SAFETY SIGNS METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS PREPARATION PARTS DIAGRAM MAINTENANCE SAFETY PARTS LIST OPERATING SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER MACHINE COMPONENTS MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST MACHINE SET-UP www. mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
SPECIFICATIONS Model BX42H Flow Range Low 14gal/min Flow Range High 20gal/min Auxiliary Pressure 2900 PSI Chipper Capacity 4in Dia. Chipper Housing Opening 4 X 10 in Rotor Size 25 in Rotor Weight 75 lbs Rotor Thickness 0.5 in Number Of Rotor Knives...
Keep all guards in place when operating. • Operate only at 540 RPM. • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. • Keep U-joint angles equal and small as possible. • Do not exceed driveline manufacturers recommended operating length. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY SIGNS...
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you to follow them. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
4. Safety signs displayed in Section 3 each have a part number in the lower righthand corner. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts. 5. Safety signs are available from your authorized Distrib- utor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate 5. Read and understand operator's manual before start- the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The ing. Review safety instructions annually. exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
4. Fold up and secure feed hopper before moving or trans- porting. 19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting. 5. Be sure the chipper is attached positively to the skid steer with the lock pins fully engaged. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
Adjust or replace as required. turning. 4. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled • Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting. material before resuming work. 5. Lubricate all grease fittings. B. After operating for 10 hours: www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
6. Check the condition of the curtain in the feed hopper. It must be in good condition to prevent chips from flying out. Feed Hopper Latch Feeder Hopper Working Stowed Anchor Bolts Position Position Feed Hopper Latch www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
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Tighten fasteners to their specified torque. i.Check that everyone is clear of machine before restart- ing engine. j.Start the engine turn on the hydraulics and resume work- ing. www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
6.Ensure the blade is properly oriented, with the leading edge out.The blade is designed to fit into the rotor one way only. See diagram for proper installation. 7.Tighten down bolts as specified in the torque chart. 8.Repeat steps for remaining blades. www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE...
LEDGER BLADES MAINTENANCE BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The bx42h is equipped with a ledger (stationary) blade that acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades. The The tables shown below give correct torque values for ledger blade is designed with 4 usable corners. When the various bolts and cap screws.
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