Range Road RR400 Series User manual

Range Road RR400 Series
Wood Chipper
Owners Manual

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Warning
Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Engine is shipped without oil.
Before starting engine, fill with SAE 10/30 motor oil.
See engine manual for engine oil capacity.
Closely inspect all wood chipper components and ensure all exterior bolts are tightened.
If components are damaged during delivery, please contact the freight company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
This wood chipper is designed solely to chip wood and must not be used for any other
purpose.
It is potentially hazardous to fit or use any other parts except genuine parts from your
dealer. RANGE ROAD ENTERPRISES LTD disclaims all liability for the consequences of such
use, which in addition voids the machine warranty.
DO NOT put any part of your body into the in-feed chute while the machine is running.
We recommend wearing gloves while using the Wood Chipper. Be sure your gloves fit
properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
You must be 16 or older to operate this machine.
Keep untrained people out of work zone.
Never leave the wood chipper unattended, while the engine is running.
The cutting edges can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands away from cutting
edges and other moving parts. Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed
inside the work zone. Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating wood chipper.
Never wear loose clothing, when operating the wood chipper.

RR400 Series
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Only operate the wood chipper in daylight.
Wear safety glasses to avoid eye injury while operating the wood chipper.
Make sure belts are adjusted before using wood chipper.
Only wooden materials free of nails should be fed into the machine.
Serious injury or death can occur if towing safety rules are not followed,
The wood chippers are supplied with low speed tires & wheels, not for hi-way use.
Review towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual.
Drive safely. Be aware of the added length of the wood chipper.
Choose a level surface to operate the wood chipper.
Block the wood chipper wheels to prevent unintended movement.
Never tow or operate this wood chipper while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Hot exhaust fumes from engine can cause fire. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
Position muffler at least 213 cm (7 feet) from combustible objects.
Before adding fuel, stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Do not add fuel
when engine is running or still hot. Do not smoke near the engine while fueling.
Do not pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and ignite fuel.
Use a safety approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine. Wipe up fuel spills
immediately.

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Only store and handle fuel outdoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they
collect inside an enclosure. Explosion may result.
Do not change or add to exhaust system. Fire may result.
Do not change or add fuel tanks or fuel lines. Fire may result.
Before each use, check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks. Any fuel leak is a fire hazard. Fix
any fuel leaks before starting engine.
During transportation take precautions to make sure machine will not tip over and cause a
fuel leak fire hazard.
Poisonous fumes from engine can kill you. Do not operate indoors even if ventilated.
For outdoor use only.
Do not touch the muffler as you may get burned.
Note: Any modification to wood chipper will void all warranty

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Setting up the RR400 Series Wood Chipper
For Instructions on how to properly setup your crated RR400 Series Wood Chipper please see the RR400 Series
Wood Chipper Assembly Manual available on the Range Road website.
1. Operation
Proper Operation of the Firewood Processor
1. You must familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your Wood Chipper before continuing on to
the next steps in this chapter.
2. When operating the wood chipper, make sure you are working from the safe OPERATOR ZONE, You should
stay in this zone at all times when the wood chipper drum is in motion.
3. Never place any of your body into a position that causes unsafe operating conditions.
4. Always wear protective gear when operating the wood chipper.
Starting the Engine:
1) Make sure the fuel lever is in the ON Position
(Fig.1)
2) When engine is cold, move the choke lever to
the closed (ON) position (Fig.2)
When engine is warm, leave the choke lever in
the open (OFF) position.
3) Move the throttle lever away from the MIN
position, slightly more than ¼ toward the MAX
position. (Fig.3)
FIG 1
FIG 2
Choke Lever
FIG 3
Fuel Lever
1/4 Throttle Position

RR400 Series
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4) Turn the key to the start position and engage the starter until the engines starts to run.
OR
To stop the engine in an emergency situation, simply
turn the key to the “off” position or push the
emergency stop button.
To stop the engine under normal conditions, do the
following:
1) Move throttle lever to the MIN position. Fig.6
2) Turn the key Switch to off.
3) Turn the fuel lever to the OFF position. Fig.7
Setting the Engine Speed:
Move the throttle lever to MAX for operating speed.
Fig. 8
FIG 6
FIG 7
FIG 8

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Chipping:
1) Wood and branches should be no larger than 115mm (4.5") inches in diameter.
2) Be kind to your chipper knives, they are high quality steel but they are not indestructible. All
situations are different, you must use your best judgment about what to put in your chipper.
3) All chippers will perform better when chipping fresh, green limbs. Try to avoid dry or dirty limbs,
any material that may contain nails or foreign objects should be avoided. These will greatly reduce
the life or even break the knives.
4) Treat your chipper knives as you would a chainsaw blade or blades on your lawn mower. Be
conscious of what you put into the chipper, and the knives will last much longer
Do not place your hands into the feed chute when loading, this is a very UNSAFE method and
could easily result in serious injury to your hands. Do not reach or step across the engine while
the Wood Chipper is running. This is very UNSAFE, doing so could cause personal injury, or even
death.

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Clearing a Jam:
If the wood chipper gets jammed while chipping wood or branches, the engine must be stopped,
clear the wood that is stuck and then restart the engine.
Stop the engine, turn the key to the off position AND push the emergency stop button.
Use a wrench and turn the drum shaft, first
clockwise and then counter clockwise until the jam
is cleared.
Clear the infeed chute.

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Maintenance:
Before performing maintenance, the wood chipper must be placed in maintenance mode.
1.) Turn off engine.
2.) Depress emergency stop button.
3.) In some cases the battery should be disconnected for maintenance.
4.) Allow 5-10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
After performing maintenance, make sure all guards, shields, and safety features are put back in place.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance.
Failure to do regular maintenance will void warranty
Lubrication:
The chipper drum bearings should be greased every 10 hours with a quality bearing grease.
Bearing 1: behind bottom belt pulleys
Bearing 2: on outside of body

RR400 Series
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Tensioning Belts:
Loosen 4- 16mm bolts holding engine mount plate
to chipper body
Loosen 2-16mm jam nuts and tighten the belt
adjustment bolts. Adjust each bolt ¼ turn at a
time until you have less than 1” of deflection on
the belts.
Tightening these bolts actually moves the whole
engine away from the bottom pulley on the machine,
thus increasing the distance between the two pulleys
and putting more tension on the belts
Double check that upper and lower pulleys are still
running true to each other
Tighten 2-16mm jam nuts
Tighten 4-16mm bolts holding engine mount plate
to chipper body
Replace belt cover and tighten 4-13mm bolts

RR400 Series
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Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Replacing Belts:
Remove 4 –13mm Bolts from the belt cover, set
cover to the side
Loosen 2-16mm jam nuts and loosen the belt
adjustment bolts
Remove 2-13mm bolts holding inner belt cover and
let the cover hang from the crankshaft
Gently tilt and hold the engine until the belts are
loose enough to remove, set the engine back down
Rotate the bottom pulley by hand to make sure it
is not jammed and to check that the bearings are
smooth
Gently tilt and hold the engine and install the new
belts and gently set the engine back down

RR400 Series
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Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Install the 4-16mm bolts holding engine mount
plate to chipper body, snug the bolts up –Do Not
Tighten Them
Tighten the belt adjustment bolts. Adjust each
bolt ¼ turn at a time until you have less than 1” of
deflection on the belts.
Tightening these bolts actually moves the whole
engine away from the bottom pulley on the machine,
thus increasing the distance between the two pulleys
and putting more tension on the belts
Now tighten the 4-16mm bolts holding the engine
plate
Re-install the 2-13mm bolts in the inner belt
cover, center the cover over the pulleys and
tighten the bolts
Re-install the 4-13mm bolts in the belt cover

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Trouble Shooting:
Symptom
Engine won’t start
- Please refer to Engine users manual for engine
specific Procedures.
- Is the key in the “on”Position?
- Is the emergency stop switch in the up position?
- Is the safety switch on the infeed chute depressed
completely?
- Is the fuel lever in the ON position?
- Is the gas fresh?
- Is the spark plug clean? If it is dirty or cracked
–replace it.
Engine Smokes
- Is engine oil full & clean?
- Is the air filter clean? If dirty-replace
-You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the
temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for
detailed information.
Chipper does not seem to have full chipping power
-Belts may be loose –check & adjust
Limbs get stuck and stop engine
-Limb is too large or hard. Clear the infeed chute
and run smaller material until it cleans itself then
slowly feed larger pieces
-Green branches are much easier on the blades,
dry wood wears the blades faster
-see section on clearing a jam
Belts need replaced
See section on tensioning or replacing belts

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Regular Maintenance Check List
Procedure
Before
Each Use
Every 10
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Check engine oil

Check general equipment condition.
(tighten bolts, etc.)

Check Knives

Check Belts

Check Tire Pressure

Check engine components

Change engine oil
First time
10 Hours

Replace Air Filter


RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Specifications
Model
RR403
Engine
13.5HP Briggs & Stratton
Gasoline
Chipping Capacity
8-9 CBM/hour
Wood Diameter
125mm (5”)
Chipper Knife
2 - reversible
Tire
16x8-7
Overall Height
1150mm (40”)
Overall Length
1800mm (71”)
Width
800mm (31.5”)
Weight
460 Lbs
Drum Rpm
2400 RPM
Trailer Coupler
2”
Maximum Towing Speed
16 km/h (10 mph)
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications
at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold.
Note: Any modification to wood chipper will void all warranty
Failure to do regular maintenance will void warranty

RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Range Road Equipment
This equipment comes with a 12 month warranty against Manufacturer’s defects and excludes
wear parts. If any product or part is proved to be defective within 12 months from date of
purchase, by reason of improper workmanship and/or material we will replace, or repair at
Range Road Enterprises Ltd. discretion, that part or product at no charge to you, excluding any
freight costs.
Items not covered:
Wear parts –including Saw Bar, Saw Chain, Drive Sprocket, Lovejoy Coupling & Rubbers, Ram Cable, Tires,
Bearings, Belts, Etc.
(Conveyor Belt –does not include rips or tears)
The engine is warranted separately by the engine manufacturer (Honda, Lifan, Kohler, Princess
Auto, Ducar, Etc.)
The warranty begins on the date of sale and is warranted by Range Road Enterprises Ltd. to the original purchaser
only. This Warranty does not cover items that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse or improper
lubrication.
If the equipment is used commercially (Over 50 cords of firewood per year for processor) or a rental, warranty
for this product is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
Warranty cancellation
Unauthorized modification voids the warranty, Including but not limited to, welding, engine modification, pump
and hydraulic system modification. The warranty is void if the user violates the assembly and/or operating &
maintenance instructions.
Range Road Enterprises Ltd. shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential
damages or expenses of any kind, including but not limited to –the cost of equipment rental, loss of profits,
or cost of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the equipment.
Range Road Enterprises Ltd. obligation under this warranty shall be exclusively limited to repairing or
replacing (at Range Road Enterprises Ltd. discretion) products which are determined by Range Road
Enterprises Ltd. to be defective upon delivery F.O.B. (return freight paid by customer) Range Road
Enterprises Ltd., and on inspection by Range Road Enterprises Ltd.. This warranty does not apply to defects
due, directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, unauthorized repairs, alterations, lack of
maintenance, acts of nature, or items that would normally be consumed or require replacement due to
normal wear. In no event shall Range Road be liable for death, personal or property injury, or damages
arising from the use of its products. Range Road Enterprises Ltd. does not issue credits or refunds on
products purchased directly from a distributor or dealer.