Echo 73125 Owners Manual v.2
I
nstruction &
Owners Manual
Towable
Truck
Loader
Models
73125
Crary Company
A Division of TerraMarc Industries
Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 282-5520
FAX: (701) 282-9522
www.crary.com
• (800) 247-7335
73725
Cat. No. 12782
Manual No. 5/01
Dear Bear Cat Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat Truck Loader . The Bear
Cat Truck Loader is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of
dependable performance. T o keep your Truck Loader operating at peak
efficiency , 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 the
T owable Truck Loader .
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 factory-authorized Bear Cat dealer.
Please Send Us Your Warranty Card
A warranty card is included in your owners kit packaged with
your product. Please take the time to fill 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.
How to Contact
Bear Cat
A
DDRESS
Crary Bear Cat
237 NW 12th Street
PO Box 849
West Fargo, ND
58078
P
HONE
800-247-7335
701-282-5520
Fax: 701-282-9522
E
MAIL
opesales@crary.com
service@crary.com
H
OURS
Owner's Record
Please take a moment to record the
following information about your Truck
Loader. If you need to call for assistance,
please be ready to provide your model and
serial numbers. This information will allow us
(or your dealer) to help you more quickly
when you call.
Model Number
Serial Number
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Central Time
Serial Number Decal Location
Serial Number Decal
Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................2
Assembly .......................................................................................6
Operation .......................................................................................8
Service and Maintenance ...........................................................10
Attach the Trailer Wheels ......................................................................... 6
Attach the Hitch .......................................................................................6
Attach the Blower Discharge Tube............................................................6
Conversion to Skid Mount; Attaching optional trailer .................................6
Starting: 25 HP ........................................................................................ 8
Vacuuming ...............................................................................................9
Stopping...................................................................................................9
Unplugging ............................................................................................... 9
Flex Hose Replacement ......................................................................... 1 0
Trailer Service Tips ................................................................................. 10
Engine Maintenance............................................................................... 1 1
Oil Changing Information.........................................................................11
Refueling Information .............................................................................. 11
Inspection Items..................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting..........................................................................13
Specifications ........................................................................ 14-15
Warranty
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Safety Instructions
Y our safety and the safety of others is important. Valuable safety messages are
provided in this manual and on the machine. Please read these messages carefully .
A safety message alerts to potential hazards that could injure you or others. Each
safety message is preceded by one of three words: DANGER, W ARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Before Operating
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSL Y HURT if safety instructions are not
followed.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSL Y HUR T if safety instructions are not
followed.
You CAN be HUR T if safety instructions are not followed.
• Do not operate this equipment before reading and understanding the owners
manual. See engine owners manual for additional safety information.
• Keep safety decals clean and legible.
• Replace missing or illegible safety decals.
• Familiarize yourself and other operators with the equipment operation.
Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted.
• Do not allow children-or any person unfamiliar with the use of the unit- to
use this machine.
• Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders. Keep area
clear of all persons and pets.
• Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area; carbon monoxide is
extremely dangerous. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas.
• Always use an approved fuel container . Do not remove gas cap or add fuel
when engine is running. Add fuel to a cool engine only .
• Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks, smoking materials,
and other sources of combustion away from fuel.
2
Safety Instructions-Cont.
• Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol,
medications, or substances that can affect your vision, balance, and
judgement. Do not operate if tired or ill. Y ou must be in good health to
operate this machine safely .
• Shut off the engine and ensure all moving parts are stopped before
inspecting or servicing any part of the machine.
• Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before using this machine.
Remove all foreign objects (stones and wire) before operating.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Never use without proper guards in place.
• W ear safety glasses at all times while operating this machine. One
pair of safety glasses is provided.
• A void wearing loose fitting clothing. Never operate this machine
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught
in the machine.
CAUTION
• Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly
secured before starting the machine. Check all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners for proper tightness to ensure everything is in proper
working condition once every 10 hours of operation.
• Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and in good working
condition.
• Do not transport or move machine while the machine is running.
The standard muffler installed on the 25 HP engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester . One must be added before use if this machine is intended to be used in
an area where a spark arrester is required by law . Contact the local authorities
if these laws apply to you. See your authorized engine dealer for spark arrester
options.
3
Safety Instructions-Cont.
Operation
• Do not allow hands, or any part of body or clothing, near the hose inlet
chamber, dischar ge, or any moving part.
• Exclude pieces of rock and wire when vacuuming material into the machine.
• Shut off engine immediately if the machine starts making an unusual noise or
vibrating. Allow the machine to stop completely . After machine stops:
1. Inspect for damage.
2. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
3. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
• Stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine.
• Keep your face and body back from the hose inlet.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times.
• Keep the engine clear of debris and other accumulations.
• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the machine; the
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the
engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over speed.
• Setting up your loading site so you are not endangered by traffic and the
public is not endangered by your work is critical for safety . T ake great care
to provide adequate warning by way of signage and coning, if diverting
vehicles or pedestrian traffic is necessary .
• A well-prepared traffic plan includes parking off the highway whenever
possible. Cone the work area as soon as the truck loader vehicle
stops. A void sudden traffic stoppage or lane diversion. Do not allow
pedestrians to walk through the work area. Ensure debris or dust do not
blow into traffic, parked cars, or pedestrians.
• Shut off engine and allow machine to stop completely before clearing debris
if the machine becomes clogged.
• Disconnect cables from battery before doing any inspection or service.
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