Morbark TORNADO 13 - Description of Chipper Components; Chipper Drum; Chipper Bearings; Chip Pockets

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DESCRIPTION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS

Chipper Drum This is the component in which the knives are

mounted. The chipper drum is dynamically

balanced and should not be welded on or modified.

Chipper Bearings These support the chipper drum.

Chip Pockets Each drum is designed with chip pockets to allow for

accumulation until discharged.

Chipper Base The chipper base holds the chipper drum assembly

and its bearings. The base is a welded construction.

Knife Anvil The chipper knife cuts against the knife anvil. The

knife anvil is adjustable. See "Inspecting and

Adjusting Anvil" (pg. 20) for proper adjustment.

Chipper Knife These are attached to the chipper drum with four

bolts.

Feed Wheel Feeds the material at steady rate to the chipper

drum.

Drum Lock Pin A steel pin used to stabilize the drum when

changing knives. It is located on the side of the

chipper base.

Chipper Hood Allows the operator access to the chipper drum.