Value Leader z9400 Guide

GFWCX4 (FORMERLY BX42)
WOOD CHIPPER
Assembly/Operations/Parts Manual
Value Leader Implements
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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a VALUE LEADER 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper to compliment your
operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning
timber or landscaping industry.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your VALUE LEADER Wood Chipper requires that you and
anyone else who will be using or maintaining the chipper, read and understand the Safety, Operation,
Maintenance Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
BX32
GFWCX4 BX62/620R Hopper
This manual covers the VALUE LEADER 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper BX32, GFWCX4, BX62 and
BX92S/R. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this
manual, are determined when sitting in the tractor driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

2 SAFETY
SAFETY A ERT SYMBO
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME A ERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVO VED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies
important safety messages on the
VALUE LEADER 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be
alert to
the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the
safety message.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNA WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the
following guide lines:
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations typically for
machine components which, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, 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.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your VALUE LEADER 3 Point
Hitch Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or
work around the 3 Point Hitch 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 3 Point Hitch 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.
• 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper owners must give
operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate
the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERA SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before using,
maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the
3 Point Hitch 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
Protective glasses,
goggles or face shield
Heavy gloves
Wet weather gear
Hearing Protection
Respirator or filter mask
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 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.

2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDE INES
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. If its ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un
authorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function
and life of the equipment.
9. 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 tractor and machine manuals.
Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed
to the tractor and the machine.

2.3 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 under
stand ALL Safety and Using instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Accidents can be
avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to careless injuries. Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint
yourself with the machine. 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 tractor
and machine quickly in an emergency. Read
this manual and the one provided with 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 in jury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with the work, their physical
limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
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 displayed in Section 3 each have
a part number in the lower right hand 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.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
• Determine exact position before you remove
the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper.
• Align the sign over the specified area and
carefully press the small portion with the ex
posed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.

2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never use the machine until you have read
and completely understand this manual, the
tractor Operator's Manual and each of the
Safety Messages found on the safety signs on
the tractor and machine.
2. Personal pro
tection equip
ment including
hard hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are rec
ommended dur
ing assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment, maintain
ing, repairing, removal, cleaning, or moving
the unit. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting
clothing or jewellery to be around equipment.
3. PRO ONGED EXPOSURE
TO OUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING OSS!
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 ba
sis 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, adjust
ed and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good condi
tion.
2.6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
Keep service
area clean and
dry.
Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the en
gine 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 it is
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 specifica
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be
kept readily
accessible while
performing main
tenance 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.

2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper. Clean or replace all safety
signs if they cannot be clearly read and under
stood. They are there for your safety, as well
as the safety of others. The safe use of this
machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau
tious, safe minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper to
be used with all its safety equipment properly
attached, to minimize the chance of accidents.
Study this manual to make sure you have all
safety equipment attached.
3. Close and secure rotor cover before operat
ing.
4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
5. Read and understand operator's manual
before starting. Review safety instructions
annually.
6. Personal protection equipment including hear
ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good
condition and free of leaks.
8. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, operation, main
tenance, repairing, unplugging or moving.
9. 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.
10. Do not run machine inside a closed building to
prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
11. Use care when feeding material into chipper.
Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass
or other foreign material into wood chipper. If
foreign material enters chipper, stop machine,
turn engine off and place ignition key in your
pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop
before removing material and/or unplugging.
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts
before resuming work.
12. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
13. Do not allow riders on this machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
14. Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around this machine.
15. Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open
ings when the engine is running. Install and
secure access covers before starting engine.
16 Keep the working area clean and free of de
bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
17 Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
18. Do not move or transport chipper when the
rotor is turning.
19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.

2.8 HYDRAU IC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all the components in the hy
draulic 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 sys
tem 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 hy
draulic 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 atten
tion 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.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2.1 0 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. Fold up and secure feed hopper before mov
ing or transporting.
5. Be sure the machine is hitched positively to
the tractor and a retainer is used through the
mounting pins.
6. Do not drink and drive.
7. 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 road
ways.
8. Never allow riders on the machine.