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Before You Begin DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing a ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efficiency, it is necessary to adjust it correctly and make regular inspections.
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LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty applies to all ECHO Bear Cat Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries, Inc. and does not include gas engine or electric powered pressure washers under the ECHO Bear Cat brand. See ECHO Bear Cat Pressure Washer Limited Warranty for complete warranty details on those products. Crary Industries, Inc.
SAFETY Section 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 1.2 FIRE HAZARD INFORMATION Federal, state, and local laws may prohibit the operation of an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land or on land covered with grain, hay or other flammable agricultural crops, without an engine spark arrestor in continuous effective working order.
SAFETY 14. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good 1.3 BEFORE OPERATING working condition. 15. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key where applicable.
SAFETY 12. If the machine becomes clogged, the cutting 1.6 TOWING SAFETY mechanism strikes any foreign object, or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual noise, shut off 1. Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten trailer hitch machine immediately and make sure all moving parts bolts.
SAFETY 1.7 SAFETY DECALS See Section 1.8 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 WARNING WARNING If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be Before beginning the assembly of the attachments sure to remove them before starting the machine. on this chipper, brace and/or stabilize the machine to prevent it from moving, falling or tipping that may result in serious injury.
ASSEMBLY 6. With the chipper deflector weldment in the down position (Figure 2.2), place discharge cap assembly (15) onto the housing by aligning the bolt holes of the discharge cap (15) and the bolt holes in the housing. Place the two 3/8 x 5-1/2" bolts (16) through the bolt holes.
ASSEMBLY 5. Place hitch plates (13) over the axle and secure to Follow these steps to reconfigure the CH4420: the hitch pole using two 1/2 x 3-1/4" bolts (14), four 1. Disconnect the axle brackets from trailer by removing 1/2 flat washers (15) and two 1/2-13 nylock nuts (16).
ASSEMBLY 2.4 ADD OIL TO ENGINE Check the oil level and, if needed, fill the engine crankcase with the type and amount of oil specified in the engine owner’s manual. 2.5 FILL THE FUEL TANK WARNING Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable their vapors...
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. 1.
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the 5. Move the choke to the RUN position. feel for how your machine operates and getting to know ● For a cold engine: gradually return the choke to the the best techniques for particular jobs are important to OFF position after the engine starts and warms up.
OPERATION 4.3 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES 9. ALWAYS place limb, butt end first, into the WARNING chipper chute until it contacts the chipper blades. The actual feed rate of the limb into the chipper will Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual. depend on the type of material fed and sharpness of Failure to operate the machine in accordance with the cutting blades.
OPERATION 4.5 TOWING 4.4 SLOWING AND STOPPING THE CHIPPER ROTOR AND ENGINE 4.5.1 ATTACHING NEVER disengage the belt as part of the stopping or 1. CE compliant models only. Raise the extension tray shut down process. The belt should remain engaged to an upright position before towing the machine.
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, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Before you sharpen the chipping blades, check for 5.2 ROTOR LOCK permanent damage.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 3. Using blade hardware access hole, remove the two bolts that hold the blade to the rotor.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 4. Torque the bolts to 17 ft-lbs. CHIPPING ANVIL 5.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. b. Loosen the four carriage bolts attaching the 5.10 DRIVE BELTS engine plate to the trailer.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.10.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 5.11 ROTOR BEARINGS 1.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.11.2 INSTALLING 1. Replace bearing and center in the bearing opening. 2.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.13 LUBRICATION WARNING NOTE Do not over grease bearings.
TROUBLESHOOTING Section 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Improper belt installation, belt not under belt Install belt properly, install belt under belt guide guide Cannot engage belt Adjust belt tension, Replace belt or belt Improper belt tension tension spring if needed Contact your nearest authorized dealer to Not using correct belt order the correct belt for your chipper Pulley(s) damaged or worn...
SPECIFICATIONS Section DESCRIPTION ENGLISH METRIC Overall size 75 x 51 x 45" 190 x 129 x 114 cm Overall weight 530 lbs. 240 kg Max chipper capacity 4.5" 11 cm Chipper blades 2 reversible (5 x 4 x 3/8") 2 reversible (12.7 x 10.2 x .95 cm) Rotor size 14"...
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.