Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1
DEBRIS LOADER
DL8390 - 8 INCH 390cc HONDA
DL10570 - 10 INCH 570cc BRIGGS
DL12670 (75124) - 12 INCH 670cc HONDA
DL12725 - 12 INCH 725cc KOHLER
Rev. 111407
Manual P/N 13991-00
Companion to P/N 13992-00
SN/VIN Range: 706715-904778
5VJAA01X7W000237-5VJAA00139W001899
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 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. 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
© 2006, CRARY INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCED AND PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
800-247-7335
opesales@crary.com
701-282-5520
service@crary.com
FAX: 701-282-9522
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.
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, lters
and chipper 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 modications 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 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 EMMISSION INFORMATION .................................................................................... 1
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING.............................................................................................. 2
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY .............................................................................................. 2
1.5 BATTERY SAFETY ...................................................................................................3
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY .......................................................................3
1.7 TOWING SAFETY .....................................................................................................3
1.8 SAFETY DECALS ......................................................................................................4
1.9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................................................................... 5
1.9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 ATTACH THE WHEELS (12" MODELS) .................................................................... 7
2.2 ATTACH THE HITCH (12" MODELS) ......................................................................... 7
2.3 ATTACH THE VACUUM HOSE ..................................................................................8
2.4 ATTACH BLOWER DISCHARGE ............................................................................... 9
2.5 DISCHARGE SUPPORT (725cc MODELS) ..............................................................9
2.6 DISCHARGE TRANSITION (725cc MODELS) ..........................................................9
2.7 CONNECT THE BATTERY (12" MODELS) ...............................................................9
FEATURES & CONTROLS ....................................................................................... 10
3.1 DL12670 (75124) CONTROLS ................................................................................10
3.2 DL12725 CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 11
3.3 HITCH MOUNT CONTROLS ................................................................................... 11
3.4 ENGINE CONTROLS ..............................................................................................12
OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 13
4.1 ATTACHING/UNHOOKING DEBRIS LOADER ........................................................ 13
4.2 STARTING THE MACHINE ...................................................................................... 13
4.2 STARTING THE MACHINE ...................................................................................... 14
4.3 STOPPING THE MACHINE .....................................................................................14
4.4 VACUUMING OPERATION ......................................................................................14
4.5 VACUUMING TIPS AND SAFETY ...........................................................................14
4.6 TRANSPORTING ..................................................................................................... 14
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 15
5.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................................... 15
5.2 REFUELING INFORMATION ................................................................................... 15
5.2 REFUELING INFORMATION ................................................................................... 16
5.3 ENGINE OIL .............................................................................................................16
5.4 ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT (670cc MODEL) ............................................................. 16
5.4 ADJUSTING DRIVE BELT (670cc MODEL) ............................................................. 17
5.5 REPLACING DRIVE BELT (670cc MODEL) ............................................................ 17
5.5 REPLACING DRIVE BELT (670cc MODEL) ............................................................ 18
5.6 REPLACING THE FLEX HOSE ...............................................................................18
5.7 REPLACING WEAR LINERS ................................................................................... 18
5.8 TRAILER SERVICE .................................................................................................19
5.9 GREASABLE BEARINGS (670cc MODEL) ............................................................. 19
5.10 UNPLUGGING THE ROTOR .................................................................................19
5.10 UNPLUGGING THE ROTOR .................................................................................20
5.11 UNPLUGGING THE INLET HOSE ......................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 21
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 22
7.1 DEBRIS LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 22
7.2 BOLT TORQUE ........................................................................................................ 23
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Section
SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner /
Operator's Manual and on your machine to alert you to
potential hazards.
Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey the safety
message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety message
could result in personal injury, death or property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
1.2 EMMISSION INFORMATION
WARNING TO OWNERS IN CALIFORNIA AND
OTHER STATES OPERATING OUTDOOR POWER
EQUIPMENT
Under California Law
and under the laws of
several other states
you are not permitted
to operate an internal
combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels
on any forest covered,
brush covered or grass
covered land or on land
covered with grain hay or other flammable agricultural crop,
without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective
working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor
power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power
equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler
in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester
must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite
flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law,
and may also be a violation of other state and or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local
fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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The standard mufflers on the 390cc Honda engines and
725cc Kohler engines are equipped with a spark arrester.
The standard mufflers installed on 670cc Honda engines
and 570 Briggs & Stratton engines are not equipped with a
spark arrester. One must be added before use if the 670cc
and 570cc machines are intended to be used in an area
where a spark arrester is required by law. Contact the local
authorities if these laws apply to you. See your authorized
engine dealer for spark arrester options.
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SAFETY
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read and understand this Owner/Operators 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.
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 tted cloth-
ing. 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
inuence 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.
9. Use only in daylight or good articial 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. Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
12. Do not ll fuel tank indoors. Keep open ames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
13. Do not operate machine without shields in place. Fail-
ure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
14. Keep all guards, deectors, and shields
in good working condition.
15. 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.
16. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners are secured, tightened and in proper
working condition before starting the machine and once
every 8 hours of operation.
17. Do not transport or move machine
while the machine is operating or
running.
1.4 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 trafc
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 inlet to verify it is empty before starting the
machine.
6. The rotor will continue to rotate when belt is disengaged.
7. When vacuuming material into machine, do not allow
metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other foreign material
to be fed into the machine.
8. Ensure debris does not blow into trafc, parked cars,
or pedestrians.
9. Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours
of operation.
10. Shut off machine immediately if it vacuums up any
foreign object or the machine starts making an unusual noise or vibrating. Allow the machine to stop
completely. After machine stops:
A. Remove spark plug wire.
B. Inspect for damage.
C. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
D. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
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SAFETY
DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.
1.5 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.
1. 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 lots of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15
minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
2. The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charging battery. Always wear safety goggles when working
near battery.
3. The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
battery case. If case is broken or damaged, avoid
contact with battery contents.
4. Neutralize acid spills with a baking soda and water
solution.
5. Properly dispose of a damaged or worn-out battery.
Check with local authorities for proper disposal methods.
6. Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire
can result.
7. Before working with electrical wires or components,
disconnect battery ground (negative) cable first. Disconnect positive cable second. Reverse this order
when reconnecting battery cables.
1.6 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY
1. Shut off fuel supply when the unit is not in use.
2. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
accessory, shut off power source, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
3. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering
safety decals from your debris loader dealer.
4. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
5. Store the machine out of reach of children and where
fuel vapors will not reach an open ame or spark.
6. Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open ame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
7. Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
storage periods of three months or more.
8. Avoid storing the debris loader hose in direct sunlight
or heat.
1.7 TOWING SAFETY
1. Towing laws may vary in different countries/regions/
states. It is recommended that you contact your local
motor vehicle department for any special rules that
pertain to towing and to know the rules of any country/region/state you may travel through.
2. Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer
hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is
not equipped with the proper size hitch ball.
3. Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure they are
tight and secure.
4. Place the jack stand on the trailer in the UP position
to clear the ground while towing. Place the jack stand
on a level surface and secure it in the DOWN position
before using the debris loader.
5. Never allow passengers to ride on the debris loader.
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SAFETY
1.8 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 owners 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. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal. Decals that need replacement must be applied
to their original locations.
PN 18993-00
1
DO NOT REMOVE COVER UNLESS KEY IS REMOVED AND
ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED. USE ACCESS FOR
CLEANOUT OR INSPECTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE
MACHINE WITH ACCESS COVER REMOVED.
PN 12173
2
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.
PN 12172
5
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.
PN 12174
3
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
PN 14942-00
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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 36176-00
6
KEEP HANDS AND ANY OTHER BODY PART OUT OF THE
FAN HOUSING WHILE MACHINE IS OPERATING TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. STOP AND ALLOW MACHINE
TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE CLEARING
OBSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY
1.9 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
1.9.1 12 INCH MODELS
The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.8. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational
decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owners 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. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal. Decals that need replacement
must be applied to their original locations.
NOTE
Model DL12670 (75124) shown. Decals on model
DL12725 are similar in location.
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* DECALS LOCATED ONLY ON MODEL DL12670 (75124).
** DECALS LOCATED ONLY ON MODEL DL12725.
2
4
1
6*
3**
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