Woodland Mills WC46 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 WC46 PTO WOOD CHIPPER OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WC46 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________________________________________ INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________ INTENDED USE __________________________________________________ SAFETY GUIDELINES _____________________________________________ ROTATING DRIVELINES _________________________________________ PERSONAL SAFETY ____________________________________________ WORK AREA __________________________________________________ TOOL USE AND CARE __________________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________ OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE ___________________ ii. OVERALL DIMENSIONS—STORED STATE ______________________ iii.
Page 4 WC46 Operator’s Manual 5. CHIPPING _________________________________________________ 6. STOPPING ________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE _________________________________________________ REPLACING BLADES __________________________________________ BLADE SHARPENING __________________________________________ SETTING THE BED PLATE GAP __________________________________ ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT TENSION ________________ REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT ________________________ ADJUSTING THE RED CONTROL ARM...
Page 5: Introduction
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 6: Safety Guidelines
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 7: Rotating Drivelines
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 8: Personal Safety
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 9: Work Area
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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;...
Page 10: Tool Use And Care
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 11: Technical Specifications
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 12: Overall Dimensions-Operating State
WC46 Operator’s Manual OVERALL DIMENSIONS—OPERATING STATE WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 13: Overall Dimensions-Stored State
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 14: 3-Point Hitch Dimensions
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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”...
Page 15: Assembly
WC46 Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. TOOLS REQUIRED 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.)
Page 16: Unpacking
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 17: Setting The Mounting Base
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 18 WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 19: Infeed Chute
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 20: Side Panels And Bottom Panel
WC46 Operator’s Manual 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.
Page 21: Edge Bar
WC46 Operator’s Manual C. EDGE BAR The round edge bar is designed to add additional strength to the infeed panels as well as act as a rounded edge, eliminating branches from getting caught on the edge of the infeed panels.
Page 22 WC46 Operator’s Manual With the edge bar in place, use the hardware listed below to assemble the panels and the edge bar. Use a hex key for the button head screws and a socket/wrench for the lock nuts. Install the remaining thirteen (13) M8 X 18 mm button head screws, M8 lock nuts, and M8 X 30 mm fender washers as shown below to secure the panels and edge bar in place.
Page 23: Control Arm
WC46 Operator’s Manual D. CONTROL ARM The large red infeed control arm is attached using two (2) M10 X 35 mm button head screws, M10 lock nuts, and M10 X 26 mm fender washers. Use a hex key for the screws and a socket/ wrench for the lock nuts.
Page 24: Control Arm Linkage
WC46 Operator’s Manual E. CONTROL ARM LINKAGE With the control arm fastened to the infeed chute, the linkage assembly can now be connected between it and the hydraulic directional control valve. Control Arm M10 X 35 mm Linkage Hex Bolt...
Page 25 WC46 Operator’s Manual On the opposite end of the linkage, secure the linkage to the the hydraulic directional control valve actuator using the clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin. Once the linkage has been assembled, ensure both M10 jam nuts are tight.
Page 26: Discharge Chute
WC46 Operator’s Manual 4. DISCHARGE CHUTE The discharge chute assembly comes pre-assembled from the factory. With the hardware listed below, fasten the discharge chute assembly to the upper ﬂywheel housing ﬁrst and then assemble the handles to the discharge chute.
Page 27 WC46 Operator’s Manual Note, when orienting the discharge chute on the upper ﬂywheel housing, the locking pin side of the chute is assembled to the tractor side of the housing. M8 X 14 mm Hex Bolts Locking pin on tractor...
Page 28: Trimming The Pto Shaft
WC46 Operator’s Manual TRIMMING THE PTO SHAFT The wood chipper is shipped with a PTO shaft that can be ﬁtted to most Category 1 tractors. The PTO shaft may need to be trimmed depending on your tractor and conﬁguration. Follow the steps below to ensure the PTO shaft is correctly ﬁtted to your tractor.
Page 29 WC46 Operator’s Manual 3. Verify the distance between the locking pins on the PTO shaft while in the compressed state (Dim B) as shown in the image below. It should measure 29-7/16 in [747 mm]. 4. If Dim A is at least 1 in [25 mm] longer than Dim B, the PTO shaft does not require trimming.
Page 30: Operation
WC46 Operator’s Manual OPERATION 1. PRE-START UP CHECKLIST Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil per the table below:    Capacity Model Hydraulic Oil Gallons (gal) Litres (L) WC46 ISO 32, ISO 46,  WC68 18.9 AW 32, AW 46 WC88 18.9...
Page 31: Start Up
WC46 Operator’s Manual 2. START UP The following steps in the sub-section below (a. through i.) are a summarization of the steps necessary to safely and properly operate the wood chipper. Please follow the references to other sections that provide further detail into the step being performed.
Page 32: Infeed Roller Control
WC46 Operator’s Manual 3. INFEED ROLLER CONTROL The wood chipper infeed roller speed control valve is located to the right of the infeed chute. Rotating the arm as shown in the pictures below will increase or decrease the speed of the infeed roller.
Page 33: Discharge Chute
WC46 Operator’s Manual 4. DISCHARGE CHUTE To rotate the discharge chute, push down all the way on the spring-loaded locking pin and twist it 90° to temporarily lock it in the open position. The discharge chute is now free to rotate a full 360°.
Page 34: Chipping
WC46 Operator’s Manual 5. CHIPPING Keep your face and body away from the feed opening. Do not over reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times. The wood chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into a more readily decomposing or handled condition. The following guidelines can be used to help you get started.
Page 35: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING BLADES Follow these steps when replacing blades. The WC46 wood chipper uses four (4) reversible hardened steel blades. Each blade is 5.71 X 2.72 X 5/16” (145 X 69 X 8 mm) in size. 1. If installed, disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor for safety.
Page 36 WC46 Operator’s Manual 4. Remove the three (3) M10 X 35 mm ﬂat head bolts and M10 lock nuts that fasten the blade to the ﬂywheel using a 6 mm hex key on the bolts and a 17 mm socket/wrench on the lock nuts.
Page 37: Blade Sharpening
WC46 Operator’s Manual BLADE SHARPENING The wood chipper blades will dull, making chipping difﬁcult and cause your tractor to labour. It is recommended to sharpen the blades every 25-50 hours of operation. The WC46 wood chipper uses four (4) hardened steel blades. The blades are reversible and can be sharpened on both sides.
Page 38: Setting The Bed Plate Gap
WC46 Operator’s Manual SETTING THE BED PLATE GAP The bed plate (also known as the anvil plate) is located on the left side of the ﬂywheel housing (when facing the infeed chute). For ideal chipping performance, the gap between the bed plate and the blades should be set to 1/16-1/8”...
Page 39 WC46 Operator’s Manual Flywheel 1/16–1/8” Blade 1.5–3.0 mm Bed Plate 4. Loosen the three (3) M10 X 25 mm hex bolts securing the bed plate to the lower ﬂywheel housing so the bed plate is free to slide in and out. This movement will increase or decrease the gap between the bed plate and the cutting edge of the blade.
Page 40: Adjusting The Hydraulic Pump Belt Tension
WC46 Operator’s Manual ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT TENSION Check the condition and tension of the hydraulic pump belt after every 30 hours of operation. The belt is self-tensioning via an extension spring. The amount of tension can be adjusted by following these steps: 1.
Page 41: Replacing The Hydraulic Pump Belt
WC46 Operator’s Manual REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT Check the condition and tension of the hydraulic pump belt after every 30 hours of operation. If the infeed roller is not rotating, or it is rotating slowly, the belt could be slipping. A squealing noise may also be heard.
Page 42: Adjusting The Red Control Arm
WC46 Operator’s Manual ADJUSTING THE RED CONTROL ARM If the movement of the red control arm feels too stiff or too loose, or if it falls into neutral or reverse unexpectedly, it can be adjusted via the directional control valve.
Page 43: Greasing Bearings And Pto Shaft
WC46 Operator’s Manual GREASING BEARINGS AND PTO SHAFT The wood chipper has six (6) grease points: two (2) ﬂywheel bearings, one (1) infeed roller bearing, and three (3) on the PTO shaft. Check each grease point prior to use and add grease as needed.
Page 44: Storage
WC46 Operator’s Manual STORAGE When the wood chipper is not in use, it can be stored to utilize a smaller footprint to save space. Follow these steps to put the wood chipper in its storage state: 1. Disconnect the control bar linkage from the directional control valve and reconnect it to the tab on the underside of the infeed chute bottom panel.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Excessive noise 1. Bearings not sufﬁciently 1. Grease bearings. Refer to page 41. coming from lubricated. 2. Replace bearings. Please contact Woodland Mills for ﬂywheel bearings 2. Bearings are worn. bearing replacement instructions. Red control arm 1. Directional control valve not 1.
Page 46: Parts List
WC46 Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description 0001740 BASE 0001739 HYDRAULIC TANK, 17 L [4.5 gal] 0001164 HYDRAULIC TANK INTAKE LINE 0001752 HYDRAULIC INTAKE FILTER, 1/2 NPT 0004841 O-RING, 50 mm ID / 57 mm OD, 3.5 mm THK...
Page 47 WC46 Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 0004875 VARIABLE FLOW CONTROL VALVE, 1/2 in NPT, 0-16 gal/min 0001304 LATCH-STYLE TOGGLE CLAMP 0001714 INFEED CHUTE TOP PANEL 0001716 OUTER HINGE, INFEED CHUTE 0001712 INFEED CHUTE SIDE PANEL 0001713 INFEED CHUTE BOTTOM PANEL...
Page 48 WC46 Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description HEX BOLT, M8 X 1.25, 45 mm LG HEX BOLT, M8 X 1.25, 55 mm LG, 22 mm LG THD HEX BOLT, M10 X 1.5, 25 mm LG HEX BOLT, M10 X 1.5, 35 mm LG HEX BOLT, M12 X 1.75, 25 mm LG...
Page 49: Exploded Assembly Views
WC46 Operator’s Manual EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS COMPLETE ASSEMBLY  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 50: Base
WC46 Operator’s Manual BASE  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 51: Lower Flywheel Housing
WC46 Operator’s Manual LOWER FLYWHEEL HOUSING  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 52: Flywheel
WC46 Operator’s Manual FLYWHEEL  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 53: Infeed Chute
WC46 Operator’s Manual INFEED CHUTE  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 54: Discharge Chute
WC46 Operator’s Manual DISCHARGE CHUTE  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 55: Hydraulic Lines
WC46 Operator’s Manual HYDRAULIC LINES  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 56: Pto Shaft
WC46 Operator’s Manual PTO SHAFT  WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
Page 57: Notes
WC46 Operator’s Manual NOTES WC46-MY2021-EN: Rev B Page 22-Jan-2021...
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