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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial numbers 1101388 and up
BXT 36S
Wood Chipper
Rev Oct-2023
Document Number: Z97162_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial numbers 1101388 and up BXT 36S Wood Chipper Rev Oct-2023 Document Number: Z97162_En...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BXT36S Wood Chipper Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............3 7. Transport .............37 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.1 Transport Safety ............. 37 1.2 Serial Number Location ..........5 7.2 Prepare the Machine for Transport ......37 1.3 Types of Labels on the Machine ........ 6 7.3 Connect to a Ball-Mount Hitch .........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    For information about the accessories, go to WallensteinEquipment.com. 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

    Introduction Wood Chipper 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein Wood Chipper To activate the warranty, register your product at 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

    BXT36S Introduction Wood Chipper 1.2 Serial Number Location Always provide the model and serial number of your Wallenstein product when you order parts, or request 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 gives information to the operator or shows the operation of a control. There are different types of labels on your Wallenstein product. The labels are 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 can 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

    BXT36S Safety Wood Chipper 2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines 2.6 Safe Condition Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing References are made to safe condition throughout this manual. equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which Safe condition means that you put the machine in a state that could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a makes it safe to service or maintain.

  • Page 10: Sign-Off Form

    BXT36S 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 • ISO 4254-1:2013, Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: understand all safety, operation, and maintenance information in General requirements.

  • Page 11: Work Site

    BXT36S 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 The operator must be fully familiar with the work following guidelines: site before starting work.
  • Page 12 BXT36S 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

    Replacement safety labels are available damaged, or illegible. If a component is replaced from your local Wallenstein Equipment dealer or distributor. and it has a safety label on it, apply a safety label to the new component. Operating the machine •...

  • Page 14: Safety Label Locations

    BXT36S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.2 Safety Label Locations The numbers correspond with the Safety Label Definitions on page 16. 02243 Figure 3 – Safety label locations- rear...
  • Page 15 BXT36S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 02244 Figure 4 – Safety label locations- front...

  • Page 16: Safety Label Definitions

    BXT36S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.3 Safety Label Definitions 4. Caution! Wear the necessary PPE 1. Warning! For example: Cut hazard • A hard hat. Sharp rotating parts can cut or sever fingers, hands, toes, or feet. • Heavy gloves.
  • Page 17 BXT36S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 7. Warning! 10. Warning! Turn off the machine before service or Explosion hazard maintenance Smoking, flames, sparks, or other Working on a machine that it is not in a sources of ignition can cause an safe condition can cause serious injury explosion.

  • Page 18: Familiarization

    BXT36S Familiarization Wood Chipper 4. Familiarization The Wallenstein BXT36S wood chipper is designed to chip small 4.3 Operator Orientation scrap lumber, small trees, brush, branches, and other wood material. The chipped material is fine enough to be composted IMPORTANT! When describing controls throughout this or used as mulch.

  • Page 19: Machine Components

    BXT36S Familiarization Wood Chipper 4.4 Machine Components 02247 Figure 6 – Machine components– front view 1. Upper rotor housing 6. Drive-belt guard 11. Ball-mount hitch (2") 2. Rotor knife 7. Battery 12. Trailer tongue 3. Drive belt 8. Front guard 13.
  • Page 20 BXT36S Familiarization Wood Chipper 02248 Figure 7 – Machine components– rear view 1. Twig breaker 5. Rotor lock 9. Chipper hopper 2. Discharge chute 6. Tires (one of two) 10. Emergency stop button (E-stop) 3. Deflector 7. Ledger knife clearance gauge 11.

  • Page 21: Controls

    BXT36S Controls Wood Chipper 5. Controls 5.2 Engine Controls WARNING! Do not operate the machine until you are WARNING! thoroughly familiar with the position and function of the various controls. Read the operator’s Before you start the engine, read and understand manual thoroughly.
  • Page 22 BXT36S Controls Wood Chipper 5.2.2 Choke Control 5.2.3 Ignition Switch The choke lever has the following functions: WARNING! Choke is closed The engine can cause serious bodily harm Close the choke to start a cold engine. or death to a person who is not trained in the correct operation.

  • Page 23: Discharge Chute

    BXT36S Controls Wood Chipper 5.2.4 Rewind Start 5.3 Discharge Chute The discharge chute directs the wood chips in the selected WARNING! direction. The discharge chute can be turned 284°. The latch- handle pin holds the discharge chute in position. Fast retraction of the starter cord (called kickback) pulls your hand and arm toward the 1.

  • Page 24: Deflector

    BXT36S Controls Wood Chipper 5.4 Deflector 5.5 Rotor Lock The discharge chute has a deflectorthat directs wood chips WARNING! toward the ground. Set the deflector higher to direct wood chips away from the machine. Set the deflector lower to direct wood Engage the rotor lock when the upper rotor chips closer to the machine.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6. Operating Instructions The operator is responsible to be familiar with and obey all IMPORTANT! Do not put metal objects, bottles, cans, rocks, operating and safety procedures. Read and understand all glass, or other unapproved material into the machine. These the safety information in this manual before you operate the items will damage the machine.

  • Page 26: Pre-Start Checklist

    If the bearings are damaged or do not turn freely, lubricate • Check the engine fuel level. If necessary, add fuel. For them or contact your local Wallenstein dealer to have them instructions, see Check the Fuel Level on page 28.

  • Page 27: Engine Operation

    To purchase a spark arrestor, contact more information, see Lug Nut Torque on page 66. your local Wallenstein dealer or distributor. 4. Continue with the regular Maintenance Schedule on page • Keep the cylinder fins and engine shrouds free of debris to prevent the engine from overheating.
  • Page 28 BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.3 Check the Fuel Level • Without a muffler or heat shield. Examine the muffler and heat shield on a regular basis. Replace a muffler or Check the engine fuel level before each use. heat shield that is damaged.
  • Page 29 BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.4 Add Fuel to the Engine 6.4.5 Check the Engine Oil Level The engine needs clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see octane rating of 87 or higher (research octane number [RON] the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page of 91 or higher).

  • Page 30: Start The Machine

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.6 Add Oil to the Engine 6.5 Start the Machine IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see WARNING! the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page Before you start the machine, read and understand all of the safety information in this The engine has three oil-fill locations.

  • Page 31: Stop The Machine

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.6 Stop the Machine 6.8 Set Up the Machine WARNING! IMPORTANT! Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine. Choking the carburetor can cause damage to the Always use the machine outdoors and park engine.
  • Page 32 BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 02251 Figure 20 – Set up the machine...

  • Page 33: Operate The Wood Chipper

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.9 Operate the Wood Chipper 6.9.1 Prepare the Material • Cut large, curved branches into smaller, straighter sections. Some branches and brush move in unpredictable directions WARNING! when they enter the rotor housing. Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) •...

  • Page 34: Remove A Blockage

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.9.2 Chip Wood 6.10 Remove a Blockage WARNING! WARNING! Do not reach into the chipper hopper. There Put the machine in a safe condition before are sharp rotating parts that can trap, cut, and/ you remove a blockage. Do not reach into the or sever your fingers, hands, toes, or feet.
  • Page 35 BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.10.1 Remove an Internal Blockage 1. Set the machine to a safe condition. For instructions, see Safe Condition on page 9. 2. Remove the upper-rotor-housing fastener, and then open the upper rotor housing. See Figure 22.

  • Page 36: Rotor Safety

    BXT36S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.11 Rotor Safety WARNING! Engage the rotor lock when the upper rotor housing is open to prevent the rotor from moving unintentionally. Failure to engage the rotor lock when the upper rotor housing is open can result in serious injury.

  • Page 37: Transport

    A rear light kit accessory is available. For more information, 4. Make sure that the upper rotor housing is closed, and the contact your local Wallenstein Equipment dealer or distributor. fastener is installed and torqued to the correct specification. 5. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
  • Page 38 BXT36S Transport Wood Chipper 02249 Figure 26 – Transport position...

  • Page 39: Connect To A Ball-Mount Hitch

    BXT36S Transport Wood Chipper 7.3 Connect to a Ball-Mount Hitch 7.4 Disconnect from a Ball-Mount Hitch WARNING! Always park the machine on level, dry ground that is free of debris and other objects before disconnecting the hitch. Before you tow the machine, make sure that the safety chains are correctly attached.

  • Page 40: Trailer Jack

    BXT36S Transport Wood Chipper 7.5 Trailer Jack 7.5.2 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 WARNING! tongue with blocks. Do not pull the pin out of a trailer jack when there 2.

  • Page 41: Storage

    BXT36S 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 42 BXT36S Storage Wood Chipper 02250 Figure 30 – Storage position...

  • Page 43: Replace The Engine Fuel

    BXT36S Storage Wood Chipper 8.4 Replace the Engine Fuel CAUTION! Do not smoke or vape when you handle fuel. Fuel vapours can explode causing serious injury or death. Keep sparks, flames, or hot components away from fuel. W027 WARNING! Fuel and vapors are very flammable and explosive.

  • Page 44: Service And Maintenance

    BXT36S 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 45: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXT36S 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 the correct fluids and lubricants for the engine manufacturer's manual. operation and maintenance. Fuel must meet the following specifications: 9.2.1 Lubricant Handling and Storage...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Schedule

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.3 Maintenance Schedule Complete maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour interval, whichever comes first. IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine manufacturer's manual. 600 hours or every 8 hours hours or hours or...

  • Page 47: Grease Points

    BXT36S 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 48 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4.1 Grease Fitting Locations Number of Item Location Frequency Locations Rotor-shaft bearings 50 hours or annually Wheel bearings 50 hours or annually 02252 Figure 31 – Grease fitting locations...
  • Page 49 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4.2 Hinge and Pivot Point Locations Hinge and pivot points can rust and become difficult to move without the correct maintenance. Apply a small amount of rust- prevention oil to the following locations: Number of...

  • Page 50: Engine Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.5 Engine Maintenance 9.5.2 Clean the Engine Air Filter For full engine maintenance information, see the engine IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or manufacturer's manual. with a damaged air filter, can let dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

  • Page 51: Battery Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6 Battery Maintenance WARNING! The battery provides power to the electrical components on the Keep the end of a disconnected battery cable machine and the engine. away from the battery. Electricity can arc from the battery to the end of a battery cable and 9.6.1 Battery Safety...

  • Page 52: Tire Maintenance And Safety

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.4 Clean the Battery 9.7 Tire Maintenance and Safety When the battery cable ends are not connected to the battery terminals, keep them away from the battery. WARNING! 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative (–) battery Take the machine to a qualified dealer or terminal.

  • Page 53: Drive Belt Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8 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.
  • Page 54 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.2 Set the Drive Belt Tension IMPORTANT! Adjust the drive belt tensioning bolts evenly. If the bolts are unevenly adjusted, you may have to align the engine. A drive-belt tension gauge, ruler, or tape measure is necessary for this procedure.
  • Page 55 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.3 Align the Drive Belt 9.8.4 Align the Engine Clutch 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 56 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.5 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 43. 1. Remove the set screw (1) from the sheave (6).

  • Page 57: Rotor Knife Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9 Rotor Knife Maintenance 15. Turn the rotor to check the ledger knife clearance for each of the rotor knives. Make sure that the rotor knives do not touch the ledger WARNING! knife. 16. Close the upper rotor housing.

  • Page 58: Ledger Knife Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9.2 Sharpen a Rotor Knife 9.10 Ledger Knife Maintenance CAUTION! WARNING! Wear heavy gloves and handle the rotor knives Do not operate the machine with any of the with care. The rotor knives are sharp.
  • Page 59 BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10.3 Set the Ledger Knife Clearance 1. Stop the engine. Wait for the rotor to stop turning. For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 31. 2. Remove the fastener that holds the upper rotor housing closed.

  • Page 60: Twig Breaker Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.11 Twig Breaker Maintenance 9.12 Clean the Machine The twig breaker is located on the side of the lower rotor IMPORTANT! Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners housing. When the rotor turns, the discharge paddles on the for cleaning.

  • Page 61: Safety Curtain Maintenance

    BXT36S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.13 Safety Curtain Maintenance CAUTION! Do not operate the machine without the safety curtain installed in the chipper hopper. Replace the safety curtain if it is damaged or missing. The safety curtain prevents wood chips from being blown out of the chipper hopper.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    If you find a problem that is difficult to solve, even after reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. When you contact someone, please have the serial number of your product available. To find the serial number on your machine, see Serial Number Location on page 5.
  • Page 63 BXT36S Troubleshooting Wood Chipper Problem Possible cause Solution The machine The discharge chute is blocked. Remove all material from the discharge chute. For instructions, see page needs more power or the Too much material is being put into the chipper Put smaller amounts of material in the chipper hopper.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    BXT36S 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 BXT36S Chipper type Disc Feed system Gravity (manual) feed Engine Vanguard® 14 hp (408 cc) Chipper hopper opening (height x width) 19"...

  • Page 65: Bolt Torque

    BXT36S Specifications Wood Chipper 11.2 Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Torque IMPORTANT! If you replace hardware, use fasteners of Bolt the same grade. SAE Gr. 2 SAE Gr. 5 SAE Gr. 8 Diameter lbf•ft N•m lbf•ft N•m lbf•ft N•m...

  • Page 66: Lug Nut Torque

    BXT36S Specifications Wood Chipper 11.3 Lug Nut Torque Lug Nut Torque Specifications Wheel WARNING! size Units First stage Second stage Third stage Wheel lug nuts must be installed and kept at 8 inch lbf•ft 12–20 30–35 45–55 N•m 16–26 39–45.5 58.5–71.5...

  • Page 67: Warranty

    Warranty Wood Chipper 12. 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 68: Index

    BXT36S Index Wood Chipper 13. Index Equipment safety guidelines ������������������������������������������������� 9 Air filter Clean the engine air filter ����������������������������������������������� 50 Familiarization ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Machine components����������������������������������������������������� 19 Operator orientation ������������������������������������������������������� 18 Battery ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Fluids and lubricants ����������������������������������������������������������� 45 Battery maintenance ������������������������������������������������������ 51 Engine fuel ���������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 69 BXT36S Index Wood Chipper Signal words �������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Storage safety���������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Tire safety ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 52 Add oil to the engine ������������������������������������������������������ 30 Transport safety ������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Check the engine oil level ���������������������������������������������� 29 Work site �������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Engine oil type ��������������������������������������������������������������� 45 Safety curtain ����������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 70 BXT36S Index Wood Chipper Transport position ���������������������������������������������������������� 38 Transport safety ������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������ 62 Twig breaker������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20 Twig breaker maintenance��������������������������������������������� 60 Types of labels on the machine��������������������������������������������� 6 Warranty ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 67 Activate the warranty ������������������������������������������������������� 4 Work site ������������������������������������������������������������������������������11...
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