Finally got a PTO chipper

[Torvy]

All done except PTO shaft and adding hydraulic fluid.

The discharge chute went on easily. An extra set of hands would be nice on a few steps, but I managed on my own. I'd rate my skill level at about a 2 of 10.

I need to reposition the tractor as the place I park it drops down a bit, so the chipper isn't level.

A little nervous about this part as I tend to muck up measurements sometimes. Probably measure 4X and mull it over 3x before I make a cut. I suppose there's an outside chance it doesn't need cutting.

I was down a day with a migraine and lost another to honey-do work on the fenceline.

I enjoy working at retired pace. I think at least 50% of things I've botched in the past have been due to hurrying. Squeezing life into weekends and evenings isn't the most effective. Still have to remind myself on occasion that I don't need to rush.

 

[vanskills]

I just push stuff in a pile and light it on fire lol

 

[Torvy]

We've been burning. The chips help hold soil in place. Also makes good mulch.

 

[rumwrks]

Make sure you tighten up the belts goodntight and re-tension them after running it for a bit. Makes a lot of difference. I love the hydraulic feed... The positioning of the on/off is mildly annoying in that you'll trip it when stuff gets pulled into it BUT I also appreciate that that's a useful safety feature while working alone.

The only real problem I've had with mine is that green fir likes to gum up the works something fierce so if you're chipping conifer let them dry for a few months if they have a lot of needles is my suggestion. Oh and somehow I sucked a chunk of what appeared to be old clothsline into it (not anywhere NEAR where there should ever have been anything like that) and completely smoked a set of belts when it jammed,.. but that was on my scopping up to much I guess.

Adjusting the anvil for the blades is a bit of a trick... much easier with two people but doable with one. I found that the most annoying part of assembly.