Woodland Mills WC46 User manual

WC46 PTO WOOD CHIPPER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1____________________________________________
INTRODUCTION 3__________________________________________________
INTENDED USE 3__________________________________________________
SAFETY GUIDELINES 4_____________________________________________
ROTATING DRIVELINES 5_________________________________________
PERSONAL SAFETY 6____________________________________________
WORK AREA 7__________________________________________________
TOOL USE AND CARE 8__________________________________________
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9______________________________________
i. OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE 10___________________
ii. OVERALL DIMENSIONS—STORED STATE 11______________________
iii. 3-POINT HITCH DIMENSIONS 12________________________________
ASSEMBLY 13_____________________________________________________
1. TOOLS REQUIRED 13_________________________________________
2. UNPACKING 14_______________________________________________
A. UNBOXING THE CRATE 14_____________________________________
B. SETTING THE MOUNTING BASE 15_____________________________
3. INFEED CHUTE 17____________________________________________
A. TOP PANEL 17________________________________________________
B. SIDE PANELS AND BOTTOM PANEL 18__________________________
C. EDGE BAR 19_________________________________________________
D. CONTROL ARM 21_____________________________________________
E. CONTROL ARM LINKAGE 22___________________________________
4. DISCHARGE CHUTE 24________________________________________
TRIMMING THE PTO SHAFT 26_______________________________________
OPERATION 28____________________________________________________
1. PRE-START UP CHECKLIST 28__________________________________
2. START UP 29_________________________________________________
3. INFEED ROLLER CONTROL 30__________________________________
4. DISCHARGE CHUTE 31________________________________________
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5. CHIPPING 32_________________________________________________
6. STOPPING 32________________________________________________
MAINTENANCE 33_________________________________________________
REPLACING BLADES 33__________________________________________
BLADE SHARPENING 35__________________________________________
SETTING THE BED PLATE GAP 36__________________________________
ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT TENSION 38________________
REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT 39________________________
ADJUSTING THE RED CONTROL ARM 40____________________________
GREASING BEARINGS AND PTO SHAFT 41__________________________
STORAGE 42______________________________________________________
TROUBLESHOOTING 43____________________________________________
PARTS LIST 44____________________________________________________
EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS 47____________________________________
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 47________________________________________
BASE 48_______________________________________________________
LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING 49___________________________________
FLYWHEEL 50___________________________________________________
INFEED CHUTE 51_______________________________________________
DISCHARGE CHUTE 52___________________________________________
HYDRAULIC LINES 53____________________________________________
PTO SHAFT 54__________________________________________________
NOTES 55________________________________________________________
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Woodland Mills! This manual gives you the
necessary information about your machine so you will be able to use it properly. The entire
manual must be read and understood before you start using the machine. If any questions
should arise that are not covered by this manual, please contact Woodland Mills Inc.
This machine is designed for certain applications only. We strongly recommend that this
machine is not modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was
designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the
machine until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be performed on the
product.
For technical questions and replacement parts, please contact Woodland Mills Inc.
INTENDED USE
Woodland Mills wood chippers are designed for acreage owners to aid in chipping natural,
untreated wood only. Materials that are processed may contain chemicals or by-products that
could corrode the machine or damage it, resulting in safety concerns.
OWNER'S RECORD
Please take a moment to record the following information about your wood
chipper. If you need to call for assistance, please be ready to provide your
model and serial numbers. This information will allow us to help you more
quickly when you call.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
**SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS**
•Do not operate this machine until this manual has been read and fully understood; serious
injury or severe machine damage could occur if these safety warnings are ignored.
•Never allow more than one person to operate this machine at one time. If two people are
working together it will increase the chance of your workmate engaging the machine or
causing you to fall into the machine.
•If your hand is ever near the chipping or feeding area, serious injury could occur.
•Never place your hands or feet on or near the machine while it is engaged.
•Never place your hands or feet on or near the material while it is feeding.
•DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that can catch a branch that is feeding into
the wood chipper.
•DO NOT stand directly in front of the infeed chute when loading material into the hopper;
always load from the side of the hopper. This will help prevent any part of your body from
being pulled into the machine.
•Always wear safety hearing protection, eye wear, gloves, and long pants when operating the
wood chipper.
•Never place your hands beyond the opening of the hopper while the wood chipper is running.
•Never allow children, disabled, or untrained persons to operate the wood chipper.
•Do not operate the wood chipper near bystanders, public roads, or anywhere that debris may
travel far enough to injure another person.
•Never move the wood chipper while it is running.
•Shut off the tractor and allow the wood chipper to come to a complete stop before removing
any debris.
•Never perform any maintenance or repair while the wood chipper is running.
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ROTATING DRIVELINES
**STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES**
•Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.
•Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating
shields spin freely.
•Wear close-fitting clothing.
•Shut off the engine and be sure the PTO driveline has stopped before making adjustments,
connections, or cleaning out PTO-driven equipment.
•Do not install any adapter device between the tractor and the primary implement PTO drive
shaft that would allow a 1000 RPM tractor shaft to power a 540 RPM implement at speeds
higher than 540 RPM.
•Do not install any adapter device that results in a portion of the rotating implement shaft,
tractor shaft, or the adapter to be unguarded. The tractor master shield shall overlap the end
of the splined shaft.
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The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be
supplied by the operator.
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to properly follow the
instructions listed below may result in serious injury or death.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
that comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask
in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid
safety shoes, a hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when
appropriate.
•Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before connecting to the power supply or turning on
the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
•Never remove or install blades, conduct any maintenance, or make any other
adjustments while the tractor engine is running. Always shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key, and disconnect the PTO shaft prior to carrying out any of the aforementioned
procedures. Consult your tractor’s manual for safe shutdown procedures to prevent
accidental ignition.
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WORK AREA
•Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
•Do not use your wood chipper where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;
e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control, therefore, visitors should remain a safe distance from the work area.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards
in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the
operator’s view that may be unintentionally contacted and cause personal harm or property
damage.
•Be aware of your surroundings. Using power tools in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
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TOOL USE AND CARE
•Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation
techniques before using machine.
•Do not force the tool. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which
they are designed.
•Turn off the tractor engine and disconnect the PTO shaft before servicing, adjusting,
installing accessories or attachments, or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
•Storing the wood chipper. When the wood chipper is not in use, store it in a dry, secure
place or keep it well covered and out of reach of children. Inspect the wood chipper for good
working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Maintain your wood chipper. It is recommended that the general condition of the wood
chipper be examined before it is used. Keep your wood chipper in good repair by adopting a
program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended
procedures found in this manual. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs, turn the wood chipper
off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use.
•Keep blades sharp and clean. Properly maintained wood chipper blades are less likely to
bind and make feeding-in brush easier.
•Cleaning and Lubrication. Use only soap and a damp cloth to clean your wood chipper.
Many household cleaners are harmful to plastic and rubber components on the wood chipper.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Suitable accessories for another wood chipper may create an injury risk when used on this
wood chipper.
•Always operate the machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order.
DO NOT modify or make changes to safety devices. DO NOT operate the machine if any
safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative.
•Never leave wood chipper running unattended.
•Never use the equipment to chip brush with trunks exceeding 4” (102 mm) in diameter
or for any purpose other than chipping brush as described in this manual.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Component
WC46 Specification
Drive System
PTO
Transport
3-Point Hitch
Minimum HP Required (at PTO)
15 hp
In-Feed System
Hydraulic
Hydraulic Oil
ISO 32 / AW 32 (ISO 46 / AW 46 for warmer climates)
Hydraulic Tank Volume
4.5 gal [17 L]
Hydraulic Requirement (Tractor)
None. Self contained.
PTO Shear Bolt
M8 X 50 mm Class 8.8 [5/16-18 X 2 in Grade 5] Hex Bolt
Blade Quantity and Dimensions
Four (4); 5.71 X 2.72 X 5/16 in [145 X 69 X 8 mm]
Blade Hardware
M10 X 35 mm Flat Head, M10 Lock Nuts - Class 10.9
Infeed Roller Diameter
5-1/4 in [133 mm] at Tooth Tip
Infeed Chute Dimensions
19-5/8 X 18-7/8 in [500 X 480 mm]
Product Weight
550 lb [250 kg]
Product Shipping Weight
625 lb [284 kg]
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Front
Rear
Left
Right
Discharge
Chute
Infeed
Chute

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i. OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE
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ii. OVERALL DIMENSIONS—STORED STATE
The discharge chute must be rotated so that it is angled towards the left side of the chipper in
order to allow room for the infeed chute to be flipped upward when the machine is in its stored
state. See section, Storage, for more information.
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iii. 3-POINT HITCH DIMENSIONS
The wood chipper 3-point hitch is a Category 1 system design to work with tractors in the
horsepower range of 15-30 hp. Top link pin is ¾” (19 mm) diameter and the lift arm pins are
⅞” (22 mm) diameter.
Discharge chute removed from views for clarity.
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ASSEMBLY
1. TOOLS REQUIRED
* Only if PTO shaft requires trimming. See Trimming the PTO Shaft section for more detail.
Tool
Specification
Wrench/Socket
13 mm (2X)
Wrench/Socket
16 mm (2X)
Wrench/Socket
17 mm
Wrench/Socket
24 mm or Adjustable Wrench
Wrench
27 mm or Adjustable Wrench
Hex Key
Set of Metric Hex Keys (e.g. 2-10 mm)
Hacksaw*
Any metal-cutting saw (Sawzall, etc.)
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2. UNPACKING
A. UNBOXING THE CRATE
Unpack the contents of the crate by first cutting the nylon strapping and then remove the
cardboard top and sides. Remove the four (4) M8 hex bolts and nuts located at each bottom
corner of the crate and then lift it off the skid. Discard the crate.
Remove all the loose components from the skid (infeed chute panels, control arm, edge bar,
control arm linkage, discharge chute, discharge chute handles, PTO shaft) and set them to the
side. Leave the wood chipper on the skid.
Note that the wood chipper is shipped dry (i.e. no hydraulic fluid) from the factory. See the
Technical Specifications section for the volume and type of oil required.
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Remove M8 bolts
from each corner
Assembly
hardware
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B. SETTING THE MOUNTING BASE
With the wood chipper still resting on the skid, attach the tractor’s 3-point hitch and raise it a
minimum of 2-¼” (57 mm) above the skid. Slide the skid out from under the wood chipper and
discard it. Remove the four (4) M16 X 40 mm hex bolts and M16 flat washers that connect the
base assembly to the lower flywheel housing.
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Hydraulic line ships
disconnected due to
shipping space restrictions
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The disconnected hydraulic line
ships with a red plastic plug
threaded into the open end.
The exposed tank line is fitted
with a red cap. Remove both
the plug and cap before
proceeding.
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Carefully lower the detached base assembly to the ground. Use the 3-point hitch system to
lower the wood chipper until the top two (2) holes on each side of the mounting base align with
the corresponding holes in the lower flywheel housing. Reattach the four (4) M16 X 40 mm hex
bolts and M16 flat washers. Connect the hydraulic line to the tank that originates from the pump
beneath the lower flywheel housing.
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Connect hydraulic
line after moving
base down
The hydraulic tank ships empty from the factory. The user must add
the recommended hydraulic fluid per the table in the section,
Technical Specifications, prior to using the chipper.
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3. INFEED CHUTE
A. TOP PANEL
The wood chipper infeed chute consists of four (4) metal panels that are bolted together. The
first step is bolting the top panel to the lower flywheel housing that forms the hinge. Using the
hardware listed in the table below, assemble the hinge connection. Note that the infeed chute
top panel and hinge bracket come pre-assembled from the factory.
2x
M10 X 15 X
20 mm
Shoulder Bolt
6x
M12 Nylon
Flat Washer
2x
M10 Lock Nut
1x
Infeed Chute
Top Panel
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B. SIDE PANELS AND BOTTOM PANEL
With the top panel bolted to the hinge, assemble each side panel to the sides of the top panel
using the M8 X 18 mm button head screws, M8 lock nuts, and M8 fender washers. Use a hex
key for the screws and a socket/wrench for the lock nuts.
Install two (2) screws per side along the top edge leaving the last holes empty. Do not fully
tighten the screws. Be sure to assemble the screws with the heads on the inside of the chute
pointing outwards. Next, install the bottom panel using only the first two (2) bolts as shown
below (right). This will allow it to swing up to join the side panels in the coming steps. Note that
the infeed chute bottom panel and latches come pre-assembled from the factory.
6x
M8 X 18 mm
Button Head
Screw
2x
Infeed Chute
Side Panel
6x
M8 Lock Nut
1x
Infeed Chute
Bottom Panel
6x
M8 X 30 mm
Fender
Washer
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