Gravely 944 Pro Chip Owner's manual

Owner/Operator Manual
Models
993401 – 993499
944 Pro Chip
09345800B 3/02
Supercedes, A
Printed in USA

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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
ENGLISH
1. Feed Control Bar
2. Hopper
3. Access Cover
4. Clutch Lever
5. Battery
6. Engine Control Panel
7. Fuel Tank
8. Jack
9. Adjustable Hitch
10. Hydraulic Tank
11. Engine and Shroud
12. Chute Deflector
13. Chute
14. Control Lever
15. Weighted Feed Roll Saddle
16. Feed Roller Box
17. Apron Door
18. Chute Rotation Lock
19. Flywheel Lock Pin
20. Housing
21. Frame
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ONTROLS AND
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EATURES
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3/02 © Copyright 2002 Ariens Company
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S
ECTION
1: I
NTRODUCTION
Controls and Features....................................................................................................................................................... i
The Manual ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Service and Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................................2
Product Registration.........................................................................................................................................................2
Dealer Delivery ................................................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................................2
S ECTION 2: S AFETY
Safety Alert Symbol .........................................................................................................................................................3
Signal Words....................................................................................................................................................................3
Practices and Laws ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Required Operator Training ..............................................................................................................................................3
Safety Decals and Locations............................................................................................................................................3
Unit, Operational, Personal, Service and Maintenance Safety Rules ..............................................................................5
S ECTION 3: O PERATION
Pre-Start...........................................................................................................................................................................9
PTO Clutch.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Starting the Chipper .........................................................................................................................................................9
Feeding the Chipper.........................................................................................................................................................9
Unclogging the Chipper .................................................................................................................................................10
Rotation Lock – Discharge.............................................................................................................................................10
Discharge Deflector .......................................................................................................................................................10
Stopping the Chipper .....................................................................................................................................................10
S
ECTION
4: L
UBRICATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Fuel – Diesel ..................................................................................................................................................................11
Cutting Knives ................................................................................................................................................................11
Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................................................................13
Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................................................14
Belts ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................16
Warranty................................................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL – TABLE OF CONTENTS
All Models
993401 through 993499
P
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C
HIP
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ODELS

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GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip
T
HE
M
ANUAL
Before operation of unit, carefully
and completely read your manuals.
The contents will provide you with an
understanding of safety instructions
and controls during normal operation
and maintenance.
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
operator standing in operation position and facing the
direction of forward travel.
S
ERVICE AND
R
EPLACEMENT
P
ARTS
When ordering replacement parts or
making service inquiries, know the
Model and Serial numbers of your unit
and engine.
Numbers are located on the product
registration form in the unit literature
package.They are printed on a serial
number label, located on the frame of
your unit (Figure 2).
• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.
• Record Engine and Clutch Model and Serial numbers
here.
P
RODUCT
R
EGISTRATION
A warranty registration card must be filled
out by the GRAVELY dealer, signed, and
returned at time of sale.This form
activates the warranty.The replacement
of any part on this vehicle with anything
other than an GRAVELY authorized replacement part may
adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of
this unit and may void the warranty. Claims meeting
requirements during limited warranty period will be
honored.To guarantee full warranty service, make sure
your registration card has been returned to GRAVELY.
D
EALER
D
ELIVERY
Dealer should:
1. Check to make sure all Dealer Preparations have
been properly completed.
2. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and
return the card to Ariens Company.
3. Explain GRAVELY Limited Warranty Policy.
4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance.
Advise customer on adjustments.
5. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit.
Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions.Give
customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine
Manuals.Advise customer to thoroughly read and
understand them.
D
ISCLAIMER
GRAVELY, a division of Ariens Company is hereinafter
referred to as GRAVELY. GRAVELY reserves the right to
discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements
upon its products at any time without public notice or
obligation.GRAVELY disclaims liability for any claims or
damages, whether regarding property, personal injury or
death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement
parts.The descriptions and specifications contained in
this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment
described within this manual may not be identified as
either standard or optional. Illustrations may not be
applicable to your unit.
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model & serial
number
label from
product
registration
here.
Figure 2
SerialNumber
Label
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NGLISH
S
AFETY
A
LERT
S
YMBOL
This is a safety alert symbol. It means:
• ATTENTION!
•YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY ITS MESSAGE!
S IGNAL W ORDS
The safety alert symbol is used with the signal words
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION and colors to
alert you to safety messages.
They are used in safety decals on the unit and with
proper operation and procedures in this manual.They
alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards.
Understand the safety message.It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
P
RACTICES AND
L
AWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions,
for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and
follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions
and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or
death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area.
R
EQUIRED
O
PERATOR
T
RAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller
on safe and proper operation.If unit is to be used by
someone other than original purchaser;loaned, rented or
sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed
safety training before operation.
S
AFETY
D
ECALS AND
L
OCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to Figure 3 for Safety Decal locations.
DANGER
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.
WARNING
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury.
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TO PREVENT TIPPING
DURING OPERATION
OR SERVICE:
TRAILER MUST BE
SECURELY SUPPORTED
OR ATTACHED TO
TOWING VEHICLE.
WARNING
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DANGER
KEEPHANDS & FEET AWAY
DO NOT OPEN WHILE BLADE
IS ROTATING
ROTATING
BLADE
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STOP ENGINE, ALLOW
FLYWHEEL TO COME TO
A COMPLETE STOP , INSERT
LOCKPIN BEFORE CLEARING
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1. A. Attention!Your safety is
involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator
Manual.
C. Wear adequate face
protection.
D. Wear adequate hearing
protection.
E. Wear adequate head
protection.
F. Wear adequate gloves.
2. A. Attention! your safety is
involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator
Manual.
C. Wait for all moving parts to
stop moving before
servicing.
D. Shut off engine, remove
key, read manual before
you unplug, adjust or repair
unit.
3. A. Attention!Your safety is
involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator
Manual.
4.
A. Attention!Your safety is involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator Manual.
C. Keep people away from unit while operating.
D. Always stand clear of discharge area.
5.
A. Attention!Your safety is involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator Manual.
C. Keep people away from unit while operating.
6. A. DANGER
B. ROTATING BLADE
• Keep hands and feet away
• DO NOT open while blade
is rotating
• Stop engine.Allow
flywheel to come to a
complete stop.Insert
lockpin before clearing.
7.
A. WARNING
B. 1. DO NOT operate this unit without this guard in
place.
2. DO NOT remove this guard while unit is in
operation.
3. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing
this unit.
4. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power
driven parts.
5. Make certain everyone is clear of machine before
starting engine or operation.
8.
A. CAUTION
B. Be sure safety chain is securely hooked to towing
vehicle.
Be sure jack is all the way up, and swivel wheel
removed if so equipped before transporting.
Do not exceed 45 mph while towing this unit.
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ABC
A
B
DANGER
KEEPHANDS & FEET AWAY
DO NOT OPEN WHILE BLADE
IS ROTATING
ROTATING
BLADE
077594A
STOP ENGINE, ALLOW
FLYWHEEL TO COME TO
A COMPLETE STOP, INSERT
LOCKPIN BEFORE CLEARING
A
B
WARNING
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THIS
GUARD IN PLACE.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THIS GUARD WHILE UNIT
IS IN OPERATION.
3. WAIT FORALL MOVEMENT TO STOP
BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT.
4. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHINGAWAY
FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS.
5. MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF
MACHINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OR
OPERATION.
077809
A
BBE SURE SAFETY CHAIN IS SECURELY
HOOKED TO TOWING VEHICLE.
CAUTION
BE SURE JACK IS ALL THE WAY UP, AND
SWIVEL WHEEL REMOVED IF SO EQUIPED
BEFORE TRANSPORTING.
DO NOT EXCEED 45 MPH WHILE TOWING THIS
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9. A. WARNING
B. To prevent tipping during
operation or service: trailer
mustbe securelysupported
or attached to towing
vehicle.
10. A. WARNING
B. Muffler and adjacent areas
may exceed 150°F.
11. Tighten lug bolt before each towing
12.
A. Attention!Your safety is involved!
B. Read Owner/Operator Manual.
C. Allow No Riders.
13. DO NOT touch parts which are hot
from operation.Allow parts to cool
before service.
14.
A. Reverse Feed Rollers (Feed Out)
B. Stop
C. Forward Feed Rollers (Feed In)
D. Feed Control Positions
15.
A. DANGER
B. DO NOT reach beyond this point.
16. A. DANGER
B. Pinch Point
17. A. DANGER
B. Stand clear! High speed
discharge.
18. A. CAUTION
B. Lock Flywheel with shaft
pin before opening or
working on knives.
19.
A. CAUTION
B. Check Clutch Disengagement Before Each Use.If
Clutch Do Not Function Properly, Per Owner’s
Manual, Adjust Or Repair Before Operating Unit.
C. IMPORTANT Do not engage clutch at engine RPM
greater than 1000.
20.
A. CAUTION
B. Check bolt torque on knives before each operation.
See owners manual.
21. A. WARNING
B. Rotating Shafts.
22. A. WARNING
B. To avoid injury while
operating this chipper,
wear: safety goggles,
sturdy protective clothing,
hard hat, ear protection and
work gloves.
23. A. DANGER
B. Rotating Feed Rollers
• Do Not Reach Beyond this
Point
• Do Not Use Hands to
Remove Debris from
Rollers
24. A. WARNING
B. Keep Hands Away
A
BTO PREVENT TIPPING
DURING OPERATION
OR SERVICE:
TRAILER MUST BE
SECURELY SUPPORTED
OR ATTACHED TO
TOWING VEHICLE.
WARNING
077066
A
B
WARNING
MUFFLER &
ADJACENT AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150 F.
TIGHTEN LUG
BOLT BEFORE
EACH TOWING
ABC
078432
ABCBD
A
B
DANGER
DO NOT REACH BEYOND THIS POINT
077596
A
BPINCH
POINT
DANGER
077604A
DANGER
STAND CLEAR!
HIGH SPEED DISCHARGE
077923A
A
B
A
B
CAUTION
LOCK FLYWHEEL WITH
SHAFT PIN BEFORE
OPENING OR WORKING
ON KNIVES
077925A
A
B
C
A
BCHECK BOLT TORQUE
ON KNIVES BEFORE
EACH OPERATION
SEEOWNERS MANUAL
CAUTION
077593A
A
B
WARNING
ROTATING
SHAFTS
A
B
WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY WHILE OPER-
ATING THIS CHIPPER, WEAR:
SAFETY GOGGLES, STURDY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, HARD
HAT, EAR PROTECTION AND
WORK GLOVES. 077067
A
B
DANGER
ROTATING
FEED ROLLERS
•
DO NOT REACH BEYOND
THIS POINT
•
DO NOT USE HANDS
TO REMOVE DEBRIS
FROM ROLLERS
077595
A
B
KEEP HANDS AWAY
WARNING
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Responsible Operators
• Only trained adults may operate unit
• Training includes actual operation
• Clearly understand instructions
• Be alert! Conditions can change
NEVER operate unit after or during the
use of medication, drugs or alcohol.
Safe operation requires your complete
and unimpaired attention at all times.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this
unit when their alertness or
coordination is impaired.
Clothing and Safety Gear
Wear adequate safety gear, protective
gloves and footwear.
Protect eyes, face and head from
objects that may be thrown from unit.
Wear appropriate hearing protection
and clothing with long sleeves.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry
and tie back hair that may get caught in
rotating parts. Keep all guards in place.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas
shoes during operation.
Avoid Sharp Edges
Sharp edges can cut. Momentum from
any movement of flywheel is enough to
cut off a finger or hand.Wrap blade(s),
wear gloves and use extreme caution
when servicing.
Avoid Entanglement
NEVER place your hands or any part of
your body or clothing inside or near any
moving part while unit is running. Keep
all guards in place.Keep all guards in
place.
ALWAYS disengage Clutch lever, stop
unit and engine, remove key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before
making any inspections, repairs, etc.
Avoid Pinch Points
ALWAYS keep hands away from all
pinch points.
Exhaust Fumes
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
injury or death.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Always provide good ventilation
and wait until hazard has been
removed.
Explosive Fuel
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors
are explosive.Handle with care.Use an
approved fuel container.
No smoking, No sparks, No flames.
ALWAYS allow engine to cool before
servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is
running or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel.
Visual Obstruction
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce
vision and cause an accident. Operate
unit only when there is good visibility
and light.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Rules of Operation
KNOW your Unit – before starting
engine. Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Speed ranges
Walk Around Inspection
Complete a walk around inspection of
unit and work area to understand:
• Work area
• Your unit
• All safety decals
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Work Area
Avoid slippery surfaces.ALWAYS be
sure of your footing.
Check for weak spots on dock, ramps
or floors.Avoid uneven work areas and
rough terrain.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys,
pets, and debris.Thrown objects can
cause injury.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and
under watchful care of a responsible
adult.
Hazardous Slopes
DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
DO NOT operate on slopes of more
than 10°.
Unit Roll-Away
DO NOT park unit on a slope unless
absolutely necessary.When parking on
a slope always chock or block the
wheels.ALWAYS set parking brake of
towing vehicle.
DO NOT operate near drop offs,
ditches, or embankments. Unit can
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
Clearances
ALWAYS check overhead and side
clearances carefully before operation.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when
operating along streets or curbs.Set up
safety signs and/or flags.
Thrown Objects
Deflected materials can cause injury
and property damage. DO NOT point
discharge at anyone or discharge
directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge
area when operating this unit.
ALWAYS position discharge chute and
deflector in safe direction and angle
before starting engine.It is the
responsibility of the operator to provide
a safe, secure area or containment of
materials being discharged.
DO NOT allow an accumulation of
processed material to build up in
discharge area; this will prevent proper
discharge and can result in kickback
from feed opening.
Unit Support
DO NOT operate unless:
• Unit is securely attached to towing
vehicle or
• Wheels are chocked and Jack Stand
is lowered, frame leveled and
secured.
Child Safety
NEVER allow children to operate, play
on or near unit.
Be alert and turn unit off if children
enter area.
ALLOW NO RIDERS
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of
children.
FeedingWood into Unit
Chipper is designed for wood only. DO
NOT attempt to feed anything else into
chipper.Personal injury and/or damage
to the machine could result.
Keep face and body back from feed
opening to avoid injury from bounce
back of material.
DO NOT overreach.Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
ALWAYS stand to side of Feed Hopper.
Material being chipped can rotate and
whip around violently in Feed Hopper.
When feeding material into unit, be
extremely careful that pieces of metal,
rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign
objects are not included. Personal
injury or damage to unit could result.
Multiple Operators
ALWAYS be continually alert to
whereabouts and actions of all
operators involved.
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Only one operator at a time can feed
materials into Feed Hopper.
ALWAYS make sure other operators
are at safe distance and to the side of
Feed Hopper.
ALWAYS use extreme caution when
handling materials to be chipped so
other operators are not entangled.
Unclogging the Unit
ALWAYS disengage PTO clutch, shut
off engine, remove key, wait for moving
parts to stop and install Flywheel Lock
Pin before clearing debris.
Parking
Never leave a running unit unattended.
ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving
unit.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent
unauthorized use.
ALWAYS position and lock discharge
chute in the straight forward position
and put feed apron in the up and
latched position.
Chock wheels if not attached to towing
vehicle
Transport
Obey all local, state and federal laws
when towing unit.
DO NOT transport machine while
engine is running.
ALWAYS make sure unit is securely
attached to towing vehicle and that
safety chains are properly connected.
ALWAYS make sure Jack Stand is
raised and locked.
ALWAYS position and lock Discharge
Chute in the straight forward position
and put Feed Apron in the up and
latched position.
SERVICE SAFETY
Explosive Gases!
Poisonous battery fluid contains
sulfuric acid and its contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing can cause severe
burns.
No flames, No sparks, No smoking
near battery. ALWAYS wear safety
glasses and protective gear near
battery.
Speed
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate.DO
NOT change engine governor settings
or over speed engine. Governor
controls maximum safe operating
speeds and protects engine and all
moving parts from damage.Authorized
service personnel should perform
adjustments if problems persist.
AbnormalVibrations,
Foreign Objects
If the cutting mechanisms strikes any
foreign object or if your unit makes
unusual noises or vibrations:
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and
engine, remove key and allow moving
parts to stop.Install Flywheel Lock Pin.
Follow these steps:
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Replace or repair damaged parts.
3. Check for and tighten loose parts.
UNIT SAFETY
Covers
ALWAYS assure protective structures,
guards, shields, screens and panels
are in good repair, in place and
securely fastened. Check their
operation regularly.
Safety Interlock System
Check Safety Interlock System for
proper operation daily (see Operation
section).
Components
NEVER remove or modify any safety
components on the unit. Check for
proper operation regularly.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might
be hot from operation.Allow parts to
cool before attempting to maintain,
adjust or service.
Replace damaged, missing or
weakened components.Keep all nuts
and bolts, especially knife attachment
bolts, tight.Always keep unit in good
condition.
Modification/Adjustments
NEVER modify, alter or permit anyone
to modify or alter the unit or its
components.
DO NOT make any adjustments to unit
while engine is running except where
specifically recommended.
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