Echo BEAR CAT SC2170 Owner's Manual

2 inch chipper/shredder

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2 INCH
CHIPPER/SHREDDER
SC2170 - 170cc SUBARU
Manual P/N: 31509-00
Rev. 030113
Companion to: 31641-00
SN Range: D01688 - Current

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  • Page 1 2 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER SC2170 - 170cc SUBARU Manual P/N: 31509-00 Rev. 030113 Companion to: 31641-00 SN Range: D01688 - Current...
  • Page 2 If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1.888.625.4520. If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local authorized ECHO Bear Cat Dealer. This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. ECHO Bear Cat is continually making improvements and developing new equipment.
  • Page 3 WILL BE VOID. 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 will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY ......................1 1.1 SAFETY ALERT ....................1 1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION ................1 1.3 BEFORE OPERATING ...................1 1.4 OPERATION SAFETY ..................2 1.5 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE SAFETY ............2 1.6 SAFETY DECALS ...................3 1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ...............4 1.8 INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER CHUTE BOLTS FOR CE COMPLIANT OPERATION ................4 ASSEMBLY ....................
  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY Section The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor 1.1 SAFETY ALERT power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material.
  • Page 6: Operation Safety

    SAFETY 7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of 6. Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all have come to a complete stop before inspecting or persons, particularly small children.
  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    SAFETY 1.6 SAFETY DECALS See Section 1.7 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.
  • Page 8: Safety Decal Locations

    SAFETY 1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.6. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational 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.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Section 2.1 ATTACH WHEELS & AXLE 2.3 FILL THE TANK Attach wheels to the axle with two 5/8 X 3 1/4" bolts and Use only those types of fuels that are recommended in 5/8" washers. Bolt the axle on to the chipper body with your engine owner’s manual.
  • Page 10: Features & Controls

    FEATURES & CONTROLS Section Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your chipper/shredder. The following descriptions define the features and controls of your machine. 5. RECOIL STARTER 1. CHIPPER CHUTE Used to start engine. Grasp handle and pull out to start. Feed branches no larger than 2 inches in diameter into the Refer to engine manual for further engine operating chipper chute.
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, get- ting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance. CHIPPING OPERATION Feed materials to be chipped into the smaller, side chute. Chipping materials should be no larger than 2"...
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION 2. Limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter or less. Trim side branches that cannot be bent enough to feed into the chipper chute. Hold small diameter branches together in a bundle and feed in simultaneously.
  • Page 13: Service & Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 14: Sharpening The Blades

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Before you sharpen the chipping blades, check for 6. Small imperfections such as nicks and burrs on the flat permanent damage.
  • Page 15 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CHIPPER BLADE REMOVAL 1. Remove the six 5/16” spiral lock nuts securing the front panel to the housing.
  • Page 16: Shredder Knives Maintenance

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 4. Push shaft through the rotor and remove it along with 5.8 REMOVING THE ROTOR old spacers and knives.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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 the factory for service problems with the machine. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Section SC2170 DESCRIPTION English Metric OVERALL SIZE 29" x 23" x 50" x 58 x 127cm OVERALL WEIGHT 120 lbs. 54,5 kg MAX CHIIPPER CAPACITY 2" 5.1 cm CHIPPER BLADES 3.125" x 2" x .25" 8,0 cm x 5,1 cm x 0,64 cm MAX SHREDDER CAPACITY 3/4"...
  • Page 19 OPTIONS Section PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 31605-00 HOUR/TACH KIT 70738 KIT, SMALL CHIPPER BLADE 76758-35 SCREEN, 1.13" STANDARD 76893-35 SCREEN, .75" FINE 77616-00 KIT, SHREDDER KNIVES 77618-00 KIT, ADDITIONAL KNIVES .75" Fine Screen, 76893-35 1.13" Standard Screen, 76758-35 Shredder Knives Kit, 77616-00 Small Chipper Blade Kit, 70738 Additional Knives Kit, 77618-00 2 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER...
  • Page 20: Bolt Torque

    SPECIFICATIONS 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.
  • Page 21 ECHO BEAR CAT www.bearcatproducts.com 237 NW 12th Street, West Fargo, ND 58078-0849 888.625.4520 Phone: 701.282.5520 • Toll Free: • Fax: 701.282.9522 E-mail: service@bearcatproducts.com • sales@bearcatproducts.com...

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