Echo CH123DH Owners Manual v.2

12 INCH CHIPPER

CH123DH (7812086) - 3 L DIESEL, HYDRAULIC FEED

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Manual PN: 18130-00

Rev. 040110

Companion to 18131-00

VIN Range: 5VJAA00177W000395 - Current

OWNER'S MANUAL

Before You Begin

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 efﬁ 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 ﬁ 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.

FOR MACHINE SERVICE OR PARTS:

For service assistance, contact your nearest authorized ECHO Bear Cat dealer or the factory. For parts, contact your authorized dealer. The parts manual for your machine is available at http://bearcatproducts.com/main/support/ index_html. Your dealer will need to know the identiﬁ cation number of your machine to provide the most efﬁ cient service. See below for information on how to identify and record the identiﬁ cation number for your machine.

FOR ENGINE SERVICE OR PARTS:

For engine service or parts, contact your nearest authorized engine dealer. ECHO Bear Cat does not handle any parts, repairs or warranties for engines.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION

Your machine will have either a serial number or vehicle identiﬁ cation number (VIN). VINs are located on the left side of the trailer frame near the hitch. They are 17-digit numbers of the format: 5VJAA001XXWXXXXXX. Serial numbers are located on the machine body. They are 6-digit numbers.

Record your identiﬁ cation number in the space provided and on the warranty registration card.

ORDERING 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 ﬁ t on this machine. Replacement parts are available from your ECHO Bear Cat dealer.

Provide the following when ordering parts:

The SERIAL NUMBER OR VIN of your machine. The PART NUMBER of the part. The PART DESCRIPTION. The QUANTITY needed.

SERIAL NUMBER OR VIN

HOW TO CONTACT ECHO BEAR CAT

ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOURS

237 NW 12th Street

P.O. Box 849

West Fargo, ND 58078

800-247-7335 701-282-5520

FAX: 701-282-9522

opesales@crary.com

service@crary.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, filters 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.

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This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.5. This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION ............................................................................1

1.3 BEFORE OPERATING ..................................................................................1

1.4 OPERATION SAFETY ...................................................................................2

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

1.6 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE SAFETY ........................................................3

1.7 TOWING SAFETY..........................................................................................3

1.8 BATTERY SAFETY ........................................................................................3

1.9 SAFETY DECALS ..........................................................................................4

1.10 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ......................................................................5

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

2.1 INSTALL A BATTERY .....................................................................................6

2.2 ADD MOTOR OIL ..........................................................................................6

2.3 FILL THE FUEL TANK ....................................................................................7

2.4 ADD COOLANT .............................................................................................7

2.5 ADD HYDRAULIC FLUID...............................................................................7

FEATURES & CONTROLS ............................................................................8

OPERATION .................................................................................................10

4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER ..........................................................................10

4.2 STOPPING THE CHIPPER .........................................................................10

4.3 DIRECTING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE .....................................................10

4.4 OPERATING THE CHIPPER .......................................................................11

4.5 FEED ROLLER CONTROL BAR .................................................................11

4.6 RAISING THE FEED ROLLER ....................................................................12

4.7 FEED ROLLER SPEED CONTROL ............................................................12

4.8 RAISE THE KNIFE ACCESS COVER ..........................................................12

4.9 FEED CONTROLLER ..................................................................................13

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .......................................................................14

5.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................14

5.2 CHIPPER BLADE MAINTENANCE .............................................................15

5.3 REMOVING THE BLADES ..........................................................................15

5.4 SHARPENING THE BLADES ......................................................................15

5.5 INSTALLING THE BLADES .........................................................................16

5.6 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE ..................................................................16

5.7 REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT...................................................................17

5.8 CHECK/FILL COOLANT ..............................................................................17

5.9 CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ............................................................18

5.10 TRAILER SERVICE TIPS ...........................................................................18

5.11 CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID .......................................................................18

5.12 LUBRICATION ............................................................................................18

5.13 REPLACING THE BEARINGS ....................................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................22

SPECIFICA TIONS ........................................................................................23

7.1 BOLT TORQUE ............................................................................................24

7.2 KUBOTA ENGINE SAFETY SHUTDOWN AUX. CIRCUIT ..........................25

7.3 KUBOTA ENGINE SCHEMATIC ..................................................................26

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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.

The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester mufﬂ er in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that ﬂ ames or heat from the system will not ignite ﬂ ammable 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 violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local ﬁ re marshal or forest service for speciﬁ c information about which regulations apply in your area.

The standard mufﬂ er installed on the engine is not equipped with a spark arrester. One must be added before using this machine 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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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 EMISSION INFORMATION

Under California Law and 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 ﬂ ammable agricultural crops, without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.

1.3 BEFORE OPERATING

Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be 1. completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment.

Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating 2. decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories.

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

Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing 4. protection at all times when operating this machine.

Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. Never operate this 5.

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machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught in the machine.

Do not operate this machine if you are under the 6. influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to operate this machine safely.

Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of 7. bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. It is recommended that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the area of operation.

Do not allow children to operate 8. this equipment.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.9.

Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine 10. exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows or air conditioners.

Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove 11. 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, 12. smoking materials and other sources of combustion away from fuel.

Do not operate machine without shields in place. 13. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

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

Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, 15. shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key where applicable.

Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners 16. are secured, tightened and in proper working condition before starting the machine.

Do not transport or move machine while it is operating 17. or running.

1.4 OPERATION SAFETY

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 2. discharge openings 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 after being disengaged. 6. Shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine. Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key if applicable.

Do not insert branches with a diameter larger than 7. the max chipper capacity into machine 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 10. other accumulations.

Do not allow processed material to 11. build up in the discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback of material through the feed opening.

If the machine becomes clogged, the cutting mechanism 12. strikes any foreign object, or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual noise, shut off machine immediately and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key if applicable. After the machine stops: A) Inspect for damage, B) Replace or repair any damaged parts, and C) Check for and tighten any loose parts.

On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery 13. before doing any inspection or service. Remove key .

Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours 14. 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.

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1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY

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

Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is 2. operating or running.

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

Never allow anyone to sit on the feed chute.4. When feeding material into the feed roller wear eye, 5.

face and hearing protection. Stand to side of feed chute when feeding material and 6.

release material quickly. When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure 7.

the feed roller in the raised position using the lock pin, if applicable.

1.6 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE SAFETY

Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing 1. an accessory, shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key where applicable.

Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. 2. Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.

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

Store the machine out of reach of children and where 4. fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.

Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank 5. inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.

Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for 6. storage periods of three months or more.

1.7 TOWING SAFETY

Position and lock discharge tube 1. over the hitch prior to transporting the machine.

Insert transport safety pin and clip, and set brake 2. handle to locked position, if applicable.

Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten trailer hitch bolts. 3. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not equipped with a 2” (50 mm) ball.

Do not exceed the maximum towing speed indicated 4. on tire sidewall. Inflate tires to manufacturer’s specifications as stated on the tire sidewall.

Optimum towing performance can be achieved by 5. maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch.

Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are 6. tight and secure.

Make sure the jack stand and the rear stabilizer (where 7. applicable) on the trailer are in the UP position during towing. Place the jack stand on a level surface and secure it in the DOWN position before using.

Never allow passengers to ride on the machine.8. If applicable, shut off fuel supply when towing.9. Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/10.

states. It is recommended that you contact your local motor vehicle department for any special regulations that pertain to towing and know the laws of any country/ region/state you travel through.

1.8 BATTERY SAFETY

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.

Poison/Danger - 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 water. ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink a large amount 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 • minutes. Get prompt medical attention.

The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks, 1. flame or cigarettes away . Ventilate area when charging battery. Always wear safety goggles when working near battery.

The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage 2. battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid contact with battery contents.

Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water 3. solution. Properly dispose of a damaged or wornout battery. Check with local authorities for proper disposal methods.

Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire 4. can result.

Before working with electrical wires or components, 5. disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first. Disconnect positive cable second. Reverse this order when reconnecting battery cables.

DANGER / POISON

FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY

SHIELD EYES EXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.

• SPARKS

• FLAMES

• SMOKING

SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS

WITH WATER

GET MEDICAL HELP FAST

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1.9 SAFETY DECALS

See Section 1.10 for decal locations. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operational decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations.

PN 12010

PN 14942-00

PN 12173

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF BYSTANDERS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF DISCHARGE AREA WHEN OPERA TING THIS MACHINE. KEEP F ACE AND BODY AW AY FROM DISCHARGE AREAS.

PN 12175

KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF INLET AND DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE IS OPERATING TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. STOP AND ALLOW MACHINE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER/OPERATORS MANUAL. BE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS AND THE PROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

PN 16558

PN 17837

PN 17846

PN 14049-00

PN 14369-00

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The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.9. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement must be applied to their original locations.

PN 18261-00

1.10 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

PN 36140-00

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