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4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146 www.embmfg.com BXC32 BXC32 & BXC32H Cart Chipper OPERATOR'S MANUAL Before putting the Cart Chipper into service: Do not attempt to start or operate the Wood Processor without recieving full safety training and instruction in its features, operation and maintenance.
Wallenstein Authorized Service Centre. If a difficulty develops with the product, contact the local dealer from which you purchased the unit. Only Wallenstein author- ized dealers are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product.
WALLENSTEIN BXC32 & BXC32H CART CHIPPER DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at www.embmfg.com This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
Chipper Serial Number _____________________________________________ LABELLING INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous labels located on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Cart Chipper requires that you and anyone else who will be using or maintaining the chipper, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Mainte- nance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam- aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 699-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146.
SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein BXC Cart Chipper. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Cart Chip- per be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un- of the main concerns in designing and de- authorized modification may result in serious veloping equipment. However, every year injury or death and may impair the function many accidents occur which could have been and life of the equipment.
SAFETY TRAINING 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 6. Train all new personnel and review instruc- manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, tions frequently with existing workers. Be our efforts to provide safe equipment can certain only a properly trained and physically be wiped out by a single careless act of an able person will use the machinery.
PREPARATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Never use the machine until you have read 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor and completely understand this manual, the maintenance is an invitation to trouble. tractor Operator's Manual and each of the 2. Follow good shop practices. Safety Messages found on the safety signs on •...
OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you read 9. Do not run machine inside a closed building to and heed the safety signs on the BXC Cart prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust. Chipper. Clean or replace all safety signs if 10.
GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
2.10 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the BXC Chipper must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times, 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety signs in Section 3 each have a part number displayed with it. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts before resuming work. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein BXC32 Chippers are designed to use the chipper safely and how to set it to provide chip and chop scrap lumber, small trees, brush, maximum field efficiency.
Major components of the BXC chippers are illustrated here. Please review this section, many of the component descriptions here are used throughout the manual to explain function and safety. For a detailed parts breakdown, see your dealer or visit the Wallenstein website to download the BXC Parts Manual for your model.
Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein the Wood Chipper when used for the first time, BXC32 Wood Chipper requires that each operator it is recommended that the following mechanical reads and understands the procedures and all re- items be checked: lated safety precautions outlined in this section.
Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of con- trols. 4.5.1 ENGINE BXC32: An SP210 211cc Subaru engine is used on the BXC32. Always read the engine manufacturers operator's manual before starting for more detailed instructions. •...
4.5.2 ENGINE BXC32H: An GX200 196cc Honda engine is used on the BXC32H. Always read the engine manufacturers operator's manual before starting for more detailed instructions. • Ignition Switch: • Choke: This switch controls the electrical power This lever controls the position of the to the engine electrical system.
4.5.3 HOOD DEFLECTOR: Discharge Deflector The discharge chute is equipped with a hood de- Chute flector on the end of the chute to direct the chips exactly where desired. The deflector is held in position by two spin knobs. 1. Loosen the 2 spin knobs, move the deflector into position as required.
4.5.7 DRIVE ENGAGE HANDLE: The drive engage handle controls the pulley used to tension the v belt and start the rotor turning for chip- ping. The handle features a spring loaded positive engage and disengage position. 1. Drive Position: To tension the drive belt and engage the rotor, pull the handle down, the positive spring tension will lock the handle into drive position.
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Please remember it is important that you • Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open- read the operator's manual and heed the ings when the engine is running. Install safety signs on the Chipper. They are there and secure access covers before starting for your safety, as well as the safety of oth- engine.
4.7.2. STARTING PROCEDURE 4.7.4 EMERGENCY STOPPING: If an emergency occurs: After following operating safety and preparation • disengage the drive procedure the chipper should be set up and ready • shut off the engine, to run. • Correct emergency situation before restarting engine and resuming work.
4.7.5 CHIPPING OPERATION 4.7.6 OPERATING HINTS: 1. Delimb branches that are greater than 1" The BXC Wood Chipper is a strong, rugged (2.5cm) before you feed them into the hop- machine that is built to a straight-forward design per. This will prevent the tree from jamming in which provides consistent chipping of logs up to the feed hopper and prevent feeding.
4.7.7 UNPLUGGING: 4.7.8 SEVERE PLUG: Although the machine is designed to handle a. Enure the machine is in safe condition be- a wide variety of material without any prob- fore beginning to unplug (see 4.9.5) lem, occasionally it may plug. If the machine b.
5. Inspect all rotating parts for entangled material. this procedure: Remove all entangled material. 6. Run the machine a few minutes to dry the mois- 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. ture from inside the machine. 2. Review and follow the pre-operation checklist. BXC32...
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many • Good maintenance is your responsibility. years or trouble-free operation. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Follow good shop practices. 6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Keep service area clean and dry.
6.1.4 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION Location Grease Points - 100 hrs or Annually This illustration shows the general location of service points for all models in this manual. Rotor Main Shaft Front Flange Bearing Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / Rotor Main Shaft Rear Flange Bearing requirements Drive Engage Pivot Bearing...
6.1.5 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. 8 Hours or Daily 50 Hours or Annually Hours or Annually Check Adjust Check Check Check Clean...
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation. Ensure all operators understand how to put the machine in safe condition before working with this machine, • disengage the drive •...
Drive Belt Replacement: (BXC Cogged V Belt #Z41164) 1. Ensure the engine is off (ignition switch is off and the fuel valve is closed). 2. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the belt guard to the chipper, remove the belt guard. 3.
6.2.3 ROTOR BLADES: The rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper to perform as expected. Periodic inspec- tion is recommended. Keep the blades sharp to reduce the amount of power required during operation. Watch the sharpness of the blades when processing material with a lot of sand, soil or dirt mixed with it.
6.2.4 LEDGER BLADES: Each machine is equipped with a ledger (stationary) blade that acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades. The ledger blade is located on the lower rotor housing, mounted on slotted holes for adjustment. There are 4 usable corners on the blade, when the corner facing the rotor blade rounds over, remove the blade and re-install with a different corner facing the rotor blade.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein BXC Chipper is designed with blades on a rotor to cut, shear and chip wooden material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
Check rotor to see if it wobbles. Ensure machine is off, call Rotor may be bent SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Replace rotor technician for repair BXC32 MODEL Twig Breaker may be Inspect Twig Breaker, replace if Ensure machine is off. damaged damaged.
BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless oth- erwise specified.
ACCESSORIES Call your dealer for pricing and availability For replacement parts, go to www.embmfg.com and click on "Parts and Manuals" to download the latest parts manual for you model chipper, then call your dealer to order. #1012L269 LEDGER CLEARANCE SETTING GAUGE For BXC Cart Chipper An easy and accurate way of setting the critical clearances between the ledger blade and the rotor...
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INDEX ASABE ...............14 LEDGER ........2, 18, 29, 34, 38 BELT REPLACEMENT ........32 MAINTENANCE LABELS ........5 BELT TENSION CHECK AND MULCH COLLECTOR BAG ....... 25, 39 ADJUSTMENT ...........31 BOLT TORQUE ..........37 NEUTRAL POSITION ........22 NEW SAFETY SIGNS ........16 CAUTION .............7 OPERATOR ORIENTATION ........6 CLEARANCE 1/32 - 1/16"...
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