Echo 75124 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

TOWABLE TRUCKLOADER

Manual PN 13991-00 Rev. 0504 Companion to 13992-00

MODEL

75124

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

ADDRESS

Crary Bear Cat

237 NW 12th Street

PO Box 849

West Fargo, ND 58078

PHONE

800-247-7335 701-282-5520

Fax: 701-282-9522

opesales@crary.com

service@crary.com

HOURS

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

Central Time

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 wi th a sp ark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester mu st be att ached 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 Californ ia law, a nd may als o 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to Bear Cat, Crary, Load-N-Lift, Lockwood and Weed Roller brand products manufactured by Crary Company, a division of TerraMarc Industries, henceforth called Crary Company.

Crary Company warrants to the original owner each new Crary Company 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 Company. Replacement parts are warranted for (90) days from date of installation.

THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY COMPANY 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 Company dealer. Crary Company 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 Company 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 Company does not warrant replacement components not manufactured or sold by Crary Company.

This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship.

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.

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.

This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications of the product.

Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.

Crary Company 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 Company 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 Company 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 Company or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way. Crary Company, at its discretion, may periodically offer limited, written enhancements to this warranty.

CRARY COMPANY 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

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

1.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 3

1.5 TOWING SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.6 BATTERY SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 3

2. ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................4

2.1 ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 ATTACHING THE HITCH .................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 ATTACHING THE WHEELS ................................................................................................................................ 5

2.4 ATTACHING THE VACUUM HOSE TO THE HOSE SUPPORT ......................................................................... 5

2.5 ATTACHING THE BLOWER DISCHARGE TUBE .............................................................................................. 5

2.6 INSTALLING THE BATTERY. ............................................................................................................................. 6

3. OPERATION ........................................................................................................7

3.1 STARTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 VACUUMING ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 STOPPING ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 UNPLUGGING THE ROTOR .............................................................................................................................. 8

4. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................9

4.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................................... 9

4.2 ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT .......................................................................................................................... 9

4.3 REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.4 FLEX HOSE REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 10

4.6 OIL CHANGING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 10

4.7 REFUELING INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................11

4.8 TRAILER SERVICE ...........................................................................................................................................11

4.9 GREASABLE BEARINGS ..................................................................................................................................11

5. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................12

5.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 12

6. SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................13

6.1 TRUCK LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 13

6.2 DIMENSION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................... 14

6.3 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. The serial number is located on the top chipper housing.

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 ___________________

Serial Number Decal

Serial Number Location

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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Section

Safety

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.

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 and remove the spark plug wire. 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.

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.

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.

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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 flames, sparks, smoking materials, and other sources of combustion away from fuel.

Do not operate this machine if you are under the influ-

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.

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.

Keep your body and clothing away from any moving

1. part of the machine.

Exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and other

2. foreign objects from entering the machine.

Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this

10. machine.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

11.

Never use without proper guards in place.

12.

Avoid wearing loose fitting 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 8 hours of operation.

Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and

15. in good working condition.

Do not transport or move machine while the machine

16. is running.

Shut off machine immediately if the cutting mechanism

3. strikes any foreign object or the machine starts making an unusual noise or vibrating. Allow the machine to stop completely. After machine stops:

Remove spark plug wire.

Inspect for damage.

Replace or repair any damaged parts.

Check for and tighten any loose parts.

Stand clear of the discharge area when operating this

5. machine.

Keep your face and body back from the feed open-

6. ing.

Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper

7. balance and footing at all times.

Keep the machine clear of debris and other accumula-

8. tions.

Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic

9. and the public. Take great care to provide adequate warnings.

Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,

10. or pedestrians.

Check the bolts for correct torque every 8 hours of

11. operation (see Section 6.3).

If the machine becomes clogged, shut off engine and

12. allow machine to stop completely before clearing debris.

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1.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY

NOTE

Always read and follow the engine owner's manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire when this equipment is stopped for service, inspection, storage, or to change an accessory.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for storage periods of three months or more.

1.6 BATTERY SAFETY

1. Improper use and care of the battery on electric start models can result in serious personal injury or property damage. Always observe the following safety precautions:

2. Danger / Poison - Causes Severe Burns. The battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep out of reach of children.

ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately with

lots of water.

ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water

or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.

ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 min-

utes. Get prompt medical attention.

1.5 TOWING SAFETY

1. Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is not equipped with the proper size hitch ball.

2. Do not exceed maximum towing speed, as indicated on the tire sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturer's specification as stated on the sidewall.

3. Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are tight and secure.

4. Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper.

5. If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing.

3. The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charging battery. Always wear safety goggles when working near battery.

4. The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid contact with battery contents.

5. Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water solution. Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out battery. Check with local authorities for proper disposal methods.

6. Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire can result.

7. Before working with electrical wires or components, disconnect the negative (-) cable first. Disconnect the positive (+) cable second. Reverse this order when reconnecting battery cables.

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