Echo 73724 User Manual
OWNER
OPERATORS
MANUAL
Towable Truck
Loader
Models
75124
24 HP Truck Loader
73724
24 HP Truck Loader
Skid Mount
Crary Company
A Division of TerraMarc Industries
237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078-0849
(701)282-5520 • FAX: (701)282-9522
www.bearcatproducts.com
www.terramarc.com
Manual P/N 13991-00
Rev. 10/01
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 1-800-247-
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 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: 701-282-
9522
E
MAIL
opesales@crary.com
service@crary.com
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.
Failure of the owner/operator of the
equipment to comply with this
regulation is a misdemeanor under
California law, and may also be a
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Central Time
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 Truck Loaders are warranted for 1 year from date of sale for consumers and commercial or
rental operations.
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 that are defective, and does not cover necessary repair
due to normal wear, misuse, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance. This includes belts, pulleys, and
chipper blades. 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 is 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 that
vary from state to state.
Be sure to note the 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
(701)282-5520 • FAX: (701)282-9522
www.bearcatproducts.com
www.terramarc.com
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Contents
Section Description Page
SERIAL NUMBER DECAL LOCATION ........................................................................................................ 1
SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ............................................................................ 2
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING .......................................................................................... 2
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING .......................................................................................... 3
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY ........................................................................................... 3
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ............................................................ 4
1.6 TOWING SAFETY ................................................................................................. 4
1.7 BATTERY SAFETY ............................................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM.......................................................................................... 5
2.2 ATTACHING THE HITCH ........................................................................................ 6
2.3 ATTACH THE TRAILER WHEELS ......................................................................... 6
2.4 ATTACHING THE VACUUM HOSE TO THE HOSE SUPPORT .............................. 6
2.5 ATTACH THE BLOWER DISCHARGE TUBE ......................................................... 6
2.6 INSTALLING THE BATTERY .................................................................................. 7
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 24 HP ENGINE ........................................................ 8
3.2 VACUUMING ......................................................................................................... 8
3.3 STOPPING ............................................................................................................ 8
3.4 UNPLUGGING ....................................................................................................... 8
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................ 9
4.2 DRIVE BELT .......................................................................................................... 9
4.3 FLEX HOSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 9
4.4 TRAILER SERVICE ............................................................................................... 9
4.5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 10
4.6 OIL CHANGING INFORMATION........................................................................... 10
4.7 REFUELING INFORMATION ................................................................................ 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 11
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 TRUCK LOADER SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 12
6.2 TOWABLE DIMENSION DIAGRAM ..................................................................... 13
6.3 SKID MOUNT DIMENSION DIAGRAM ................................................................. 14
6.4 BOLT TORQUE .................................................................................................. 15
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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.
SERIAL NUMBER DECAL LOCATION
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.
Serial Number Decal
Fig. #1, Serial number decal location
YXXXXX
Serial Number ________________________
Fig. #2, Serial number decal
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Only genuine Bear Cat replacement parts should be used to repair the machine. 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
1.1 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner / Operator’s Manual and on your machine
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
CAUTION
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
1.2 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 power is stopped.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing or illegible
safety decals.
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. Do not run this equipment in an
enclosed area. Do not operate this
equipment in or near buildings,
windows, or air conditioners.
8. If needed, always use an approved
fuel container. Keep open flames,
sparks, smoking materials, and
other sources of combustion away
from fuel.
9. 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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