Chipper New Jimna Chipper

[DraftHorse]

Ok, I finally ordered a chipper from Affordable. Shoulb be here in a week or so. I also ordered spare knuckles and feed shaft as spares as well as a spare set of blades.

From what I have read so far, I will replace the zerts, the feed drive belt, check and double check every bolt and nut.

Now is there anything else I should be aware of putting the chipper together? Is there any mods that I should do to it now that will improve operation or performance ?

I have already aquired good hearing protection and safety shield for up to 3 people.

I will also use the recommended procedure of a base to support the unit so that the chipper pto shaft is between 0 and 15 deg.

Is there anything I missed ?

Thanks in advance

Peter

 

[BTDT]

Peter, welcome to TBN. Good luck with your chipper. What kind of tractor will you be using it on?

 

[RoyJackson]

Do a search on Jimna Chippers if you haven't already.
Some folks have had problems, some not.
Most of what I've read is you do want to check all bolt and other fasteners for correct tightness.

 

[LarryD]

From what I've read, Affordable does a pretty good of setting up their units but a little check never hurt anything. I only had to replace the zirks on the pillow blocks at the main pulley on mine as the rest had already been changed on mine.

Do check the gap on the cutting blades and bed plate, and welcome to TBN.

 

[DraftHorse]

Peter, welcome to TBN. Good luck with your chipper. What kind of tractor will you be using it on?

Thanks for the welcome. I have a Kubota GST 3130 w/QA 513 FEL

Peter

 

[weldingisfun]

Ok, I finally ordered a chipper from Affordable. Shoulb be here in a week or so. I also ordered spare knuckles and feed shaft as spares as well as a spare set of blades.

From what I have read so far, I will replace the zerts, the feed drive belt, check and double check every bolt and nut.

Now is there anything else I should be aware of putting the chipper together? Is there any mods that I should do to it now that will improve operation or performance ?

I have already aquired good hearing protection and safety shield for up to 3 people.

I will also use the recommended procedure of a base to support the unit so that the chipper pto shaft is between 0 and 15 deg.

Is there anything I missed ?

Thanks in advance

Peter

Welcome to TBN.
You are going to like your chipper. Got mine from Tommy at Affordable.
Here is what you are looking for: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...rn-new-jimna-chipper.html?highlight=stop+burn

 

[DraftHorse]

I've read the thread on Stop the Burn and there were several mentions of making a mod that would allow foot operated feed release. What I have not found was either a description or pictures of this mod.

Can anyone describe this mod or steer me in the right direction as to this mod ?

Thanks

Peter

 

[weldingisfun]

I've read the thread on Stop the Burn and there were several mentions of making a mod that would allow foot operated feed release. What I have not found was either a description or pictures of this mod.

Can anyone describe this mod or steer me in the right direction as to this mod ?

Thanks

Peter

If you weld you can try what one fellow said he did. I can't remember where I read it, but he cut off the feed roller handle and rewelded it on the underside. Sounds good to me, but I like having the handle there to grab by hand, if needed. I attached a picture (PIC 1) to try and illustrate what it would look like.
My plan is to add a foot pedal to mine as shown in PIC 2. When I get it done, I'll post pics and let you know how it works. I think this one can be done even if you don't weld. It can be built by a welder and then bolted on.
By the way the pics also show the dolly that I built for mine. Don't remember if that was posted to the "Stop the burn" thread.

 

[DraftHorse]

Thanks for the pictures. I'm having a problem visualizing the setup for pic 2 at this time, but once I have the chipper here, it may become clearer.

I like your stand for it. One question though, how is the support arm supporting the chute assembly. Is there a cross arm on top ?

Can you post some pictures of the support stand. I am intrested in building one myself.

And yes, I have both a head stone and mig welder, so fabing won't be an issue.

Peter

 

[Affordable]

Hey Peter ,"Good News" we will be shipping your woodchipper and extra parts out on Wed.We appreciate the business,if you have any questions please let us know.I think you will be very happy with it.

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
Bellville,Texas