Harper 5400, 1800 Operator's Manual
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Chipper/Shredder
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Chipper/Shredder
Thank you for purchasing a Harper Chipper/Shredder.
As with all Harper products, the Chipper/Shredder has been developed through tough design and
testing procedures to produce a top quality machine. This manual gives assembly, operating, and
service information for the model 1800 & 5400. Please read and understand all instructional material included with the Chipper/Shredder or its components before assembling and operating the
equipment.
A Chipper/Shredder can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either
the operation or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are presented at cer-
tain locations in the text.
THIS SYMBOL: SAFETY WARNING!
MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.
Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and
make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries, Inc. for
clarication.
SAFETY WARNING!
ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION
OF THIS EQUIPMENT. WHERE THEY ARE SHOWN REMOVED IN THIS MANUAL, IT IS FOR
PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION AND INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT UNLESS ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
Harper Industries, Inc. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its
products. We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without thereby
incurring any obligation relative to previously manufactured products.
The Harper name is a registered trademark of Harper Industries, Inc. All other brand and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Chipper/Shredder
© 2012 Harper Industries, Inc.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The Harper 1800 & 5400 Chipper/Shedder is warranted against defects in workman-
ship and materials for a period of TWELVE MONTHS from the original date of retail
purchase to the original purchaser.
Harper Industries will repair or replace, at our option, any part which our examina-
tion shows to be defective. Warranty is limited to parts, labor and ground freight
delivery of replacement parts. The user will pay freight charges for parts submitted
under this warranty.
No product or part may be returned for warranty consideration without prior
approval from Harper Industries.
This warranty does not apply to parts subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration,
improper or inadequate maintenance, or normal wear (including belts and broom).
Engines are not covered under this warranty. Refer to manufacturer’s warranty
for specic warranty information. Harper Industries, its agents or representatives,
make or imply no other warranties.
RECORDS
Date of Purchase ______ / ______ / ______
Dealer’s Name _________________________________
Dealer’s Phone _________________________________
Serial Number Machine __________________________
Serial Number Engine ___________________________
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Table of Contents
OPERATOR SECTION
To the Owner or Operator............................................
Warranty Statement......................................................
Table of Contents..........................................................
Specications................................................................
Torque Chart..................................................................
General Safety Guidelines
Before Operation..............................................
During Operation..............................................
During Service..................................................
Gasoline............................................................
Guards & Shields..............................................
Safety Decals....................................................
Specic Safety Guidelines
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model.........................
CS-1800 Gas Powered Model Engine..............
Towing...............................................................
Control Identication
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model
PTO Shaft...........................................
3-Point Hitch Pins...............................
Chipper Chute....................................
Shredder Hopper................................
Jackshaft............................................
Discharge...........................................
CS-1800 Gas Powered Model
Engine Throttle Lever.........................
Engine Choke Lever...........................
Key Switch..........................................
Fuel Tank............................................
Drive Sheaves, Belts, Bearings, &
Shields................................................
Trailer Hitch........................................
Jack Stand..........................................
Chipper Chute....................................
Shredder Hopper................................
Discharge...........................................
Assembly
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model.........................
CS-1800 Gas Powered Model Engine..............
Battery................................................
Blower Attachment............................................
Discharge Grates..............................................
Operation
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model.........................
CS-1800 Gas Powered Model Engine..............
Chipping...........................................................
Shredding.........................................................
Stopping Operation
1800...................................................
5400...................................................
Adjustments
Belt Tension......................................................
Belt Adjustment
1800...................................................
5400...................................................
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Service and Maintenance
Break-In Service..............................................
Lubrication.......................................................
Chipper Knives................................................
Shredder Knives..............................................
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Troubleshooting...........................................................
PARTS SECTION
CS-1800
Chassis.............................................
Rotor Drive........................................
Hitch..................................................
Hopper..............................................
CS-5400
Assembly...........................................
Option - Blower Attachment..............
Rotor................................................................
1800 Decals....................................................
5400 Decals....................................................
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Specications
Hopper Size 34” x 21”
Chipper Plate ¾ thick machined and balanced steel plate
Chipper Knives 4 knives machined from tool steel
Chipper Chute 33”L x 13”W x 12”H
Chipper Capacity 5” maximum diameter material
Rotor 18” diameter with 36 free-swinging shredder knives
Shredder Capacity 1” to 1 ¼” maximum diameter material recommended
Grate 1 ½” grate is standard, ½” and ¾” are optional
Paint Finish Durable polyester baked paint nish with epoxy primer
The paint nish is extremely strong, and resists chipping and cracking.
Power Gas Powered Model - 18 hp. Honda engine standard
PTO Powered Model - 540 RPM from 18 to 30 HP tractor*
* Warranty may be void if used on tractors over 30 HP.
Approximate
Shipping Weight
Gas-800 lb.
PTO-600 lb.
Torque Chart
Size In. - Lb. F-t. - Lb. N - m
No. 10-24 25-35 5-7 2.8-4.0
1/4 in. 60-80 18-20 7-9
5/16 in. 120-140 28-30 14-16
3/8 in. 340-360 64-74 24-27
1/2 in 126-150 90-100
NOTE: When tightening two or more screws
on the same part, DO NOT tighten screws
completely right away, or one at a time. To
avoid distortion, rst tighten all screws in
sequence to one-third of torque value, then
tighten to two-thirds of torque value, then
tighten to full value.
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General Safety Guidelines
SAFETY WARNING!
Failure to understand and obey these
Safety Guidelines may result in injury to
you or others.
• If a foreign object should strike the
cutting mechanism of the machine and
cause an unusual noise or vibration,
shut the PTO engine off immediately
and allow it to come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug, or PTO from the
power unit, and then do the following:
Before Operation
• Check feed housings for children, pets
and foreign objects before operating.
• Check to ensure that all belt guides
are in place to prevent belts from slip ping off the pulleys and systems from
being accidentally engaged.
During Operation
• Wear approved eye and ear protection
while operating the Chipper/Shredder.
• Keep all guards in place during opera-
tion.
• Never operate the Chipper/Shredder
with safety shields removed.
• Never allow hands, clothing or any
part of the body to enter the discharge
chute, feed chamber or near any
moving parts.
• When placing material into the ma-
chine, make certain there are no fore ign objects such as rocks, cans, bot tles or other hard materials included.
• Keep processed material from building
up in the discharge area, as this may
prohibit proper discharge and cause a
back-feed of material through the feed
opening.
• Keep the engine area clean from de-
bris and other accumulations.
• Keep all safety shields and guards in
place and in good working condition.
• Keep your face and all body parts
away from feed openings.
• Stay away from the discharge area
when machine is in operation.
• Always keep proper balance and foot-
ing, never overreach.
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Repair or replace any damaged
parts.
3. Check for and tighten any loose
bolts, nuts, fasteners or parts.
• Never attempt to move or transport
Chipper/Shredder while engine or rotor
is still operating.
• If the Chipper/Shredder should be
come clogged, shut off the engine or
PTO and allow it to come to a com-
plete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire or PTO shaft before clearing de-
bris.
During Service
• Replace locknuts and locking screws if
they can be tightened without feeling
resistance for several turns before
they are completely tight. Replace
them with factory-authorized parts or
their equivalent.
• If hardware is not secure, or if some
of the hardware is over-tightened,
equipment failure may result, posing
possible safety hazards.
• Use genuine factory parts or parts with
equivalent characteristics, including
type, strength and material. Failure to
do so may result in product malfunc-
tion and possible injury to the operator
or others.
• To prevent possible eye injury, always
wear SAFETY GLASSES while servic-
ing the equipment
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Gasoline
SAFETY WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely ammable and can
be highly explosive.
Always keep a re extinguisher near the
Chipper/Shredder during operation.
Guards & Shields
• Keep the equipment and attachments
in good operating condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place.
• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,
missing or lost safety shields and
guards before operating the equip ment.
• Always use an approved container for
gasoline.
• Avoid open ames or sparks while
doing maintenance or refueling.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
gasoline when the engine is running or
while it is hot.
• Never ll the fuel tank indoors (fumes
can collect).
• Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately.
• Do not store gasoline in a room with
an appliance that has a pilot light, or
where electrical appliances with auto matic switches could cause sparks.
• Always store gasoline outside in a
safety can (a can which has a ame
arrestor and pressure relief valve in
pour spout).
• Gasoline fumes are heavy and will
sink to the lowest point, collecting and
becoming more and more hazardous.
1 part gasoline in 20 parts air will ex plode easily and violently.
• Never store the equipment with gaso-
line in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open ame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
Safety Decals
• If safety related or instructional decals
become illegible or are removed, re place them immediately.
• If you replace parts that have decals
attached to them, make sure the
decals are replaced with current ver sions, and that decals are on the re placement parts before the machine is
operated again.
• New decals may be obtained from
your local Harper Dealer.
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Specic Safety Guidelines
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model
• Never operate the PTO unit when trac-
tor is moving. Machine should only be
operating when setting level on ground
surface.
• To move the unit, shut the PTO off. Lift
the 3-point hitch, and then move to the
desired location.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away
from PTO driven parts.
• Keep all guards and shields in place
during operation. Disengage PTO and
shut off the engine before removing
guards or shields.
• Never attempt to adjust, clean or lubri-
cate the machine while it is in opera tion.
• Operator should never wear loose
clothing when working around PTO.
• Before starting tractor, make sure that
the transmission and PTO are disen gaged.
• A belt between the PTO shaft and the
rotor shaft drives the cutting blades
whenever the PTO shaft is turning.
SAFETY WARNING!
Recommended tractor PTO horsepower is
18 to 30 HP. Use of tractors above 30 HP
may cause belt damage and will void warranty.
SAFETY WARNING!
Cutting blade rotation cannot be controlled from the Chipper/Shredder.
• Always keep a re extinguisher near
the Chipper/ Shredder during opera-
tion.
• Engine governor settings are pre-
set and should not be changed; any
change can damage moving parts and
void the warranty.
• Keep clothing and all body parts away
from rotating parts.
Towing
• A 2” ball is required to tow this unit.
Make sure bolts holding tongue are
secure and always use a safety chain.
• When towing, travel at speed safe for
conditions. Do not exceed 30 mph.
Always have jack in transport position.
• Tire pressure should be 60 psi. Make
sure all wheel lug nuts are tight.
SAFETY WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely ammable and can
be highly explosive. To minimize the dan-
ger:
• Always use an approved container for
gasoline.
• Do not allow open ames or sparks
while performing maintenance or
refueling.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
gasoline when the engine is running or
hot.
• Refer to Engine manual for additional
information on gasoline.
CS-1800 Gas Powered Model
Engine
• Be certain to provide adequate ventila-
tion if an engine must be run indoors -
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Periodically clean chopped material
away from engine to lessen the possi-
bility of re.
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Control Identication
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model
CS-1800 18 HP Gas Powered Model
Shredder
Hopper
Chipper
Chute
Shredder
Chipper
Hopper
Chute
Discharge
3 pt.
Hitch
Pins
PTO
Shaft
PTO Shaft - Transfers power from the tractor
to the Chipper/Shredder. Due to varia tions in tractor styles, the operator is
responsible for ensuring that the PTO
shaft is the correct length for a given
tractor. (See the Assembly instruc-
tions.)
3-Point Hitch Pins - Mounts the Chipper/
Shredder to the 3-Point Hitch of the
tractor.
Chipper Chute - Materials to be chipped are
fed into the chipper chute.
Shredder Hopper - Materials to be shredded
are fed into the shredder hopper.
Jackshaft – The jackshaft is connected to
the PTO shaft and used to adjust ten sion for drive belts.
Discharge - The area where chipped and
shredded materials are discharged.
SAFETY WARNING!
Make sure that angle of PTO shaft does
not exceed 15 degrees.
Key
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Discharge
Jack
Hitch
Stand
Engine Throttle Lever - The throttle lever
controls engine speed and ranges
from full throttle operation to low idle
for warm up.
Engine Choke Lever - The choke lever is
used in cold starting situations. Refer
to engine manual for starting instruc tions.
Key Switch –The key switch is used for
starting the engine.
Fuel Tank – The fuel tank is located on the
hitch and has a 3-gal. capacity. Refer
to engine manual for fuel recommen dations.
Make sure vent is open before operation.
Drive Sheaves, Belts, Bearings and
Shields – All are driven from the engine.
(Not shown in photo.)
Trailer Hitch - Tow unit with a 2” ball only.
Always use a safety chain. This unit
it not designed for highway use – 30
MPH max.
Jack Stand – The jack stand should always
be in the up position when transport ing. When operating Chipper/ Shred der it should be down and locked.
Chipper Chute - Materials to be chipped are
fed into the chipper chute.
Shredder Hopper - Materials to be shredded
are fed into the shredder hopper.
Discharge - The area where chipped and
shredded materials are discharged.
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Assembly
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model
1. Mount feet onto machine base.
2. Connect PTO shaft to input shaft of
machine, tighten set screws on shaft.
3. Mount 3-point hitch pins onto
Chipper/Shredder.
4. Mount Chipper/Shredder to 3-point hitch
of tractor and secure with lynch pins.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the PTO
shaft at this time.
5. Raise the unit to the height where the
PTO shaft would be level if installed (PTO
shaft should be at shortest length).
6. Hold the PTO shaft alongside the 540
yoke on the tractor and allow for ¾”
clearance between the outer shield and
the bell housing at the Chipper/Shredder
end of the PTO shaft.
7. If the PTO shaft is too long, separate the
halves and cut the full amount of excess
length from both the male and female half.
SAFETY WARNING!
• Keep pants and loose clothing away
from PTO shaft and all other shafts, pul-
leys and belts.
• Never operate the Chipper/Shredder be-
yond the suggested 540 PTO speed.
• Do not attempt to service machine while
it is in operation.
CS-1800 18 hp. Gas Powered Model
1. Mount tires and rims onto spindles.
2. Install trailer tongue to trailer using
hardware provided.
3. Mount 12-volt battery onto box on trailer
tongue and connect cables.
Battery
SAFETY WARNING!
The battery is shipped without electrolyte.
Therefore, the battery must be lled with
sulfuric acid electrolyte before the Chip-
per/Shredder can be operated.
Note: If only one end is cut from the PTO
shaft, the other end will bottom out during
operation. Cut the inner and outer shields to
compensate for the length adjustment.
8. Connect the PTO shaft to the 540 yoke on
the tractor to begin operation.
Electrolyte:
1. Place the battery on a level surface and
remove the vent caps. If the battery has
thin plastic shields in the cell openings,
remove and discard them.
2. Fill the battery with battery grade sulfuric
acid to just above the separators.
DO NOT OVERFILL
3. Reinstall the vent caps, then charge the
battery as instructed below. AFTER
charging, check the acid level, and ll to
the bottom of the vent well openings.
DO NOT OVERFILL
Charging:
1. Make sure the vent caps included with the
battery are installed.
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2. Connect the battery to a charger accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions and
charge at 10 amperes for 50 minutes, or
2-9 amperes for 2 hours (depending on
capability of the charger).
• If electrolyte is taken internally,
DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER OR MILK, FOLLOWED WITH
MILK OF MAGNESIA, BEATEN
EGGS, OR VEGETABLE OIL.
Installation:
1. Make sure the cable terminals and any
hold-down parts are clean. If the battery is
a replacement and the connectors and
hold-down parts have been used before;
clean them with a wire brush.
2. Place the battery in the box with the
terminals on the side nearest the tongue,
and secure the battery in position with
hold-down parts provided.
3. Connect the cables to the proper
terminals, connecting the UNGROUNDED
cable rst. Do not over-tighten. Apply a
commercial battery anti-corrosion material
or petroleum jelly to the terminals to
minimize corrosion.
SAFETY WARNING!
• Battery electrolyte can cause se-
vere burns if handled improperly.
Observe all poison/danger warnings
on electrolyte cartons and on the
battery.
• Wear splash-proof goggles and
protective clothing when adding
electrolyte to batteries.
• Avoid contact of electrolyte with
skin, eyes, or clothing.
• Keep batteries and electrolyte OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• If electrolyte is spilled or splashed
on the body, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER.
• If electrolyte comes into contact
with the eyes, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SAFETY WARNING!
• The battery can produce explosive
gases. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space.
• DO NOT produce sparks from cable
clamps, tools or other sources.
• DO NOT allow ames or smoking in
the vicinity of the battery.
• Shield eyes when working near the
battery.
• Keep the vent caps tight and level.
Blower Attachment
1. Remove blower and directional spout from
boxes.
2. Remove rear shaft guard and safety door
from Chipper/Shredder.
3. Mount blower attachment to Chipper/
Shredder using safety door hinge pin,
secure blower to unit using 4 - 5/16” x 3/4”
bolts and 5/16” nylock nuts.
4. Install belt shield mount tab on top bolt of
bearing using 1/2” lock nut.
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