Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.4
540 PTO CHIPPER
CH8540 - GRAVITY FEED
CH9540H - HYDRAULIC FEED
CHF9540H - HYDRAULIC FEED, FINE CHIP
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Manual P/N: 16812
Rev. 040809
Companion to P/N 12141
SN/VIN Range: 902153 - A03337
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before You Begin
MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.
XXXXXX
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 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 1-800-247-7335.
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.
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 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.
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
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800-247-7335
701-282-5520
FAX: 701-282-9522
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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.
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 ......................................................................................2
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY ...................................................................3
1.7 TOWING SAFETY .................................................................................................3
1.8 PTO SAFETY ........................................................................................................3
1.9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS .............................................................................4
1.10 SAFETY DECALS ...............................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 6
2.1 ATTACH CHUTE SUPPORT (HYDRAULIC FEED MODELS ONLY) ...................6
2.2 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE ..................................................................................6
2.3 ATTACH EXTENSION TRAY .................................................................................7
2.4 SAFETY BAR .........................................................................................................7
2.5 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE ................................................................................7
2.6 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE ................................................................................8
2.7 CONNECT PTO DRIVELINE ................................................................................8
2.8 CONNECT CONTROL BOX WIRES TO TRACTOR .............................................8
FEATURES & CONTROLS ................................................................................... 9
OPERATION .......................................................................................................10
4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER ..................................................................................10
4.2 STOPPING THE CHIPPER ..................................................................................10
4.3 OPERATING THE CHIPPER ..............................................................................10
4.4 RAISE EXTENSION TRAY BEFORE TOWING ...................................................11
4.5 FEED ROLLER CONTROL BAR ........................................................................11
4.6 CHIPPER CONTROLLER ...................................................................................12
4.7 FEED ROLLER SPEED CONTROL ....................................................................12
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 13
5.1 INSTALLING THE DISK LOCK ...........................................................................14
5.2 CHIPPER BLADE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................14
5.3 REMOVING THE BLADES .................................................................................14
5.4 SHARPENING THE BLADES .............................................................................15
5.5 ADJUSTING THE CHIPPER ANVIL ....................................................................15
5.6 LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................16
5.7 PTO DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ........................................................................17
5.8 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR .......................................................................17
5.9 ADJUSTING/REPLACING DRIVE BELT ..............................................................18
5.10 REPLACING BEARINGS ..................................................................................18
5.11 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ..............................................................19
5.12 FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID............................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 20
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 21
7.1 CHIPPER SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................21
7.2 BOLT TORQUE ....................................................................................................22
7.3 FLASH CODES FOR THE CONTROL LIGHT .....................................................23
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Section
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.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate 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 mufer in continuous effective working order. The
spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that ames or heat from the
system will not ignite 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 re marshal or forest service for specic information
about which regulations apply in your area.
The standard mufer 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.
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
ENGLISH
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.
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 ammable agricultural
crops, without an engine spark arrester in continuous
effective working order.
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.
Obta i n and w e ar sa f ety 4.
glass es and use heari ng
protection at all times when
operating this machine.
Avoid wearing loose fitted 5.
clothing. N eve r operate
this 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.
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WRONG
WRONG
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 this equipment.8.
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 1.
area when op era ting this
machine. Keep face and body
away from feed and discharge
openings.
Keep hands and feet out of 2.
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.
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.
Kee p the machi ne clear of debris and other 10.
accumulations.
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.
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.
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 3.
balance and footing at all times.
Never allow anyone to sit on the 4.
feed chute.
When feeding material into the 5.
feed roller wear eye, face and
hearing protection.
Stand to side of feed chute when 6.
feeding material and release
material quickly.
When inspecting or servicing the 7.
feed roller, secure the feed roller in the raised position
using the lock pin, if applicable.
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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 enclosure.3.
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
Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction 1.
of the towing vehicle before towing.
Insert transport safety pin and clip, and set brake handle 2.
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 PTO SAFETY
Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals.1.
Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating.2.
Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO 3.
driveline.
Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely to 4.
the power supply.
Keep guards and shields in place at all times while 5.
operating. Disengage PTO, shut off power source, and
make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing guards or shields.
Clothing worn by operator must be fairly tight. Never 6.
wear loose fitted jackets, shirts, or pants when working
around the PTO. Tie long hair back or put under a
cap.
Keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains and other 7.
items from contacting the driveline.
Proper recommended PTO operating speed is 540 8.
+/- 10 RPM.
Before inspecting or servicing the PTO drive area, 9.
disengage the driveline, shut off power source, remove
ignition key, and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all PTO 10.
drive parts.
Do not clean, lubricate or adjust the PTO shaft when 11.
it is running.
ENGLISH
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1.9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.10 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.
Figure 1.1 Rotor access cover decals
Figure 1.2 Model CHF9540H (76854) discharge chute
Figure 1.3 Chipper decal locations
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1.10 SAFETY DECALS
See Section 1.9 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 12168
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CONTACT WITH ROTATING
DRIVELINE CAN CAUSE
DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT ALL DRIVELINE,
TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT
SHIELDS IN PLACE. ENSURE THE DRIVELINE IS SECURELY
ATTACHED AT BOTH ENDS AND DRIVELINE SHIELDS THAT
TURN FREELY ON THE DRIVELINE ARE IN PLACE.
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PN 12169
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.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
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6
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PN 12174
PN 12175
PN 12250
ENGLISH
PN 12172
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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, REMOVE THE KEY,
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE
SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
PN 12173
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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.
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.
PN 14942-00
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PN 18983-00
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FEED ROLLER SUPPORT
MUST BE SECURED IN THE
UP POS ITI ON PRI OR TO
SERVICING CHIPPER FEED
AREA. THE FEED ROLLER
C A N FALL A N D C A U S E
SEVERE BODILY HARM. CONSULT OWNERS MANUAL FOR
PROPER METHOD OF SECURING FEED ROLLER SUPPORT.
LOWER FEED ROLLER BEFORE OPERATING CHIPPER.
(MODELS CH9540H AND
CHF9540H ONLY)
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