufacturer's manual. The engine has an electronic fuel management (EFM) system 9.5.1 Engine Maintenance Safety that monitors the engine speed, temperature, and battery voltage.

  • Page 48: Battery Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.5.4 Clean the Engine Air Filter 9.6 Battery Maintenance For more information, see Electronic Fuel Management System IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or Maintenance Safety on page 47 and Electronic Fuel Injection with a damaged air filter, can allow dirt to enter the engine, System Maintenance Safety on page 47.
  • Page 49 BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.5 Charge the Battery • To avoid injury from a spark or short circuit, disconnect the battery ground cable before servicing any part of the electrical system. IMPORTANT! Do not fast charge the battery. Use a battery charger that is between 4 A and 7.5 A.

  • Page 50: Tire Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.7 Tire Maintenance 9.8 Clean the Machine IMPORTANT! Using harsh chemicals can damage the WARNING! machine finish. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners Failure to follow the proper procedures when for washing. mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion, which may result in serious injury or IMPORTANT! A pressure washer can damage the machine's...

  • Page 51: Drive Belt Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9 Drive Belt Maintenance WARNING! Wait for hot machine components to cool before you work on the machine. Hot machine components can cause serious burns or start a fire. Do not touch hot machine components. Use a no-touch thermometer to measure the temperature.
  • Page 52 BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9.2 Set the Drive Belt Tension 9.9.3 Align the Drive Belt Check the drive belt tension after every 100 hours of A laser alignment tool or 50" (127 cm) straight edge operation. is necessary for this procedure. A laser alignment tool is the most accurate.
  • Page 53 BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9.4 Align the Engine Mount The engine mount can move and cause drive-belt misalignment. 1. Loosen (do not remove) the four engine mount bolts. See Figure 26 on page 51. 2. Turn the engine a small amount to adjust the clutch and align the belt.
  • Page 54 BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9.5 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 30. 1. Remove the set screw (1) from the sheave (6). Put the set screw aside.

  • Page 55: Rotor Knife Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10 Rotor Knife Maintenance 14. Close the upper rotor housing and install the fastener. 15. Use a calibrated torque wrench to torque the fastener 80 lbf•ft (110 N•m). WARNING! Never operate a machine with any guards or shields removed.

  • Page 56: Ledger Knife Maintenance

    BXT Series 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.
  • Page 57 BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.11.3 Set the Ledger Knife Clearance 1. Stop the engine. Wait for the rotor to stop turning. For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 32. 2. Remove the fastener and open the upper rotor housing. 3.

  • Page 58: Twig Breaker Maintenance

    BXT Series Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.12 Twig Breaker Maintenance The twig breaker is located on the side of the lower rotor housing. When the rotor turns, the discharge paddles on the rotor push the material to the twig breaker. The twig breaker breaks the material into smaller pieces to make mulch.

  • Page 59: 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 60 BXT Series 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. power or the hopper.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    11. Specifications For engine specifications, see the engine manufacturer's manual. For available accesories, go to WallensteinEquipment.com. 11.1 Machine Specifications Parameter BXT4224 BXT6238 Engine make and horsepower (displacement) Vanguard® 23 hp (627 cc) EFM Vanguard® 40 hp (993 cc) EFI Fuel tank capacity 4.8 US g (23 L)

  • Page 62: Bolt Torque

    BXT Series Specifications Wood Chipper 11.2 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 N•m lbf•ft...

  • Page 63: Lug Nut Torque

    BXT Series Specifications Wood Chipper 11.3 Lug Nut Torque WARNING! Lug Nut Torque Specifications Wheel Wheel lug nuts must be installed and kept at size Units First stage Second stage Third stage the correct torque to prevent loose wheels, 8 inch lbf•ft 12–20 30–35...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Index

    Clear a blockage ����������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Clear an internal blockage ��������������������������������������������34 , 35 Components ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20 Hood deflector ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Controls ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 BXT4224 engine controls ���������������������������������������������� 21 BXT6238 engine controls ���������������������������������������������� 23 Ignition switch Discharge chute ������������������������������������������������������������� 24 BXT4224 ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 22 Hood deflector ���������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 66 Storage safety���������������������������������������������������������������� 39 Replace a safety label ��������������������������������������������������������� 18 Rotor knife ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Tachometer and hour meter display Rotor knife maintenance ����������������������������������������������������� 55 BXT4224 ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 21 Replace a rotor knife������������������������������������������������������ 55 BXT6238 ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 23 Sharpen a rotor knife ����������������������������������������������������� 56 Throttle control BXT4224 ������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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