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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial number 1101348 and up
WP 845 / WP 875
Firewood Processor
Rev May-2024
Part Number: Z97153_En

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Serial number 1101348 and up WP 845 / WP 875 Firewood Processor Rev May-2024 Part Number: Z97153_En...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WP845 / WP875 Firewood Processor Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............3 6.12 Operate the Winch ..........41 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report ........4 6.13 Position the First Log ..........44 1.2 Serial Number Location ..........5 6.14 Cut Logs..............46 1.3 Types of Labels on the Machine ........

  • 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

    Firewood Processor 1.1 Delivery Inspection Report Wallenstein WP845 or WP875 Firewood Processor 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

    WP845 / WP875 Introduction Firewood Processor 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

    • Accidents are preventable. You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein Equipment product. You must make sure that you and anyone who uses, maintains, or works around the machine is familiar with the operation and maintenance procedures and related safety information in this manual.

  • 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

    WP845 / WP875 Safety Firewood Processor 2.6 Safe Condition • Be careful when you handle logs and make sure that you know where other people are located. References are made to safe condition throughout this manual. • Do not push a log through the stabilizer opening by hand.

  • Page 10: Training Record

    WP845 / WP875 Safety Firewood Processor 2.8 Training Record 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

    WP845 / WP875 Safety Firewood Processor 2.9 Work Site • The operator must make eye contact with coworkers and use the agreed system of hand signals. The operator must always be aware of their coworkers and know where they CAUTION! are.
  • Page 12 WP845 / WP875 Safety Firewood Processor A safe work area is divided into four zones: 4. Operator Zone The operator zone is the area where the operator has to be 1. Safe Zone to operate the machine. Only the operator is permitted to be The safe zone is the area outside the work zone perimeter.

  • 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. If a person operates •...

  • Page 14: Safety Label Locations

    WP845 / WP875 Safety Labels Firewood Processor 3.2 Safety Label Locations The numbers correspond with the Safety Label Definitions on page 16. 02110 Figure 3 – Safety label locations - left side...
  • Page 15 WP845 / WP875 Safety Labels Firewood Processor 0° 02109 Figure 4 – Safety label locations - right side...

  • Page 16: Safety Label Definitions

    WP845 / WP875 Safety Labels Firewood Processor 3.3 Safety Label Definitions 4. Warning! Wear the necessary PPE 1. Warning! For example: Crush, cut, or sever hazard • A hard hat. Keep your hands and fingers away from all parts of the machine that move •...
  • Page 17 WP845 / WP875 Safety Labels Firewood Processor 7. Warning! 10. Caution! Pinch and severe hazard Unexpected machine movement Be very careful when you fold or unfold a chute. Keep your hands and fingers Before you tow the away from the hinges and space machine, make sure that between the parts.
  • Page 18 WP845 / WP875 Safety Labels Firewood Processor 13. Warning! Explosion hazard Trying to charge a frozen battery can cause the battery to explode. An 0° explosion can cause serious injury or death from projectiles, extreme heat, chemicals, and loud noise.

  • Page 19: Familiarization

    WP845 / WP875 Familiarization Firewood Processor 4. Familiarization The Wallenstein WP800 Series firewood processors are 4.3 Operator Orientation designed to process logs into firewood. To start, pull a log up the lead-in chute, through the log-loader chute, to the log-length guide.

  • Page 20: Machine Components

    WP845 / WP875 Familiarization Firewood Processor 4.4 Machine Components The following illustration shows the WP845. The WP875 has the same components. 02460 Figure 6 – Machine components 1. Splitter chute 10. Pivot trailer tongue 19. Log-length guide 2. Wedge-height adjustment lever 11.

  • Page 21: Controls

    WP845 / WP875 Controls Firewood Processor 5. Controls Fast WARNING! Engine speed is fast. Do not operate the machine until you are thoroughly familiar with the position and function Slow of the various controls. Read the operator’s Engine speed is slow.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Controls

    WP845 / WP875 Controls Firewood Processor 5.1.2 Hour Meter and RPM Display 5.2 Hydraulic Controls While the engine is on, the hour meter shows the engine revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine is off, the hour meter shows the total number of hours the engine was on from the time that the engine was new.

  • Page 23: Winch-Gear Lever

    WP845 / WP875 Controls Firewood Processor 5.2.2 Auto Cycle 5.3 Winch-Gear Lever Push the two splitter cylinder levers down (into detent) to operate the push block automatically. For more information, see Split Logs on page 48. When the machine is in Auto Cycle, it does the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Splitting-Wedge Height Adjustment

    WP845 / WP875 Controls Firewood Processor 5.4 Splitting-Wedge Height 5.5 Log-length Guide Adjustment The log-length guide is located on the left side of the splitting cradle. The operator can select the necessary log length. The splitting-wedge height adjustment lever moves the splitting wedge up or down.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6. Operating Instructions The operator is responsible to be familiar with and obey all • Do not operate the machine alone. Always have a minimum operating and safety procedures. Read and understand all...

  • Page 26: Pre-Start Checklist

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.2 Pre-Start Checklist Task Do the following before you start the machine the first time and Make sure that the operator and spotter are not wearing every time after that: loose-fitting clothing or jewelry, and long hair is tied up.

  • Page 27: Engine Operation

    A spark arrestor traps exhaust particles that are expelled from the engine. It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with the local laws and regulations. To purchase a spark arrestor, contact your local Wallenstein dealer or distributor.
  • Page 28 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.4.2 Fuel Safety • Keep the cylinder fins and engine shrouds free of debris to prevent the engine from overheating. WARNING! • Keep the engine free of wood chips and other debris that can affect the engine speed.
  • Page 29 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.4.3 Check the Engine Fuel Level 6.4.4 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 interruptions during of 91 or higher).
  • Page 30 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.4.5 Check the Engine Oil Level 6.4.6 Add Oil to the Engine IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see IMPORTANT! For more information about engine oil, see the engine manufacturer's manual and Engine Oil on page...

  • Page 31: Hydraulic System Operation

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.5 Hydraulic System Operation • Do not bend or hit high-pressure hydraulic hoses. • Do not adjust a pressure relief valve or other pressure- limiting device to a pressure that is greater than the IMPORTANT! Check the hydraulic fluid quality every specified rating.

  • Page 32: Start The Machine

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.5.3 Add Hydraulic Fluid to the Reservoir Before you start the machine, see the information under Controls on page 21 and Engine Operation Safety on page IMPORTANT! Do not fill the hydraulic-fluid reservoir higher than the top of the hydraulic-fluid level sight glass.

  • Page 33: Stop The Machine

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.7 Stop the Machine 6.9 Process Logs into Firewood IMPORTANT! Do not use the choke to stop the engine. IMPORTANT! At regular intervals during operation, check Using the choke to stop the engine can damage the engine.

  • Page 34: Set Up The Machine

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.10 Set Up the Machine WARNING! Always use the machine outdoors and park the machine in a position where the prevailing wind blows the machine and chainsaw engine exhaust away from the operator. Exhaust from...
  • Page 35 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 02481 Figure 32 – Machine setup (WP845 shown)
  • Page 36 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.10.1 Unfold the Lead-In and Log-Loader Chutes 1. Extend the support jacks. See Figure 18. On each support jack: a. Remove the snapper pin. b. Lift the support jack to the extended position.
  • Page 37 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.10.2 Unfold the Splitter Chute 6.10.3 Set the Splitter-Chute Height 1. On the bottom of the splitting cradle, remove the hitch pin The front of the splitter chute can be set to a maximum height of and linchpin from the bracket.

  • Page 38: Turn The Trailer Tongue

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.11 Turn the Trailer Tongue 6.11.1 Set the Splitting-Wedge Height Set the splitting wedge to the height that is necessary to split the The trailer tongue has a two-inch ball-mount hitch coupler and log into even pieces.
  • Page 39 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.11.2 Set the Log-length Guide 6.11.3 Attach a Chainsaw to the Holder Set the log-length guide to cut logs that are the same length WARNING! each time. The log-length guide can be set to one of the...
  • Page 40 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 11. Lift the chainsaw holder handle and move the chainsaw through the full range of motion. If necessary, adjust the pivot base (based on the chainsaw bar length). 12. Examine the chainsaw range of motion.

  • Page 41: Operate The Winch

    Only use a synthetic winch rope that complies • Do not let anyone within 10 ft (3 m) of the logs that are with the Wallenstein Equipment specifications. If being pulled. Logs can roll in unpredictable ways. you use a winch rope that does not comply with •...
  • Page 42 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor • Do not pull logs at an angle greater than ±25° from the • When you use a snatch block (self-releasing pulley), you centre of the machine. If you are not sure what the angle...
  • Page 43 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.12.2 Pull a Log 5. Pull the winch-gear lever to the left side (toward the operator) to engage the winch gear. WARNING! 6. Push down and hold the winch control lever to pull the log onto the lead-in chute.

  • Page 44: Position The First Log

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.13 Position the First Log WARNING! The log stabilizer is heavy! Never attempt to push a log through the stabilizer opening by hand. The stabilizer could drop suddenly and cause serious injury. Always use the appropriate procedure and tools to push or pull a log through the opening.
  • Page 45 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 02674 Figure 47 – Position the log in the machine...

  • Page 46: Cut Logs

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.14 Cut Logs • Chain lubrication can increase the life of the chainsaw and increases safety. Position a log in the machine with the end touching the • Sharpen the chain if you see any of the following log-length guide.
  • Page 47 WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.14.3 Cut a Log 1. Make sure that the log-length guide is set to the desired cut length and the end of the log is touching it. For instructions, see Set the Log-length Guide on page 2.

  • Page 48: Split Logs

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.15 Split Logs WARNING! Use a log peavey, hookaroon, or other applicable tool to move wood in the splitting cradle. There are pinch, crush, and sever hazards in the splitting cradle. If you put your hand or any part...

  • Page 49: Position The Next Log

    WP845 / WP875 Operating Instructions Firewood Processor 6.17 Position the Next Log 6.18 Position the Last Log The log in the machine is repeatedly cut and after some time, WARNING! it becomes too short to pull forward with the winch. When this happens, pull one more log into the machine.

  • Page 50: Transport

    WP845 / WP875 Transport Firewood Processor 7. Transport • After the machine is prepared for transport, do a circle IMPORTANT! Equipment that is transported on a public check to make sure that everything is safe and the lights roadway must comply with the local laws that govern the function correctly.
  • Page 51 WP845 / WP875 Transport Firewood Processor 7.2.1 Fold the Lead-In and Log-Loader 7.2.2 Fold the Splitter Chute Chutes For more information, see Unfold the Splitter Chute on page For more information, see Unfold the Lead-In and Log-Loader Chutes on page 36.
  • Page 52 WP845 / WP875 Transport Firewood Processor 02669 Figure 50 – Transport position (WP845 shown)

  • Page 53: Connect To A Ball-Mount Hitch

    WP845 / WP875 Transport Firewood Processor 7.3 Connect to a Ball-Mount Hitch WARNING! Before you tow the machine, make sure that the safety chains are correctly attached. W103 IMPORTANT! Before attaching the machine to a tow vehicle, fold the splitter chute and lead-in and log-loader 01230 chutes.

  • Page 54: Trailer Jack

    WP845 / WP875 Transport Firewood Processor 7.5 Trailer Jack 7.5.2 Lift the Trailer Jack 1. Support the machine to remove weight from the 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 55: Storage

    WP845 / WP875 Storage Firewood Processor 8. Storage At the end of the season or when the machine is not going to 12. Do one of the following: be used for an extended period of time, fully examine all of •...
  • Page 56 WP845 / WP875 Storage Firewood Processor 02681 Figure 54 – Storage position (WP845 shown)

  • Page 57: Service And Maintenance

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9. Service and Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and Put the machine in a safe condition before you start any prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is your service or maintenance: responsibility.

  • Page 58: Fluids And Lubricants

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9.2.3 Engine Fuel • When service or maintenance is complete, do the following: • Replace all guards and shields, and close the covers. For more fuel information and use at high altitudes, see the •...

  • Page 59: Maintenance Schedule

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9.3 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT! For more information, see the engine manufacturer's manual. Do maintenance tasks at the specified time or hour interval, whichever comes first. 600 hours or 8 hours 50 hours or...

  • Page 60: Grease Points

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 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 61 WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 02677 Figure 55 – Grease point locations...

  • Page 62: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9.5 Hydraulic System Maintenance • Do not use your hand to check for hydraulic fluid leaks. Injection of pressurized hydraulic fluid can The hydraulic system controls the push block and the winch.

  • Page 63: Clean The Engine Air Filter

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9.6 Clean the Engine Air Filter 5. Remove the fluid filter. A filter wrench may be necessary. 6. Apply a light coat of clean lubricant to the seal, and then install the new filter. Only tighten it by hand, and then IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air filter, or tighten it another half turn.

  • Page 64: Winch Rope Maintenance

    Start at one end of the rope. about the correct replacement synthetic winch e. Push the rope strands together to open them up and rope, see the Wallenstein Equipment Parts rinse between the strands. Manual. f. Move to the end of the clean strands.

  • Page 65: Tire Maintenance

    WP845 / WP875 Service and Maintenance Firewood Processor 9.8 Tire Maintenance 9.9 Clean the Machine IMPORTANT! Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners WARNING! for cleaning. Harsh chemicals can damage the machine Failure to follow the proper procedures when finish.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after WARNING! reading this information, please contact your local dealer, the distributor, or Wallenstein Equipment. Before you call, please Before troubleshooting, read and understand the have the serial number for your product handy.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    WP845 / WP875 Specifications Firewood Processor 11. Specifications For engine specifications, see the engine manufacturer's manual. For available accessories, go to WallensteinEquipment.com. 11.1 Machine Specifications Specification WP845 WP875 Engine Vanguard® 14 hp (408 cc) Hydraulic pump flow / type 22 US gpm (83.2 Lpm) / 2 stage Cylinder diameter 4.50"...

  • Page 68: Bolt Torque

    WP845 / WP875 Specifications Firewood Processor 11.3 Bolt Torque Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Torque IMPORTANT! If you replace hardware, use fasteners Bolt of the same grade. SAE Gr. 2 SAE Gr. 5 SAE Gr. 8 Diameter lbf•ft N•m lbf•ft N•m lbf•ft...

  • Page 69: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    WP845 / WP875 Specifications Firewood Processor 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 70 Specifications Firewood Processor 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 71: Index

    WP845 / WP875 Index Firewood Processor 13. Index Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Familiarization ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Air filter, clean���������������������������������������������������������������������� 63 Machine components����������������������������������������������������� 20 New operator ����������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Operator orientation ������������������������������������������������������� 19 Filter Ball-mount hitch Engine air, clean ������������������������������������������������������������ 63 Connect ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53 Hydraulic, change ����������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 72 WP845 / WP875 Index Firewood Processor Jack, trailer �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 Pre-start checklist���������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Process logs������������������������������������������������������������������������ 33 Cut logs�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 Firewood discharge ������������������������������������������������������� 48 Labels Position the first log ������������������������������������������������������� 44 Information labels ������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Position the last log�������������������������������������������������������� 49 Maintenance labels ���������������������������������������������������������� 6 Position the next log ������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 73 WP845 / WP875 Index Firewood Processor Specifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 67 Fluid, hydraulic��������������������������������������������������������������� 58 Fuel, engine ������������������������������������������������������������������� 58 Grease ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 58 Hydraulic hoses ������������������������������������������������������������� 67 Machine ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 67 Oil, engine���������������������������������������������������������������������� 58 Torque Bolts ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68 Hydraulic fittings ������������������������������������������������������� 69 Lug nuts�������������������������������������������������������������������� 69 Split logs������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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