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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial numbers 1101426 and up
BXT 72S
Wood Chipper
Rev Oct-2023
Document Number: Z97166_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial numbers 1101426 and up BXT 72S Wood Chipper Rev Oct-2023 Document Number: Z97166_En...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BXT72S Wood Chipper Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............3 7. Transport .............40 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 7.1 Transport Safety ............. 40 1.2 Serial Number Location ..........5 7.2 Prepare the Machine for Transport ......40 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

    BXT72S 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

    BXT72S 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

    BXT72S 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

    BXT72S 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 CAUTION! machine. 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 BXT72S 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

    BXT72S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.2 Safety Label Locations The numbers correspond with the Safety Label Definitions on page 16. 02309 Figure 3 – Safety label locations- front...
  • Page 15 BXT72S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 02310 Figure 4 – Safety label locations- rear...

  • Page 16: Safety Label Definitions

    BXT72S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 3.3 Safety Label Definitions 3. 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 BXT72S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 6. Warning! 9. Warning! Turn off the machine before service or Impact, cut, and puncture hazards maintenance The machine releases wood chips fast Working on a machine that it is not in a enough to cause personal injury and safe condition can cause serious injury property damage.
  • Page 18 BXT72S Safety Labels Wood Chipper 12. Caution! Read the Operator's Manual There is important safety information and instructions in the Operator's Manual. Read all the safety information and instructions in the Operator's Manual. Know what all the safety labels mean.

  • Page 19: Familiarization

    BXT72S Familiarization Wood Chipper 4. Familiarization The Wallenstein BXT52S wood chipper is designed to cut small 4.3 Operator Orientation tree trunks or branches that are a maximum of 5" (13 cm) in diameter into consistent size wood chips. IMPORTANT! When describing controls throughout this...

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    BXT72S Familiarization Wood Chipper 4.4 Machine Components 02209 Figure 6 – Machine components– front view 1. Deflector 7. Drive belt 13. Light-system electrical connector 2. Lower latch plate 8. Rotor sheave 14. Ball-mount hitch (2") 3. Emergency stop button 9. Drive-belt guard 15.
  • Page 21 BXT72S Familiarization Wood Chipper 02210 Figure 7 – Machine components– rear view 1. Twig breaker 6. Deflector handle 11. Ledger knife 2. Rotor knife (one of two) 7. Discharge-chute handle 12. Rear, turn signal, and stop light (1 of 2) 3.

  • Page 22: Controls

    BXT72S 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 23 BXT72S Controls Wood Chipper 5.2.1 Throttle Control 5.2.4 Ignition Switch The throttle controls the engine speed. An operator can set the WARNING! engine to the minimum speed (Slow), the maximum speed (Fast), or to any speed that is between the minimum and The engine can cause serious bodily harm maximum.

  • Page 24: Discharge Chute

    BXT72S Controls Wood Chipper 5.3 Discharge Chute 5.4 Deflector The discharge chute directs the wood chips in the selected The discharge chute has a deflector to direct wood chips. Use direction. The discharge chute can be turned 295°. The latch- the handle to change the position.

  • Page 25: Rotor Lock

    BXT72S Controls Wood Chipper 5.5 Rotor Lock 5.6 Chipper-Hopper Latch The chipper-hopper latch holds the chipper hopper in the open WARNING! or closed (folded) position. The chipper hopper must be closed for transport or storage. Engage the rotor lock when the upper rotor housing is open to prevent the rotor from moving unintentionally.
  • Page 26 BXT72S Controls Wood Chipper 5.6.1 Close the Chipper Hopper 5.6.2 Open the Chipper Hopper 1. Pull and hold the chipper-hopper latch pin out of the upper 1. Pull and hold the chipper-hopper latch pin out of the lower latch plate.

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    BXT72S 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 28: Pre-Start Checklist

    If the bearings are damaged or do not turn freely, lubricate them or contact your local Wallenstein dealer to have them • Check the condition of the rotor bearings. Make sure that replaced.

  • Page 29: Engine Operation

    3. Continue with the regular Maintenance Schedule on page laws and regulations. To purchase a spark arrestor, contact your local Wallenstein dealer or distributor. • Keep the cylinder fins and engine shrouds free of debris to 6.4 Engine Operation prevent the engine from overheating.
  • Page 30 BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.4.2 Electronic Fuel Injection 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 injection (EFI) system that the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page monitors the engine speed, temperature, and battery voltage.

  • Page 31: Engine Fuel Tank

    BXT72S 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, behind the IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see trailer tongue. the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page 6.5.1 Fuel Safety...
  • Page 32 BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.5.2 Check the Fuel Level 6.5.3 Add Fuel to the Engine Check the engine 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 33: Start The Machine

    BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.6 Start the Machine 6.7 Stop the Machine WARNING! IMPORTANT! Use the ignition switch to stop the machine, except in an emergency. When the ignition switch is in the Before you start the machine, read and...

  • Page 34: Set Up The Machine

    BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.9 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...
  • Page 35 BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 02220 Figure 20 – Set up the machine...

  • Page 36: Operate The Wood Chipper

    BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.10 Operate the Wood Chipper 6.10.1 Prepare the Material • Cut large, curved branches into smaller, straighter sections. WARNING! Some branches and brush move in unpredictable directions when they enter the rotor housing. Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) •...

  • Page 37: Remove A Blockage

    BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.10.2 Chip Wood 6.11 Remove a Blockage WARNING! WARNING! Do not reach into the chipper hopper. There are Put the machine in a safe condition before sharp knives that can trap, cut, and/or sever your you remove a blockage.
  • Page 38 BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.11.1 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 39: Rotor Safety

    BXT72S Operating Instructions Wood Chipper 6.12 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 40: Transport

    BXT72S 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 that it has the necessary lighting, reflectors, and markings, For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 33.
  • Page 41 BXT72S Transport Wood Chipper 02225 Figure 26 – Transport position...

  • Page 42: Connect To A Ball-Mount Hitch

    BXT72S 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 Before you tow the machine, make sure that the debris and other objects before disconnecting the hitch.

  • Page 43: Trailer Jack

    BXT72S 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. WARNING! Attach the machine to a tow vehicle or support the trailer tongue with blocks. Do not pull the pin out of a trailer jack when there 2.

  • Page 44: Storage

    BXT72S 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 45 BXT72S Storage Wood Chipper 02227 Figure 30 – Storage position...

  • Page 46: Replace The Engine Fuel

    BXT72S Storage Wood Chipper 8.4 Replace the Engine Fuel WARNING! Do not smoke or vape when you handle fuel. Fuel vapours can explode causing serious injury or death. Keep sparks, fl ames, or hot components away from fuel. W027 WARNING! Fuel and vapors are very fl...

  • Page 47: Service And Maintenance

    BXT72S 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 48: Fluids And Lubricants

    BXT72S 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 49: Maintenance Schedule

    BXT72S 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. 8 hours hours or hours or hours or hours or...

  • Page 50: Grease Points

    BXT72S 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 51 BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.4.1 Grease Fitting Locations Number of Item Location Frequency Locations Rotor-shaft bearings 50 hours or annually 2 Wheel bearings 50 hours or annually 2 02317 Figure 31 – Grease fitting locations...
  • Page 52 BXT72S 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 53: Engine Maintenance

    BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.5 Engine Maintenance 9.5.2 Electronic Fuel Injection System Maintenance Safety For full engine maintenance information, see the engine The engine has an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system that manufacturer's manual. monitors the engine speed, temperature, and battery voltage.

  • Page 54: Battery Maintenance

    BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.5.3 Clean the Engine Air Filter 9.6 Battery Maintenance The battery provides power to the electrical components on the IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or machine and the engine. with a damaged air filter, can let dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
  • Page 55 BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.6.4 Clean the Battery WARNING! When the battery cable ends are not connected to the battery terminals, keep them away from the battery. Keep the end of a disconnected battery cable away from the battery. Electricity can arc from 1.

  • Page 56: Tire Maintenance And Safety

    BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.7 Tire Maintenance and Safety 9.8 Drive Belt Maintenance WARNING! WARNING! Take the machine to a qualifi ed dealer or Wait for hot machine components to cool distributor to have a tire mounted on a wheel before you work on the machine.
  • Page 57 BXT72S 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 58 BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.3 Align the Drive Belt A laser alignment tool or 50" (127 cm) straight edge is necessary for this procedure. A laser alignment tool is the most accurate. Check the drive belt alignment after every 8 hours of operation.
  • Page 59 BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.8.4 Align the Engine Clutch 9.8.5 Align the Rotor Sheave The engine mount can move and cause drive-belt misalignment. The rotor sheave can become loose on the shaft and cause drive-belt misalignment. 1. Loosen (do not remove) the four engine mount bolts. See Figure 39 on page 58.

  • Page 60: Rotor Knife Maintenance

    BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9 Rotor Knife Maintenance WARNING! Do not operate the machine with any of the guards or shields removed. The machine is shown with guards or shields removed for 02382 illustrative purposes only. W001 Figure 42 – Align the rotor sheave 1.
  • Page 61 BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.9.2 Sharpen a Rotor Knife 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 CAUTION! knife.

  • Page 62: Ledger Knife Maintenance

    BXT72S Service and Maintenance Wood Chipper 9.10 Ledger Knife Maintenance WARNING! Do not operate the machine with any of the guards or shields removed. The machine is shown with guards or shields removed for illustrative purposes only. W001 01600 WARNING! Do not reach into the rotor housing.
  • Page 63 BXT72S 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 33. 2. Remove the fastener that holds the upper rotor housing closed.

  • Page 64: Twig Breaker Maintenance

    BXT72S 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 65: Safety Curtain Maintenance

    BXT72S 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 66: 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 67 BXT72S 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 68: Specifications

    BXT72S 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 BXT72S Chipper type Disc Feed system Gravity (manual) feed Engine Vanguard® 40 hp (993 cc) EFI Chipper hopper opening (height x width) 26.7"...

  • Page 69: Bolt Torque

    BXT72S 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 70: Lug Nut Torque

    BXT72S 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 71: 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 72: Index

    BXT72S Index Wood Chipper 13. Index Engine controls �������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Engine fuel tank ������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Engine maintenance ������������������������������������������������������ 53 Air filter Engine operation������������������������������������������������������������ 29 Clean the engine air filter ����������������������������������������������� 54 Engine operation safety ������������������������������������������������� 29 Engine speed ����������������������������������������������������������������� 68 Ignition switch ����������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 73 BXT72S Index Wood Chipper Safe condition �������������������������������������������������������������������9 Safety alert symbol �����������������������������������������������������������7 Machine break-in������������������������������������������������������������������28 Safety rules �����������������������������������������������������������������������8 Machine components �����������������������������������������������������������20 Safety training �������������������������������������������������������������������9 Maintenance schedule ���������������������������������������������������������49 Service and maintenance safety�������������������������������������47 Signal words ���������������������������������������������������������������������7 Sign-off form �������������������������������������������������������������������10 Storage safety�����������������������������������������������������������������44 Add oil to the engine �������������������������������������������������������31 Transport safety ��������������������������������������������������������������40...
  • Page 74 BXT72S Index Wood Chipper Transport ������������������������������������������������������������������������������40 Connect to a ball-mount hitch �����������������������������������������42 Disconnect from a ball-mount hitch ��������������������������������42 Prepare the machine for transport ����������������������������������40 Trailer jack ����������������������������������������������������������������������43 Transport position �����������������������������������������������������������41 Transport safety ��������������������������������������������������������������40 Troubleshooting �������������������������������������������������������������������66 Remove a blockage ��������������������������������������������������������37 Twig breaker Maintenance �������������������������������������������������������������������64...

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