Echo CH450H Owners Manual v.2
www.bearcatproducts.com
4.5 INCH
HYDRAULIC
CHIPPER
CH450H - UTILITY LOADER ATTACHMENT
Rev. 010113
Manual P/N 36493-00
SN Range: D00001 - Current
OWNER'S/PARTS 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 efciency, 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 1.888.645.4520.
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 or go to bearcatproducts.com/warranty/warranty-registration/.
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. Your dealer will need to know the
serial number of your machine to provide the most efcient
service. See below for information on how to identify and
record the serial 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.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Please record the serial number in the space provided and
on the warranty and registration card.
MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES
WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 U.S.A.
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.
XXXXXX
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 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
© 2013, CRARY INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCED AND PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
888.645.4520
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 ECHO Bear Cat Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries Inc.
Crary Industries warrants to the original owner each new ECHO Bear Cat product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and service. The warranty shall extend, from date of purchase,
3 years (U.S. and Canada only (2 years outside U.S. and Canada)) for Consumer use of the product, 1 year
for Commercial applications and 6 months for Rental applications.
“Consumer” defined as: complete unit for personal, residential or non-income producing use.
“Commercial” defined as: complete unit for commercial, institutional, property management, agricultural,
horticultural or income producing use.
“Rental” defined as: complete unit for rental purposes to produce income.
*Models SC2170, SC2206 & SC3206 are classified as Consumer grade products and will not qualify for
warranty coverage if used for Commercial or Rental purposes.
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 ECHO
Bear Cat 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 an authorized ECHO Bear Cat 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.
1. This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship.
2. This warranty does not cover normal wear items including, but not limited to: bearings, belts, pulleys,
filters, chipper blades, shredder flails or knives.
3. This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service or adjustments.
4. This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper
maintenance.
5. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.
6. This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications of the product.
7. Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.
Crary Industries is not liable for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from the unauthorized
modification or alteration of an ECHO Bear Cat 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 BEFORE OPERATING ..........................................................................................1
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY ..........................................................................................2
1.4 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE SAFETY ...............................................................2
1.5 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ..............................................................................2
1.6 SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 4
2.1 DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................4
2.2 CHUTE ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................4
FEATURES & CONTROLS ................................................................................... 5
OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 6
4.1 RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES ...................................................6
4.2 MOUNTING THE CHIPPER TO A UTILITY LOADER ...........................................6
4.3 REMOVING THE CHIPPER FROM A UTILITY LOADER .....................................6
4.4 CONNECTING COUPLERS .................................................................................7
4.5 STARTING THE CHIPPER ...................................................................................7
4.6 STOPPING THE CHIPPER ...................................................................................7
4.7 OPERATING THE CHIPPER ................................................................................8
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 9
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE................................................................................9
5.2 INSTALLING THE DISK LOCK .............................................................................9
5.3 CHIPPER BLADE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................10
5.4 REMOVING THE BLADES .................................................................................10
5.5 SHARPENING THE BLADES .............................................................................10
5.6 INSTALLING THE BLADES ................................................................................11
5.7 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE .........................................................................11
5.8 LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................11
5.9 REPLACING ROTOR BEARINGS ......................................................................12
5.10 CLEARING A PLUGGED DISK .........................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 13
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 14
7.1 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................14
7.2 BOLT TORQUE ...................................................................................................15
PARTS ................................................................................................................. 16
8.1 PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................16
8.2 REPLACEMENTS PARTS ...................................................................................16
8.3 BASE & HOUSING...............................................................................................16
8.4 ROTOR & HYDRAULICS .....................................................................................18
8.5 ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................20
8.6 SERVICE PARTS & OPTIONS ...........................................................................22
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Section
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.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection at all times
when operating this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing.
Never operate this machine while
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap
around or get caught in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgment. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
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.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
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
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
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.
11. Do not operate machine without shields in place.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
12. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good
working condition.
13. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
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.
14. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
15. Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
or running.
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SAFETY
1.3 OPERATION SAFETY 1.4 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE SAFETY
1. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating
this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and
discharge openings.
2. Keep hands and feet out of feed 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.
3. Set up your work site so you are
not endangering traffic and the public. Take great care
to provide adequate warnings.
4. Do not climb on machine when operating. Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
5. Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before
starting the machine.
6. The disk will continue to rotate after being disengaged.
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.
7. Do not insert branches with a diameter larger than the
max chipper capacity into machine or machine damage
may occur.
8. When feeding material into machine, do not allow metal,
rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material to be
fed into the machine.
9. Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars,
or pedestrians.
10. Keep the machine clear of debris and other
accumulations.
11. Do not allow processed material to build up in the
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
12. If the machine becomes clogged, the cutting mechanism
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.
13. On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery
before doing any inspection or service. Remove key.
14. Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
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. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing
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.
2. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.
3. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
1.5 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section
1.6. 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.
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7
6
4
5
3
4
1
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SAFETY
1.6 SAFETY DECALS
See Section 1.5 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.
P/N 12175
1
PN 12169
PN 12169
4
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.
PN 12172
2
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
OWNER/OPERATORS MANUAL.
BE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR
WITH THE CONTROLS AND
THE PROPER USE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT
OBTAIN AND WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES AND USE HEARING
PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
WHEN OPERATING THIS
MACHINE.
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.
5
CHECK BLADE BOLTS
FOR PROPER TORQUE
AFTER EVERY 8 HOURS
OF OPERATION. CHECK
BLADES AND ROTATE OR
RESHARPEN DAILY OR
AS REQUIRED TO KEEP
BLADES SHARP. REFER
TO OWNERS MANUAL
FOR INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE POOR
PERFORMANCE, DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL VOID
THE MACHINE WARRANTY.
6
PN 12250
PN 13890-00
BEFORE INSPECTING OR
SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS
MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER
SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS HAVE COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP.
PN 12173
PN 12173
3
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
OPERATING THIS MACHINE. KEEP FACE AND BODY AWAY FROM
DISCHARGE AREAS.
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.
7
PN 14942-00
PN 14942-00
READ AND UNDERSTAND YOU OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING. IF OWNERS MANUAL WAS NOT INCLUDED OR
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 800.247.7335
OR 701.282.5520 (U.S.A.)
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Section
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be
sure to remove them before starting the machine.
2.1 DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY
1. Move the chipper deflector weldment located inside the
chipper housing to the down position (Figure 2.1).
2.2 CHUTE ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the chipper chute to the chipper using four (4)
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" washers and 3/8" nuts. Use
two bolts on each side. Install with nuts on the outside.
2. Attach the chute extension to the chipper chute using
three (3) 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" washers and 3/8"
nuts. Install with nuts on the outside.
3. Use the lanyard to attach the chute extension to the
middle hole on the chipper chute.
4. Attach chute flap and flap strip to the chipper chute
as shown below with the three (3) 5/16 x 1" carriage
bolts, 5/16" washers, and 5/16" nylock nuts.
5. Latch the chute extension to the lock plate on the
chipper chute.
CHUTE EXTENSION
LATCH
Figure 2.1, Chipper deector weldment
2. Slide the discharge cap onto the chipper housingt
(Figure 2.2).
3. Insert two (2) 3/8" x 5-1/2" bolts into the bolt holes on
the chipper housing and tighten using 3/8" washers
and 3/8" nylock nuts.
FLAP STRIP
CHUTE FLAP
ATTACH
LANYARD
HERE
LOCK PLATE
CHIPPER
CHUTE
Figure 2.2, Discharge cap
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Figure 2.3, Chipper chute extension
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FEATURES & CONTROLS
Section
Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your machine. The following
descriptions dene the features and controls of your machine.
CHUTE EXTENSION
CHIPPER CHUTE
Feed branches no larger than 4.5 inches in diameter
into the chipper chute.
CHIPPER DEFLECTOR
Chipped material exits out the chipper deector and
onto the ground. An optional chipper discharge tube
is also available (PN 74634-00).
CHUTE EXTENSION
An additional safety feature to keep the operator
from touching or being pulled into the chipper
blades. The extension should be unlatched and
rotated open on its hinge when transporting the
chipper.
FEMALE COUPLER/MALE COUPLER
Connect the couplers to the appropriate connectors
on the utility loader. Note that there is a zip tie
around the pressure hose.
MANUAL CONTAINER
Store your owner's manual in the manual
container.
FEMALE
COUPLER
(PRESSURE)
UTILITY
LOADER
MOUNT
CHIPPER CHUTE
MALE
COUPLER
UTILITY LOADER MOUNT
Use this mount to secure and transport the chipper
with a utility loader.
CHIPPER
DEFLECTOR
MANUAL
CONTAINER
54.5 INCH HYDRAULIC CHIPPER
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