It was too hot and I didn't have time to take the chute apart and clean it out (is there any other way to clean it out besides taking the whole thing off???) today - won't have a chance until the weekend probably... will post again after I get all this done and can try it out... thanks!
Help with whisper chipper maintainance
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ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Push the center button in with thumb and pull out to set wide open throttle I am 98% certain that is all that's wrong beware its going to surprise you at the change in limb b gone lol
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
I have held back the governor briefly to clean out but it only works if slightly plugged and I do not recommend the practice. I would recommend to take it off it will likely not clog after this or rarely anyway! Also sometimes you can carefully lay it back over the feed table to clean out if yours is hinged?
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ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Usually they are hinged at the rotor top side you take the bolts loose where you did when changing blades and then carefully lay it back over feed table top!
Well, you were right... increasing the throttle did the trick and I was able to chip without any clogging. Thanks for the help.
Now, for a few more questions:
1.) When is the appropriate time to throttle up? I have been throttling up prior to enguaging the clutch and getting the drum spinning, but I did have to feather the clutch a good bit to keep from killing the motor... it seemed that did not happen so bad when I enguaged the clutch when the throttle was not yet advanced....
2.) I noticed that when I had a pretty large branch (5-6") that, while it would handle it okay, it did seem to pull down the motor and need a little time to "recover"... is this typical? is there a recommended wait time between branches - especially large ones?
One thing that makes it a bit hard is that the unit is so loud (why on earth did they name it a "whisper" chipper???) that I wear ear muffs (the kind that are on the hard hats) while using it, and because of this it is sometimes hard to hear what the motor is doing RPM wise... once or twice after a pretty big branch I thought the motor had died, but then since the drum kept going it just started back up?????
3.) Is there a better way to feed - butt end first, or top/small end first????
4.) Lastly, is it normal for the motor to shake a bit with the throttle is open?? Seems to shake more then than when the throttle is not pulled out.
thanks again
Now, for a few more questions:
1.) When is the appropriate time to throttle up? I have been throttling up prior to enguaging the clutch and getting the drum spinning, but I did have to feather the clutch a good bit to keep from killing the motor... it seemed that did not happen so bad when I enguaged the clutch when the throttle was not yet advanced....
2.) I noticed that when I had a pretty large branch (5-6") that, while it would handle it okay, it did seem to pull down the motor and need a little time to "recover"... is this typical? is there a recommended wait time between branches - especially large ones?
One thing that makes it a bit hard is that the unit is so loud (why on earth did they name it a "whisper" chipper???) that I wear ear muffs (the kind that are on the hard hats) while using it, and because of this it is sometimes hard to hear what the motor is doing RPM wise... once or twice after a pretty big branch I thought the motor had died, but then since the drum kept going it just started back up?????
3.) Is there a better way to feed - butt end first, or top/small end first????
4.) Lastly, is it normal for the motor to shake a bit with the throttle is open?? Seems to shake more then than when the throttle is not pulled out.
thanks again
all chipped up
New Member
Hey Treefmr i have a wisper as a back up and how the hell did you get the blades off i have beet on then many times ( help ) Thanks
Pre-soaked all the bolts (from the top and bottom) with penetrating oil for about 3 or 4 days
3/8" allen on a socket (3/8 socket was biggest I could find so I used an impact 3/8 drive to 3/4 drive adapter - after I broke a regular adapter), 3/4" drive ratchet (breaker bar would have been better) with extensions
lock the drum with a screw-driver in the locking hole
seat the 3/8" allen into bolt well with a hammer, attach ratchet/bar and use about a 3' long cheater bar - pull slowly and steady
If they aren't stripped they should all come out.... if not then you'll probably have to use a torch on them
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Lol went from 3" to 6" didntya
ok engage the clutch at 1/4 throttle then advance tofull it used to say that by operator controls! I think someone at Asplundh mfg had a sense of humor in the name
It will pull down then governor kicks in and keeps it rolling.The governor may need oil but make sure you understand the filling process it has a fill plug in the top and sight plug down lower on the side but it also has a adjustment that is in the same area I am mearly going from memory as my chipper is loaned out so I can't tell you exactly which is sight plug and which adjusts the governor speed! I would recommend you consult the manual on fill and adjusting procedures. I usually feed butt end so when rpms drop the limb is at small end! Shake of motor sounds like mounting bolts loose tighten them and see if that helps btw you seem to have a nice looking machine!Now I hope you live up to posting pics of some chips made with your whisper?
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
I have got stripped ones out by welding the allen in and using torch got to be carefull to not ruin wedge!
all chipped up
New Member
Thanks ill soak them longer and try that i can get the bolts out no prob but cant get the blades out
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
All chipped did you notice there is a short bolt? That is a pusher plug after you get the bolts out take the short hole put one of the long bolts in until it breaks the wedge free!
Chipped up: Sorry, misunderstood the question... you actually wanted to know how to get the wedge out (and then the knives) which ropen has answered
Ropen:
I don't have an operating manual... if you have one I'd be glad to pay for a copy...
so put it on 1/4 throttle and get it going and then pull to full-throttle when using.
I'll check out the governor but won't make any adjustments until i know what I'm doing...maybe I'll post a pic
and, yes, once the pile gets impressive enough I'll include it in a pic also!
Ropen:
I don't have an operating manual... if you have one I'd be glad to pay for a copy...
so put it on 1/4 throttle and get it going and then pull to full-throttle when using.
I'll check out the governor but won't make any adjustments until i know what I'm doing...maybe I'll post a pic
and, yes, once the pile gets impressive enough I'll include it in a pic also!
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Ok all good check them motor mounts and chip wood my friend:monkey:
Okay... chipped for over 2 hours straight today... no problems.
Here is the result: View attachment 102690 View attachment 102691
Here is the result: View attachment 102690 View attachment 102691
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Looks good friend was the motor mounts a little loose ?
well.. I forgot to check before I started it up, but it didn't seem to shake so bad today... I think I didn't have it quite as revved up, but it still did very well and spit out all the chips with no problem... I did look at them after cranking and it looked like it had a couple of rubber bushings in the front mounts, but the rear looked like it bolted to a bracket that was attached directly to the frame??? Anyway, I didn't notice it shaking as bad today. Thanks again.
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Your machine looks nice operating manual and parts can be bought from Altec I don't have one I cut my teeth using that chipper though so I am familiar with it.
