Wallenstein WX410, WX430, WX440, WX450, WX460 Operator's Manual

WX410/430

BY EMB MFG INC.

WX470 Horizontal

WX440/450/460

WX470 Vertical

SKID STEER

MOUNTED WOODSPLITTER

MODELS WX410,WX430, WX440,

WX450, WX460 & WX470

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WALLENSTEIN

SKID STEER MOUNTED WOODSPLITTER

WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accord­ance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions supplied with this unit. This warranty does not cover
misuse or negligence.

Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense

of any kind, including loss of prots. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tractor damage

of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted
by anyone other than an Authorized Service Centre.

If a difculty develops with the product, you should contact your nearest Authorized Repair Centre,

or distributer. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement
of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product.
Unit or parts should be returned at the customer's expense to the nearest repair location or Authorized
Service Centre. Damage in-transit is not covered by warranty. Include original purchase receipt with any

claim (keeping a copy for your les).

The distributer's liability under warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts
and is given to the purchaser in lieu of all other remedies including incidental and consequential charges.

There are no warranties, expressed or implied other than those specied herein. For the nearest Authorized

Service Centre call the manufacturer.

EMB Manufacturing Inc.

4144 Boomer Line

St. Clements, ON

N0B 2M0 Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED

WALLENSTEIN

SKID STEER MOUNTED WOODSPLITTER

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT

WARRANTY REGISTRATION (please print)

This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of deliv­ery.

Customer’s Name Dealer Name

Address Address

City, State/Province, Code City, State/Province, Code

Phone Number ( ) Phone Number ( )

Contact Name

Model

Serial Number

Delivery Date

DEALER INSPECTION REPORT

____ Check that Cylinder Extends Freely
____ Fasteners Tight
____ Hydraulic Fittings Tight - No Leaks

SAFETY

____ All Decals Installed
____ Guards and Shields Installed

____ Review Operating and Safety Instructions
____ Hydraulic Lines Free and in Good Condition
____ Lubricate Machine
____ Frame Anchored to Face Plate

I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Op-

erator’s Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.

Date Dealer’s Rep. Signature

The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly

instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.

Date Owner's Signature

WHITE

EMB MFG., INC

YELLOW

DEALER

PINK

CUSTOMER

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein Skid Steer Mounted Woodsplitter when
ordering parts or requesting service or other information.

The machine is equipped with a serial plate where indicated. Please mark the number in the space pro­vided for easy reference.

WX410/430

WX440/450/460

WX470

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Model Number ____________________________________________________

Serial Number ____________________________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

1 Introduction ......................................................... 1

2 Safety ................................................................... 2

2.1 General Safety ..................................................... 3

2.2 Equipment Safety Guidelines .............................. 4

2.3 Safety Training ..................................................... 5

2.4 Safety Signs .........................................................

2.5 Preparation .......................................................... 6

2.6 Operating Safety .................................................. 7

2.7 Transport Safety .................................................. 8

2.8 Maintenance Safety ............................................. 8

2.9 Hydraulic Safety ...................................................

2.10 Storage Safety .....................................................

2.11 Employee Sign-Off Form ................................... 10

3 Safety Sign Locations ........................................ 11

4 Operation ........................................................... 13

4.1 To the New Operator or Owner .......................... 13

4.2 Machine Components ........................................ 14

4.3 Machine Break-In ............................................... 15

4.4 Pre-Operation Checklist ..................................... 15

4.5 Assembly ........................................................... 16

4.6 Equipment Matching .......................................... 18

4.7 Controls ............................................................. 19

4.8 Attaching / Unhooking ........................................ 20

4.9 Field Operation .................................................. 24

4.10 Transporting ....................................................... 30

4.11 Storage Safety ................................................... 31

5 Service and Maintenance .................................. 33

5.1 Service ............................................................... 33

5.1.1 Fluids and Lubricants ......................................... 33

5.1.2 Greasing ............................................................ 33

5.1.3 Servicing Intervals .............................................34

5.1.4 Service Record .................................................. 35

6 Troubleshooting ................................................. 36

7 Specications ..................................................... 37

7.1 Mechanical ......................................................... 37

7.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ..................................... 37

7.3 Bolt Torque ......................................................... 38

8 Index .................................................................. 39

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1 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 efcient splitting of wood.

Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Woodsplitter requires that you and anyone
else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Main­tenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.

WX470 Horizontal

WX410/430

WX440/450/460

WX470 Vertical

This manual covers the Model WX410, WX430, WX440, WX450, WX460 AND WX470 Skid Steer Mount­ed Woodsplitter manufactured by Wallenstein. Use the Table of Contents 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. Call your

Wallenstein dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manu­als.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this

manual, are determined when sitting in the operator's seat and facing toward the splitter.

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2 SAFETY

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Why is SAFETY important to you?

3 Big Reasons

SIGNAL WORDS:

Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety

messages. The appropriate signal word for

each message has been selected using the

following guide-lines:

The Safety Alert symbol identies

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 the

safety message.

Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided

DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury. This

signal word is to be limited to the

most extreme situations typically for
machine components which, for func­tional purposes, cannot be guarded.

WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed

when guards are removed. It may

also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam­aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone
[phone] or Fax [phone].

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SAFETY

2.1 GENERAL 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 information contained in this manual.

This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be used while using the

Woodsplitter.

Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a work­ing part of your safety program. Be certain that

EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with

the recommended using and maintenance proce-

dures and follows all the safety precautions. Most

accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.

• Skid Steer Mounted Woodsplitter owners

must give operating instructions to operators

or employees before allowing them to operate

the machine, and at least annually thereafter.

• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-

erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents

can be avoided.

1. Read and understand the

Operator’s Manual and all

safety signs before operat­ing, maintaining, adjusting or
servicing the Woodsplitter.

2. Have a rst-aid kit available

for use should the need

arise and know how to use

it.

3. Have a re extinguisher

available for use should the

need arise and know how to

use it.

4. Do not allow riders.

5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not

limited to:

- A hard hat

- Protective

shoes with slip

resistant soles

- Protective glasses,

goggles or face shield

- Heavy gloves

- Wet weather gear

- Hearing Protection

- Respirator or lter mask

• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualied

to use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.

• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the

function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.

• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!

6. Install and secure all guards
before starting.

7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.

8. Lower splitter frame, place

all controls in neutral, stop engine, remove

ignition key and wait for all moving parts to

stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
maintaining.

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

10. Review safety related items annually.

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2.2 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 operator, can avoid many accidents

by observing the following precautions in this

section. To avoid personal injury or death,

study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow

them.

2. In order to provide a better view, certain

photographs or illustrations in this manual

may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never

be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.

4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while us-

ing this equipment. Consult your doctor about

using this machine while taking prescription

medications.

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

8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un­authorized modication may result in serious

injury or death and may impair the function
and life of the equipment.

9. Use a Skid Steer that is equipped with a Roll
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and a seat

belt.

10. In addition to the design and conguration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and ac­cident prevention are dependent upon the

awareness, concern, prudence, and proper

training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropri­ate sections of the engine and machine manu-

als. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs
afxed to the skid steer and the machine.

5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to use or
assemble this unit until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions
and of how it works. Review the safety

instructions with all users annually.

6. This equipment is dangerous to children and

persons unfamiliar with its operation. The

operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar

with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with
work, their physical limitations need to be

recognized and accommodated.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING

2.4 SAFETY SIGNS

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 conguration of

equipment, hazard control and accident pre-

vention are dependent upon the awareness,

concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.

3. It has been said, "The
best safety feature is an
informed, careful opera­tor." We ask you to be that
kind of an operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and under­stand ALL Safety and Using instructions in the

manual and to follow these. Accidents can be

avoided.

4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can

lead to careless injuries. Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint
yourself with the machine. If this machine
is used by any person other than yourself,
or is loaned or rented, it is the machine
owner's responsibility to make certain that
the operator, prior to using:

1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.

2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have

become illegible.

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

4. Safety signs displayed in Section 3 each have

a part number in the lower right hand corner.
Use this part number when ordering replace-

ment parts.

5. Safety signs are available from your author-

ized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or

the factory.

How to Install Safety Signs:

• Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.

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

• Determine exact position before you remove
the backing paper.

• Remove the smallest portion of the split back­ing paper.

a. Reads and understands the operator's

manuals.

b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

5. Know your controls and how to stop power

unit engine and machine quickly in an emer­gency. Read this manual and the one pro-

vided with your skid steer.

6. Train all new personnel and review instruc­tions frequently with existing workers. Be

certain only a properly trained and physically

able person will use the machinery. A person
who has not read and understood all using
and safety instructions is not qualied to use

the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious in-

jury or death. If the elderly are assisting with
the work, their physical limitations need to be

recognized and accommodated.

• Align the sign over the specied area and
carefully press the small portion with the ex-

posed sticky backing in place.

• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and

carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.

• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin

and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.

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2.5 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 pro­tection equip­ment including
hard hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are rec­ommended dur­ing assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment, maintain­ing, repairing, removal, cleaning, or moving

the unit. Do not allow long hair, loose tting
clothing or jewelery to be around equipment.

3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!

Power equipment with or

without equipment attached

can often be noisy enough
to cause permanent, partial

hearing loss. We recommend that you wear

hearing protection on a full-time basis if the

noise in the Operator's position exceeds 80db.
Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can

cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db
adjacent to the Operator over a long-term ba­sis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.

NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from
tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such

sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a

lifetime without hope of natural recovery.

4. Operate the machine only
with a skid steer equipped
with an approved Roll­Over-Protective Structure
(ROPS). Always wear
your seat belt when oper-

ating the skid steer. Seri­ous injury or even death
could result from falling off
the skid steer - - particularly during a turnover

when the operator could be pinned under the
ROPS or the skid steer.

5. Review maps of underground utilities before

starting to dig. Remove all sticks, stones,

roots, and wires from working area before

starting. Take care not to contact overhead
and underground obstructions during opera­tion.

6. Operate only in daylight or good articial light.

7. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjust­ed and in good operating condition.

8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety

signs are properly installed and in good condi­tion.

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2.6

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 can­not 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 strictly
up to you, the operator.

2. All things with moving parts are potentially

hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-

tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable

safety practices. The manufacturer has

designed this Woodsplitter to be used with

all its safety equipment properly attached,
to minimize the chance of accidents. Study
this manual to make sure you have all safety
equipment attached.

3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma­chine is again operated.

4. Always lock face plate to front of loader when

attaching to prevent movement during opera­tion.

12. Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some
kinds can burst or splinter and y out of ma-

chine causing injury.

13. For uneven cut logs, always place the wide
end down and the most square kind against
the splitting wedge.

14. Never carry, lift or move people on loader or
frame.

15. Always use two people to handle heavy, un­wieldy components during assembly, installa-

tion, removal or moving.

16. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur

during assembly, installation, operation, main­taining, repairing, removal or moving.

17. Do not walk or work under a raised machine

or attachment unless it is securely blocked or
held in position. Do not depend on the skid
steer hydraulic system to hold the machine or
attachment in place.

5. Clear the work area of objects which might be

picked up and snagged or entangled in the

machine. Do not operate on slippery, wet,

muddy or icy surfaces. Good footing prevents
slipping and tripping.

6. Do not allow bystanders within 20 feet of
machine during operation. Wood chips can y

out and injure others.

7. Do not step over or straddle splitter during
operation.

8. Do not try to split more than one log at a time.
The extra log can y out and cause injury.

9. Keep your ngers and hands away from
cracks in the log that can open while splitting.

10. Always load logs by holding on the sides, not

the top and bottom.

11. Do not load the splitter when the wedge is in

motion.

18. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while

operating this equipment. Consult your doc-

tor about operating this machine while taking

prescription medications.

19. Do not allow riders on this machine at any

time. There is no safe place for any riders.

20. Before you operate the machine, check over

all hydraulic lines, hoses, connections and

components. Replace any worn or damaged
parts immediately. Tighten all leaking ttings.

21. Never allow children to operate or be around

this machine.

22. Do not operate on slopes or hillsides. Sloping

terrain can cause logs to roll or slip.

23. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.

24. Review safety instructions annually.

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2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY

2.8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Comply with state and local laws governing

safety and transporting of machinery on public
roads.

2. The use of ashing amber lights is accept­able in most localities. However some locali­ties prohibit their use. Local laws should be
checked for all highway lighting and marking

requirements.

3. At all times, when driving the tractor and
equipment on the road or highway under
20 mph (32 kph) use ashing amber warn­ing lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV)
identication emblem. Do not exceed 20 mph
(32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and

surfaces.

4. Do not drink and drive.

5. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming trafc in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
trafc when operating near or crossing road­ways.

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 is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the tractor
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.

4. Before working on this machine, lower the

boom / bucket to the ground, place all controls
in neutral, shut off the engine, set the park
brake and remove the ignition key.

6. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only
at a low speed and a gradual steering angle.
Slow down on rough or uneven ground.

7. Never allow riders on either skid steer or ma-

chine.

5. Never work under equipment unless it is

blocked securely.

6. Use personal protection devices such as eye,

hand and hearing protectors, when performing
any service or maintenance work.

7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to

restore your equipment to original specica­tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-

ble for injuries or
damages caused
by use of unap­proved parts and/
or accessories.

8. A re extinguisher
and rst aid kit
should be kept readily accessible while per-

forming maintenance on this equipment.

9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws

and check that all fasteners are properly
torqued.

10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.

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2.9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY

2.10 STORAGE SAFETY

1. Make sure that all the components in the hy­draulic 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 the

hydraulic lines, ttings or hoses by using

tapes, clamps or cements. The hydraulic sys­tem operates under extremely high pressure.

Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a

hazardous and unsafe condition.

4. Wear proper hand and eye

protection when searching

for a high pressure hy­draulic leak. Use a piece

of wood or cardboard as a

backstop instead of hands
to isolate and identify a
leak.

1. Store the unit in an area away from human

activity.

2. Do not allow children to play on or around the

stored machine.

3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the

frame with planks if required.

5. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure
stream of hydraulic uid, seek medical atten­tion immediately. Serious infection or toxic

reaction can develop from hydraulic uid

piercing the skin surface.

6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before

maintaining or working on system.

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