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Woodland Mills TFG55 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 TFG55 PTO WOOD CHIPPER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________1 INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________3 INTENDED USE ________________________________________________________3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ___________________________________________________4 ROTATING DRIVELINES _______________________________________________5 PERSONAL SAFETY __________________________________________________6 WORK AREA ________________________________________________________7 TOOL USE AND CARE ________________________________________________8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________9 OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE ________________________10 ii.
  • Page 4 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 4. DETERMINE IF TRIMMING IS REQUIRED ____________________________31 5. TRIM THE PTO SHAFT ____________________________________________33 6. REASSEMBLE THE PTO SHAFT ____________________________________33 OPERATION __________________________________________________________34 1. PRE-START UP CHECKLIST _______________________________________34 2. DISCHARGE CHUTE ______________________________________________35 DEFLECTOR _________________________________________________________38 3. CHIPPING ______________________________________________________39 4. STOPPING ______________________________________________________39...
  • Page 5 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Woodland Mills! This manual gives you the necessary information about your machine so you will be able to use it properly. The entire manual must be read and understood before you start using the machine. If any questions should arise that are not covered by this manual, please contact Woodland Mills Inc.
  • Page 6 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual SAFETY GUIDELINES **SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS** • Do not operate this machine until this manual has been read and fully understood; serious injury or severe machine damage could occur if these safety warnings are ignored. • Never allow more than one person to operate this machine at one time. If two people are working together it will increase the chance of your workmate engaging the machine or causing you to fall into the machine.
  • Page 7 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual ROTATING DRIVELINES **STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES** • Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. • Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields spin freely.
  • Page 8 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
  • Page 9 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual WORK AREA • Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents. • Do not use your wood chipper where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;...
  • Page 10 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual TOOL USE AND CARE • Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation techniques before using machine. • Do not force the tool. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed.
  • Page 11 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Component TFG55 PTO Specification Drive System PTO Transport 3-Point Hitch Minimum HP Required (at PTO) 12 hp Infeed System Gravity PTO Shear Bolt M8 X 50 mm Class 8.8 [5/16-18 X 2 in Grade 5] Hex Bolt Blade Quantity and Dimensions Three (3);...
  • Page 12 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE 937mm 36-7/8" 1352mm 702mm 53-1/4" 27-5/8" 410mm 16-1/8" 437mm 17-3/16" 1523mm 59-15/16" 0010476-M-EN: Rev B Page 15-Oct-2024...
  • Page 13 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual ii. 3-POINT HITCH DIMENSIONS The TFG55 PTO wood chipper has a Category 1, 3-point hitch system that is designed to work with tractors rated at 15-30 PTO horsepower. Upper hitch pin is ¾” [19 mm] diameter and the lower hitch pins are ⅞”...
  • Page 14 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual iii. QUICK-HITCH ADAPTER DIMENSIONS The TFG55 PTO wood chipper includes adapters that extend the lower hitch pins’ useable length to work with quick-hitch enabled tractors. Upper hitch pin is ¾” [19 mm] diameter and the lower hitch adapter pins are 1-5/16” [34 mm] diameter.
  • Page 15 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual COMPONENT LISTS 40.64 Verify all component and hardware quantities are correct prior to assembling the wood chipper. 1-5/8 40.64 1-5/8 Infeed Chute 20.32 Handle 20.32 Top Panel 13/16 [0001786] 13/16 [0010479] 40.64 40.64 1-5/8 1-5/8 Discharge Infeed Chute 20.32...
  • Page 16 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual TO-SCALE HARDWARE BOLTS & SCREWS Hardware graphics are printed at 1:1 scale for ease of identification. Simply place the hardware over the image in the tables to verify it is the correct size. HHB-MCF265PCJ M20 X 2.5 X 210 mm HEX BOLT *Note: bolt length is not 1:1 as it will not fit on the page at full scale.
  • Page 17 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual WASHERS FTW-MBJ000AJ FTW-MBM000AJ M8 FLAT WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER FTW-MBR000NA FDW-MBJ079000AJ M12 NYLON FLAT WASHER M8 FENDER WASHER, 30 mm OD SLW-MBMAJ M10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER NUTS HLN-MBJCH HLN-MBMCH M8 X 1.25 LOCK NUT M10 X 1.5 LOCK NUT...
  • Page 18 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. TOOLS REQUIRED Tool Specification Wrench/Socket 13 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 16 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 17 mm Wrench/Socket 24 mm or Adjustable Wrench Wrench 27 mm or Adjustable Wrench Hex Key Set of Metric Hex Keys (e.g. 2-10 mm) Hacksaw* Any metal-cutting saw (Sawzall, etc.)
  • Page 19 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 2. UNPACKING A. UNBOXING THE CRATE Unpack the contents of the crate by first cutting the nylon strapping and then remove the cardboard top and sides. Remove the four (4) M8 hex bolts and nuts located at each bottom corner of the crate and then lift it off the skid.
  • Page 20 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual B. QUICK-HITCH ADAPTERS (OPTIONAL) **For quick-hitch attachment setups only. Skip this section if a quick-hitch will not be utilized.** The lower hitch pins need to be removed before installing the quick-hitch adapters. Hold a 1-⅛ in [28 mm] wrench steady on the connecting rod flats while using another wrench to remove the hitch pins one at a time.
  • Page 21 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual Using the components listed in the table below, assemble the adapters to the connecting rod for setups that will accommodate quick-hitches. M20 X 210 mm Quick-Hitch Hex Bolt Adapter 40.64 1-5/8 Quick-Hitch 20.32 13/16 Adapter Flange With the connecting rod positioned between the two (2) lower hitch arms, secure it with one (1) M20 X 210 mm hex bolt, one (1) quick-hitch adapter flange, and one (1) quick-hitch adapter at...
  • Page 22 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual C. FLIP UPPER HITCH (OPTIONAL) **This step is only for setups where a quick-hitch is too tall to fit the TFG55. If there are no fitment issues, skip this section.** Some quick-hitch setups may require a greater vertical distance between the upper and lower hitch pins.
  • Page 23 D. REMOVE SKID With the hitch pin setup finalized, use the tractor’s 3-point hitch—or quick-hitch—to lift the TFG55 off the crate skid and then slide the skid out from underneath. Set the wood chipper back down on level ground. Discard the skid.
  • Page 24 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 3. INFEED CHUTE A. PANELS Using the hardware and components listed in the table below, loosely assemble the infeed chute panels together. 40.64 1-5/8 M8 X 18 mm Infeed Chute 20.32 Button Head Top Panel 13/16 Screw 40.64...
  • Page 25 20.32 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 13/16 B. EDGE BAR Assemble the round edge bar to the infeed chute using the hardware listed below. M8 X 18 mm M8 X 30 mm Button Head Fender Washer Screw 40.64 1-5/8 Infeed Chute 20.32...
  • Page 26 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual C. HINGE & LATCH PLATE Assemble the inner hinge and latch plate to the infeed chute using the hardware listed below. 40.64 1-5/8 M8 X 25 mm 20.32 Button Head Hinge 13/16 40.64 Screw 1-5/8 20.32 M8 X 30 mm 20.32...
  • Page 27 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual D. LATCH Assemble the latch using the hardware and components listed in the table below. 40.64 M6 X 10 mm 1-5/8 Button Head Latch 20.32 Screw 13/16 M6 Split Lock Washer 20.32 Assemble the latch to the latch plate on the left side of the infeed chute using four (2) M6 X 10 13/16 mm button head screws and four (4) M6 split lock washers.
  • Page 28 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 40.64 E. CURTAIN 1-5/8 Assemble the curtain using the hardware and components listed in the table below. 20.32 M8 X 18 mm 13/16 Button Head M8 Lock Nut Screw 40.64 1-5/8 Curtain 20.32 20.32 M8 Flat Washer...
  • Page 29 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual F. MOUNT INFEED CHUTE TO CHIPPER Mount the infeed chute assembly hinge to the wood chipper using the hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 15 X 20 M12 Nylon Flat mm Shoulder Washer Bolt...
  • Page 30 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 4. DISCHARGE CHUTE With the components and hardware listed below, assemble the discharge chute retainer plates 40.64 and discharge chute to the upper flywheel housing. 1-5/8 20.32 M10 Flat Handle 13/16 Washer 40.64 1-5/8 40.64 1-5/8...
  • Page 31 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual To assemble the discharge chute to the side housing: 1. Ensure both handles are loose enough to spread the retainers apart. 2. Install the discharge chute assembly onto the nozzle, ensuring the cap screw heads align with the holes in the chute flange.
  • Page 32 1 at the lowest and 1 at the highest 3-point hitch position.** HORIZONTAL Hold the wood chipper at whichever position yields the shortest distance. WARNING! Remove the tractor’s draw bar—if equipped—before installing any Woodland Mills implement (Wood Chipper or Stump Grinder). 0010476-M-EN: Rev B Page 15-Oct-2024...
  • Page 33 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 2. SEPARATE PTO HALVES Pull the PTO shaft apart until it is two separate halves: inner and outer. Guard Tube End Locking Pin Outer Half Inner Half Shroud Collar 3. ATTACH THE PTO SHAFT Attach the shear bolt end to the wood chipper and the outer half to the tractor as separate pieces.
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  • Page 34 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual Scenario 2. If the distance between the shroud collar and the guard tube end is between 0 and 1 in [25 mm], the PTO shaft requires a 1 in [25 mm] trim. Proceed to Step 5 using 1 in [25 mm] as the “Trim Length”.
  • Page 35 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 5. TRIM THE PTO SHAFT Remove both halves of the PTO shaft from the tractor and wood chipper. Trim both outer plastic guards and both inner triangular steel shafts by the “Trim Length”. Trim the plastic guards first, taking care not to cut into the triangular shafts inside.
  • Page 36 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual OPERATION 1. PRE-START UP CHECKLIST Attach the wood chipper to a tractor and take the appropriate measurements to trim the PTO shaft. Refer to the TRIMMING THE PTO SHAFT section of the operator’s manual for detailed instructions.
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  • Page 37 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 2. DISCHARGE CHUTE The discharge chute can be rotated in 180° increments, pointing left or right. The chute should never be pointed forward or rearward or the chips could be thrown at the tractor or operator.
  • Page 38 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual To rotate the discharge chute in an alternate direction, follow these steps: 1. LOOSEN BOTH HANDLES AND SPREAD THE RETAINERS APART. 2. LIFT THE CHUTE OFF THE NOZZLE AND ROTATE IT IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. 0010476-M-EN: Rev B...
  • Page 39 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 3. ALIGN HOLES IN CHUTE FLANGE WITH CAP SCREWS IN NOZZLE. 4. PUSH THE RETAINERS INWARD AND TIGHTEN THE HANDLES 0010476-M-EN: Rev B Page 15-Oct-2024...
  • Page 40 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual DEFLECTOR The chip deflector easily adjusts to regulate the distance the chips are thrown. Rotate the handle counterclockwise to loosen the deflector, adjust the deflector to the desired angle, then re-tighten the handle by rotating it clockwise to secure the deflector.
  • Page 41 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 3. CHIPPING Keep your face and body away from the feed opening. Do not over reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times. The wood chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into a more readily decomposing or handled condition.
  • Page 42 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual MAINTENANCE OPENING THE WOOD CHIPPER Follow these safety steps whenever the wood chipper is opened in order to gain access to the blades, setting the bed plate gap, or when clearing debris is necessary: 1. Always turn off the tractor engine and disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor.
  • Page 43 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual INFEED CHUTE To open the infeed chute, release the latch located on the left side. Then swing the infeed chute around to the right until it comes to a rest. 
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  • Page 44 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual REPLACING BLADES Follow these steps to replace the blades. The TFG55 wood chipper uses three (3) reversible hardened steel blades. Each blade is 5-½ X 2-¼ X .275 in [140.5 X 57 X 7 mm] in size.
  • Page 45 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 4. REMOVE THE THREE (3) M8 X 20 MM HEX 5. LIFT THE BLADE UPWARDS, ROTATING IT BOLTS FROM THE BACK OF THE SLIGHTLY IN ORDER TO PULL IT OUT THE FLYWHEEL. NOTE: HOLD THE BLADE AS FRONT OF THE CHIPPER.
  • Page 46 The wood chipper blades will dull, making chipping difficult and cause your tractor to labour. It is recommended to sharpen the blades every 25-50 hours of operation. The TFG55 PTO wood chipper uses three (3) hardened steel blades. The blades are reversible and can be sharpened on both sides.
  • Page 47 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual SETTING THE BED PLATE GAP The bed plate (also known as the anvil plate) is located below the infeed chute. For ideal chipping performance, the gap between the bed plate and blades should be set to ⅛ in [3 mm] using the Bed Plate Gap Tool.
  • Page 48 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual Bed Plate 1. Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor for safety. 2. Open both the side housing and infeed chute. Refer to section, OPENING THE WOOD CHIPPER, for detailed instructions. 3. With the flywheel exposed, manually rotate it so that one blade lines up with the bed plate and note the gap between them.
  • Page 49 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 4. Loosen the two (2) M10 X 25 mm hex bolts securing the bed plate to the lower flywheel housing so the bed plate is free to slide in and out. This movement increases or decreases the gap between the bed plate and the cutting edge of the blade.
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  • Page 50 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual BELT TENSION The TFG55 PTO wood chipper utilizes a single-spring self-tensioning belt system. There are no adjustments required by the operator other than periodically verifying the tension is adequate. Check both belts’ tension by pressing on them with a finger. There should about ¼ in [6 mm] of free slack in the belts.
  • Page 51 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual REPLACING THE BELTS Check the condition and tension of both belts after every 30 hours of operation. If a squealing noise can be heard it is likely due to worn belts. It is recommended both belts be replaced at the same time to reduce future maintenance.
  • Page 52 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 3. With the belt cover removed, the belts and tensioner system are exposed. There is a square hole in each of the tensioner arms that accepts a ½ in [12.7 mm] drive ratchet. Flywheel Belt Paddle Flywheel Belt...
  • Page 53 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual 4. With both belts removed, the extension spring will fully retract. Repeat the steps in reverse order when reinstalling the belts. Start with the paddle flywheel belt at the rear and then the flywheel belt in the front.
  • Page 54 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual GREASING BEARINGS & OUTPUT SHAFT The wood chipper has four (4) grease points with Zerk fittings: two (2) flywheel shaft bearings and two (2) idler arm shaft bearings. Check each grease point prior to use and add grease as needed.
  • Page 55 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual PTO SHAFT The PTO shaft has seven (7) grease points that are accessible from the outside: one (1) on each of the inner and outer guards, two (2) on the tractor yoke, and three (3) on the shear pin yoke.
  • Page 56 2. Belt is old/worn. Excessive noise 1. Bearings not sufficiently 1. Grease bearings. Refer to page 52. coming from lubricated. 2. Replace bearings. Please contact Woodland Mills for flywheel bearings 2. Bearings are worn. bearing replacement instructions. 0010476-M-EN: Rev B Page...
  • Page 57 Record the part number (e.g. 0001071, HHB-MBM080FCJ, etc.) in the “Part No.” column. Contact Woodland Mills through the website or via phone/email. If possible, include the invoice or sales number from the purchased product so an associated account can be located. If the account has multiple addresses on file, please indicate to which address the replacement...
  • Page 58 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
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  • Page 59 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING
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  • Page 60 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual FLYWHEELS
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  • Page 61 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual INFEED CHUTE
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  • Page 62 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual DISCHARGE CHUTE
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  • Page 63 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual PTO SHAFT
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  • Page 64 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description 0010238 BASE 0010478 LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING 0010602 DUST COVER, DISCHARGE 0001304 LATCH-STYLE TOGGLE CLAMP, SAFETY LOCK 0009160 BED PLATE, 112 X 52 X 9.4 mm 0010411 BED PLATE GAP TOOL...
  • Page 65 DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR 0010427 LABEL, HIGH VELOCITY DISCHARGE 0010428 LABEL, HIGH VELOCITY DISCHARGE [REVERSE] 0010431 LABEL, TFG55 PTO TWIN FLYWHEEL TECHNOLOGY 0010432 LABEL, TFG55 PTO W/WOODLAND MILLS LOGO 0006495 LABEL, SERIAL NUMBER, PTO 0010603 LABEL, PTO 540 RPM WARNING LABEL...
  • Page 66 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description BHS-MBE059FCM BUTTON HEAD SCREW, CLS 10.9, M6 X 1, 10 mm LG, FULL BHS-MBE067FTA BUTTON HEAD SCREW, SST, M6 X 1, 14 mm LG, FULL BHS-MBJ073FCM BUTTON HEAD SCREW, CLS 10.9, M8 X 1.25, 18 mm LG, FULL BHS-MBJ080FCM BUTTON HEAD SCREW, CLS 10.9, M8 X 1.25, 25 mm LG, FULL...
  • Page 67 TFG55 PTO Operator’s Manual NOTES 0010476-M-EN: Rev B Page 15-Oct-2024...
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