MechMaxx BX42H Operator's Manual

Skid steer wood chipper

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Summary of Contents for MechMaxx BX42H

  • Page 1 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 5: Safety Signs

    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...
  • Page 6: Your Safety

    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...
  • Page 7: Safety Training

    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...
  • Page 8: Preparation

    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...
  • Page 9: Hydraulic 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...
  • Page 10: Operation 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...
  • Page 11: Pre-Operation Checklist

    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...
  • Page 12: Hydraulic Connections & Mounting

    7. Raise the wood chipper. Align Hydraulic Hoses Mount Plate www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
  • Page 13: Chipping Operation

    OPERATION...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 16: Ledger Blades 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.
  • Page 17: Metric Torque Specifications

    METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque Bolt 10.9 Diameter lb-ft lb-ft 1050 1495 1103 2100 1550 2600 1917 3675 2710 10.9 www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 18: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM www. mechmaxx.com PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19: Spring Washer

    Stop screw M8*12 Flat key A10*45 Bolt M14*1.5*40 SPRING WASHER 14 Bearing UCF208 SPRING WASHER 8 Knife, Rotor Upper Weldment Lick pin 10 Discharge Chute Rotor Weldment Bolt M8*20 Cover Self-Feed Hopper Nut M10 Grease nipple M6 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST...
  • Page 20 FLAT FACED COUPLERS G1/2 FEMALE FLAT FACED COUPLERS G1/2 MALE Oil hose 02 Hex socket screw M8*40 END STRAIGHT JOINT G1/2"-M22*1.5 NUT M8 Overflow valve block NUT M10 Bolt M10*40 Motor Oil hose 01 END STRAIGHT JOINT M22*1.5-M22*1.5 WASHER 8 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 21 PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Nut M6 Knob 8*32 Plate, Hood Capture Nut M8 Plate, Spacer Ring Bolt M8*16 Hood Latch Deflector, Discharge Chute Bolt M*20 Plate, Spacer Ring Discharge Chute www. mechmaxx.com PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 22 PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION Bolt M8*25 Flap, Hopper Strap, Hopper Flap Nut M8 Infeed Hopper www. mechmaxx.com PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 24 info@mechmaxx.com...

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