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MODEL 2060-D CYCLONE OPERATORS SAFETY MANUAL MANUFACTURED BY: 76347-116 02/02 MORBARK, INC. 02/02...
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Morbark brush chipper. The brush chipper, designed and introduced by the world's leading manufacturer of portable chippers, is produced with the finest components and workmanship available. If you show proper care and maintenance, your brush chipper will prove to be a safe and reliable unit.
LOCKOUT PROCEDURES Lockout procedures should be used at all times when maintenance is being done or the machine is being shut down. This will prevent bodily injuries and prevent the machine from accidentally being started by passersby. The power source of any equipment, machine or process to be setup, adjusted, repaired, serviced, installed or where maintenance work is to be performed, and unintended motion or release of energy would cause personal injury, such a power source shall be locked out by each employee doing the work.
LOCATION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS A. Frame F. Discharge Flipper K. Axle B. Hitch G. Fuel Tank L. Access Hood C. Infeed H. Belt Shield M. Anvil D. Safety Control Bar I. Jack Stand N. Hyd. Oil Tank E. Discharge Spout J.
DESCRIPTION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS This is the component in which the knives are mounted. Chipper Disc The chipper disc is dynamically balanced and should not be welded on or modified. This shaft is connected to the disc by a draw ring Chipper Shaft then rests on a pair of lange bearing bearings support.
SAFETY OBSERVE SAFETY SIGNS AND MESSAGES THINK SAFETY. Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the machine is being operated or serviced. CAUTION: This message is used for general reminders of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices. The message will appear in your operator's manual and/or the sign will appear on the machine with the color combination of yellow and black.
SAFETY WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impaired or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
SAFETY SAFETY STICKERS READ SAFETY SIGNS CAREFULLY Carefully read and follow all safety signs. Danger signs identify the most serious hazards. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Signs are attached to machine near specific hazard areas.
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SAFETY SAFETY STICKERS CON’T READ SAFETY SIGNS CAREFULLY Carefully read and follow all safety signs. Danger signs identify the most serious hazards. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Signs are attached to machine near specific hazard areas.
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SAFETY SAFETY STICKERS CON’T READ SAFETY SIGNS CAREFULLY Carefully read and follow all safety signs. Danger signs identify the most serious hazards. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Signs are attached to machine near specific hazard areas.
Morbark has designed a very safe chipper, BUT IT CAN STILL As a manufacturer, we have done everything BE DANGEROUS! imaginable to design the safest machine possible to protect the operator from harm.
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These decals should never be removed. If they are worn or frayed, new decals should be ordered from your local Morbark Brush chipper dealer. Prior to starting the chipper each day, a pre-startup walk-around inspection should be performed. Check to make sure all bolts, nuts and belts are tight.
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SAFETY OPERATION If the chipper is not hitched to a vehicle, wheel chocks should be placed under both wheels to keep the chipper from moving. Do not operate unit unless hitched to a tow vehicle or equipped with a rear support leg.
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SAFETY OPERATION Again, the single most important chipper safety rule is: NEVER BREAK THE PLANE OF THE INFEED CHUTE WITH YOUR HANDS, AND NEVER, FOR ANY REASON, AT- TEMPT TO KICK BRUSH IN WITH YOUR FEET! To safely feed short material, always lay the short material on top of longer material that is feeding.
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SAFETY OPERATION Brush and limbs should always be fed butt end first. At least two people should be on the job site at all times. No one should ever operate the chipper alone. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that other workers or bystanders are kept away from the path of discharged chips.
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SAFETY OPERATION When refueling the chipper, always be certain there is no open flame or source of a spark in the vicinity of the machine. Always remove the ignition key when the machine is left unattended for any reason. No one should ever operate the chipper when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications which could in any way affect the operator's per- formance and concentration.
SAFETY OPERATION As an owner or operator of a Morbark chipper, you know what a useful tool it is. With anti-burning and anti-burying regulations spreading across the coun- try, it is absolutely necessary that we have brush chippers to dispose of and recycle brush and wood waste.
SAFETY OPERATION For a safe and productive operation, follow the procedures discussed in this section. All personnel must observe these guidelines when working with the equipment. NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Proper break-in will lead to trouble free operation and increased engine life. The factory test given to a new engine is not sufficient to establish the polished bearing surfaces which are so necessary for good performance and long life.
SAFETY OPERATION BRUSH PREPARATION Inspection and organizing the brush prior to chipping will allow the job to be performed more efficiently and provide added safety in performing the job by minimizing the danger of foreign material, vines, etc. entering the chipper. Pre-trimming and proper de-limbing will allow the brush to be drawn easily through the chipper. Inspect all brush for all non-wood materials such as anything made of metal, glass or stone.
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SAFETY OPERATION BRUSH PREPARATION con’t Know the limitations of your chipper. Never attempt to feed material to large for your chipper. Always pre-cut large crotches to ensure adequate clearance through the transition area. When preparing large material for feeding the chipper, properly trimming the crotches will greatly reduce the amount of downtime clearing transition/feed roller jammed materials.
SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTING CHIPPER KNIVES CAUTION BEFORE INSPECTING KNIVES Always remove ignition key and install disc lock pins. NOTE: ALWAYS USE LOCK OUT PROCEDURES Remove the pin from the chipper hood and open Remove the ignition key before attempting any the chipper hood.
SAFETY OPERATION MACHINE WARM-UP 1. Check all engine fluids. 2. Start the engine according to your Engine Operator's Handbook which is located in the rear of this manual. Check all engine fluids. 3. Let the engine idle according to your Engine Operator's Handbook until engine is warmed up.
SAFETY OPERATION DISENGAGING CHIPPER DISC Disengage the hydraulic feed system by moving the feed control bar to the NEUTRAL or center position. Disengage the Feed Control Bar. Push the throttle control in to reduce engine speed to idle. Position the Throttle to Idle. Turn off the ignition switch and remove the key.
SAFETY OPERATION FEEDING BRUSH TO THE CHIPPER Keep the working area clear of limbs and debris. Tripping or entanglement CAN allow the operator to be dragged into the chipper causing serious injury or death. Do not throw clean up sweepings into the cutter mechanism. Foreign material such as stones, wire or metal scrap CAN cause blade failure, resulting in serious personal injury.
ENGINE CONTROL THROTTLE SWITCH - Control the speed of the Engine CHOKE -See Engine Operating Manual for use. KEY SWITCH - Use to start Engine. AUTOFEED SWITCH - This button willactivate the AUTOFEED SYSTEM. TACHOMETER\SPEED SWITCH - The tachometer measures the revolutions per minute of the power unit.
FEED CONTROLS The feed rollers are controlled by pushing or pulling the feed control bar whick is located on the top and both sides of the feed chute. The 3 (Three) control positions are FEED - Pulls material into the chipper cutting zone. NEUTRAL - Stops movement of the feed rollers.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Safety and daily maintenance are the two most important things to remember when operating machinery. A small amount of daily maintenance will make the weekly or monthly maintenance much easier and less expensive. While maintaining your Brush chipper, please follow the safety guidelines which are written in bold print. Always REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY and COIL WIRE (on gasoline power units), IN- STALL THE DISC LOCK PIN before at-...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHANGING CHIPPER KNIVES CAUTION: BEFORE CHANGING KNIVES 1. Always remove ignition key and coil wire (on gasoline power units) and disengage clutch/clutch table. Remove Ignition Key before attempting NOTE: ALWAYS USE LOCK OUT any maintenance. PROCEDURES 2. Make sure the chipper disc has come to a complete stop.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING THE KNIFE ANVIL CLEARANCE The anvil should be adjusted to a minimum of .060 and a maximum of .100 from the cutting edge of the highest chipper knife. To inspect and adjust the knife anvil clearance, follow these steps: 1.
Soil is extremely hard on knives. c. Amount of chipper production. d. The quality of the knife. Knives should be sharp- ened professionally with a coolant type surface grinder (MORBARK INC.. knives are recommended.) Knives should be ground at 31 degrees. 02/02...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE GUIDE NOTES: 1. Always use the torque values above when specific torque values are not available. 2. Do not use above values in place of those specified in other sections of this manual; special attention should be observed when using SAE Grade 6, 7 and 8 capscrews.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: It's the customer's responsibility to follow all steps of air filter maintenance every 200 hours or every engine oil change. Low pre-cleaner efficiency will cause short ele- ment life. Low pre-cleaning efficiency can be caused by: °...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Axle & Chipper Bearings clean and re-pack every 6 months. Pivot Arm, Feedwheel Bearings - lubricate weekly until excess grease is present. Follow engine manual guidelines for lubrication of engine. 02/02...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION CAUTION: BEFORE ADJUSTING BELTS Remove ignition key and coil wire (on gaso- line powered units.) To check for proper tension of belts, refer to the V-Belt tension gauge on page 42 Loosen and take off all necessary Guards. To adjust the chipper belt tension, follow these steps: Remove ignition key &...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTING THE BRUSH CHIPPER The standard towing hitch on the brush chipper is a 2" ball hitch. Be sure the towing vehicle hitch is pro- perly equipped for the hitch on your brush chipper. The towing vehicle should be capable of handling a minimum of 800# tongue wieght.
UNDERSTANDING HYDRAULICS HYDRAULIC SAFETY If a motor or a cylinder does not work or works slowly, the fluid must be slipping through it or bypassing the Be careful of: work completely. Trace the lines to the motor or the 1. Leaks cylinder, then place a pressure check on the working a.
UNDERSTANDING HYDRAULICS TESTING HYDRAULIC FLUID Test the fluid regularly. A number of formal test kits are available to evaluate the condition of hydraulic fluid, or a fluid sample can be sent to a lab for evaluation. However, there are simple signs of fluid degradation such as a color shift, bad aroma, or feel of grit in a sample.
SERVICING HYDRAULICS THE SEVEN STEPS OF TROUBLE SHOOTING: 1. Talk to the operator. 5. Test probable causes 2. Know the system - schematics 6. Repair the system 3. Inspect the machine 7. Check for root causes 4. List probable causes GATHER INFORMATION (Steps 1, 2 and 3) Information is very important .
SERVICING HYDRAULICS PROBABLE CAUSES PUMP NOT PUMPING Pump shaft turning in the wrong direction: Shut NOISY PUMP down immediately. Some types of pumps can turn in Air in the system: Check fittings, cracked hoses one direction only. and other parts on the pump intake. Check hydraulic tank.
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