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Please read and understand this manual before operating your machine. If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1.888.645.4520. If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local authorized ECHO Bear Cat Dealer.
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Crary Industries, Inc. In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling ECHO Bear Cat dealer. Crary Industries, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
SAFETY Section equipment in affected areas, it must be equipped with a 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL spark arrestor in continuous effective working order. The spark arrestor must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material.
SAFETY 7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of 6. The rotor will continue to rotate after being disengaged. bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts persons, particularly small children.
SAFETY 5. When feeding material into the feed roller wear eye, 1.7 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY face and hearing protection. 6. Stand to side of feed chute when feeding material 1. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing and release material quickly. an accessory, shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
SAFETY 1.9 SAFETY DECALS See Section 1.10 for decal locations. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner's manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals.
ASSEMBLY Section 2.1 ATTACH TRAILER WHEELS 1. Remove the chipper from its shipping crate. Place the WARNING unit on a level surface before attempting to assemble. 2. Raise the trailer several inches from the ground with If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be a hoist or jack.
ASSEMBLY feed chute. The other six bolts mount on the outer 2.3 INSTALL REAR STABILIZER flanges of the right and left chute supports through the feed roller housing. Install a coated clamp (3) in the To install the rear stabilizer, slide the stabilizer into the lower left mounting hole.
ASSEMBLY 2.6 ATTACH DIGITAL DISPLAY CONTROLLER MOUNT ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the bolts (1) and nuts (2) attaching the digital display controller mount assembly (3) to the inside of the chute. 2. Attach mount assembly to the outside of the chute as shown.
ASSEMBLY 8. Finish bolting the deflector to the tube with two 5/16 2.10 CHECK/ADD HYDRAULIC FLUID x 1" bolts (10) through the end hole in the discharge tube and secure with 5/16" washers and nylock nuts Hydraulic fluid drives the feed roller. The machine was (11).
FEATURES & CONTROLS Section Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your chipper. The following descriptions define the features and controls of your machine. REFER TO ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 6 INCH CHIPPER...
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FEATURES & CONTROLS 1. CHUTE EXTENSION TRAY 12. MANUAL CONTAINER The feed chute has an extension tray that folds down. Conveniently holds your manuals. Raise the extension tray to an upright position and 13. REAR STABILIZER secure with latch before towing the machine. Prevents the chipper from tipping when disconnected 2.
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the 4. Use key switch to start the engine. feel for how your machine operates and getting to know 5. Move the choke to the RUN position. the best techniques for particular jobs are important to For a cold engine: gradually return the choke to the ●...
OPERATION 4.3 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES 9. ALWAYS feed brush from the side of the chipper WARNING chute, rather than from the front. Step aside to avoid being hit by the brush moving into the chipper. Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual. 10.
After turning the key to the ON position, the ECHO Bear While occasional stopping and starting of the feed roller Cat logo will be displayed followed by the screen shown is normal, frequent stopping and starting of the feed in Figure 4.1.
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OPERATION ● Troubleshooting – Basic troubleshooting information to help diagnose problems with the engine, belt drive or other problems that may occur during chipping. Navigate the screens of this section with the Navigation Button. ● Language – Allows the selection of the language displayed on the controller.
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OPERATION Solid Green – The chipping rotor has achieved ● The Total hours on the chipper are shown in the upper left sufficient RPM to begin chipping. The feed roller can corner of the screen. The total hours are based on "Key now be engaged in the forward direction.
OPERATION 4.8 TOWING 4.8.1 ATTACHING 4.8.2 DETACHING 1. Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite 1. Unhook the safety chains from the towing vehicle. direction of the towing vehicle before towing. Latch safety chains to the hitch to prevent them from interfering with chipping.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Section 5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The items listed in this service and maintenance schedule are to be checked, and if necessary, corrective action taken. This schedule is designed for units operating under normal conditions. If the unit is operating in adverse or severe conditions, it may be necessary for the items to be checked and serviced more frequently.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.2 ROTOR LOCK 5.4 CHIPPER BLADES MAINTENANCE The chipper blades will eventually become dull, making WARNING chipping difficult and adding extra strain on the machine.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.5 REMOVING THE BLADES WARNING 1/4" BLADES Chipping blades are sharp! Use caution when working 1/2"...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 7. If chipping anvil edge is damaged or worn unevenly, HOUSING remove the three bolts holding the anvil and use one of the other three edges.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 4. Turn check valve clockwise to engage the jack pump. 8.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 6. Reinstall the belt idler pulley into the idler arm 9.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.13 HYDRAULIC FEED MAINTENANCE 5.14 CHANGE HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER Hydraulic fluid drives the feed roller.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.16 LUBRICATION WARNING NOTE Do not over grease bearings. Overfilling can lead to Polyurea lithium-based greases...
TROUBLESHOOTING Section 6.1 FLASH CODES FOR THE DIGITAL DISPLAY CONTROLLER FREQUENCY CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE GREEN Chipper has reached required RPM Solid Machine ready for chipping and forward feed is available 1/2 second on, Chipper has not reached chipping RPM Slowly increase RPM 1/2 second off upon initial startup...
Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or ECHO Bear Cat for service problems with the machine.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY During chipping the sensor gives a Open the shield and check rotor sensor, Gap solid green light, but Rotor RPM sensor is set too far away should be 1/32" (thickness of a credit card). the feed roller runs Clean face of sensor.
SPECIFICATIONS Section DESCRIPTION ENGLISH METRIC Overall size 126" L x 57" W x 104" H 320 x 145 x 264 cm Overall weight 1,581 lbs. 718 kg Max chipper capacity 6" dia. 15.2 cm dia. Chipper blades 4 reversible (4 x 5.1 x 0.50") 4 reversible (10.2 x 13.0 x 1.3 cm) Chipping anvil 4-edge adjustable...
SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 BOLT TORQUE The tables below are for reference purposes only and their use by anyone is entirely voluntary, unless otherwise noted. Reliance on their content for any purpose is at the sole risk of that person and any loss or damage resulting from the use of this information is the responsibility of that person.
SPECIFICATIONS 7.2 TEMPERATURE OPERATING WINDOW For the nearest Mobil lubricant supplier or technical information, including lubricant information for severe arctic operating conditions, call 1-800-662-4525. EFFECTIVE TEMPERATURE RANGE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR TEMPERATURE Mobil Mobil Mobil Mobil Mobil Mobil Mobil DTE 10 DTE 10 DTE 10 DTE 10 DTE 10...
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