Echo CH5540H Owners Manual v.4

5 INCH CHIPPER

CH5540H - 540 PTO HYDRAULIC FEED

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

PN: 12666

Rev. 010113

Companion to 12665

SN Range: D00001 to 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 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 1.888.645.4520.

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
Crary 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

efcient 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. Crary 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 Crary 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 Crary 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 CRARY 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: [phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

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.

ENGLISH

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 FEED ROLLER SAFETY .......................................................................................2

1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..........................................................................2

1.6 PTO SAFETY .........................................................................................................2

1.6 PTO SAFETY (CONT.) ...........................................................................................3

1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ...............................................................................3

1.8 SAFETY DECALS ..................................................................................................4

ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 5

2.1 ATTACH CHUTE AND SUPPORT ..........................................................................5

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

2.3 CONNECT PTO DRIVELINE .................................................................................7

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

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

4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER ....................................................................................9

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

4.3 OPERATING THE CHIPPER .................................................................................9

4.4 FEED ROLLER CONTROL BAR .........................................................................10

4.5 FEED RATE CONTROL ....................................................................................... 11

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................13

5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...............................................................................13

5.2 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........................................................13

5.3 CHIPPER BLADE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................14

5.4 CHANGING CHIPPER BLADES ..........................................................................14

5.5 SHARPENING CHIPPER BLADES .....................................................................14

5.6 SETTING BLADE CLEARANCE ..........................................................................15

5.7 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR .......................................................................15

5.8 REPLACING DRIVE BELT ...................................................................................16

5.9 LUBRICATION .....................................................................................................16

5.10 PTO LUBRICATION ...........................................................................................17

5.11 REMOVING THE ROTOR ..................................................................................17

5.12 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID.............................................................................18

5.13 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ..............................................................18

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 19

6.1 FLASH CODES FOR CONTROL LIGHT .............................................................19

6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................20

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 22

BOLT TORQUE ...........................................................................................................23

OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 24

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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.

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 judgement. 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.

ENGLISH

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 operate machine without shields in place.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

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

12. 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.

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

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

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1.3 OPERATION 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.

1.4 FEED ROLLER SAFETY

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

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

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

4. Never allow anyone to sit on the feed chute.

5. When feeding material into the feed roller wear eye,
face and hearing protection.

6. Stand to side of feed chute when feeding material and
release material quickly.

7. When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure
the feed roller in the raised position using the lock pin,
if applicable.

1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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.

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.

4. Store the machine out of reach of children.

1.6 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.

13. 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.

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1.6 PTO SAFETY (CONT.)

5. Keep guards and shields in place at all times while operating. Disengage PTO, shut off power source, and make

sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing guards or shields.

6. Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never wear loose fitted 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. Proper recommended PTO operating speed is 540 +/- 10 RPM.

9. Before inspecting or servicing the PTO drive area, disengage the driveline, shut off power source, remove ignition

key, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

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

11. DO NOT clean, lubricate or adjust the PTO shaft when it is running.

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.

ENGLISH

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SAFETY

1.8 SAFETY DECALS

See Section 1.7 for decal locations. 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.

1

KEEP HANDS, FEET AND
BODY AWAY FROM DRIVELINE
WHILE MACHINE IS OPERATING
TO AVOID ENTANGLEMENT.
OPERATE MACHINE AT 540 RPM.

2

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

3

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.
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.

4

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.

5

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

PN 12168

PN 12169

PN 12172

PN 12173

PN 12174

PN 12174

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

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.

8

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.)

9

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. ROTATE THE DISCHARGE TUBE OVER THE HITCH
BEFORE TOWING AND LOCK SECURELY IN PLACE.

PN 12175

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PN 12250

PN 14942-00

PN 32109-00

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ASSEMBLY

2.1 ATTACH CHUTE AND SUPPORT

NOTE

If forward and reverse feed positions are reversed when
you power up the machine, you may have plugged the
connectors into the wrong plug.

1. Mount the feed chute to the chipper housing using six 3/8 x 1-1/4" carriage bolts, 3/8" washers, and 3/8" nylock nuts (see

Figure 2.1). (Do not tighten until after step 3.)

2. Secure the chute support to the chipper leg stand with one 3/8 x 2-3/4" bolt, one 3/8" washer, and one 3/8" nylock nut as

shown in Fig. 2.1.

3. Secure the other end of the chute support by removing the middle bolt holding the feed chute to the hinge (shown in Fig

2.1 insert). Put the support bracket end between the washer and the hinge, and then retighten the bolt and nut.

4. Connect the four wires coming from the feed chute to the connectors located on the hydraulic control valve as shown

in Figure 2.2. The extra wire with a ring terminal end is only used if adding a LOFA auto feed controller option.

If any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be
sure to remove them before starting the machine.

WARNING

FEED
CHUTE

ENGLISH

SUPPORT
BRACKET

Figure 2.1 Attach the discharge tube deector

FEED
CHUTE

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CHUTE
SUPPORT

12646 VALVE,
HYDRAULIC CONTROL

GRN/BLK

BLACK

Figure 2.2

BLACK

ORG/BLK

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