TMG TMG-WC62S User manual

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6“ SKID STEER
WOOD CHIPPER
PRODUCT MANUAL
v.2023.02.20
TMG-WC62S

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
YOUR SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................................................. 4
SAFETY TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY SIGNS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
HYDRAULIC SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
TRANSPORT SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER ............................................................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
MACHINE COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
MACHINE BREAK-IN ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
MACHINE SET-UP .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS &MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................. 10
CHIPPING OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
UNPLUGGING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
SEVERE PLUG ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
BLADE AND BREAKER MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 14
ROTOR BLADES MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................. 14
LEDGER BLADES MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 15
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
BOLT TORQUE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS &CAPACITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 16
PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
WOOD CHIPPER ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
ROTOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................. 21
INFEED HOPPER ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your TMG Skid Steer Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Skid Steer Wood Chipper be familiar with the using and
maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be used while using the Skid Steer Wood
Chipper.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make these
practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with the
recommended using and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
1. Skid Steer Wood Chipper owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
2. The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
3. A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
4. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect
the life of the equipment.
5. Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
General Safety
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using, maintaining, adjusting, or cleaning the Skid
Steer Wood Chipper.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the need arise and know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Heavy gloves

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- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will operating or maintaining the Skid Steer Wood Chipper.
Equipment Safety Guidelines
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However, every
year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To
avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you to follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety
shield removed. However, equipment should never be used in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is indicated in
this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while using this equipment. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not allow persons to use or
assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety
precautions and of how it works. Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a responsible,
properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and trained in this equipment's operations. If the
elderly are assisting with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
8. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
9. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or death and may impair
the function and life of the equipment.

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10. In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety 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 the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and operation
instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the skid steer and machine manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety
Signs affixed to the skid steer and the machine.
Safety Training
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe
equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the 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 this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is an informed, careful operator." We ask you to be that kind of an operator. It is
the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Using instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
4. If this machine is used by any person other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it is the machine owner's responsibility to
make certain that the operator, prior to using:
a. Reads and understands the operator's manuals.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop the skid steer tractor and machine quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and the
one provided with skid steer tractor.
6. Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. Be certain only a properly trained and
physically able person will use the machinery. A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions
is not qualified to use the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death. If the elderly is assisting with the work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
Safety Signs
1. Always keep safety signs clean and legible.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs have a part number in the lower righthand corner. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
5. Safety signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.

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Preparation
1. Never use the machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the skid steer tractor Operator's
Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the skid steer tractor and machine.
2. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, cleaning, or moving the unit. Do not allow
long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equipment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power equipment with or without equipment attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We
recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator's position exceeds 80db. Noise
over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-term basis
may cause permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other
such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or damage.
5. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding, and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.
Maintenance Safety
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
a) Keep service area clean and dry.
b) Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
c) Use adequate light for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
5. Never work under equipment unless itis blocked securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance work. Use heavy or leather gloves when handling blades.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must
be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or
damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.

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8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured to
ensure unit is in a safe condition.
10. When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing
unit in service.
Hydraulic Safety
1. Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and are clean.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all components are tight, and that lines, hoses and couplings are not
damaged.
3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic lines, fittings, or hoses by using tapes, clamps or cements. The
hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure. Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and
unsafe condition.
4. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard
as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
5. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection
or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface.
6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before maintaining or working on system.
Transport Safety
1. Comply with state and local laws governing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads.
2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed and in good working condition.
3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough terrain and cornering.
4. Do not drink and drive.
5. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections,
etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

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To the New Operator or Owner
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working
environment is provided for the operator, bystanders, and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to
operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you. Read this manual
carefully to learn how to use the chipper safely and how to set it to provide maximum field efficiency. By following the using
instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your Skid Steer Wood Chipper will provide many years of trouble-
free service.
OPERATION
Machine Components
The TMG Skid Steer Mounted Wood Chipper is a rotor with blades for chipping wood. A hinged feed hopper moves the wood
material into the rotor. Each rotor is designed with 4 blades and a twig-breaker to generate the small pieces of wood. A
stationary knife at the rear of the rotor housing is placed by the moving knives to shear, chip or chop the material.
The skid steer tractor provides rotational power through its hydraulic system into the hydraulic motor on the rotor shaft. This
drive system is contained in the front frame.

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Machine Break-In
Although there are no operational restrictions on the Wood Chipper when used for the first time, it is recommended that the
following mechanical items be checked:
After operating for 1 hour:
1. Torque all fasteners and hardware.
2. Check condition of rotor bearings.
3. Check the condition and clearance of the twig-breaker, rotor and stationary blades. Adjust or replace as required.
4. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled material before resuming work.
5. Lubricate all grease fittings.
After operating for 10 hours:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 5 listed above. (After operating for 1 hour)
2. Go to the normal servicing and maintenance schedule as defined in the Maintenance Section.
Pre-Operation Checklist
Efficient and safe operation of the TMG Skid Steer Mounted Wood Chipper requires that each operator reads and understands
the using procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the
operator. It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed.
Before operating the Wood Chipper and each time thereafter, the following areas should be checked off:
1. Lubricate the machine per the schedule outline in the Maintenance Section.
2. Check the rotor, blades, and twig-breaker. Remove any twine, wire or other material that has become entangled.
3. Check the condition and clearance of the twig- breaker, rotor, and stationary blades. Adjust or replace as required.
4. Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace any that are rough or seized.
5. Make sure that all guards and shields are in place, secured and functioning as designed.
6. Check the condition of the curtain in the feed hopper. It must be in good condition to prevent chips from flying out.

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Machine Set-Up
Follow this procedure to prepare and setup the machine at the work site:
1. Use the skid steer to position the Wood Chipper at the work site.
IMPORTANT
Position the machine so the prevailing wind/breeze blows the exhaust
gases/fumes away from the operator's station.
2. Lower the feed hopper down into its working configuration:
a. remove the nuts on the hopper anchor bolts,
b. unpin and the feeder hopper latch
c. carefully lower the hopper and secure it with the with the nuts on the anchor bolts.
d. Secure the feed hopper latch to the discharge chute with the latch pin
Hydraulic Connections & Mounting
The machine is shipped from the factory in a basic, universal configuration that allows it to be mounted to any model skid
steer. However, the skid steer must be equipped with a remote hydraulic outlet on the front of the cab frame.
The wood chipper should always be located on a level, dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects. When attaching
the wood chipper to a skid steer, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially small children are clear of the work area.