Erskine Attachments WOOD CHIPPER 9 User manual

WOOD CHIPPER 9”
FOR
SKID STEER LOADERS
Operator’s Manual
Set-Up Assembly and
Parts Information
Do not use or operate this machine until this
manual has been read and understood.
Read the Operation & Maintenance Manual entirely. When you see this
symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

IMPORTANT
NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design or
changes in specications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations
to install them on units previously sold.
If this machine is used by an employee or is loaned or rented to others,
make certain that the operator(s) prior to operating:
• Is instructed in safe and proper use.
• Reviews and understands the operation and maintenance manual(s)
pertaining to the machine.
Remember, the operator is responsible for the safe operation
and maintenance of the machine. Most accidents can be prevented. Good
safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you.

Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below.
Always refer to this serial number when calling for service or parts.
Serial Number:
YOUR ATTACHMENT DEALER
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
CONTACT
REFERENCE INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL .........................................................................................................................1
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING ..............................................................................................................................1
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................2
1.4 FEED ROLLER SAFETY............................................................................................................................2
1.5 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY...........................................................................................................2
1.6 SAFETY DECALS.....................................................................................................................................3
1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS.....................................................................................................................4
2 ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................5
2.1 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE .....................................................................................................................5
2.2 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE........................................................................................................................6
2.3 MOUNTING THE FOUR-POSITION VALVE..................................................................................................7
3 FEATURES & CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................8
3.1 STANDARD FEATURES & CONTROLS .......................................................................................................8
4 OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................10
4.1 RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES............................................................................................10
4.2 MOUNTING CHIPPER TO SKID STEER ...................................................................................................10
4.3 CONNECTING COUPLERS .....................................................................................................................11
4.4 PRE-OPERATION...................................................................................................................................12
4.5 STARTING THE CHIPPER ......................................................................................................................12
4.6 STOPPING THE CHIPPER......................................................................................................................12
4.7 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES .......................................................................................................13
5 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................14
5.1 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..................................................................................................14
5.2 ROTOR LOCK........................................................................................................................................15
5.3 RAISE/LOWER ACCESS COVER ..............................................................................................................15
5.4 CHIPPER BLADES MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................16
5.5 REMOVING THE BLADES ......................................................................................................................16
5.6 SHARPENING THE BLADES ..................................................................................................................17
5.7 INSTALLING THE BLADES.....................................................................................................................17
5.8 CHIPPER BLADE CLEARANCE ...............................................................................................................18
5.9 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR .............................................................................................................19
5.10 LUBRICATION.....................................................................................................................................20
6 TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................21
7 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................22
7.1 BOLT TORQUE......................................................................................................................................23