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WC1503
Wood Chipper
328-085M
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Operator’s Manual
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Discharge Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Feed Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitch Pin Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Driveline Hook-Up To Chipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-Point Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Quick Hitch Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Leveling The Wood Chipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driveline Hook-up To Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shorten Driveline Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 16
Start-up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Detailed Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Helpful Operating Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjustment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Skid Extension Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Discharge Chute Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deflector Chute Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check Knife Ledger Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjust Knife Ledger Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
V-Belt Take-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 23
General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rotor Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rotor Knife Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rotor Knife Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Knife Ledger Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Torque Value of Pulley Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shear Bolt Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Helpful Operating Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Plugged Chutes & Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rubber Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unhooking The Wood Chipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Flange Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear Flange Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pivot Tube for Idler Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shear Bolt Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driveline Outer Shaft Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 30
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 8: Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . 34
Section 9: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Important Safety Information
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
the appropriate App on your smart phone,
open the App, point your phone on the QR
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Dealer QR Locator
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual
QR Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
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DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating equipment.
The operator should, if taking over-
the-counter drugs, seek medical
advice on whether he/she can
safely operate the equipment.
▲Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the tractor and
attachments, and be able to
handle emergencies quickly.
▲Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
▲Operator must start tractor and
operate controls from the driver’s
seat only. Never from the ground.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving tractor
can cause serious injury or death.
▲Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲Watch out for fences, trees, rocks,
wires, etc., while operating and
transporting implement.
▲Turning tractor too tight may cause
hitched machinery to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Operate Equipment Safely
▲Keep bystanders away from tractor
and attached equipment during
start-up and operation.
▲Start tractor to operate equipment
with tractor gear selector in park or
in neutral and park brake set, PTO
disengaged, and hydraulic
controls in neutral.
START
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this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving tractors, skid steers,
self-propelled equipment, and
towed implements can create a
hazard when driven on public
roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
▲Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
▲Maximum transport speed for an
attached implement is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
▲As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
an attached implement:
20 mph when weight of attached
implement is less than or equal to
the weight of machine towing the
implement.
10 mph when weight of attached
implement exceeds weight of
machine towing implement but
not more than double the weight.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the machine towing the load.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity.
▲Secure equipment towed on a
trailer with tie downs and chains.
▲Sudden braking can cause a trailer
to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with
brakes.
▲Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
▲Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before doing
work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Lower attached implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool before
working on it.
▲Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
▲Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
▲Replace parts on this machine with
genuine Land Pride parts only. Do
not alter this machine in a way
which will adversely affect its
performance.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused parts
from implement before operation.
Tractor Shutdown &
Storage
Before leaving operator’s
seat:
▲If engaged, disengage PTO.
▲Lower attached implement to
ground or onto support blocks.
▲Put tractor in park or set park
brake, turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
▲Wait for all components to come to
a complete stop before leaving the
operator’s seat.
▲Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
OFF
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
▲Never carry riders or use
machinery as a person lift.
▲Riders obstruct operator’s view.
▲Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
▲Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲Operate only tractors and skid
steers equipped with a Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and
seat belt.
▲Keep folding ROPS in the “locked
up” position at all times.
▲Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling
and machine overturn.
▲Wear protective equipment such
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, and ear plugs.
Tire Safety
▲Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
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Safety Labels
Your Wood Chipper comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
implement. Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peelbackingfrom label andpress label firmlyonto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
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Caution: 540 RPM Only
818-858C
Warning: General Warning
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Introduction
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Introduction
The parts on your Wood Chipper have been specially
designed by Land Pride and should only be replaced with
genuine Land Pride parts. Contact a Land Pride dealer if
customer service or repair parts are required. Your Land
Pride dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and
equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
Model No. _____________Serial No. _______________
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
number and serial number in the spaces provided above
and again on warranty page 35. Always provide model
number and serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Land Pride dealer. Refer to
Figure 1 for location of your serial number plate.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new Wood
Chipper. If for any reason you do not understand any part
of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager making sure that person is aware of any
problems you may have and has had the opportunity
to assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This Wood Chipper has been designed with care and built
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will
help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine.
Application
The Land Pride WC1503 Wood Chipper is designed and
built by Land Pride to reduce unwanted tree limbs into
useful landscape mulch typically found in flower beds,
gardens or just about anything you want to help retain
moisture or just to aid in decomposition. It has uses and
applications in farming, ranching, nurseries, campuses,
estates, residential sites, and construction sites.
The WC1503 model is adapted for 3-Point Cat. l hitch on
12 to 30 hp subcompact tractors with 540 PTO speed. It
features a self-feeding 3" cutting capacity, four reversible
and replaceable hardened-steel knives, adjustable
discharge chute, and dual B-section drive belts. Support
stands are also adjustable to better match your tractor.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 30 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 31 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
the operator with safety, assembly, operation,
adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read
this manual and follow the recommendations to help
ensure safe and efficient operation.
•The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
Owner Assistance
The Online Warranty Registration should be completed
by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Land Pride’s intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower rating is 12 to 30 hp. with a minimum
of 25 hp when operating at maximum capacity. Tractors
outside the horsepower range must not be used.
The rear power take-off (PTO) speed must be 540 RPM
maximum and have a 1 3/ 8”-6 spline PTO shaft.
A 3-Point Category I hitch is required. The lower 3-Point
arms must be stabilized to prevent side-to-side
movement. Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable
chains for this purpose.
!WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
Dealer Preparations
Make sure that the intended tractor conforms to the
“Tractor Requirements” stated above. Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual for this Wood Chipper.
An understanding of how it works will aid in its assembly
and setup.
Go through the Assembly Checklist before assembling
the Wood Chipper. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 34 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts.
Assembly Checklist
✔Check Ref.
Make sure miscellaneous assembly tools are on hand:
Assortment of wrenches & sockets.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Check to see if ballast weights are needed.
See specifications for weight of Wood Chipper. Page 30
Make sure all major components, driveline, and
loose parts are shipped with the machine. Refer
to section on “Assembly and Set-Up”.
Pages
11 - 15
Make sure all fasteners & pins are installed in
the correct location.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
Parts Manual
328-085P
Make sure all bolts are tight and cotter pins are
spread. Refer to “Torque Values Chart” Page 34
Make sure all grease fittings are in place &
lubricated. Refer to “Lubrication Points” Page 28
Make sure drive belts are aligned & tensioned.
Refer to “V-Belt Take-up”. Page 22
Discharge Chute Assembly
Figure 1-1
Discharge Chute
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Loosen the four rear bolts (#10) by two or three turns.
Do not remove bolts or nuts securing bolts.
2. Remove the front four bolts (#9), half-clamp
plate (#8), and half-spacer plate (#6) from discharge
spout (#2). Keep hardware for reuse.
3. Make sure bottom half-clamp plate (#7) is positioned
against underside of notched plate (#1). Being
careful not to damage plastic bearing (#12), slide
front of discharge chute (#2) onto notched plate (#1)
until discharge chute is centered over the notched
plate.
4. Place half-spacer plate (#6) on top of half-clamp
plate (#8) with bolt holes in alignment with each
other.
5. Position bottom half-clamp plate (#8) against
underside of notched plate (#1) as shown.
6. Bolt chute (#2) to half-spacer plate (#6) and half-
clamp plate (#8) with the four removed 1/4”-20 x 3/4"
GR5 cap screws (#9) and hex lock nuts (#11).
7. Draw all eight hex lock nuts (#11) up snug and then
back each one off 1/2 turn.
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NOTE: Half-clamp plate (#8) and half-spacer
plate (#6) are shipped bolted to discharge spout (#2).
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage plastic
bearing attached with adhesive to underside of
discharge chute while attaching chute to the
chipper’s notched plate.
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Feed Chute
Refer to Figure 1-2:
For product to feed smoothly into the Wood Chipper, feed
chute (#2) must be attached to inlet flange (#1) with left
inside surface of feed chute in line with or slightly to the
right of the left side of inlet opening and the bottom inside
surface of the feed chute must be in line with or slightly
higher than the bottom of inlet opening.
1. Straddle lift handle (#3) over the top edge of inlet
flange (#1) and above slide stop.
2. Attach feed chute (#2) to inlet flange (#1) with
5/16"-18 x 3/4" GR5 hex flange screws (#4) and flat
washers (#5). Screw hex flange screws up snug and
then back-off flange screws 1 or 2 turns.
3. Slide feed chute (#2) along top edge of inlet
flange (#1) until left inside surface of feed chute (#2)
is in line with or slightly to the right of left side of inlet
opening.
4. Check line up of bottom inside surface of feed
chute (#2) with bottom of inlet opening. If inside
surface of feed chute is lower than the inlet opening,
then continue to slide feed chute (#2) along the top
edge of inlet flange (#1) until bottom inside surface of
feed chute (#2) is in line with or slightly higher than
bottom of inlet opening.
5. Hold feed chute (#2) in this position and tighten
hex flange screws (#4) to the correct torque.
6. Recheck alignment of feed chute (#2) with inlet
opening (#1). If necessary, make any adjustments
needed and retighten hex flange screws (#4) to the
correct torque.
Hitch Pin Set-Up
Refer to Figure 1-3:
The Wood Chipper is shipped from the factory with hitch
pins mounted on the inside. They will need to be turned
around to fit the tractor’s 3-Point hitch.
1. On the right-hand side, remove hex nut (#4) from
hitch pin (#7).
2. Remove lock washer (#5) and hitch pin (#7) from
inside the Wood Chipper housing.
3. Adjust nut (#6) on hitch pin (#7) to be 1 13/16" from
face of nut to center of hitch pin hole.
4. Reinsert hitch pin (#7) on the outside of the Wood
Chipper housing as shown.
5. Install lock washer (#5) and hex nut (#4). Draw hex
nut (#4) up snug.
6. Insert a drive punch in hitch pin hole and rotate hitch
pin with the drive punch until the hole is vertical.
7. Verify 1 13/16" is maintained from face of nut (#6) to
center of hitch pin hole and then tighten hex nut (#4)
to the correct torque.
8. Repeat steps 1 thru 7 for the left-hand hitch pin.
3" Feed Chute Assembly
Figure 1-2
Driveline Assembly
Figure 1-3
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Bottom of Inlet Opening
Left Side of Inlet Opening
Slide
Stop
Push Pin
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Driveline Hook-Up To Chipper
Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 12:
1. Remove lower lock nuts (#3) and bolts (#2). Rotate
drive shaft shield (#1) up.
2. Remove shaft protector (#9) from drive shaft (#8).
3. On shear bolt end of driveline (#10), push push-pin in
and hold while starting to slide universal joint onto
drive shaft (#8).
4. After universal joint starts onto the drive shaft,
release push-pin and continue to slide universal joint
on until push-pin releases and universal joint locks in
place. Move driveline back and forth to ensure it is
secured to the drive shaft.
5. Rotate drive shaft shield (#1) down and secure with
bolts (#2) and lock nuts (#3). Draw lock nuts up snug.
Tractor Hook-Up
!DANGER
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a
tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and
implement while backing-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic 3-Point lift controls while someone is directly
behind the tractor or near the implement.
3-Point Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Slowly back tractor up to Wood Chipper while using
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control lever to align lower
lift arm hitch holes with hitch pins (#4)
2. Always disengage PTO, engage tractor park brake,
shut tractor engine off, and remove switch key before
dismounting from tractor.
NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to
the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook-
up and detachment. See your nearest Land Pride
dealer to purchase a Quick-Hitch.
3. Attach lower lift arms to hitch pins (#4). Secure hitch
pins with customer supplied linchpins (#3).
4. Connect top center link hitch hole to upper clevis
hitch with customer supplied 3/4" clevis pin (#2) and
customer supplied hairpin cotter (#6).
5. Ensure that the lower hitch arms are stabilized to
prevent excessive side movement.
Quick Hitch Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Slowly back tractor up to Wood Chipper while using
tractor’s 3-Point hydraulic control lever to lower and
align lower Quick Hitch hooks in-line with and below
hitch pins (#4) and upper center hook in-line with and
below bushing (#1).
2. If needed, adjust top center link to align upper center
Quick Hitch hook just under bushing (#1).
3. Raise Quick Hitch up to catch lower hitch pins (#4) in
lower Quick Hitch hooks and upper bushing (#1) in
upper center Quick Hitch hook.
4. Release Quick Hitch locking handles to secure Quick
Hitch to hitch pins (#4).
Leveling The Wood Chipper
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. From the tractor’s seat, slowly operate 3-Point
controls to raise skid extensions off the ground
several inches.
2. Manually adjust either one or both of the tractor’s
lower 3-Point arm height adjustments to level the
chipper from left to right. Some tractors have only a
single adjusting crank.
3. Manually adjust length of center 3-Point link to level
the Wood Chipper from front to back.
NOTE: Clevis pin (#2), linchpins (#3), and hairpin
cotter (#6) are supplied by the customer.
3-Point Hook-up
Figure 1-4
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Items 3, 4, & 7 are
Customer Supplied
Pull Collar
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Driveline Hook-up To Tractor
!DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!DANGER
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before installing driveline.
!DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times while operating the Wood Chipper.
!WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Some
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Becertain
your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
!WARNING
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Slowly engage tractor
3-Point lift lever to raise Wood Chipper until chipper
drive shaft is in line (level) with tractor PTO shaft.
2. Support Wood Chipper at this height with support
jacks, blocks, or skid extensions to keep chipper from
drifting down. To adjust skid extensions, refer to
“Skid Extension Height” on page 20.
3. Disengage PTO, place gear selector in park, set park
brake, shut tractor off, remove switch key, and wait for
all moving parts to come to a complete stop before
installing driveline.
IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricated
before putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication
Points” on page 28.
IMPORTANT: The tractor’s PTO shaft and chipper
drive shaft must be aligned and level with each other
during installation of driveline. This alignment is the
shortest distance between the two shafts.
IMPORTANT: Depending on tractor PTO height,
skid extensions can be adjusted to make driveline
work with all tractor PTO heights and not interfere
with chipper upper frame or Quick Hitch.
Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 13:
4. On the tractor end of driveline (#5), pull back on the
pull collar and hold while starting to slide the
universal joint onto the tractor’s PTO shaft.
5. Once on the PTO shaft, release pull collar and
continue to slide universal joint on until pull collar
releases and universal joint is locked to the PTO
shaft.
a. Push and pull on driveline yokes to be sure they
are securely fastened at both ends of driveline.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-5
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-5:
1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
from tractor PTO shaft to chipper input shaft before
checking driveline collapsible length.
2. With driveline level, measure 1" (“B” dimension)
back from universal joint shield to end of outer
driveline shield as shown in Figure 1-5. If
measurement is less than 1", then shorten driveline
using the following instructions.
NOTE: If driveline is too long and will not go on PTO
shaft, See “Shorten Driveline Length” on page 15.
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IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing damage to tractor and chipper.
Always check driveline collapsed length during initial
setup, when connecting to a different tractor, and
when alternating between using a quick hitch and a
standard 3-Point hitch. More than one driveline may
be required to fit all applications.
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Shorten Driveline Length
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 14:
1. Unhook outer driveline from tractor PTO shaft and
pull outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints
are properly secured.
3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:
a. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the inner
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
4. Remove driveline from tractor and gearbox shafts.
5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8. Continue with “Check Driveline Maximum Length”
below.
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-6:
Driveline maximum allowable length, when fully
extended, must have a minimum overlap of profile tubes
by not less than 1/2 the free length with both inner and
outer profile tubes being of equal length. Determine the
maximum allowable length as follows:
1. Unhook driveline from tractor and Wood Chipper.
Pull outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Measure and record “Free Length” of inner and
outer profiles as shown in Figure 1-6.
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
profile and reassemble the two profiles.
4. Move driveline halves together until profile tubes
overlap by 1/2 the “Free Length”. For future reference,
measure and record “Maximum Allowable Length”
as shown in Figure 1-6.
Record Maximum Allowable Length here: ________
5. Reattach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and
outer driveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft.
6. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to
ensure that both ends are secured. Reattach any end
that is loose.
Driveline Maximum Length
Figure 1-6
Check Driveline Interference
!WARNING
Do not operate in raised position. Lifting the Wood Chipper
too high with driveline engaged can damage the driveline and
cause flying projectiles causing serious bodily injury or death.
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Start tractor and slowly engage tractor hydraulic
3-Point control lever to raise and lower chipper while
checking for sufficient drawbar clearance. Move
drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if required.
2. Raise and lower implement to find maximum
extended driveline length. Check to make certain
driveline does not exceed maximum allowable length
and 25oup or down and maximum allowable length
recorded in step 4 under “Check Driveline
Maximum Length” on this page.
3. If needed, set tractor 3-Point lift height to keep
driveline from exceeding the maximum allowable
length and 25oup.
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-7
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
IMPORTANT: To avoid premature driveline damage,
a driveline that is operating must not exceed an
angle of 25 degrees up or down.
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
Start-up Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Wood Chipper. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Wood
Chipper without first having read, fully understood, and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6
•Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 11
•Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 16
•Section 3: Adjustments, page 20
•Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 23
The following operating checks should be made before
using the Wood Chipper.
Safety Instructions
!DANGER
The operator should be a person who is responsible,
physically capable, and properly trained to operate this Wood
Chipper. Anyone not properly trained and all children under
the age of 16 should not operate this machine. Physical
limitations of the elderly need to be recognized and taken into
consideration when helping with the work.
!DANGER
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut tractor
engine off, remove switch key, and wait for all moving partsto
come to a complete stop before unplugging chutes, servicing,
adjusting, cleaning and/or maintaining this machine.
Also, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO before servicing
driveline, rotor, and rotor knives. The PTO can be engaged if
tractor is started causing serious injury or death.
!DANGER
Work only in areas that are well ventilated. Never operate an
engine in a closed area without venting the exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes will cause asphyxiation and can lead to death.
Operating Checklist
✔Check Page
Check V-belt tension.
Refer to “V-Belt Take-up”.Page 22
Check bolts and nuts for tightness. Page 34
Be certain all guards and shields are in place
and secured.
Operator’s
Manual
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease
fittings. Refer to “Lubrication Points”.Page 28
!DANGER
Make sure rotor housing is bolted shut and feed chute is
properly attached before engaging PTO. Engaging PTO with
rotor exposed can cause serious injuries or death.
!DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!DANGER
Tractor PTO shaft shield, rotor drive shaft shield, and
driveline shields must be installed and in good working
conditionto avoidinjury ordeath from driveline entanglement
and parts flying off the driveline.
!DANGER
Do not operate Wood Chipper with a bent or broken driveline.
Such a driveline can break apart while rotating at high speeds
causingserious injury ordeath. AlwaysremoveWood Chipper
from service until damaged driveline is repaired or replaced.
!DANGER
Always keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Don’t wear clothing with pull strings such as hooded
sweat shirts. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
entangled or sheared off by rotating parts resulting in serious
injury or death.
!DANGER
Feed only wood products through the chipper. Chipping
products other than wood can damage the driveline and rotor,
cause back feed injuries, and create a thrown object hazard
resulting in serious injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not force branches into the knives. Doing so can damage
the machine and/or cause kickback leading to serious injuries
or death.
!WARNING
Adjust discharge chute to direct material away from operator,
people,animals,equipment, and buildings.The Wood Chipper
can throw objects and cause an injury.
!WARNING
Never cross the path of product being discharged from the
chipper even when there is no product coming out the chute.
Lodged pieces can shake loose and discharge suddenly.
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!WARNING
Never remove guards or shields with tractor engine running.
Never start tractor with guards and shields removed. Doing so
can result in serious injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not use a PTO adapter. A PTO adapter will increase strain
on the tractor’s PTO shaft resulting in possible damage to
shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose of the
tractor’s master shield and could cause bodily injury or death.
!WARNING
Always make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened to
the tractor PTO shaft and chipper drive shaft before engaging
PTO. Aloose driveline can slip off the end of a connected shaft
while rotating and cause serious bodily injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not put metal, glass, rocks, or other unapproved objects
into the Wood Chipper. Objects such as these can damage the
machine and discharge out the chute causing serious injuries
or death.
!WARNING
Do not lift unit up with driveline engaged or operate unit in
the raised position. The driveline can break and throw off
flying projectiles that can cause bodily injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Some
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain
your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
!WARNING
Do not operate Wood Chipper with an out-of-balance rotor,
broken knives, or worn blade bolts. Rotor and blades can
break loose at high speeds causing serious injury or death.
Always replace all blades at the same time.
!WARNING
Do not exceed this machine’s ability to do the job or to do the
job safely. If machine limits are in question, don’t do the job.
!WARNING
Never allow children or others to ride on the tractor or
chipper with unit running or not running. They can be
seriously injured or killed.
!WARNING
Use Wood Chipper for its intended purpose only. Do not use
Wood Chipper to lift or carry objects; to pull fence posts,
stumps, or other objects; or to tow other equipment. Doing so
can damage the unit, cause serious bodily injury, or death.
!WARNING
Do not reach past rubber skirting inside feed chute. If needed,
use a stick or branch to lightly push on product beyond the
rubber skirting. Reaching beyond rubber skirting can result in
serious injury or death.
!WARNING
Do not use Wood Chipper as a working platform. The chipper
is not properly designed for this use. Using the machine for a
working platform can cause serious injury or death.
!WARNING
Keep working area clear of debris to help prevent accidental
tripping and falling.
!WARNING
Do not operate Wood Chipper parked sideways on sloping
ground. Tractor and chipper can flip over.
!WARNING
The following protective gear should be worn when working
around the Wood Chipper:
• Face and eye protection such as a full face shield to protect
against flying debris ejecting out the feed chute.
• Hard hat for protecting the head.
• Hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs. Hearing
loss from loud noises is cumulative over a lifetime and can
never be recovered.
• Leather gloves to protect against blisters, cuts, and pokes.
• Protective clothing to protect against cuts, bruises, and
pokes from tree limbs. Avoid wearing jewelry, loose
clothing, clothing with pull strings, and long hair that can
become entangled in product being feed into the chipper.
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
• Respirator or filter mask to protect lungs and airway.
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Transporting
!WARNING
Do not transport Wood Chipper with tractor PTO engaged.
The chipper can discharge objects causing injury or death.
!WARNING
Make sure SMV sign is visible on tractor from the rear and not
blocked by the Wood Chipper.
!WARNING
Never allow children or others to ride on the tractor or
chipper with unit running or not running. They can be
seriously injured or killed.
!CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operatorsof other vehicles.Comply withall federal, state,and
local laws.
1. When raising Wood Chipper to transport, be sure
that the driveline does not contact tractor, Quick
Hitch, or chipper
2. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough clearance so that the chipper does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Detailed Operating Instructions
The WC1503 Wood Chipper is designed to cut wood
products 3" in size and smaller such as brush, branches,
small trees, and lumber into small chips that can be
quickly turned into mulch or just to aid in decomposition.
1. Park tractor with Wood Chipper outside on a level
solid surface that has room to discharge chips into a
pile directed away from the operator, people,
animals, tractor, equipment, and buildings.
2. Set tractor engine speed at an idle, place tractor gear
selector in park, and set park brakes.
3. Adjust skid extensions to support the Wood Chipper
at a height that will allow the driveline to operate as
IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising
Wood Chipper to transport position.
IMPORTANT: Make sure operator has thoroughly
read, fully understood, and is totally familiar with this
Operator’s Manual and all safety precautions within
this manual before operating this machine.
level as possible. See “Skid Extension Height” on
page 20 for detailed instructions.
4. Lower Wood Chipper slowly onto its skid extensions.
5. Rotate discharge chute to discharge product in the
direction desired. See “Discharge Chute Angle” on
page 20 for detailed instructions.
6. Rotate deflector chute to direct product being
discharged closer or farther away. See “Deflector
Chute Angle” on page 20 for detailed instructions.
7. With engine speed at a low idle, engage PTO and
then slowly increase engine speed to 540 RPM.
8. Untangle product before inserting it into the feed
chute. Slowly slide one piece at a time into the feed
hopper toward the rotor knives.
9. To protect oneself, do not reach past the rubber skirt
inside the feed chute. Instead use a stick or branch to
lightly push on the product as needed.
10. If tractor engine starts to slow, stop pushing lightly on
the product. Once engine speed returns, continue
push lightly on product but at a slower speed. Do not
force feed product into the chipper.
11. Once Wood Chipper starts to self-feed, release
product and allow knives to pull product in at its own
speed. If knives will not pull product in, then refer to
“Product self-feeds slowly or won’t self-feed at
all” in the “Troubleshooting” chart on page 32.
12. Make any necessary corrections to the discharge
chute angle and deflector chute to finalize direction
and location of chip pile.
13. Never leave Wood Chipper with unit running. Always
lower engine speed to an idle, disengage PTO, shut
tractor engine off and remove switch key before
leaving the work area.
14. Disengage PTO if foreign material such as glass,
metal, or rocks enters the chipper or if other
emergencies arise. Shut tractor engine off, remove
switch key, and wait for moving parts to come to a
complete stop before removing foreign material.
Inspect and make repairs before putting machine
back into service.
Helpful Operating Hints
The following hints will help keep the unit from plugging.
1. Be careful not to feed too much product at once, feed
oversize product, feed wet product, or feed product
too fast. Doing so can plug the Wood Chipper.
2. Alternate leafy material with a non leafy hardwood
piece. Hard wood pieces help clean out leafy
material. Keep alternating leafy material with
hardwood pieces until leafy material is processed.
3. Let leafy branches dry for a couple weeks before
chipping them. Dry leaves will process better.
4. Maintaining 1/32" gap between ledger bar and
knives will keep knives wiped off, prevent plugging,
allow product to feed better, and keep wood chipping.
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