Operation; Starting The Chipper; Stopping The Chipper - Echo CH8540 Owner's Manual

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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. Material fed into
the chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled
out through a discharge tube.

4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER

1. Connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in
Section 2.3.
2. Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level.
3. Start tractor engine and engage PTO (refer to tractor
owner's manual). Increase engine speed to rated
PTO RPM.
WARNING
Do not inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO and shutting off tractor. Allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop.
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner's manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury or property damage.

4.2 STOPPING THE CHIPPER

1. Move tractor throttle to slowest position.
2. Disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine.
3. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
The rotor will continue to turn for some time after the
engine has been shut off. Make sure rotor has stopped
completely before inspecting or servicing machine.
8 INCH CHIPPER
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
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