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- Page 1 Wood Chipper BWC Series - Hydraulic Feed Operator’s Manual Rel. 02/24...
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- Page 3 Tar River service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs. Use only genuine Tar River service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Highway And Transport Operations ……………………………………………………………………... -
Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Tar River BWC-H Wood Chipper. The Tar River BWC-H Series Wood Chip- pers are Self-Contained Hydraulic Feed Chippers and are available in 4”, 6” and 8” chipping capacities. The Tar River BWC-H Wood Chipper is the perfect tool to help clear your land of fallen limbs and branches. Technical Specifications... -
Page 6: Safety
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information Safety It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification. -
Page 7: General Safety Guidelines
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information General Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. -
Page 8: Before Operation
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information How to Install Safety Signs Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. •... -
Page 9: During Operation
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information During Operation Children should not be allowed on the product. • Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the machine. • If using a towing unit, securely attach machine by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •... -
Page 10: Highway And Transport Operations
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Adopt safe driving practices. • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow • as loss of control and/or upset of machine can result. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an •... - Page 11 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death. • Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement. •...
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Page 12: Attaching To Tractor
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Attaching to Tractor Warning: When attaching the Wood Chipper, Never allow anyone to stand between the machine and the tractor. Serious injury or death can occur! Attaching the Wood Chipper Back up the tractor to the wood chipper, while lining up the lower tractor links to the Wood chipper lower •... -
Page 13: Pto Instructions
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper PTO Driveline Instructions Instructions for Installing a PTO Driveline: 1. Begin by parking the tractor and implement on a level, solid surface. Attach the implement to the trac- tor’s hitch arms, upper and lower. Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch so that the tractor’s output shaft is level with the implement’s input shaft. - Page 14 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper PTO Driveline Instructions Instructions for Shortening a PTO Driveline: Note: If you are not confident modifying the PTO Driveline, you should contact a Qualified Professional. Separate the inner and outer PTO Drivelines. Leave separated at this time. ...
- Page 15 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper PTO Driveline Instructions Checking PTO Driveline Extended Length: Apply multi-purpose grease to the outside of the inner driveline section. Assemble the outer and inner drivelines. When fully extended, the maximum allowable length must have a minimum overlap of 1/3 the free length of the inner and outer sections.
- Page 16 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper PTO Driveline Instructions Checking for PTO Driveline Interference: Begin with the PTO Driveline level (0 degrees). Raise the implement at an angle no greater than 25 degrees from level. Check for any interference and the length of the PTO Driveline extended. Do not exceed the maximum extended length! ...
- Page 17 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Warning: Never operate the wood chipper without Personal Protection Equipment such as, wrap around safety glasses/face shield, hearing protection, leather gloves, steel-toe work boots, heavy pants and long sleeve shirt! Keep bystanders away from the Feed Hopper and Discharge Chute at all times.
- Page 18 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Operating the Wood Chipper (continued) Select only the proper size limbs to feed into the Wood Chipper. Limbs that are too large can cause • damage to the machine. Smaller branches can be held together in a bundle and feed at the same time. It is recommended to feed brush from the side of the infeed chute rather than the front.
- Page 19 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Warning: When operating the wood chipper, always stand in the “Operator Zone” to avoid serious injury or death. Blade Maintenance The blades must be keep sharp for optimal chipping. The BWC Wood Chipper blades are made from high •...
- Page 20 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Warning: Never attempt to inspect, remove or replace blades with tractor en- gine running, PTO engaged, wood chipper flywheel rotating. Serious injury or death can occur! Blade removal/replacement Open the upper flywheel housing by removing the hardware shown in the Fig. 1 below. •...
- Page 21 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Blade removal/replacement Position 1: This is the standard position for chipping material. The flywheel spins freely in this position. • Position 2: The flywheel is locked in place and ready for blade removal. •...
- Page 22 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Setting the Bed Plate Gap The Bed Plate (anvil plate) is located on the left hand side of the lower flywheel housing, slightly lower than the flywheel locking pin. Set the gap between the bed plate and blade to 1/16”...
- Page 23 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Adjusting Drive Belt Tension Before operating the wood chipper, check the condition of the drive belt. The belt should be free of cracking and or defects. Replace the belt as needed. Belts will stretch over time and require adjustment. Follow these steps when checking the tension of the belt.
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Page 24: Operating Instructions
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Feed Roller Speed Control The Variable speed control valve is located on the right hand side of the wood chipper feed chute. The speed of the feed roller is controlled by rotating the arm as shown in the images below. In the “0” position the roller will not rotate. - Page 25 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Discharge Chute Adjustment The Discharge Chute can be adjusted to direct the expelled material in a safe direction. Warning: Material exists the Discharge Chute at a high rate of speed. Always keep people and animals out of the work area to prevent serious injury or death.
- Page 26 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Operating Instructions Hydraulic Fluid The Hydraulic Fluid reservoir must be filled prior to use. See chart below for capacity and oil type. The hydraulic fluid level should be checked prior to each use. Inspect hydraulic fluid and change as needed.
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Page 27: Trouble Shooting
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Assembly Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Problem Possible cause Solution Feed roller control set too low. Increase feed roller control to a greater value. PTO RPM set too low. Tractor output RPM must be 540. Brush feed too slow Dull blades. -
Page 28: Torque Specifications
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Torque Specifications Notes: This chart is an approximate estimate of torque values. Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware. -
Page 29: Parts Breakdown
Wood Chipper BWC Series - Hydraulic Feed Parts Manual Rel. 02/24... - Page 30 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-040-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 31 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-040-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10001 Upper flywheel housing BWC-040-H BWC10000 Lower flywheel housing BWC-040-H BWC10010 Variable flow control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10011 Directional control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10009 Lower hitch mount BWC10012...
- Page 32 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-040-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 33 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-040-H Item Part # Description Qty. BM061070 Bolt HH M06-1.0x70 FW06 Washer flat M06 LNM0610 Nut locking M06-1.0 LNM10125 Nut locking M10-1.25 MH20000 Manual holder small BWC10029 Knob, bed plate LW10 Washer, lock M10 BM101525 Bolt HH M10-1.5x25 BWC10043...
- Page 34 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-060-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 35 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-060-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10103 Upper flywheel housing BWC-060-H BWC10102 Lower flywheel housing BWC-060-H BWC10010 Variable flow control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10011 Directional control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10009 Lower hitch mount BWC10012...
- Page 36 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-060-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 37 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-060-H Item Part # Description Qty. FW06 Washer flat M06 LNM0610 Nut locking M06-1.0 LNM10125 Nut locking M10-1.25 MH20000 Manual holder small BWC10131 Knob, bed plate LW10 Washer, lock M10 BM101525 Bolt HH M10-1.5x25 BWC10043 Upper hitch pin...
- Page 38 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-080-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 39 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10005 Upper flywheel housing BWC-080-H BWC10004 Lower flywheel housing BWC-080-H BWC10010 Variable flow control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10011 Directional control valve, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10009 Lower hitch mount BWC-060-H, BWC-080-H BWC10031...
- Page 40 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-080-H Note: Some shields are removed to show detail. Never operate the wood chipper with shields missing!
- Page 41 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Frame BWC-080-H Item Part # Description Qty. FW06 Washer flat M06 LNM0610 Nut locking M06-1.0 BWC10039 Pump mount plate BWC10040 Spindle, lower BWC10041 Sleeve, lower pulley BWC-080-H BWC10042 Belt shield, BWC-080-H BM1620160 Bolt HH M16-2.0x160 BWC10043 Hitch pin, upper BM1012570...
- Page 42 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Discharge Chute BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H...
- Page 43 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Discharge Chute BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10045 Discharge chute BWC10046 Locking handle, discharge chute BWC10047 Lower retainer plate, discharge chute BWC10048 Upper retainer plate, discharge chute BWC10049 Lower retainer plate, w/handle mount BWC10050 Eye bolt, discharge chute BM061030...
- Page 44 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Chute BWC-040-H...
- Page 45 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Chute BWC-040-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10053 Feed chute BWC-040-H BWC10054 Toggle clamp (includes draw arm and latch plate) BWC10055 Control arm BWC-040-H BWC10056 Control arm rod BWC-040-H, BWC-060-H BWC10057 Clevis rod end FW12 Flat washer M12 BM1212540...
- Page 46 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Chute BWC-060-H, 80-H...
- Page 47 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Chute BWC-060-H, 80-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10059 Side panel, LH, feed chute BWC10060 Side panel, RH, feed chute BWC10061 Bottom panel, feed chute BWC10062 Top panel, feed chute BWC10063 Control arm mount BWC10064 Control arm BWC-060-H, BWC-080-H CBM101525...
- Page 48 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Roller BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H...
- Page 49 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Feed Roller BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10069 Feed roller frame BWC10070 Feed Roller BWC10071 Bearing BWC10072 Hydraulic motor BWC10068 Feed roller pull spring BM1012535 Bolt HH M10-1.25x35 FW10 Flat washer M10 LNM10125 Locking nut M10-1.25 BM1212545...
- Page 50 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-040-H...
- Page 51 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-040-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10076 Flywheel BWC-040-H BWC10077 Flywheel shaft BWC-040-H BWC10078 Chipper blade 0.472 SSM101535 Socket screw M10-1.5x35 C10.9 LW10 Lock washer M10 LNM1015 Self locking nut M10-1.5 SSM162045 Socket screw M16-2.0x45 FW16 Flat washer M16 LNM1620...
- Page 52 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-060-H...
- Page 53 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-060-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10079 Flywheel BWC-060-H BWC10080 Flywheel shaft BWC-060-H BWC10081 Chipper blade 0.688 SSM101535 Socket screw M10-1.5x35 C10.9 LW10 Lock washer M10 LNM1015 Self locking nut M10-1.5 SSM162055 Socket screw M16-2.0x55 FW16 Flat washer M16 LNM1620...
- Page 54 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-080-H...
- Page 55 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Flywheel BWC-080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10082 Flywheel BWC-080-H BWC10083 Flywheel shaft BWC-080-H BWC10078 Chipper blade 0.472 SSM101535 Socket screw M10-1.5x35 C10.9 LW10 Lock washer M10 LNM1015 Self locking nut M10-1.5 SSM162055 Socket screw M16-2.0x55 FW16 Flat washer M16 LNM1620...
- Page 56 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Curtain BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H...
- Page 57 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Curtain BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10084 Curtain bar BWC10085 Curtain BWC10086 Curtain angle BM061020 Bolt M06-1.0x20 FW06 Flat washer LNM0610 Locking nut M06-1.0...
- Page 58 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Hydraulic Assembly BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H...
- Page 59 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Hydraulic Assembly BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10087 Hydraulic hose assembly, STR and ELB fittings, 350mm LG (BWC-040/060H) BWC10188 Hydraulic hose assembly, STR and ELB fittings, 500mm LG (BWC-080H) BWC10089 Variable flow control valve, 1/2in NPT, 0-16 gal/min BWC10090 Hydraulic motor, CW, 154cc [9.4 in3/rev], 2-hole in NPT aligned ports, 25mm SFT 1 BWC10091 Hydraulic hose assembly, STR and ELB fittings, 500mm LG BWC10092 Hydraulic hose assembly, STR and ELB fittings, 800mm LG (BWC-040/060H)
- Page 60 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Hydraulic Control Valves BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Directional Control Valve Variable Flow Control Valve...
- Page 61 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Hydraulic Control Valves BWC-040-H, 060-H, 080-H Item Part # Description Qty. BWC10102 Socket screw M06-1.0x20 BWC10103 Master link #60 BWC10104 Clevis pin M06x25 (usable length, 25mm) BWC10105 Cotter pin M02x10 BWC10106 Actuator, directional control valve BWC10107 Actuator mount, directional control valve BWC10108...
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Page 62: Decals
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper BWC Decals... - Page 63 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper BWC Decals Item Part # Description Qty. D1015 Decal Logo “Tar River” small Decal Model # “BWC-040-H” Decal Model # “BWC-060-H” Decal Model # “BWC-080-H” RT1007 Decal Danger Rotating Driveline D960 Decal Warning, “Cancer” Z940006 Decal Caution “Read Manual”...
- Page 64 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper BWC Decals 1 - D1015 Decal Logo “Tar River” 2 - Decal Model # 4 - P960 Decal Warning 6 - 9270112 Decal Caution “Avoid 3 - RT1007 Decal Danger Rotating 8 - Z94007 Decal Danger “Rotating Blades”...
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Page 65: Warranty
BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Resources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’... - Page 66 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper Page left blank intentionally...
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- Page 68 BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper 401 Jeffreys Road Tel: 252-822-7140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fax: 252-787-5855 www.tarrivermfg.com Sales@tarrivermfg.com...