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9 INCH CHIPPER CH922DH – 2.2 L Diesel Kubota ® PN: 72693-00 Rev. 031119 bearcatproducts.com Companion to 72694-00 Range: 5VJAA0415KW006182 - Current...
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Please read and understand this manual before operating your machine. If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 888.625.4520. If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local authorized ECHO Bear Cat Dealer.
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Repair or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized ECHO Bear Cat dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage that may occur as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty.
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 the vicinity of 6. The rotor will continue to rotate after being disengaged. bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts 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 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.
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the 5. Press engine start button until engine starts or a feel for how your machine operates and getting to know maximum of 10 seconds (to prevent burning out the the best techniques for particular jobs are important to starter).
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OPERATION 3. If the chipper engine stalls while engaging the belt, depress the belt engagement pedal again to disengage belt, restart engine, SLIGHTLY increase throttle and attempt engagement again. 4. Once the belt is engaged, continue to SLOWLY turn the throttle knob counterclockwise to increase throttle to 100% or full throttle.
OPERATION 7. Limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be 9" 4.3 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES (22.9 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 WARNING bundle and feed in simultaneously.
OPERATION 4.6 CHIPPER FEED CONTROLLER 4.4 SLOWING AND STOPPING THE 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.
Enter key. The user should 4.7.1 MAIN MENU navigate to the Hours/Service Reminders screen for After turning the key to the ON position, the ECHO Bear more information on the service required. The Hours/ logo will be displayed followed by the screen shown Service Reminders are described in Section 4.7.3.
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OPERATION Bar safety system has been activated. To re-engage the In the upper left hand corner of the screen is a reminder that the feed roller speed can be adjusted. The adjustment feed roller safety system after the Knee Bar safety occurs at the control valve, the location of which varies by system has been activated, the operator must press 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). 2.
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. Loosen bolts on hydraulic pump and remove hydraulic 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. 1. Clean all system components (reservoir, fittings, etc.). 5.15 CHANGE OIL 2.
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. 5.17 LUBRICATION WARNING NOTE Do not over grease bearings. Overfilling can lead to Polyurea lithium-based greases...
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...
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 ECHO 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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