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@lxskllr Is the feed wheel adjustable speed wise?

How do you run them at 1/2 speed?

Regarding the chipper tach/feed wheel programming : Do you religiously stay on manufacturers specs? IE is it possible to keep the feed wheel going at, say, 2900 rpm when the book says program to 3100 rpm to stop the feed wheel?

It doesn’t have a fuel shut off, does it? Maybe add one (usually easy) and shut down the fuel to stop the engine at the end of the day?

I have a diamond file that might work. We should maybe change the knives around, gap the anvil, and tighten the springs?

I was thinking and I also asked mechanic John……. Tighten springs on feed wheel to help hold the limb straight. Even the 2” limbs turned sideways at the end then they had room. Maybe more tension could help. Plus, those springs have never been adjusted and can’t be the prescribed tension anymore

It’s definitely autofeed with a tach. Numbers should be set properly. What’s a “manual sharper”?

For sure. That was a 6’ long branch that turned on its side once the chipper had enough room in the chute to do so. I’ll tell ya, when we had to reverse the feed wheel, it was usually due to horizontal pieces. Obviously they didn’t get fed that way but turned as they got whittled down.

Any way to lessen the effect? I wonder if the anvil/knives are set correctly? The feed wheel managed to pull it in sideways(ish) between the knives. Seems like an amazing feat considering how fast it spins.

John and I used the 6” bandit chipper and put a 6” branch in. It turned sideways for the last 10” and jammed the disc. This action stalled the motor. Is this a fluke or a fairly common occurrence with max capacity pieces on a disc style chipper? It seems like the disc turns the piece sideways...

I’ll let him know we can chip his willow. I will show him the picture of the hydro fluid. Did you change the engine oil yet?

Yeah, I’d come to the farm. That’s totally cool too. Sounds like fun!

I spoke to John Rogers and he said he’d be more than happy to help with the chipper. He’s expecting your call at some point. He said you just change the hydraulic oil- no flushing. He spoke of the cavitation and said it’s a big deal but as long as the fluid comes out of a particular port...

He’ll do it - as long as his health will let him. If you need it transported, hit me up. Does it require a 2” ball?

He’s a good dude. Happy to have him in the hood.

I’m gonna text you John Rogers (neighbor with the willows) number. He’s custom built and maintained many hydraulic systems. He’s retired but loves to work and talk about work. You’d be doing him a favor to ask about hydraulics.

Harford county should have a collection site for used oils. I think it’s by the old landfill. Probably also Scarborough has drop off. Found this: I just don’t know if hydraulic oil is accepted https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/178/Motor-Oil-Antifreeze-Recycling-Sites