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Wallenstein WX410 Operator's Manual
Summary of WX410
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Skid steer mounted woodsplitter models wx410,wx430, wx440, wx450, wx460 & wx470 operator's manual by emb mfg inc. Wx410/430 wx440/450/460 wx470 horizontal wx470 vertical.
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Wallenstein skid steer mounted woodsplitter warranty thisproductiswarrantedtobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipundernormaluse andservice,foraperiodofoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,whenoperatedandmaintainedinaccord- ancewiththeoperatingandmaintenanceinstructionssuppliedwiththisunit.Thiswarrantydo...
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Wallenstein skid steer mounted woodsplitter warranty registration form & inspection report date dealer’s rep. Signature dateowner'ssignature the above equipment and operator’s manual have been received by me and i have been thoroughly instructedastocare,adjustments,safeoperationandapplicablewarranty...
Page 4: Serial Number Location
Serial number location alwaysgiveyourdealertheserialnumberofyourwallensteinskidsteermountedwoodsplitterwhen orderingpartsorrequestingserviceorotherinformation. Themachineisequippedwithaserialplatewhereindicated.Pleasemarkthenumberinthespacepro- videdforeasyreference. Serial number location model num...
Page 5: Table of Contents
Table of contents section description page 1 introduction......................................................... 1 2 safety................................................................... 2 2.1 general safety..................................................... 3 2.2 equipment safety guidelines...
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction congratulations on your choice of an wallenstein skid steer mounted woodsplitter to compliment your log splitting operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for the efficient splitting of wood. Safe, efficient and trouble fre...
Page 7: Safety
Safety safety alert symbol why is safety important to you? The safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the wallenstein skid steer mounted woodsplitter and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in ...
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3 safety you are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your wallenstein skid steer mounted woodsplitter. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the woodsplitter be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related safety inf...
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4 . Equipment safety guidelines 1.Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and de- veloping equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the ...
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5 .3 safety training 1.Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander. 2. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control an...
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6 .5 preparation 1.Never use the engine and machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the skid steer operator's manual and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the skid steer and machine. 2. Personal pro- tection equip- ment including hard hat, safety gla...
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7 .6 operating safety 1. Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the woodsplitter. Clean or replace all safety signs if they can- not be clearly read and understood. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is st...
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. Maintenance safety 1.Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 2. Follow good shop practices. - keep service area clean and dry. - be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. - use adequate light for the job at hand. 3. Make sure there i...
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. Hydraulic safety 1. Make sure that all the components in the hy- draulic system are kept in good condition and are clean. 2. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all components are tight, and that lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged. 3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to t...
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0 . Sign-off form wallenstein follows the general safety standards specified by the american society of agricultural and biological engineers (asabe) and the occupational safety and health administration (osha). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the woodsplitter must read and clearly under...
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Remember - if safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. 3 safety sign locations the types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the ill...
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Page 18: Operating Safety
3 operating safety • read and understand the operator’s man- ual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. • do not allow riders. • install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating. • keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from movi...
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4 4. Machine components the wallenstein skid steer woodsplitter consists of a wedge on the end of a hydraulic cylinder for splitting wood or logs. The remote on the skid steer is used to provide pressurized oil to the fig. Machine components a mounting frame b splitter frame c control valve d contro...
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5 4.3 machine break-in although there are no operational restrictions on the woodsplitter when used for the first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked: a. After operating for and 5 hours: 1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to their specified torqu...
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6 4.5 assembly the machine is shipped from the factory in a partially disassembled configuration and attached to a pallet that provides easy moving and handling. Always use tools, equipment and fork lifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job. Always use 2 men when lifting, moving and assembl...
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7 6. Mount or install the 4 way blade: a slip-on or bolt-on version is available depend- ing on the model. Use the slip-on for all models except the wx540 and wx980 models. A. Slide the 4 blade assembly on over the single blade. B. For the bolt-on style: • remove the mounting bracket and hardware. •...
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Fig. 6 hydraulic outlets (typical) 4.6 equipment matching to insure the safe and reliable operation of the woodsplitter, it is necessary to use a skid steer with the correct specifications. Use the following list as a guide in selecting a skid steer to use on the machine. . Horsepower: although hors...
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4.7 controls before starting to work, all operators should fa- miliarize themselves with the location and func- tion of the controls. . Skid steer controls: the skid steer provides hydraulic power to the machine whenever it is used. Always review the "controls" section of the skid steer operator's m...
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0 4. Attaching / unhooking skid steer the machine is shipped from the factory in a basic, universal configuration that allows it to be mounted to any model skid steer. However, the skid steer must be equipped with a remote hy- draulic outlet on the front of the cab frame. The woodsplitter should alw...
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Mated fig. Mounting latched 4. Secure the mounting: a. Drive into the mounting frame. B. Seat the top of the face plate into the frame of the woodsplitter. C. Raise the loader and tilt the face plate until it is fully mated. 5. Engage the lock pins to secure the woodsplitter to the loader..
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6. Connect the hydraulics: a. Use a clean rag or paper towel to clean the dirt from the couplers on the hose ends and the skid steer. B. Connect the hoses to the skid steer cou- plers. Be sure the couplers are securely seated. C. Route and secure the hoses along the frame with clips, tape or plastic...
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3 fig. 3 mounted 7. Raise the loader and frame. 8. Reverse the above procedure when un- hooking. 9. Place planks or boards under the frame for extra support if required..
Page 29: Operating Safety
4 4. Field operation follow this procedure when using the splitter: 1. Prepare the skid steer and splitter (refer to section 4.7) 2. Attach splitter to the skid steer (refer to sec- tion 4.8). 3. Review and follow the pre-operation check- lists (refer to section 4.4). 4. Review the location and func...
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5 7. Lower the loader to move the splitter closer to the ground. 8. Starting: a. Wx410 model: • climb into cab and start engine (refer to skid steer manual.). • engage the remote outlet hydrau- lic circuit. • increase engine speed to mid or 3/4 rpm. • use the controls in cab to move the cylinder ram...
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6 10. Log placement: a. For the wx40 & wx430 model: a. Move the skid steer and position the frame over wood or log. B. Lower the frame to position the wood or log. C. Split the wood or log. B. For the wx440, wx450, wx460 and wx470 models: a. Always grasp the log by the sides when placing in the spli...
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7 11. Wedge configuration: all woodsplitters come from the factory equipped with a single blade wedge. An optional 4 segment wedge is available that fits over the single blade. A slip-on or bolt- on version is available. It can be used at any time with smaller logs or pieces of wood. Single 4-way sl...
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Lock bracket frame latch vertical fig. Horizontal to vertical 12. Horizontal to vertical: the wx470 model is designed with a pivot- ing latching main frame that allows it to be used in the horizontal or vertical configura- tion. A. Raise the frame above the ground. B. Release the frame lock bracket....
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13. Operating hints: a. Hold the hydraulic lever in the wedge extend direction until the wedge reaches the base or the log/wood splits. Move it in the opposite direction to retract the wedge. B. Always keep the working area neat and clean to pre- vent tripping. Pile the split and unsplit wood in pil...
Page 35: Transport Safety
30 transport safety • comply with state and local laws govern- ing safety and transporting of machinery on public roads. • the use of flashing amber lights is accept- able in most localities. However some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and markin...
Page 36: Storage Safety
3 storage safety • store the unit in an area away from human activity. • do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine. • store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the frame with planks if required. 4. Storage after the season's use, the machine should be thor- oughly inspected a...
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3 4.. Removing from storage when removing from storage and preparing to use, fol- low this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small chil- dren and remove foreign objects from the machine and work area. 2. Attach the skid steer to the splitter by following the procedure in section...
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33 maintenance safety • good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • follow good shop practices. - keep service area clean and dry. - be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. - use adequate light for the job at hand. • make sure there is...
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34 5..3 servicing intervals the period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condi- tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 00 hours or monthly 1. Grease the frame slide. Annually 1. Wash and clean machine. Fig. 3 frame slide fig. 4 machine wx440 ...
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35 5..4 service record see lubrication and maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Action code cl clean g grease hours serviced by maintenance 00 hours or monthly g frame slide annually cl machine.
Page 41: 6 Trouble Shooting
36 wedge moves slowly. Pump worn out. Replace pump. Low oil flow. Increase engine rpm. Low oil level. Check oil level. Add as required. Wedge doesn't move. Wood jammed around remove wood. Wedge. Low oil level. Check oil level. Add as required. Wedge jumps. Wedge frame jamming. Lubricate wedge frame ...
Page 42: 7 Specifications
37 7 specifications 7. Mechanical specifications subject to change without notice fig. 5 mechanical specifications 7. Hydraulic fitting torque tightening flare type tube fittings * 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. 2. Align tube with fitting before tighten- ing. 3. ...
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3 7.3 bolt torque checking bolt torque the tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the s...
Page 44: Index
3 index page page s safety ..............................................................2 equipment safety guidelines .....................4 general safety ...........................................3 hydraulic safety .........................................9 maintenance safety ......................
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Emb manufacturing inc. 4144 boomer line st. Clements, on n0b 2m0 canada ph: (519) 699-9283 fax: (519) 699-4146 printed in canada number: february 2008 part number: z97019.