Echo 73455 Owners Manual v.3

OWNER
OPERATORS
MANUAL

EZ Trim Mower

Models

73455

HONDA 5.5HP SELF-PROPELLED

74455

HONDA 5.5 HP PUSH WITH TILT

75065

BRIGGS & STRATTON

QUANTUM 6.5 HP PUSH

75365

BRIGGS & STRATTON

QUANTUM 6.5 HP 3 SPD SELF-

PROPELLED

76065

BRIGGS AND STRATTON

QUANTUM 6.5 HP PUSH

Crary Company

A Division of TerraMarc Industries

237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849

West Fargo, ND 58078-0849

[phone] • FAX: [phone]

www.bearcatproducts.com

www.terramarc.com

Manual P/N 12331

Rev 0703

Companion to 12330

Before you Begin

DEAR BEAR CAT CUSTOMER,

Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat product. The 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. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your
machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating.

If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1-800­247-7335.

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 owner's kit packaged with your machine. 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: [phone]

E

MAIL

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

H

OURS

EMISSION INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA
AND OTHER STATES OPERATING
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Under California Law and under the
laws of several other states you are
not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels on any forest
covered, brush covered or grass

covered land or on land covered with
grain hay or other flammable
agricultural crop, without an engine
spark arrester in continuous effective
working order.

The engine on your power equipment,
like most outdoor power equipment,
is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel.
Therefore, your power equipment
must be equipped with a spark
arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order. The spark
arrester must be attached to the
engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the
system will not ignite flammable
material.

M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Central Time

Failure of the owner/operator of the
equipment to comply with this
regulation is a misdemeanor under
California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or
codes. Contact your local fire
marshal or forest service for specific
information about what regulations
apply in your area.

The standard muffler installed on the
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.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Crary Bear Cat EZ Trim Mowers are warranted two years from the date of sale to the original consumer
purchaser and 90 days from the date of sale to a commercial or rental operation. The engine is warranted
by the original manufacturer with the terms and limitations listed in the manufacturer's manual.

Within the above stated period, Crary Co. will replace any part(s) found to be defective in material and/or
workmanship, after the receipt of the part in our plant. Labor costs to replace these defective parts will be
paid at a Crary established labor rate and time allowed (flat rate) for repair. All transportation charges
incurred in shipping part(s) are the responsibility of the purchaser.

This warranty is void in the case of accidents, failure to perform normal maintenance, or failure to follow
those instructions listed in the service manual. This warranty is also in lieu of all other expressed
warranties and voids any implied warranty as to the merchantability or fitness of the product for a
particular purpose and of any other obligation on the part of Crary Co. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long the implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only to parts or components which are defective, and does not cover necessary
repair due to normal wear, misuse, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance. This includes but is not
limited to belts, pulleys, bearings. Regular routine maintenance of the unit to keep it in proper operating
condition is the responsibility of the owner.

All warranty repair reimbursable under the Crary Co. warranty must be performed by an authorized Bear
Cat service dealer using Bear Cat approved replacement parts. Repair or attempted repair by anyone
other than an authorized Bear Cat service dealer, or repairs using parts not approved by Bear Cat are not
reimbursable under the Crary Co. warranty. In addition, these unauthorized repair attempts may result in
additional malfunction, the correction of which is not covered by warranty.

Crary Co. is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of this
product including any cost or expense or providing substitute equipment or service during periods of
malfunction or non-use.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

Be sure to note the EZ Trim Mower serial number in any correspondence with Crary Co. or any authorized
Bear Cat dealer.

Crary Company

A Division of TerraMarc Industries

237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849

West Fargo, ND 58078-0849

[phone] • FAX: [phone]

www.bearcatproducts.com

www.terramarc.com

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Contents

Section Description Page

1.0 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 BEFORE OPERATING .......................................................................................................... 2

1.2 OPERATION SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 3

1.3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ............................................................................ 4

1.4 SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................. 5

2.0 ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................... 6

3.0 OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 GENERAL STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 7

3.2 TRIMMING ............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 SELF PROPELLED OPERATION .......................................................................................... 8

3.4 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE (OCT) ..................................................................................... 8

4.0 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 PARALLEL TRIMMING (MODELS 73455 & 75365) ................................................................ 9

4.2 PARALLEL TRIMMING (MODELS 75065) .............................................................................. 9

4.3 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE (MODELS 74455, 76065) ....................................................... 9

4.4 ALL MODELS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................................................................. 10

4.5 DRIVE BELT CHECKING AND REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 10

4.6 CUTTING STRING REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................... 11

4.7 SELF PROPELLED MODEL CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 12

4.8 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 12

4.9 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... 13

5.0 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 14

5.1 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 14

5.2 BOLT TORQUE .................................................................................................................... 15

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Always give your dealer the serial number of your Crary Bear Cat product when ordering parts, requesting service or any
other information.

Please record the serial number in the space provided below and on the warranty and registration card. The serial number
is located on the trimmer frame.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or property damage: Disen­gage the source providing power to the machine and
make sure that all moving parts have come to a com­plete stop, before obtaining serial number, servicing,
adjusting or repairing.

YXXXXX

Fig. #1, Serial number decal

Serial Number ___________________

REPLACEMENT PARTS

To repair the machine, use only genuine Bear Cat replacement parts. Bear Cat replacement parts are available from your
Bear Cat dealer. To obtain prompt, efficient service, remember to give the dealer the correct part description and serial
number of the machine.

Please be sure to provide the following information:

1. The SERIAL NUMBER of your machine.

2. The PART NUMBER of the part.

3. The PART DESCRIPTION.

4. The QUANTITY needed.

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Safety

1

Section

THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This is the safety alert symbol. The Owner/Operator's Manual and your machine use this symbol
to alert you to 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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in

DANGER

WARNING

death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION

1.1 BEFORE OPERATING

1. Read this Owner / Operator’s
manual. Be completely familiar
with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.

2. Before inspecting or servicing any
part of the machine, wait for all
parts to stop moving. Be aware that
rotating parts slow down gradually
after the power stops.

3. Keep safety decals clean and leg­ible. Replace missing or illegible
safety decals.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

4. Familiarize yourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this
equipment and on any of it’s at­tachments or accessories.

5. Do not allow children or any per­son unfamiliar with the use of the
unit to use this machine.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small chil­dren. Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the
area of operation.

7. If needed, always use an approved
fuel container. Keep open flames,
sparks, smoking materials, and
other sources of combustion away
from fuel.

8. 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. You must be in good health
to operate this machine safely.

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BEFORE OPERATING

9. Use only in daylight or good artifi­cial light.

10. Wear safety glasses at all times
while operating this machine.

1.2 OPERATION SAFETY

11. Never use without proper guards
in place.

12. Avoid wearing loose fitting cloth­ing. Never operate this machine
wearing clothing with drawstrings
that could wrap around or get
caught in the machine.

13. 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

Safety

to ensure everything is in proper
working condition once every 10
hours of operation.

14. Keep all guards, deflectors, and
shields in place and in good work­ing condition.

15. Do not transport or move machine
while the machine is running.

WARNING

Material can kickup or shift suddenly
and cause serious injury or death.
Wear eye and hearing protection.

DANGER

Keep hands, feet and clothing out of
the way of moving parts to avoid se­rious personal injury.

1. Do not allow hands or any part of
body or clothing near any moving
part.

2. Shut off machine immediately if the
cutting mechanism strikes any for­eign object or the machine starts
making an unusual noise or vibrat­ing. Allow the machine to stop
completely. After machine stops:

A. Inspect for damage.
B. Replace or repair any

damaged parts.

C. Check for and tighten any

loose parts.

3. Keep proper balance and footing
at all times.

4. Keep the machine clear of debris
and other accumulations.

5. Ensure debris does not blow into
traffic, parked cars, or pedestrians.

6. Check the bolts for correct torque
every 10 hours of operation.

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Safety

1.3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY

NOTE

If equipped, see engine owners
manual or contact the engine manu­facturer for engine safety instruc­tions and decals.

1. Replace any missing or unread­able safety decals. Refer to the
parts manual for part numbers
when ordering safety decals from
an area Bear Cat dealer.

2. Store the machine out of reach of
children and where potential fuel
vapors will not reach an open flame
or spark.

3. Allow machine to cool before stor­ing in an enclosure.

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