Echo 71854 User Manual
540 PTO CHIPPER
MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE...
71854 - SELF FEED
72854 - HYDRAULIC FEED
71854S - SELF FEED
72854S - HYDRAULIC FEED
76854 - HYDRAULIC FEED
CH8540 - SELF FEED
CH9540H - HYDRAULIC FEED
OWNER'S MANUAL
CHF9540H - HYDRAULIC FEED
PN: 16812
R051107
Companion to 12141
71854, 72854, 76854 SN Range: 704890 - 709849
CH8540, CH9540H, CHF9540H SN Range: 706072 - 710354
Before You Begin
MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.
XXXXXX
WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 U.S.A.
SERIAL NUMBER
DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing an ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years
of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efciency, it is necessary to adjust it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your machine. 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 1-800-247-7335.
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. In doing so, we reserve the right to make changes or add improvements to our product without
obligation for equipment previously sold.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD
A warranty card is included in your owner's kit packaged with your machine. Please take the time to ll in the information requested
on the card. When you send your completed card to us, we will register your machine and start your coverage under our limited
warranty.
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
For service assistance or parts, contact your nearest authorized
ECHO Bear Cat dealer or the factory. Your nearest authorized
dealer will need to know the serial number of your machine to
provide the most efcient service. See below for information on
how to identify and record the serial number for your machine.
If you need engine service or parts:
For engine service or parts, contact your nearest authorized engine dealer. An authorized engine dealer can handle all parts,
repairs, and warranty service concerning the engine.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Please record the serial number in the space provided and on
the warranty and registration card.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Only genuine ECHO Bear Cat replacement parts should be
used to repair the machine. Replacement parts manufactured
by others could present safety hazards, even though they may
t on this machine. Replacement parts are available from your
ECHO Bear Cat dealer.
Provide the following when ordering parts:
The SERIAL NUMBER of your machine.
The PART NUMBER of the part.
The PART DESCRIPTION.
The QUANTITY needed.
SERIAL NUMBER
HOW TO CONTACT ECHO BEAR CAT
ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOURS
237 NW 12th Street
P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078
*Original Instructions
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800-247-7335
701-282-5520
FAX: 701-282-9522
sales@bearcatproducts.com
service@bearcatproducts.com
Monday - Friday,
8 am to 5 pm
Central Time
LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies to all AG and Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries.
Crary Industries warrants to the original owner each new Crary Industries product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service. The warranty shall extend 1 year from date of
delivery for income producing (commercial) applications and 2 years from date of delivery for non-income
producing (consumer) use of the product. The product is warranted to the original owner as evidenced by a
completed warranty registration on file at Crary Industries. Replacement parts are warranted for (90) days
from date of installation.
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY INDUSTRIES
WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR THE WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling Crary
Industries dealer. Crary Industries will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in material
or workmanship. Warranty on any repairs will not extend beyond the product warranty. Repair or attempted
repair by anyone other than a Crary Industries dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage that may occur
as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty. Crary Industries does not warrant replacement
components not manufactured or sold by Crary Industries.
This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship. 1.
This warranty does not cover normal wear items including but not limited to bearings, belts, pulleys, filters 2.
and chipper knives.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service or adjustments.3.
This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper 4.
maintenance.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.5.
This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications of the product. 6.
Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.7.
Crary Industries is not liable for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from the unauthorized
modification or alteration of a Crary product or from the owner’s failure to assemble, install, maintain or operate
the product in accordance with the provisions of the Owner’s manual.
Crary Industries is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not
limited to loss of crops, loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment or other commercial loss.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that may vary from area to area.
Crary Industries makes no warranties, representations or promises, expressed or implied as to the performance
of its products other than those set forth in this warranty. Neither the dealer nor any other person has any
authority to make any representations, warranties or promises on behalf of Crary Industries or to modify the
terms or limitations of this warranty in any way. Crary Industries, at its discretion, may periodically offer limited,
written enhancements to this warranty.
CRARY INDUSTRIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS
OF ITS PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PREVIOUS PURCHASERS OF ITS
PRODUCTS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE
SAFETY ......................................................................... 3
1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL....................................................... 3
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING .............................................. 3
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING (CONT.) ............................... 4
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY .............................................. 4
1.4 PTO SAFETY ............................................................ 4
1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY .......................................... 5
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY ....................... 5
1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................. 6
1.8 SAFETY DECALS ..................................................... 7
ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 8
2.1 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE AND EXTENSION TRAY 8
2.1 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE (CONT.) ........................ 9
2.2 SAFETY BAR (72854S) ............................................ 9
2.3 HYDROSTATIC CONTROL CABLE .......................... 9
2.4 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE (71854, 72854, 71854S,
72854S) 9
2.4 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE (CONT.) .................... 10
2.5 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE (76854) .................... 10
2.6 CONNECT PTO SHAFT.......................................... 10
CONTROLS & OPERATION ........................................ 11
3.1 CONTROLS ..............................................................11
3.2 OPERATION ............................................................ 12
HYDRAULIC FEED ...................................................... 13
4.1 HYDRAULIC FEED INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 13
4.2 CONTROL ARM OPERATION ................................ 13
4.3 HYDRAULIC FEED MAINTENANCE ...................... 14
4.4 SAFETY BAR (72854S) .......................................... 14
ELECTRONIC FEED SENSOR
STANDARD ON 76854 ................................................ 15
5.1 INSTALLING THE SENSOR ................................... 15
5.2 LOFA CONTROL PROGRAMMING ........................ 15
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ....................................... 17
6.1 SHARPENING CHIPPER BLADES ........................ 17
6.2 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE ............................. 17
6.2 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE (CONT.) ............... 18
6.3 ADJUSTING/REPLACING DRIVE BELT .................. 18
6.4 CLEARING PLUGGED ROTOR ............................. 18
6.5 GREASEABLE BEARINGS..................................... 18
6.6 REPLACING BEARINGS ........................................ 18
6.7 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 20
7.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 20
7.2 HYDROSTATIC PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 21
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 22
8.1 CHIPPER SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 22
8.2 BOLT TORQUE ........................................................ 23
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Section
SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL
The Owner/Operator's manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING
Read and understand this Owner/Operator's manual. 1.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating 2.
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
Keep safety decals clean and 3.
legible. Replace missing or illegible safety decals.
Obtain and wear safety glasses 4.
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this 5.
machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could
wrap around or get caught in the machine.
Do not operate this machine if you are under the 6.
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
Do not operate this equipment in 7.
the vicinity of bystanders. Keep
the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children.
It is recommended that bystanders
keep at least 50 feet (15 meters)
away from the area of operation.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.8.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.9.
Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine 10.
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
Do not operate machine without 11.
shields in place. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury or death.
Keep all guards, deflectors, and 12.
shields in good working condition.
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SAFETY
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING (CONT.)
Before inspecting or servicing any part 13.
of this machine, disengage PTO, shut
off tractor engine, and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop.
Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and 14.
other fasteners are secured, tightened and in proper
working condition before starting the machine and once
every 8 hours of operation.
Do not transport or move machine 15.
while the machine is operating or
running.
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY
Always stand clear of discharge area 1.
when operating this machine. Keep
face and body away from feed and
discharge openings.
Keep hands and feet out of feed and 2.
discharge openings while machine
is operating to avoid serious personal injury. Stop
and allow machine to come to a complete stop before
clearing obstructions.
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic 3.
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper 4.
balance and footing at all times.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before 5.
starting the machine.
The disk will continue to rotate when belt is disen-6.
gaged.
Do not insert branches larger than 8 inches in diameter 7.
into chipper or machine damage may occur.
When feeding material into machine, do not allow 8.
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars, 9.
or pedestrians.
Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumula-10.
tions.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the 11.
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
Shut off machine immediately if the machine becomes 12.
clogged, the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
object, or the machine starts vibrating or making an
unusual noise. Shut off the machine, disconnect the
battery, remove the ignition key and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. After
machine stops:
Inspect for damage.A.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.B.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.C.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours 13.
of operation. Check blades and rotate or resharpen
daily or as required to keep blades sharp. Failure to do
so may cause poor performance, damage or personal
injury and will void the machine warranty.
1.4 PTO SAFETY
Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals.1.
Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating.2.
Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO 3.
driveline.
Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely 4.
to the power supply.
Keep guards and shields in place at all times while 5.
operating. Disengage PTO, shut off power source, and
make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing guards or shields.
Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never 6.
wear loose fitted jackets, shirts, or pants when working around the PTO. Tie long hair back or put under
a cap.
Keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains and other 7.
items from contacting the driveline.
Do not exceed the recommended 540 RPM PTO op-8.
erating speed.
Before inspecting or servicing the PTO drive area, 9.
disengage the driveline, shut off power source, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and make sure all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO drive 10.
parts.
Do not clean, lu-11.
bricate or adjust
th e PTO s haft
when it is running.
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1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY
The feed roller can cause 1.
serious injury or death. Keep
hands, feet and clothing away
from the feed roller and chipper
disk blades.
Never climb onto the feed 2.
chute when the unit is operating or running.
Do not overreach. Keep prop-3.
er balance and footing at all
times.
Never allow passengers to ride 4.
on the feed chute.
When feeding material into the feed roller:5.
Wear eye, face and hearing protection.A.
Release material and stand to side of feed B.
chute.
When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure 6.
the feed roller in the raised position using the snap
pin located on the roller slide.
SAFETY
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY
Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an 1.
accessory, disengage the PTO, shut off tractor engine,
and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-2.
fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
safety decals from an area Bear Cat dealer.
Store the machine out of reach of children. For stor-3.
age periods of three months or more, clear debris from
inside the machine and store in a dry area.
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SAFETY
1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Figure 1.1 Rotor access cover decals
Figure 1.2 Model 76854 discharge chute decal
Figure 1.3 Chipper decal locations
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1.8 SAFETY DECALS
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PN 12168
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SAFETY
PN 12174
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND BODY
AWAY FROM DRIVESHAFT
WHILE MACHINE IS OPERATING TO AVOID ENTANGLEMENT. OPERATE MACHINE AT
540 RPM.
2
PN 12169
KEEP HANDS AND FEET
OUT OF INLET AND
DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE
MACHINE IS OPERATING TO
AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. ALLOW MACHINE TO
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS.
PN 12172
3
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS OWNER/OPERATORS
MANUAL. BE COMPLETELY
FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS AND THE PROPER
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
OBTAIN AND WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES AND USE HEARING PROTECTION AT ALL
TIMES WHEN OPERATING
THIS MACHINE.
BEFORE INSPECTING OR
SERVICING ANY PART OF
THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF
POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND
MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS HAVE COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
PN 12175
6
KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT
OF INLET AND DISCHARGE
OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS
OPERATING TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW MACHINE TO COME TO
A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS.
PN 12250
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CHECK BLADE BOLTS FOR
PROPER TORQUE AFTER EVERY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION.
CHECK BLADES AND ROTATE
OR RESHARPEN DAILY OR AS
REQUIRED TO KEEP BLADES
SHARP. REFER TO OWNERS
MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
POOR PERFORMANCE, DAMAGE
OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL
VOID THE MACHINE WARRANTY.
PN 13711-00
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READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS OWNER/OPERATORS
MANUAL. BE COMPLETELY
FAMILIAR WITH THE
CONTROLS AND THE
PROPER USE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT.
PN 18983-00
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PN 12173
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DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF BYSTANDERS. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS STAND
CLEAR OF DISCHARGE AREA
WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE. KEEP FACE AND BODY
AWAY FROM DISCHARGE AREAS.
MODELS 72854/S AND 76854/S ONLY
FEED ROLLER SUPPORT
MUST BE SECURED IN
THE UP POSITION PRIOR
TO SERVICING CHIPPER
FEED AREA. THE FEED
ROLLER CAN FALL AND
CAUSE SEVERE BODILY
HARM. CONSULT OWNERS MANUAL FOR PROPER METHOD OF SECURING FEED ROLLER SUPPORT. LOWER
FEED ROLLER BEFORE OPERATING CHIPPER.
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Section
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT
If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be
sure to remove them before starting the machine.
2.1 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE AND EXTENSION TRAY
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, disengage PTO, shut off tractor engine, and
make sure all moving and/or rotating parts have come
to a complete stop.
WARNING
Do not operate this unit without the chipper chute correctly installed. Rotating cutting blades can cause se-
rious personal injury.
2.1.1 ATTACHING CHUTE SUPPORT (72854, 72854S)
Remove chipper from shipping crate. Place unit on 1.
a level surface before attempting to assemble. See
the Torque Chart in Section 8, Specifications, for the
minimum tightening torque of bolts and screws.
Attach the chute support to the front side of the chipper 2.
base with one 3/8" x 1" bolt, washer and nut. Refer to
Figure 2.1.1 for proper positioning of the weldment.
WARNING
Figure 2.1.1, Chute support positioning
2.1.2 ATTACHING CHIPPER CHUTE
Mount the chipper chute to the frame mounting bracket 1.
using eight 3/8" x 1" bolts and locknuts (see Figure
2.1.2). Use three bolts on each side and two on the
bottom. For hydraulic feed models, mount the chipper
chute directly to the feed roller as shown in Figure
2.1.3.
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8 INCH PTO CHIPPERS
Figure 2.1.2, Attaching the chipper chute (gravity feed models)
Figure 2.1.3, Attaching the chipper chute (hydraulic models)
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