Echo Bear Cat 75111 User Manual
OWNER
OPERATORS
MANUAL
For Bear Vac
Pro
Models
75011
75111
Crary Company
A Division of TerraMarc Industries
237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078-0849
(701)282-5520 • FAX: (701)282-9522
www.bearcatproducts.com
www.terramarc.com
Manual P/N 14032-00
Rev. 03/02
Companion to P/N 14031-00
Before you Begin
DEAR BEAR CAT CUSTOMER,
Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat Bear Vac Pro. The Bear Vac Pro is designed,
tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your Bear Vac
Pro operating at peak efficiency, 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 the Bear Vac Pro.
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 Bear Vac Pro, please call or write your local
factory-authorized Bear Cat dealer.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD
A warranty card is included in your owner's kit packaged with your Bear Vac Pro. Please take
the time to fill 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.
How to Contact
Bear Cat
A
DDRESS
Crary Bear Cat
237 NW 12th Street
PO Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078
P
HONE
800-247-7335
701-282-5520
Fax: 701-282-9522
E
MAIL
opesales@crary.com
service@crary.com
H
OURS
EMISSION INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING TO ALL 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
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Central Time
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.
The standard muffler installed on the
Bear Cat engines is not equipped with
a spark arrester. One must be added
before use if this machine is 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.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your authorized Bear Cat dealer the serial number of your Crary Bear Cat Bear Vac when ordering parts,
requesting service or any other information. Please record the serial number in the space provided below and on the
warranty and registration card.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or property damage: Shut
YXXXXX
Fig. # 1 Serial number decal
Serial Number ________________________
off engine, disconnect spark plug wire, make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop, before
obtaining serial number, servicing, adjusting or repairing.
SERIAL NUMBER
DECAL
Fig. #1, Serial number decal
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Section Description Page
SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 1
BEFORE OPERATING ................................................................................................................ 2
OPERATION SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 2
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY .................................................................................. 2
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................... 4
ADDING MOTOR OIL TO ENGINE (ALL MODELS) ..................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY TORQUE CHART .................................................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (ALL MODELS) ............................................................................. 5
FEATURES AND CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .................................................................................................. 6
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
USE OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 7
FILLING THE TANK ..................................................................................................................... 9
STARTING THE BEAR VAC PRO ................................................................................................ 9
STOPPING THE BEAR VAC PRO ............................................................................................... 9
CHIPPING ................................................................................................................................. 10
VACUUMING ............................................................................................................................. 10
ENGAGING THE DRIVE ............................................................................................................ 11
BEATERBAR ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................. 11
EMPTYING THE TUB ................................................................................................................ 12
VACUUMING AND CHIPPING GUIDE ....................................................................................... 12
Contents
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................... 13
REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT ................................................................................................. 14
REPLACING THE BEATERBAR BELT ....................................................................................... 15
REMOVING THE CHIPPER BLADES ........................................................................................ 16
SHARPENING THE CHIPPER BLADES .................................................................................... 16
GREASING ............................................................................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 18
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Bear Vac Pro Limited Warranty
Crary Bear Cat Bear Vacs are warranted for one year from date of sale for consumer and commercial or
rental operations.
Within the above stated period, Crary Co. will replace any part(s) found to be defective in material and/or
workmanship, after the receipt of the part in our plant. Labor costs to replace these defective parts will be
paid at a Crary established labor rate and time allowed (flat rate) for repair. All transportation charges
incurred in shipping part(s) are the responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty is void in the case of accidents, failure to perform normal maintenance, or failure to follow
those instructions listed in the service manual. This warranty is also in lieu of all other expressed warranties
and voids any implied warranty as to the merchantability or fitness of the product for a particular purpose
and of any other obligation on the part of Crary Co. Some states do not allow limitations on how long the
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only to parts or components which are defective, and does not cover necessary
repair due to normal wear, misuse, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance. Components subject to
wear, such as filter bags, wheels, hoses, cables, fan housings, etc., are not included in the warranty.
Regular routine maintenance of the unit to keep it in proper operating condition is the responsibility of the
owner.
All warranty repair reimbursable under the Crary Co. warranty must be performed by an authorized Bear
Cat service dealer using Bear Cat approved replacement parts. Repair or attempted repair by anyone other
than an authorized Bear Cat service dealer is not reimbursable under the Crary Co. warranty. In addition,
these unauthorized repair attempts may result in additional malfunction, the correction of which is not
covered by warranty.
Crary Co. is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of this
product including any cost or expense or providing substitute equipment or service during periods of
malfunction or non-use.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Be sure to note the Bear Vac serial number in any correspondence with Crary Co. or any authorized Bear
Cat dealer.
Crary Company
A Division of TerraMarc Industries
237 12th St. NW • P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078-0849
(701)282-5520 • FAX: (701)282-9522
www.bearcatproducts.com
www.terramarc.com
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NOTES
1
Safety
Section
THE 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
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read this Owner / Operator’s
manual and the separate Engine
Owner’s manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this equipment.
2. Before inspecting or servicing any
part of the machine, stop engine,
wait for all parts to stop moving,
and disconnect spark plug wire.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this
equipment and on any of it’s attachments or accessories.
5. Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with the use of the
unit to use this machine.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small children. Keep bystanders at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the
area of operation.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep
open flames, sparks, smoking materials, and other sources of combustion away from fuel.
Be aware that rotating parts slow
down gradually after engine is shut
off.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing or illegible
safety decals.
10. 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.
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Safety
BEFORE OPERATING
11. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
12. Never use without proper guards
in place.
13. Wear safety glasses at all times
while operating this machine.
One pair of safety glasses is provided.
14. Wear ear protection at all times
OPERATION SAFETY
WARNING
Keep hands, feet and clothing out of
inlet opening while machine is operating to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Wear eye, and hearing protection at
all times while operating the Bear Vac
Pro.
while operating the Bear Vac Pro.
15. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing. Never operate this machine
wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around
or get caught in the machine.
WRONG
1. Do not allow hands, or any part of
body or clothing near any moving
parts.
2. Shut off engine immediately if the
Bear Vac Pro strikes any foreign object or the machine starts vibrating.
Allow the machine to stop completely. After machine stops:
A. Shut off engine
B. Remove spark plug wire.
C. Inspect for damage.
D. Replace or repair any
damaged parts.
E. Check for and tighten any
loose parts.
3. 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.
16. Check that all screws, nuts,
bolts, and other fasteners are
properly secured before starting
the machine. Check all screws,
nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
for proper tightness to ensure everything is in proper working condition once every 10 hours of operation.
17. Keep all guards, deflectors, and
shields in place and in good
working condition.
18. Do not transport or move machine while the machine is running.
4. Stand clear of the discharge area
when operating this machine.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper bal-
ance and footing at all times.
6. Keep the engine clear of debris and
other accumulations.
7. Do not tamper with the engine gov-
ernor settings on the machine; the
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over speed.
8. Setting up your work site so you are
not endangering the public is critical for safety.
9. Shut off engine and allow machine
to stop completely before clearing
debris if the machine becomes
clogged.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. Shut off machine and disconnect the
spark plug wire when this equipment
is stopped for service, inspection,
or storage.
2. Replace any missing or unreadable
safety decals. Refer to the parts
manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area
Bear Cat dealer.
3. Store the machine out of reach of
children and where fuel vapors will
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not reach an open flame or spark.
Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a
safe manner for storage periods of
three months or more.
4. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
5. Never store this machine with fuel
in the fuel tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark, or where ignition
sources are present such as hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors etc.
NOTE
See engine owners manual or contact the engine manufacturer for
engine safety instructions and decals.
Safety
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. Make certain
that all safety decals and operational decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown
below at reduced sizes. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the parts catalog. Decals that need replacement
must be applied to their original locations.
DECAL,
BEATER BAR
DECAL,
F;YING DEBRIS
BLADE
DECAL,
ACCESS COVER
DECAL,
DECAL,
SHIFT LEVER
SHIELD DANGER
DECAL,
BLADE DANGER
DECAL,
SMALL DANGER
DECAL,
75111 MODEL
DECAL,
EZ DUMP
DECAL,
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
DECAL,
SMALL BEARCAT
DECAL,
DRIVE
Fig. #2
DECAL,
REAR FLYING DEBRIS
DECAL,
INLET DOOR
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