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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 540 PTO Hydraulic Feed P/N: 78522-00 Revision 20220504 Serial Range: M01912 - Current Companion to P/N: 78521-00 BEARCATPRODUCTS.COM// 888.625.4520 ENGLISH...
- Page 2 ® 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.
- Page 3 In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling Crary Bear Cat dealer. Crary Industries, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ..............1 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ......17 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ........1 5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......... 17 1.2 BEFORE OPERATING ..........1 5.2 ROTOR LOCK ............18 1.3 OPERATION SAFETY ..........2 5.3 RAISE/LOWER ACCESS COVER ......18 1.4 FEED ROLLER SAFETY .......... -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY Section 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 1.2 BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment. The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert 2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and you of potential hazards. -
Page 6: Operation Safety
SAFETY 10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Do not 9. Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars, operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows or pedestrians. or air conditioners. 10. Keep the machine clear of debris and other 11. -
Page 7: Pto Safety
SAFETY 1.5 PTO SAFETY 1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY 1. Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals. 1. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an accessory, shut off the machine and make sure all 2. Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating. moving parts have come to a complete stop. -
Page 8: Safety Decals
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. -
Page 9: Safety Decal Locations
SAFETY 1.8 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.7. Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations. *Decal located under shield 9 INCH CHIPPER... -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Section 2.1 ATTACH CHUTE AND SUPPORT WARNING WARNING Do not operate this unit without the chipper chute If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be sure correctly installed. Rotating cutting blades can cause to remove them before starting the machine. serious personal injury. -
Page 11: Attach Digital Display Controller Mount Assembly
ASSEMBLY 2.3 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE 2.2 ATTACH DIGITAL DISPLAY CONTROLLER MOUNT ASSEMBLY 1. Attach one clamping ring (1) and one spacer ring (2) to discharge tube base (3) using three 3/8" × 1-1/4" 1. Remove the bolts (1) and nuts (2) attaching the digital bolts (4) and nylock nuts (5). -
Page 12: Connect To Pto Driveline
ASSEMBLY 2.4 CONNECT TO PTO DRIVELINE NOTE The driveline supplied with this machine may need to be Keep nuts as tight as possible while allowing the cut to a shorter length for proper operation with the tractor discharge chute to freely turn. being used. -
Page 13: Connect Control Box Wires To Tractor
ASSEMBLY 6. Remove driveline pieces (for ease of cutting) and cut 2.5 CONNECT CONTROL BOX WIRES ONLY the outer and inner plastic tubes. TO TRACTOR IMPORTANT There are two electrical wires (red and white) that come wrapped around the three-point PTO connector. ●... -
Page 14: Features & Controls
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. 1. CHUTE EXTENSION TRAY 9. FEED ROLLER LIFT JACK The feed chute has an extension tray that folds down. - Page 15 FEATURES & CONTROLS 9 INCH CHIPPER...
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Page 16: Operation
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the NOTE feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are important to If forward and reverse feed positions are reversed overall good performance. -
Page 17: Raise Extension Tray Before Towing
OPERATION 5. If the chipper jams, the feed roller will reverse WARNING momentarily to remove the branch. Once the branch is removed, rotate it before reinserting into the To prevent personal injury or property damage: shut chute. Alternately insert and retract the limb or insert off engine and make sure that all moving parts have continuously at a rate that will not kill the engine. -
Page 18: Chipper Feed Controller
The model number shown should match more information on using the Diagnostics screen to the model of the chipper. If it does not contact Crary Bear help troubleshoot the chipper control system. Cat Service at 888-625-4520 for help. - Page 19 OPERATION or other problems that may occur during chipping. The Knee Bar functions as an emergency stop system for the feed roller to immediately stop the feed roller ● Language – Allows the selection of the language system. Occasionally, branches or limbs may contact displayed on the controller.
- Page 20 OPERATION 4.7.3 HOURS/SERVICE REMINDERS 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. 1. From the Main Menu select the Language option at the bottom of the menu and press Enter. 2.
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Page 21: 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 22: Rotor Lock
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. -
Page 23: Removing The Blades
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 Chipping blades are sharp! Use caution when working on machine to avoid injury. -
Page 24: Installing The Blades
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. Loosen the three 1/2" bolts that hold the chipper anvil 5.7 INSTALLING THE BLADES to the frame. -
Page 25: Clearing A Plugged Rotor
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. 10. Close access cover and secure (see Section 5.3). 5.9 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR 11. -
Page 26: Rotor Bearings
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. 5.11 ROTOR BEARINGS 1. Rotate discharge to the right side of the machine. 15. -
Page 27: Hydraulic Feed Maintenance
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. 5.12 HYDRAULIC FEED MAINTENANCE 5.13 CHANGE HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER Hydraulic fluid drives the feed roller. -
Page 28: Lubrication
2 Drive Assy Bearings (B) 2 Feed Roller Assy 1 Discharge Chute (A) Zerks 2 Rotor Assy Bearings (C) Bearings (D) Visit https://qrco.de/CBCGreaseZerks to learn how to properly locate grease points and grease your Crary Bear Cat machine for maintenance. 9 INCH CHIPPER... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 30: 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. - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if Drive belts loose or worn needed Cannot achieve solid green for forward feed Confirm that engine is achieving full RPM. Engine/Tractor is not achieving full RPM Confirm that PTO is 540 RPM. Check knee bar linkage for full range of Knee bar linkage is not free to move motion...
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Page 32: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Section DESCRIPTION ENGLISH METRIC Overall size 71" × 52" × 93" 180 cm × 132 cm × 236 cm Overall weight 1460 lbs. 662 kg Max chipper capacity 9" diameter 22.9 cm diameter Chipper blades 4 reversible (5" × 4" × 0.5") 4 reversible (12.7 cm ×... -
Page 33: Bolt Torque
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. -
Page 34: Temperature Operating Window
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... -
Page 35: Options
OPTIONS Section PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 71725-00 KIT, LOW PROFILE DISCHARGE CHUTE 78361-00 KIT, CHIPPER BLADE (1/2 INCH) Low Profile Discharge Chute, 71725-00 Chipper Blade Kit, 78361-00 9 INCH CHIPPER... - Page 36 Bear Cat • 237 12th St. NW, West Fargo, ND 58078 For customer service or for your nearest Crary Bear Cat dealer call 888.625.4520 | For International call 701.282.5520 BEARCATPRODUCTS.COM ©2022 Crary Bear Cat, a subsidiary of ECHO Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A...
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