Echo 74554 Owners Manual v.3

5 INCH CHIPPER

MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE...

CH5540H (74554) - 540 PTO HYDRAULIC FEED

OWNER'S MANUAL

PN: 12666 R092107

Companion to 12665

Before You Begin

MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES

MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.

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WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 U.S.A. SERIAL NUMBER

DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER

Thank you for purchasing a 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 efciency, 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 efcient

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

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, lters 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 modications 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.

Contents

DESCRIPTION PAGE

SAFETY ...........................................................................................1

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ...................................................................... 1

1.2 BEFORE OPERATING ............................................................................1

1.3 OPERATION SAFETY ............................................................................. 2

1.4 PTO SAFETY ........................................................................................... 2

1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY ........................................................................ 3

1.6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ............................................................ 3

1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................................................. 4

1.8 SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................6

2.1 ATTACH CHUTE AND SUPPORT ...........................................................6

2.2 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE DEFLECTOR ............................................ 6

2.3 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE .................................................................. 7

2.4 CONNECT PTO DRIVELINE ................................................................... 7

FEATURES AND CONTROLS .........................................................8

OPERATION ....................................................................................9

4.1 STARTING AND OPERATING CHIPPER ................................................ 9

4.2 STOPPING THE CHIPPER ..................................................................... 9

4.3 CHIPPING GUIDELINES ......................................................................... 9

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .........................................................10

5.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 10

5.2 WHEN TO SHARPEN BLADES ............................................................. 10

5.3 REMOVING CHIPPER BLADES ........................................................... 11

5.4 SHARPENING CHIPPER BLADES ....................................................... 11

5.5 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE ............................................................ 11

5.6 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR ......................................................... 12

5.7 REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT ............................................................ 12

5.8 GREASING ............................................................................................ 12

5.9 REMOVING THE ROTOR ..................................................................... 13

5.10 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID .............................................................. 14

5.11 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ................................................ 14

5.12 PROGRAMMING THE OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC

FEED SENSOR (LOFA) ......................................................................... 15

5.13 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................17

6.1 BOLT TORQUE ...................................................................................... 18

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SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT 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.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

1.2 BEFORE OPERATING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Do not 7. operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.

If needed, always use an approved fuel container. 8.

Keep open ames, sparks, smoking materials, and

other sources of combustion away from fuel.

Do not operate this machine if you are under the inu-9. ence 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.

Use only in daylight or good articial light.10.

Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this 11. machine.

Never use without proper guards in place.12.

Avoid wearing loose tting clothing. Never operate this 13. machine wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught in the machine.

Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasten-14. ers 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.

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Keep all guards, deectors, and shields in place and 15. in good working condition.

Do not transport or move machine while the machine 16. is running.

1.3 OPERATION SAFETY

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 inlets and discharge openings while machine is operating to avoid

serious personal injury.

Always stand clear of discharge area when operating 1. this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and discharge openings.

Keep hands and feet out of feed and discharge open-2. ings 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 5 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.•

Replace or repair any damaged parts.•

Check for and tighten any loose parts.•

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

1. Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals.

2. Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating.

3. Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO driveline.

4. Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely to the power supply.

5. Keep guards and shields in place at all times while operating. Disengage PTO and shut off engine before removing guards or shields.

6. Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never wear loose tting jackets, shirts, or pants when working around the PTO. Tie long hair back or put under a cap.

7. Keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains, and other items from contacting the driveline.

8. Do not exceed the recommended 540 RPM PTO operating speed.

9. When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, or storage make sure to disengage PTO.

10. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO drive parts.

11. Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust the PTO driveline

when it is running.

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1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY

The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. 1. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and chipper disk blades.

Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is op-2. erating or running.

Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing 3. at all times.

Never allow passengers to ride on the feed chute.4.

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.

1.6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Re-1. fer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area dealer.

Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.2.

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1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

See Section 1.8 for decal descriptions. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owners manual for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operational decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations.

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