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Before You Begin DEAR Crary Bear Cat CUSTOMER ® ® Thank you for purchasing an Crary Bear Cat product. The Crary 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 Crary Bear Cat Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries, Inc. and ® ® does not include gas engine or electric powered pressure washers under the Crary Bear Cat brand. See Crary Bear Cat Pressure Washer Limited Warranty for complete warranty details on those products.
SAFETY Section The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). If operating your power equipment in affected areas, it must be equipped with a spark arrestor in continuous effective working order.
SAFETY 7. Do not operate this equipment in 6. The rotor will continue to rotate after being disengaged. the vicinity of bystanders. Keep Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts the area of operation clear of all have come to a complete stop before inspecting or persons, particularly small children.
SAFETY 6. Stand to side of feed chute when feeding material 1.7 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY and release material quickly. 7. When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure 1. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing the feed roller in the raised position using the lock pin, an accessory, shut off the machine and make sure if applicable.
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 WARNING If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be sure to remove them before starting the machine. 2.1 ATTACH TRAILER WHEELS 1. Remove the chipper from its shipping crate. Place the unit on a level surface before attempting to assemble. 2.
ASSEMBLY 2.4 ATTACH CHUTE AND SUPPORT WARNING NOTE In tropical regions, areas of high humidity or rainfall Do not operate this unit without the chipper chute amounts, dielectric grease may be added to wire correctly installed. Rotating cutting blades can cause harness connectors to provide corrosion resistance.
ASSEMBLY 2.5 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 2.7 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE 1. Attach one clamping ring (1) and one spacer ring (2) NOTE to discharge tube base (3) using three 3/8" × 1-1/4" bolts (4) and nylock nuts (5). Tighten leaving 1/16" Keep nuts as tight as possible while allowing the gap to assist in mounting to flange.
ASSEMBLY To install the battery: 2.8 ADD OIL TO ENGINE 1. Open the battery box (11-1/8" × 7-3/4" × 10-1/8") and insert battery into the battery box. Check the oil level and, if needed, fill the engine crankcase with the type and amount of oil specified in the engine 2.
FEATURES & CONTROLS Section 3.1 MACHINE 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. 9 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.
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FEATURES & CONTROLS 3.2 ENGINE CONTROLLER A - STOP BUTTON Pressing the button will shut down the engine or stop auto-start. B - AUTO BUTTON Typical function is not used for this application. Pressing the button will shut down the engine or stop auto-start. C - START BUTTON Pressing the button will begin the auto-start process.
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FEATURES & CONTROLS Shutdown Alarm Icons: Shutdown alarms are latching and immediately stop the engine. The alarm condition must be rectified before a resetting. The alarm must be accepted and cleared, and the fault removed to reset the module. If the alarm condition remains, it is not possible to reset the unit (The exception to this is the Low Oil Pressure alarm, as the oil pressure is low with the engine at rest).
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting 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 The chipping operation takes place in the middle of the machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are mounted on a rotating rotor assembly.
OPERATION 5. If the chipper jams, the feed roller will reverse momentarily to remove the branch. Once the branch is removed, rotate it before reinserting into the chute. Alternately insert and retract the limb or insert continuously at a rate that will not kill the engine. 6.
OPERATION 4.4 SLOWING AND STOPPING THE 4.6 CHIPPER FEED CONTROLLER CHIPPER ROTOR AND ENGINE This machine is equipped with a Digital Display Controller (DDC). The DDC monitors the chipper rotor RPM and NEVER disengage the belt as part of the stopping or regulates the feed roller.
OPERATION 4.7 USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY CONTROLLER Hours/Service Reminders – Shows the total hours The feed roller FORWARD and REVERSE functions are ● controlled by the controller. In addition to the feed roller on the chipper as well as hours remaining until the control functions, the controller also provides service next service on the blades/anvil, belts, bearing reminders, onboard diagnostics, operating instructions,...
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OPERATION In the upper left hand corner of the screen is a reminder Bar safety system has been activated. To re-engage the that the feed roller speed can be adjusted. The adjustment feed roller safety system after the Knee Bar safety system has been activated, the operator must press occurs at the control valve, the location of which varies by model.
OPERATION After a service operation has been performed, that Service Indicator Reminder will need to be reset. Using the Navigation Button, move the cursor to the appropriate service reminder, then press and hold the Reset button for three seconds. 4.7.4 LANGUAGE The language used to display messages on the controller can be changed to one of four options on the Language selection screen.
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. 3. Be careful when grinding so that the blade does 5.5 REMOVING THE BLADES not become overheated and change color.
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. ROTOR 5.8 SETTING CHIPPER BLADE CLEARANCE CHIPPER BLADE The chipping blades should clear the chipper block ANVIL...
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. 2. Open access cover (see Section 5.3). 3.
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. Take the tension off the drive belt by depressing the 12.
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. Run the feed roller in both directions for several 5.15 CHANGE OIL minutes until any remaining air purges from the unit.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 5.17 LUBRICATION 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. NOTE WARNING Do not over grease bearings.
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...
TROUBLESHOOTING 6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 Crary Bear Cat for service problems with the machine.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Dull chipper blades Flip, sharpen, or replace Hard to feed chipper, Use branch or similar object to clear Obstructed discharge requires excessive discharge tube power to chip Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended Improper blade clearance distance Dull chipper blades Flip, sharpen, or replace...
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 800-662-4525. 9 INCH CHIPPER...
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