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Specifications subject to change without notice. OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Revision 1-2016 Please read these instructions carefully before using! Always grease all fittings and be sure to always check and fill with oil before operating! Retain this manual for future reference. BX42 SERIES WOOD CHIPPERS
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications subject to change without notice.

OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL

Revision 1-2016

Please read these instructions carefully before using!Always grease all fittings and be sure to always check and fill

with oil before operating! Retain this manual for futurereference.

BX42 SERIES WOOD CHIPPERS

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1 INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your choice of a Farmer-Helper 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper to compliment youroperation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerningtimber or landscaping industry.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Farmer-Helper Wood Chipper requires that you andanyone 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.

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This manual covers the Farmer-Helper 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper BX42 Use the Table ofContents 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 thismanual, are determined when sitting in the tractor driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This Safety Alert symbol meansATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The Safety Alert symbol identifiesimportant safety messages on theFarmer-Helper 3 Point HitchWood Chipper and in the manual.When you see this symbol, bealert tothe possibility of personal injury ordeath. Follow the instructions in thesafety message.

Why is SAFETY important to you?

3 Big ReasonsAccidents Disable and KillAccidents CostAccidents Can Be Avoided

SIGNAL WORDS:

Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING and CAUTION with the safetymessages. The appropriate signal word foreach message has been selected using thefollowing guide-lines:

DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury. Thissignal word is to be limited to themost extreme situations typically formachine components which, forfunctional purposes, cannot beguarded.

WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury, andincludes hazards that are exposedwhen guards are removed. It mayalso be used to alert against unsafepractices.

CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation that, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. Itmay also be used to alert againstunsafe practices.

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation andmaintenance of your Farmer-Helper 3 PointHitch Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that youand anyone else who is going to use, maintain orwork around the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper befamiliar with the using and maintenanceprocedures and related SAFETY informationcontained in this manual. This manual will takeyou step-by-step through your working day andalerts you to all good safety practices that shouldbe used while using the 3 Point Hitch WoodChipper.

Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Goodsafety practices not only protect you but also thepeople around you. Make these practices aworking part of your safety program. Be certainthat EVERYONE using this equipment is familiarwith the recommended using and maintenanceprocedures and follows all the safety precautions.Most accidents can be prevented. Do not riskinjury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

• 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper owners must giveoperating instructions to operators oremployees before allowing them to operatethe machine, and at least annually thereafter.

• The most important safety device on thisequipment is a SAFE operator. It is theoperator’s responsibility to read andunderstand ALL Safety and Operatinginstructions in the manual and to follow these.Most accidents can be avoided.

• A person who has not read and understood allusing and safety instructions is not qualifiedto use the machine. An untrained operatorexposes himself and bystanders to possibleserious injury or death.

• Do not modify the equipment in any way.Unauthorized modification may impair thefunction and/or safety and could affect the lifeof the equipment.

• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!

2.1 GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand theOperator’s Manual and allsafety signs before using,maintaining, adjusting orcleaning the3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.

2. Have a first-aid kit availablefor use should the needarise and know how to useit.

3. Have a fire extinguisheravailable for use should theneed arise and know how touse it.

4. Do not allow riders.

5. Wear appropriateprotective gear. Thislist includes but is notlimited to:

- A hard hat- Protective

shoes with slipresistant soles

- Protective glasses,goggles or face shield

- Heavy gloves- Wet weather gear- Hearing Protection- Respirator or filter mask

6. Install and secure all guardsbefore starting.

7. Wear suitable ear protectionfor prolonged exposure toexcessive noise.

8. Turn machine off, stop anddisable engine, remove ignition key and placein your pocket, set park brake and wait for allmoving parts to stop before servicing,adjusting, repairing or unplugging.

9. Clear the area of people, especially smallchildren, before using the unit.

10. Review safety related items annually with allpersonnel who will operating or maintainingthe 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is oneof the main concerns in designing anddeveloping equipment. However, every yearmany accidents occur which could have beenavoided by a few seconds of thought and amore careful approach to handling equipment.You, the operator, can avoid many accidentsby observing the following precautions in thissection. To avoid personal injury or death,study the following precautions and insistthose working with you, or for you to followthem.

2. In order to provide a better view, certainphotographs or illustrations in this manualmay show an assembly with a safety shieldremoved. However, equipment should neverbe used in this condition. Keep all shields inplace. If shield removal becomes necessaryfor repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

3. Replace any safety sign or instruction signthat is not readable or is missing. Location ofsuch safety signs is indicated in this manual.

4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs whichcan hinder alertness or coordination whileusing this equipment. Consult your doctorabout using this machine while takingprescription medications.

5. Under no circumstances should youngchildren be allowed to work with thisequipment. Do not allow persons to use orassemble this unit until they have read thismanual and have developed a thoroughunderstanding of the safety precautionsand of how it works. Review the safetyinstructions with all users annually.

6. This equipment is dangerous to children andpersons unfamiliar with its operation. Theoperator should be a responsible, properlytrained and physically able person familiarwith machinery and trained in this equipment'soperations. If the elderly are assisting withwork, their physical limitations need to berecognized and accommodated.

7. Never exceed the limits of a piece ofmachinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do sosafely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.

8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-authorized modification may result in seriousinjury or death and may impair the functionand life of the equipment.

9. In addition to the design and configuration ofthis implement, including Safety Signs andSafety Equipment, hazard control andaccident prevention are dependent upon theawareness, concern, prudence, and propertraining of personnel involved in the operation,transport, maintenance, and storage of themachine. Refer also to Safety Messages andoperation instruction in each of the appropriatesections of the tractor and machine manuals.Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixedto the tractor and the machine.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING

1. Safety is a primary concern in the design andmanufacture of our products. Unfortunately,our efforts to provide safe equipment canbe wiped out by a single careless act of anoperator or bystander.

2. In addition to the design and configuration ofequipment, hazard control and accidentprevention are dependent upon theawareness, concern, prudence and propertraining of personnel involved in the operation,transport, maintenance and storage of thisequipment.

3. It has been said, "The bestsafety feature is aninformed, careful operator."We ask you to be thatkind of an operator. It is theoperator's responsibility to read and under-stand ALL Safety and Using instructions in themanual and to follow these. Accidents can beavoided.

4. Working with unfamiliar equipment canlead to careless injuries. Read this manualbefore assembly or using, to acquaintyourself with the machine. If this machineis used by any person other than yourself,or is loaned or rented, it is the machineowner's responsibility to make certain thatthe operator, prior to using:

a. Reads and understands the operator'smanuals.

b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

5. Know your controls and how to stop tractorand machine quickly in an emergency. Readthis manual and the one provided with tractor.

6. Train all new personnel and reviewinstructions frequently with existing workers.Be certain only a properly trained andphysically able person will use the machinery.A person who has not read and understood allusing and safety instructions is not qualified touse the machine. An untrained operatorexposes himself and bystanders to possibleserious in- jury or death. If the elderly areassisting with the work, their physicallimitations need to be recognized andaccommodated.

2.4 SAFETY SIGNS

1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at alltimes.

2. Replace safety signs that are missing or havebecome illegible.

3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety signshould also display the current sign.

4. Safety signs displayed in Section 3 each havea part number in the lower right hand corner.Use this part number when orderingreplacement parts.

5. Safety signs are available from yourauthorized Distributor or Dealer PartsDepartment or the factory.

How to Install Safety Signs:

• Be sure that the installation area is clean anddry.

• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).

• Determine exact position before you removethe backing paper.

• Remove the smallest portion of the splitbacking paper.

• Align the sign over the specified area andcarefully press the small portion with the ex-posed sticky backing in place.

• Slowly peel back the remaining paper andcarefully smooth the remaining portion of thesign in place.

• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pinand smoothed out using the piece of signbacking paper.

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2.5 PREPARATION

1. Never use the machine until you have readand completely understand this manual, thetractor Operator's Manual and each of theSafety Messages found on the safety signs onthe tractor and machine.

2. Personal pro-tection equip-ment includinghard hat, safetyglasses, safetyshoes, andgloves are rec-ommended dur-ing assembly,installation, operation, adjustment, maintain-ing, repairing, removal, cleaning, or movingthe unit. Do not allow long hair, loose fittingclothing or jewellery to be around equipment.

3. PROLONGED EXPOSURETO LOUD NOISE MAYCAUSE PERMANENTHEARING LOSS!Power equipment with orwithout equipment attachedcan often be noisy enoughto cause permanent, partialhearing loss. We recommend that you wearhearing protection on a full-time basis if thenoise in the Operator's position exceeds 80db.Noise over 85db on a long-term basis cancause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90dbadjacent to the Operator over a long-term ba-sis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (fromtractors, chain saws, radios, and other suchsources close to the ear) is cumulative over alifetime without hope of natural recovery.

4. Clear working area of stones, branches orhidden obstacles that might be hooked orsnagged, 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 safetysigns are properly installed and in good condi-tion.

2.6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Good maintenance is your responsibility.Poormaintenance is an invitation to trouble.

2. Follow good shop practices.

- Keep servicearea clean anddry.

- Be sure electricaloutlets and toolsare properlygrounded.

- Use adequatelight for the job athand.

3. Make sure there isplenty of ventilation. Never operate the en-gine of the towing vehicle in a closedbuilding.The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.

4. Before working on this machine, shut off theengine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.

5. Never work under equipment unless it isblocked securely.

6. Always use personal protection devices suchas eye, hand and hearing protectors, whenperforming any service or maintenance work.Use heavy or leather gloves when handlingblades.

7. Where replacement parts are necessary forperiodic maintenance and servicing, genuinefactory replacement parts must be used torestore your equipment to original specifica-tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-ble for injuries or damages caused by use ofunapproved parts and/or accessories.

8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should bekept readilyaccessible whileperforming main-tenance on thisequipment.

9. Periodically tighten all bolts,nuts and screws and check that all electricaland fuel connections are properly secured toensure unit is in a safe condition.

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2.7 OPERATING SAFETY1. Please remember it is important that you read

and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point HitchWood Chipper. Clean or replace all safetysigns if they cannot be clearly read and under-stood. They are there for your safety, as wellas the safety of others. The safe use of thismachine is strictly up to you, the operator.

2. All things with moving parts are potentiallyhazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-tious, safe-minded operator who recognizespotential hazards and follows reasonablesafety practices. The manufacturer hasdesigned this 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper tobe used with all its safety equipment properlyattached, to minimize the chance of accidents.Study this manual to make sure you have allsafety equipment attached.

3. Close and secure rotor cover before operat-ing.

4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors andshields before starting and operating.

5. Read and understand operator's manualbefore starting. Review safety instructionsannually.

6. Personal protection equipment including hear-ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safetyshoes, and gloves are recommended duringassembly, installation, operation, adjustment,maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, orjewelery to be around moving parts.

7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in goodcondition and free of leaks.

8. Never place any part of your body where itwould be in danger if movement should occurduring 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 tostop before servicing, adjusting, repairing orunplugging.

10. Do not run machine inside a closed building toprevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.

11. Use care when feeding material into chipper.Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glassor other foreign material into wood chipper. Ifforeign material enters chipper, stop machine,turn engine off and place ignition key in yourpocket and wait for all moving parts to stopbefore removing material and/or unplugging.Inspect machine for damaged or loose partsbefore resuming work.

12. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs whichcan hinder alertness or coordination whileoperating this equipment. Consult your doc-tor about operating this machine while takingprescription medications.

13. Do not allow riders on this machine at anytime. There is no safe place for any riders.

14. Never allow children or unauthorized peopleto operate or be around this machine.

15. Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open-ings when the engine is running. Install andsecure access covers before starting engine.

16 Keep the working area clean and free of de-bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on levelground.

17 Do not point discharge at people, animals orbuildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fastenough to cause injury.

18. Do not move or transport chipper when therotor is turning.

19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed whentransporting.

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2.8 STORAGE SAFETY1. Store the unit in an area away from human

activity.

2. Do not children to play on or around thestored machine.

3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support theframe with planks if required.

2.9 TRANSPORT SAFETY

1. Comply with state and local laws governingsafety and transporting of machinery on publicroads.

2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and otherlighting requirements are installed and in goodworking condition.

3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slowdown 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 tothe tractor and a retainer is used through themounting pins.

6. Do not drink and drive.

7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yieldto oncoming traffic in all situations, includingnarrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch fortraffic when operating near or crossing road-ways.

8. Never allow riders on the machine.

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3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONSThe types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Goodsafety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and thearea, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!

D

A FB

A

B

Z9400

Z94006

REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced withoutsafety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.

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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Goodsafety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and thearea, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

BB

D D

C DDANGER

THROWN OBJECT HAZARDTo prevent serious injury or death fromthrown objects:• Turn machine off, stop and disable en-

gine, remove ignition key and place inyour pocket, set park brake and wait forall moving parts to stop before adjusting,servicing, maintaining, repairing or un-plugging.

• Do not direct discharge duct towardspeople, animals or property. Always wearappropriate safety gear. Keep hands andfeet out of discharge openings.

Z940 3

• Keep others away. Z9400

REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced withoutsafety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.

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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Goodsafety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and thearea, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

H

J

H JDANGER DANGER

ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARDCONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH

KEEP AWAY!

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT:

• ALL DRIVELINE, TRACTOR ANDEQUIPMENT SHIELDS IN PLACE.

• DRIVELINES SECURELY AT-TACHED AT BOTH ENDS.

• DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT TURN

GUARDS MISSINGDO NOT OPERATE

DANGER

GUARDS MISSINGDO NOT OPERATE Z940 3

FREELY ON DRIVELINE. Z940 0 DANGER

REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced withoutsafety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.

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4 ASSEMBLINGThe machine comes from the factory in a shippingconfiguration. Always use tools equipment andforklifts of appropriate size and capacity for thejob. Always use 2 men when lifting, moving andassembling the machine.

When the machine is shipped, follow this proce-dure when preparing for the customer:

1. Clear the area of bystanders especially smallchildren before starting.

2. Use a forklift to lift the pallet/machine from thetruck. Carry the load close to the ground.

3. Move the machine to the assembly area. Besure there is sufficient clearance to access themachine from all sides.

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Fig. 1 SHIPPING

4. Cut the tie-down straps.

Fig. 2 TIE-DOWNS

5. Lay-out components next to machine.

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6. Use a forklift to raise and lift the frame.

7. Or alternatively attach a lifting device to thelifting bracket on top of the frame.

8. Remove pallet and place machine on theground.

Fig. 4 LIFTING

Forklift

Bracket

Fig. 5 PALLET REMOVED

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9. Release feed hopper transport latch and lowerhopper into the working position. Stow anchorlatch.

Fig. 6 HOPPER TRANSPORT LATCH

10. Tighten anchor bolts to their specified torque.

Fig. 7 ANCHOR BOLTS (TYPICAL)

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11. Connect the PTO drivline:

a. Raise the input shaft guard.

b. Check that the driveline telescopes eas-ily and that the shield rotates freely.

c. Attach the driveline to the chipper inputshaft by depressing the lock pin, slideyoke over the shaft and pushing on theyoke until the lock pin clicks into posi-tion.

NOTE

Be sure the yoke with the shear pinis attached to the machine shaft.

Aligning

d. Lower the guard to cover the input shaft.

Installed

Fig. 8 DRIVELINE (TYPICAL)

12. Depress handle on discharge chutelatch and turn assembly to its desiredposition. Turn until latch seats in itsdetent.

Fig. 9 DISCHARGE CHUTE

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5 OPERATION

OPERATING SAFETY• Please remember it is important that you

read the operator's manual and heed thesafety signs on the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chip-per. They are there for your safety, as wellas the safety of others. The safe use of thismachine is strictly up to you, the operator.

• Personal protection equipment includinghearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,safety shoes, and gloves are recommendedduring assembly, installation, operation, ad-justment, maintaining, repairing, or plugging.Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing,or jewellery to be around moving parts.

• Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,remove ignition key and place in your pocket,set park brake and wait for all moving partsto stop before servicing, adjusting, repairingor unplugging.

• Do not run machine inside a closed buildingto prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.

• Use care when feeding material into chipper.Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glassor other foreign material into wood chipper. Ifforeign material enters chipper, stop ma-chine, turn engine off and place ignition keyin your pocket and wait for all moving parts tostop before removing material and/or unplug-ging. Inspect machine for damaged or looseparts before resuming work.

• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugswhich can hinder alertness or coordinationwhile operating this equipment. Consultyour doctor about operating this machinewhile taking prescription medications.

• Do not allow riders on this machine at anytime. There is no safe place for any riders.

• Never allow children or unauthorized peopleto operate or be around this machine.

• Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open-ings when the engine is running. Install andsecure access covers before starting en-gine.

• Do not move or transport chipper when therotor is turning.

• Do not exceed a safe travel speed whentransporting.

• Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, ingood condition and free of leaks.

• Keep the working area clean and free ofdebris to prevent tripping. Operate only onlevel ground.

• Do not point discharge at people, animals orbuildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fastenough to cause injury.

5. 1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNERThe Farmer-Helper 3 Point Hitch WoodChippersare designed to chip or chop scrap lumber, smalltrees, brush, limbs and other wood debris. Thechipped material is fine enough to be compostedor used in a variety of ways.

It is the responsibility of the owner or opera-tor to read this manual and to train all otheroperators before they start working with themachine. Follow all safety instructions exact-ly. Safety is everyone's business. By follow-ing recommended procedures, a safe workingenvironment is provided for the operator,bystanders and the area around the worksite.Untrained operators are not qualified to usethe machine.

Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safetyis everyone's business. By following recom-mended procedures, a safe working environ-ment is provided for the operator, bystandersand the area around the worksite. Untrainedoperators are not qualified to operate themachine.

Many features incorporated into this machine arethe result of suggestions made by customers likeyou. Read this manual carefully to learn how touse the chipper safely and how to set it to providemaximum field efficiency. By following the usinginstructions in conjunction with a good mainte-nance program, your 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipperwill provide many years of trouble-free service.

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5.2 MACHINE COMPONENTSThe Farmer-Helper 3Point Hitch WoodChipper is a rotor withblades for chip- pingwood. A hinged feedhopper moves the woodmaterial into the rotor.Each rotor is designed with4 blades and a twig-break-er to generate the smallpieces of wood. A station-ary knife at the rear of therotor housing is placed bythe moving knives to shear,chip or chop the material.

The tractor providesrotational powerthrough a PTO shaft onthe frontof the frame and hydraulicpower for the hydraulicfeed hopper.

A Manual Feed HopperB Discharge HoodC Rotor HousingD Rotor BladeE Stationary BladeF Twig BreakerG Hood DeflectorH Hydraulic Feed HopperJ Hydraulic Feed ControlK Hydraulic MotorL PTO DrivelineM RotorN PaddleO 3 Point Hitch

Fig. 1 0 PRINCIPLE COMPONENTS

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5.3 MACHINE BREAK-INAlthough there are no operational restrictions onthe Wood Chipper when used for the first time,it is recommended that the following mechanicalitems be checked:

A. After operating for 1 hour:

1. Torque all fasteners and hardware.

2. Check condition of rotor bearings.

3. Check the condition and clearance of thetwig-breaker, rotor and stationary blades.Adjust or replace as required.

4. Check for entangled material. Remove allentangled material before resuming work.

5. Lubricate all grease fittings.

B. After operating for 10 hours:

1. Repeat steps 1 through 5 listed above.(Section A)

2. Go to the normal servicing and mainte-nance schedule as defined in the Mainte-nance Section.

5.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

Efficient and safe operation of the Farmer-Helper3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper requires that eachoperator reads and understands the using proce-dures and all related safety precautions outlinedin this section. A pre-operation checklist is pro-vided for the operator. It is important for both thepersonal safety and maintaining good mechanicalcondition that this checklist is followed.

Before operating the Wood Chipper and each timethereafter, the following areas should be checkedoff:

1. Lubricate the machine per the schedule out-line in the Maintenance Section.

2. Check the rotor, blades and twig-breaker.Remove any twine, wire or other material thathas become entangled.

3. Check the condition and clearance of the twig-breaker, rotor and stationary blades. Adjust orreplace as required.

4. Check that all bearings turn freely. Replaceany that are rough or seized.

5. Make sure that all guards and shields are inplace, secured and functioning as designed.

6. Check the condition of the curtain in the feedhopper. It must be in good condition to pre-vent chips from flying out.

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5. 5 DRIVELINE DIMENSIONA PTO driveline is supplied with the machine. To ac-company the variety of 3 point hitch geometry availabletoday, the driveline can be too long for most machinesor too short for others. It is very important that the drive-line be free to telescope but not to bottom out whengoing through its working range. If the driveline bottomsout, the bearings on both the machine and tractor PTOshaft will be overloaded and fail in a short time.

1. To determine the proper length of the driveline,follow this procedure:

a. Clear the area of bystanders, especially smallchildren.

b. Attach the chipper to the tractor (see section5.8) but do not attach the driveline.

Fig. 11 DRIVELINE DIMENSIONS

c. Raise the machine until the input shaft is level withthe tractor PTO shaft.

d. Measure the dimension between the lockinggrooves on the tractor PTO shaft and the machineinput shaft.

e. Measure the same dimensions on the compresseddriveline.

f. If the compressed driveline dimension exceeds themachine dimension, the driveline will have to be cut.

2. When cutting the driveline, follow this procedure:

a. Subtract the machine dimension (A) from the uncutdriveline dimension (B) or (B-A). This dimensiondetermines how much too long the driveline is.

b. Add another inch (25 mm) to the dimensionto be sure it doesn't bottom out, to determine(C) the cut off dimension.

c. Use a hacksaw to cut dimension (C) fromboth ends. Cut both the plastic tubes andthe metal cores.

Fig. 1 2 CUT OFF DIMENSION

d. Use a file to remove the burrs from theedges that were cut.

e. Assemble the 2 ends of the shaft.

Fig. 1 3 SHORTENING

f. Make sure the shaft can telescope freely. If it doesnot, separate the 2 parts and inspect for burrs orcuttings on the shaft ends. Be sure it telescopesfreely before installing.

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5.6 MOUNTING AND UNHOOKING TRACTORWhen attaching chipper to a tractor, follow thisprocedure:.

1. Clear the area of bystanders, especiallysmall children.

2. Make sure there is enough room and clear-ance to safely back up to the chipper.

3. Place the tractor arms in their full swayposition.

4. Back up slowly and align the lower link arms Fig. 1 4 TRACTOR LOWER LINKSto the pins on the machine.

5. Mounting without a Quick Hitch

a. Align the left lower link with the left chip-per pin.

IMPORTANTIt may be necessary toadd weight to the lower liftarms to bring them to therequired height.

b. Insert the left pin through the ball andinstall the retainer.

c. Align the right arm to the pin by turningthe jackscrew on the arm.

d. Insert the right pin through the ball andinstall the retainer. Return the jack-screw to its starting position.

Aligned

e. Remove the top pin and install the toplink. Use the turnbuckle to align thetop link. Insert the pins and install theretainers. Return the turnbuckle to itsoriginal length and lock. Fig. 15 LOWER ARMS

Pinned

Fig. 1 6 TOP LINK

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5. Mounting with a Quick Hitch.

a. Align the claws on the Quick Hitchslightly below the mounting pins on thechipper.

IMPORTANTIt may be necessary toadd weight to the lower liftarms to bring them to therequired height.

b. Back up until the pins are above theclaws.

c. Use the turnbuckle on the top link toadjust the position of the top claw.

d. Raise the 3 point hitch until the pinsseat in the claws.

e. Be sure the retainers are released tohold the pins in the claws.

6. Set the 3 point hitch in the non-sway position(see tractor manual for details).

7. Install the PTO driveline:

NOTEBe sure the telescopingportion of the shaft isgreased and free of dirt.

a. Slide the collar back on the yoke, alignthe splines and slide the yoke on thetractor.

b. Release the collar and make sure thelocking pin clicks into position.

NOTEThe driveline shouldalready have been cutto the required length.

Fig. 17 PTO SHAFT

8. Slowly raise the machine through its work-ing range to make sure the telescopingportion of the PTO shaft doesn't bottom out.

9. Level the machine front and rear, and sideto side using the jackscrew on the right armand the turnbuckle on the top link.

The chipper should always be level on theground in its working position.

10. To unhook from the tractor, reverse theabove procedure. Always park the ma-chine in a dry, level area. If vandalism isa problem, remove the PTO driveline andstore in a secure place.

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1. Deflector Position:Each discharge hood is equipped with adeflector on the end to place the chipsexactly where desired. There are 2 typesavailable:

a. Manual Clamp (BX42):The deflector is held in place by clamp-ing bolts on each side. Loosen theclamps, move the deflector and tighten

2. PTO Control:If you are not familiar with the location ofthe PTO control on your tractor, reviewyour tractor's Operator's Manual. Alwaysengage the PTO control slowly when theengine is running at low idle RPM. Disen-gage the PTO control slowly at low RPM toallow the machine to slow and stop beforeengaging the PTO brake. Remember thePTO drives the rotor. When the PTO isengaged the rotor will also start to turn.

Manual Clamp

Spring-LoadedFig. 21 DEFLECTOR POSITION

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5. 8 FIELD OPERATION

OPERATING SAFETY• Please remember it is important that you

read the operator's manual and heed thesafety signs on the 3 Point Hitch WoodChipper. They are there for your safety, aswell as the safety of others. The safe use ofthis machine is strictly up to you, the opera-tor.

• Personal protection equipment includinghearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,safety shoes, and gloves are recommendedduring assembly, installation, operation,adjustment, maintaining, repairing, or plug-ging. Do not allow long hair, loose-fittingclothing, or jewellery to be around movingparts.

• Turn machine off, stop and disable en- gine,remove ignition key and place in yourpocket, set park brake and wait for all mov-ing parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,repairing or unplugging.

• Do not run machine inside a closed buildingto prevent asphyxiation from engine ex-haust.

• Use care when feeding material into chip-per. Do not send metal, bottles, cans,rocks, glass or other foreign material intowood chipper. If foreign material enterschipper, stop machine, turn engine off andplace ignition key in your pocket and waitfor all moving parts to stop before remov-ing material and/or unplugging. Inspectmachine for damaged or loose parts beforeresuming work.

• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugswhich can hinder alertness or coordinationwhile operating this equipment. Consultyour doctor about operating this machinewhile taking prescription medications.

• Do not allow riders on this machine at anytime. There is no safe place for any rid-ers.

• Never allow children or unauthorized peo-ple to operate or be around this machine.

• Do not reach into rotor or feed hopperopenings when the engine is running.Install and secure access covers beforestarting engine.

• Do not move or transport chipper whenthe rotor is turning.

• Do not exceed a safe travel speed whentransporting.

• Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, ingood condition and free of leaks.

• Keep the working area clean and free ofdebris to prevent tripping. Operate onlyon level ground.

• Do not point discharge at people, animalsor buildings. Rotor can expel wood chipsfast enough to cause injury.

Although the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper is easyto use, each operator should review this sectionto familiarize himself with the detailed safety andoperating procedures. When using this machine,follow this procedure:

1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially smallchildren.

2. Review and follow the Pre-Operation Check-list (see Section 5.4).

3. Attach the machine to the tractor (see Section5.6).

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4. Drive to the work area and positionat the worksite.

5. Set park brake.

6. Stop engine.

7. Remove ignition key and place inyour pocket.

8. Move the feed hopper down into itsworking configuration and securewith the anchor nuts.

9. Turn discharge hood to its workingposition.

10. Starting the Machine:a. Start the tractor engine.

b. Move the throttle to its low idle position.

c. With the engine at low idle, slowly engagethe PTO control.

d. Slowly increase the engine speed until thePTO is at rated speed.

e. With the manual feeding model, startfeeding material into the hopper.

11. Stopping:

a. Stop feeding material into the hopper.

b. Slow engine RPM.

c. Place hydraulic lever in its OFF position.

d. Disengage PTO.

E. Stop engine, remove ignition key andplace in your pocket and wait for allmoving parts to stop.

Working

Fig. 24 STARTING/STOPPING

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12. Emergency Stopping:

Stop tractor engine if an emergency oc-curs. Correct emergency situation beforestarting engine and resuming work.

13. Feeding:

a. Manual Feed:• Slowly slide the wooden material into

the feed hopper and move it into therotor.

• Do not push the material with a lot offorce into the rotor.

• Do not push the material too fast intothe rotor. Stop and slow down if theengine starts to slow down.

• Do not reach into the feed hopperfurther than the curtain to be sure notto contact the blades on the rotor.

• Use a stick or branch to push anypiece of material into the rotor that

Fig. 25 OPERATING

does not move on its own and stops in thehopper. Do not take a chance with gettingyour hand caught in the rotor.

14. Always wear personal protective equipment(PPE) whenever operating the machine. Thisincludes but is not limited to protective shoeswith slip resistant soles, protective goggles orface shield, heavy gloves, hearing protectionand protective clothing.

15. Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glassor other solid material into the wood chipper.If something like this gets into the machine,stop the machine immediately for a detailedinspection. Stop engine, remove ignitionkey and place in your pocket and wait forall moving parts to stop before inspecting orunplugging. Inspect machine for damaged orloosened parts before resuming work.

Z9400

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16. Blades:There are 2 types of blades used on the WoodChipper. They work together to cut, shearand shred the wood as it moves through themachine.

a. Rotor blades:The rotor is equipped with 4 bladesplaced at 90° to each other to keep therotor in balance. If one needs to bechanged, the one opposite should bechanged.

b. Stationary blade:Each machine is equipped with a station-ary blade that acts as a stop for the mov-ing rotor blades.

WARNING a. Rotor b. Stationary

Machine is shown with guardopened or rotor cover openedfor illustrative purposes only.Do not operate machine withguard opened or cover opened.

17. Clearance:It is recommended that the clearance betweenthe rotor and stationary blades be set andmaintained at 1/32 inch to obtain the best per-formance. Use the stationary blade mountingbolts to set the clearance as required.

Fig. 26 BLADES

Rotor

Stationary

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18. Twig Breaker:Each machine is equipped with a twig breakerto break up twigs or other long material as itmoves through the rotor compartment. Openthe rotor cover and check the condition of thebreaker on a weekly basis. Also check for anyentangled material when the rotor cover isopened. Remove this material prior to closingthe cover and resuming work.

WARNINGMachine is shown with guardopened or rotor cover openedfor illustrative purposes only.Do not operate machine withguard opened or cover opened.

Disassembled

Double

Fig. 27 TWIG BREAKER

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19. Shear Pin:The PTO driveline is designed with a shearpin at the input yoke to prevent overload-ing the drive system. Remove the brokenparts from the yoke when the pin shears andreplace with genuine Farmer-Helper parts.The drive system is designed to function wellwithout failing the shear pin. If it does fail,generally it is being fed too fast or somethingvery hard has been jammed into the rotor orbetween the blades. Always unplug the sys-tem and determine the cause of the problemand correct it before resuming work.

WARNING BX32

Machine is shown with guardopened or rotor cover openedfor illustrative purposes only.Do not operate machine withguard opened or cover opened.

BX42

Fig. 28 SHEAR PIN

BX62

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20. Unplugging:Although the machine is designed to handle awide variety of material without any prob- lem,occasionally it plugs. When the machineplugs, follow this procedure to unplug:

a. Clear the area of bystanders, especiallysmall children.

b. Stop the engine, remove the ignition keyand place it in your pocket and wait for allmoving parts to stop before unplugging.

c. Pull the material out of the feed hopperor reverse the hydraulic feed hopper. Besure all the material is out and nothingis jammed or wedged between the inputopening and the rotor.

d. Pull the material out of the dischargehood. Use a stick to poke loose anymaterial jammed into the discharge hood.Do not allow anything to remain in thisarea.

e. Severe plug:

• Loosen the feed hopper anchor nutsand raise the feed hopper. Removematerial from inside the rotor com-partment.

• Clean out the discharge area/rotor.• Open the rotor cover and clean out

the housing. Be sure to turn the rotorby hand to be sure there is nothingjammed between the rotor and sta-tionary blades.

• Close, install and fold down all com-ponents opened to unplug. Tightenfasteners to their specified torque.

f. Check that everyone is clear of machinebefore restarting engine.

g. Start the engine, engage the PTO andresume working.

WARNINGMachine is shown with guardopened or rotor cover openedfor illustrative purposes only.Do not operate machine withguard opened or cover opened.

Discharge Hood

Rotor Cover

Fig. 29 SEVERE PLUG

21 . Cleaning:Clean the machine frequently to prevent a build-up of dust, chips and trash on the frame. Aclean machine reduces the chance of rusting.

22. Curtains:Each feed hopper is designed with an internalrubber/belting curtain to prevent chips and de-bris from coming out of the hopper when work-ing. Check the condition of the curtain eachday prior to starting. Replace the curtain if torn,damaged or missing to minimize the chance ofmaterial coming out of the feed hopper.

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23. Sharpening Blades:The rotor and stationary blades need to besharp for the chipper to perform as expected.It is recommended that the rotor blades beremoved from the rotor when sharpening.Always sharpen the blades at a 45° angle toprovide the best cutting effect as it meets thestationary blade. Be sure to tighten the blademounting bolts to their specified torque whenre-installing the blades to the rotor.The stationary blade is designed with 4 sharpcorners that can be utilized. When the cornerfacing the rotor blade rounds over, remove theblade and re-install with a different corner fac-ing the rotor blade. Use the stationary bladeto set the clearance to the rotor blade whenre-installing. Be sure to tighten mountingbolts to their specified torque.

BX42

a. Rotor b. StationaryFig. 32 BLADES

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24. Hydraulic Feed Control:The machine with the hydraulic feed hop-per is designed with a control lever to placethe hopper in FEED - OFF/NEUTRAL - RE-VERSE. Pull all the way out to feed, pushin to the first detent for off or neutral andfully in for reverse. In reverse the materialin the hopper is pulled out of the rotor.Use reverse when the rotor is overloaded,jammed or plugged.

IMPORTANTCheck the function of the controllever when attaching the hydrauliclines to the tractor. The hoppermust feed in when the lever ismoved out. If it does not, reversethe hoses. The control levermust function like the drawingon each side of the hopper orthe hoses must be reversed.

Use the flow divider valve to set the speedof the feed hopper. Use the quality of thejob being done to establish the requiredfeed speed. Increase the speed whenchipping brush or twigs. Decrease thespeed when chipping hard, solid materialor when the engine is being pulled down.

Feeding

Neutral/Stop

Reversing

Z940 4 Z940

Left Side Right SideControl Schematic

Fig. 33 HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL LEVER

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25 . Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):Each person must wear appropriate personalprotective equipment whenever operating thechipper or working in the vicinity. This equip-ment is designed to prevent injury to anypersonnel in the area. This list includes but isnot limited to:

• Safety shoes with slip resistant soles.• Safety goggles or face shield.• Hearing protection.• Heavy or leather gloves.

Fig. 34 PERSONAL PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT

26. Operating Hints:a. Keep the working area

clean and free of debris toprevent slipping or trip-ping. Operate only onlevel ground.

b. Do not place hands or anybody parts into the feedhopper during operation.Use a stick or branch topush material into the ro-tor when it goes past thecurtain in the feed hopper.

c. Do not point discharge atpeople, animals or build-ings. Rotor can expelwood chips fast enough tocause injury.

d. Use care when feedingFig. 35 WORKING

material into the chipper. Do not sendmetal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or otherforeign material into the wood chipper.If foreign material enters chipper, stop ma-chine, turn engine off and place ignitionkey in your pocket and wait for all movingparts to stop before removing materialand/or unplugging. Inspect machine fordamaged or loose parts before resumingwork.

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5.9 TRANSPORTING

TRANSPORT SAFETY1. Comply with state and local laws govern-

ing safety and transporting of machinery onpublic roads.

2. Check that all the lights, reflectors andother lighting requirements are installedand in good working condition.

3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slowdown for rough terrain and cornering.

4. Fold up and secure feed hopper beforemoving or transporting.

5. Be sure the trailer is hitched positively tothe towing vehicle and a retainer is usedthrough the mounting pins.

6. Do not drink and drive.

7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Alwaysyield to oncoming traffic in all situations,including narrow bridges, intersections,etc. Watch for traffic when operating nearor crossing roadways.

8. Never allow riders on the machine.

When transporting the machine, review and followthese instructions:

1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially smallchildren.

2. Check that all the lights and reflectors re-quired by the highway authorities are in place,clean and working.

3. Insure that the machine is securely attachedto the tractor with a retainer through themounting pins.

4. Do not allow riders.

5. Never exceed a safe travel speed. Slowdown when encountering rough road condi-tions and cornering.

6. Do not drink and drive.

7. Raise and secure the feed hopper beforetransporting.

8. Turn the discharge hood and point toward therotor to reduce the width of the machine.

Fig. 36 TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION

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5. 10 STORAGE

OPERATING SAFETY• Store the unit in an area away from human

activity.

• Do not permit children to play on or aroundthe stored machine.

• Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support theframe with planks if required.

5.10.1 PLACING IN STORAGEAfter the season's use or when the machine will notbe used for a period of time, completely inspect allmajor systems of the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.Replace or repair any worn or damaged compo-nents to prevent any unnecessary down time at thebeginning of the next season.

Follow this procedure before storing:

1. Remove all material from the machine.

2. Thoroughly wash the machine with a pressurewasher or water hose to remove all dirt, mudor debris.

3. Inspect all rotating parts for entangled mate-rial. Remove all entangled material.

4. Run the machine a few minutes to dry themoisture from inside the machine.

5. Move the feed hopper up and lock.

6. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to pre-vent rusting.

7. It is best to store the machine inside. If that isnot possible, cover with a waterproof tarpaulinand tie down securely.

8. Store in an area away from human activity.

9. Do not allow children to play around thestored unit.

5.10.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE

When removing this machine from storage, followthis procedure:

1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered.

2. Review and follow the pre-operation checklist.

Fig. 37 STORED

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6.1 .3 SERVICING INTERVALS

The period recommended is based on normaloperating conditions. Severe or unusual cond-tions may require more frequent lubrication or oilchanges.

Hours or Daily

1. Grease PTO driveline.

Fig. 38 PTO driveline

40 Hours or Weekly

1. Grease the telescoping section of thePTO shaft.

WARNINGMachine is shown with guard re-moved or rotor cover opened forillustrative purposes only. Donot operate machine with guardremoved or cover opened.

2. Check sharpness of blades:

a. Rotor

b. Stationary

Remove, sharpen or switch edge as required.

Rotor

Fig. 41 BLADES

Stationary

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100 Hours

2. Grease rotor bearings on BX42

IMPORTANTDo not over grease.

Front

WARNINGMachine is shown with guard re-moved or rotor cover opened forillustrative purposes only. Donot operate machine with guardremoved or cover opened.

Fig. 43 BEARINGS

Rear

BX42

Annually

1. Clean machine.

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6.2 MAINTENANCEBy following a careful service and maintenanceprogram for your machine, you will enjoy manyyears or trouble-free operation.

6.2.1 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE

The PTO driveline is designed to telescope to al-low for dimensional changes as the machine goesthrough its operational range. A tubular guardencloses the driving components and is designedto turn relative to the driving components. The

driveline should telescope easily and the guardturn freely on the shaft at all times. Annual disas-sembly, cleaning and lubrication is recommendedto insure that all components function as intended.To maintain the driveline, follow this procedure:

1. Remove the driveline from the machine.

2. Pull driveline apart.

3. Use a screwdriver to turn lock studs on eachend. There are 2 studs per guard.

4. Pull the shaft out of the plastic tubular guard.

5. Use a solvent to clean the male and femaleportions of the telescoping ends.

6. Apply a light coat of grease to each end.

7. Use a solvent to wash the grooves on eachend where the studs are located. Clean eachend also.

8. Apply a light coat of grease to each groove.

9. Insert the shaft into its respective guard andalign the studs with the holes.

10. Insert the studs through the holes and seat inthe groove.

11. Turn each stud to secure guard to shaft.

12. Check that each guard turns freely on theshaft.

13. Assemble the driveline.

14. Check that the driveline telescopes easily.

15. Replace any components that are damagedor worn.

16. Install the driveline on the machine.

Guard Removal

DisassembledFig. 46 DRIVELINE COMPONENTS

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7 SPECIFICATIONS7. 1 MECHANICAL

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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7.2 BOLT TORQUE

CHECKING BOLT TORQUE

The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts tothe torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolttorque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt.

ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

BoltDiameter

"A"

Bolt Torque*

SAE 2(N.m) (lb-ft)

SAE(N.m) (lb-ft)

SAE(N.m) (lb-ft)

1/4"5/16"3/8"7/16"1/2"9/16"5/8"3/4"7/8"1"

8 613 1027 2041 3061 4595 60128 95225 165230 170345 225

12 925 1945 3372 53110 80155 115215 160390 290570 420850 630

17 1236 2763 45

100 75155 115220 165305 220540 400880 6501320 970

METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

BoltDiameter

"A"

Bolt Torque*

.(N.m) (lb-ft)

0.9(N.m) (lb-ft)

M3M4M5M6M8M10M12M14M16M20M24M30M36

.5 .43 2.26 4

10 725 1850 3790 66140 103225 166435 321750 553

1495 11032600 1917

1.8 1.34.5 3.39 715 1135 2670 52125 92200 148310 229610 4501050 7742100 15503675 2710

Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless oth-erwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in thismanual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%.

* Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings.

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Parts RequestForm

Fax to 541‐895‐2756 or E‐[email protected]:

Address:

City State Zip:

Phone:

E‐mail:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

PurchasedFrom:

Purchase Date: Description Qty Price Amount

Comments:

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Farmer Helper Machinery BrandLIMITED WARRANTY

FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD. warrants to original Purchaser that F A R M E R H E L P E RM A C H I N E R Y C O . L T D . products are free from major defects in material under normal use andservice for a period of Two (2) Years from the date the product is purchased or shipped, whichever islater. Commercial use 180 days. Use at address that is not yours, is considered commercial use.Consumable, Expendable, Wear Items (Examples:Rubber & plastic parts, hydraulic hoses, belts, tires,cables, blades, tines, wedges, teeth, tips, chains, pins, brushes, filters, etc.) and cracked hydraulic pumps,bent or broken cylinder rods are not covered under this warranty. Warranty does not cover items that havebeen modified, damaged by abuse or usage not in accordance with design or maintenance.

FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD.’s. obligation under this warranty is to repair or replacedefective product. upon determination by; Betst Products, llc., 83371 Melton Rd. N., Creswell OR 97426that Warranty Claim is Valid. Product shall be returned upon request of Betst Products, llc. Transportationcharges to be prepaid by buyer. Gasoline or diesel engines used to powered FARMER HELPERMACHINERY CO. LTD. products are covered by the warranty of the appropriate engine manufactureand Purchaser must look to the engine manufacture for all issues relating to engine operation.

Farmer-Helper Machinery nor Betst Products, llc. assumes any responsibility for labor.

PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD. HEREBYDISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT PURCHASED, WITHOUTLIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD.HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECT OR FAILURE, CLAIMSTHAT ARE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, PRODUCT MISUSE, ABUSE, PRODUCT MODIFICATION,IMPROPER PRODUCT SELECTION, NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CODES, ORMISAPPROPRIATION.• FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD.. MAKES NO WARRANTIES TOTHOSE DEFINED AS "CONSUMERS" IN THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY-FEDERAL TRADECOMMISSION IMPROVEMENTS ACT . THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIESDO NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCALLAWS FOR ANY SUCH PROHIBITIONS

THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF BETSTPRODUCTS, LLC. FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUTOF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCTS SOLD BY BETST PRODUCTS, LLC OR AN AGENTTHEREOF. BETST PRODUCTS, LLC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OFTHE PRODUCTS FOR ANY PURPOSE) WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS COVERED BY THISAGREEMENT EXCEPT AS IN THIS PARAGRAPH OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED.

THIS IS THE SOLE AND ONLY WARRANTY OF FARMER HELPER MACHINERY CO. LTD.PRODUCTS. NO OTHER WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INFACT OR BY LAW,

This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Betst Products, llc., or any authorized agent liable forinjury or damages of any kind or nature, direct, consequential, or contingent, to person or property.

The sole and only remedy in regard to any defective products shall be the repair or replacement thereofas herein provided. Betst Products, llc., agent(s) of Betst Products, llc. shall not be liable for anyconsequential, special, incidental or punitive damages resulting from or caused by any such defects.

Farmer-Helper Machinery reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes inspecifications at any time, without incurring any obligations to owners of units previously sold.No one is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this warranty nor the exclusions, limitations, andreservation thereof.

Revised 9-20-14

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WARRANTY VOID IF REGISTRATION IS NOT RECEIVED OR RECORDED ONLINE WITHIN 30DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE OR SHIP DATE, WHICHEVER IS LATER.

FARMER HELPER MACHINERY REGISTRATION

Item________________________________Model # _________________

Purchase Date_____/_____/_______Purchased From: ________________________________Gifto Inv#/Order#____________________________Owner Name: _______________________________________ Serial # (ifApplicable)______________________Owner Address: _______________________________________City: ________________________ County: ___________ ST: ______ Zip Code:_____________Phone: _______________________ Email: ________________________

Acceptance of responsibility:I (Purchaser) have read operators manual and Limited Warranty or someone has read/and explained allinstructions to me. I understand this warranty does not cover any labor and that all disputes will be settledby binding arbitration. Binding arbitration is conducted by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) located at 4004SW Kruse Way Place Ste 375 Lake Oswego OR 97035 or the current BBB location closest to Betst Products,I acknowledge my Limited Warranty is void if any attempt to repair or replace defective parts has been madeby unauthorized personnel. I acknowledge receipt of my Operators Manual and have read the Safe OperationSection. I acknowledge understanding maintenance and safe operation requirements, item specifications,operation,controls, and storage requirements. I understand that I alone am responsible for proper maintenance, careand safe operation of this Farmer-Helper item.

I (Purchaser) agree that persons not familiar with the operation of this item should not be allowed to useit.Children especially should not operate or be near Power Products when in use. ANYONE OPERATINGFARMER-HELPER PRODUCTS SHOULD HAVE READ OPERATIONS MANUALS AND SAFETY MANUALS.

Owners Signature: x ____________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___

You must sign this warranty and mail or fax copy to Betst Products, 83371 Melton Rd N.#3, Creswell OR97426. If you prefer you may complete your registration on line. This warranty is not effective unless thePurchaser completes Registration and Warranty Form within 30 days of purchase or ship date which everis later.

Fax to 1-904-216-2059

NOTE: We may refuse warranty of any kind unless Betst Product, llc., receives a completed, legible and signedwarranty registration. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that registration document is received by BetstProducts, llc..

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2 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY & REGISTRATION

Farmer Helper Machinery Branded Products

2 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY

2 Year Extended Warranty amends to original Recorded Manufacturers Warranty Registrationthe time period of described coverage. Extended Warranty does not apply to Consumable andExpendable Items as described in Product Warranty Registration.This Amendment does not affect any other part of recorded Warranty Registration or Policy.This Warranty Extension is the soul responsibility of Betst Products, llc.No one is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this addition to the original manufacturersrecorded warranty registration.

EXTENDED REGISTRATION & PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE

EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATIONProduct & Model # : ________________________________________Serial #:______________________________Owner Name: _______________________________________Betst Products Invoice # ________________________________

Acceptance of responsibility:I (Purchaser) have Read and understand the Extended Warranty or someone has read/and explained all the above tome. I understand this extended warranty does not cover any labor. I have filed my Original Warranty Registrationand fully understand my requirements. I understand that I alone am responsiblefor proper maintenance, care and safe operation of this tractor implement.I (purchaser) also understand that persons not familiar with the operation of this equipment should not be allowed touse it. Children especially should not operate or be near equipment. ANYONE OPERATINGEQUIPMENT SHOULD HAVE READ ALL EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS MANUALS AND SAFETY MANUALS..Owners Signature: x ______________________________________________________Date: _________________

You must sign this extended warranty and email to [email protected] or Fax to 1-305-397-1780 or mailcopy to Betst Products, 83371 Melton Rd N.#3, Creswell OR 97426. This extended warranty is not effectiveunless the Purchaser faxes or mails this Registration Form within 30 days of purchase. NOTE: Themanufacturer may refuse warranty of any kind unless Betst Products receives a completed, legible and signedextended warranty registration. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that this registration document isreceived by Betst Products.

To Make Payment for Extended Warranty Call: 1-877-876-7895

Revised 9-20-14


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