Morbark TORNADO 13 User manual

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Manufactured By:
Morbark, Inc.

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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Main Components 3
Description of Chipper Components 4
Safety 5
Safety Operation 7
Safety Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule 17
General Maintenance 18
Changing Chipper Knives 19
Inspecting and Adjusting the Knife Anvil Clearance 20
Sharpening Chipper Knives 21
Torque Chart 22
Air Filter 23
Lubrication Schedule 25
Adjusting the Belt Tension 26
Transporting the Brush chipper 27
Electrical Diagram 28
Adjusting The Auto-feed 28
Trouble Shooting The Chipper 29
Parts Table of Contents 30
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new Morbark brush chipper. The brush chipper,
designed and introduced by the world's leading manufacturer of portable chippers, is produced
with the finest components and workmanship available. If you show proper care and
maintenance, your brush chipper will prove to be a safe and reliable unit.
This manual was prepared to make it easy for you to operate and maintain your new brush
chipper. In addition to guidelines for safe operation and maintenance, you will find parts listings
and detailed assembly illustrations.
The serial number of your brush chipper is located on the side of the tongue. If for any reason
you should find it necessary to correspond with us or one of our dealers, please include this
number.
We believe it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all personnel, especially
operators and maintenance people, view any applicable video tapes and become familiar with
this operator's manual prior to working with or around the brush chipper. Safety is everyone's
responsibility, but the owner/operator must assume the duty of making sure that these training
tools are actually used to help prevent injury.
The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the information in
effect at the time of approval for printing. We reserve the right to discontinue model lines at
any time or to change specifications of design without notice and without incurring obligations.
INTRODUCTION
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A. Frame E. Adjustable Deflector I. Axle
B. Hitch F. Fuel/Hydraulic Tank J. Hood - Hinged
C. Infeed G. Belt Shield K. Anvil
D Jack Stand H. Discharge Spout L. Instrument Panel
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DESCRIPTION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS
Chipper Drum This is the component in which the knives are
mounted. The chipper drum is dynamically
balanced and should not be welded on or modified.
Chipper Bearings These support the chipper drum.
Chip Pockets Each drum is designed with chip pockets to allow for
accumulation until discharged.
Chipper Base The chipper base holds the chipper drum assembly
and its bearings. The base is a welded construction.
Knife Anvil The chipper knife cuts against the knife anvil. The
knife anvil is adjustable. See "Inspecting and
Adjusting Anvil" (pg. 20) for proper adjustment.
Chipper Knife These are attached to the chipper drum with four
bolts.
Feed Wheel Feeds the material at steady rate to the chipper
drum.
Drum Lock Pin A steel pin used to stabilize the drum when
changing knives. It is located on the side of the
chipper base.
Chipper Hood Allows the operator access to the chipper drum.
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SAFETY
PROTECT CHILDREN
Keep children and other personnel away when
operating machine.
Do not let children or untrained personnel
operate machine.
Hard Hat
Pullover Vest
Dust Mask
Goggles
Ear Protection
Face Shield
Gloves
Work Boots
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appro-
priate to the job.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impaired
or loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
HANDLE FUEL SAFELY
AVOID FIRES
Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Do not
refuel the machine while smoking or when near open
flames or sparks.
Always stop engine before refueling machine. Fill the
tank outdoors.
Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of accumulated
trash, grease and debris. Always clean up spilled fuel.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance ser-
vice, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
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READ SAFETY SIGNS
CAREFULLY
Carefully read and follow all safety signs.
Danger signs identify the most serious
hazards.
Keep safety signs in good condition. Re-
place any missing or damaged safety signs.
Signs are attached to machine near spe-
cific hazard areas. If decals are required,
they can be purchased through your local
Dealer.
SAFETY
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For Owners & Operators of Morbark
Brush Chippers
This special safety manual and the accompa-
nying video tape have been prepared for all
owners and operators of Morbark hand-fed
brush and tree chippers.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT.
Like all good things worth having, proper
safety training and operating procedures re-
quire effort, commitment and concentration
every minute of every day.
Accidents don't just happen. They are caused
by people who make mistakes.
We strongly encourage you to review this
information immediately with all employees
working with and around your hand-fed brush
chipper.
It is also imperative to review this information
with any new employees BEFORE they work
with the chipper.
We urge you to review these safety proce-
dures with your employees on a regular basis
throughout the year. Safety training is not a
one-shot affair. It requires your continuous
commitment.
Over the life of the chipper, it is not unusual to
have as many as 20 or 30 different operators.
Even though we are aware of very few acci-
dents, we are concerned that some operators
may not receive all the proper training.
As a manufacturer, we have done everything
imaginable to design the safest machine pos-
sible and to protect the operator from harm.
SAFETY OPERATION
Review safety procedures with employees on a regular basis.
Morbark has designed a very safe chipper, BUT IT CAN STILL
BE DANGEROUS!
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION!
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