Echo Bear Cat WV190S User Manual
WHEELED
VACUUM
WV190 - B&S 190cc PUSH
WV190S - B&S 190cc SELF
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
PROPELLED
WV179 - KAWASAKI 179cc PUSH
WV179S - KAWASAKI 179cc SELF PRO-
PELLED
SN Range: 900890 - A01242
OWNER'S MANUAL
PN: 13887-00
Rev. 022409
Companion to 13888-00
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
© 2009, CRARY INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCED AND PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
800-247-7335
701-282-5520
FAX: 701-282-9522
opesales@crary.com
service@crary.com
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.
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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 ..........................................................................................2
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY ..........................................................................................2
1.5 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY ...................................................................2
1.6 SAFETY DECALS .................................................................................................3
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................... 4
2.1 INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR ..........................................................................5
2.2 INSTALLING THE BAG .........................................................................................5
2.3 CHECKING/ADDING MOTOR OIL .......................................................................5
2.4 FILLING THE TANK ..............................................................................................5
FEATURES & CONTROLS .................................................................................6
3.1 VACUUM COMPONENTS .....................................................................................6
3.2 VACUUM CONTROLS ...........................................................................................7
OPERATION .......................................................................................................8
4.1 STARTING THE VACUUM ....................................................................................8
4.2 STOPPING THE VACUUM ...................................................................................8
4.3 VACUUMING .........................................................................................................9
4.4 ADJUSTING HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ......................................................................9
4.5 ADJUSTING NOZZLE HEIGHT ..........................................................................10
4.6 ATTACHING/EMPTYING THE BAG ....................................................................10
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 11
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..............................................................................11
5.2 DEBRIS BAG BREAK-IN ....................................................................................12
5.3 ADJUSTING THE BELT ......................................................................................12
5.4 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR ......................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 14
7.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................14
7.2 BOLT TORQUE ...................................................................................................15
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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.
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 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.
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 muffler 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.
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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SAFETY
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
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.
Obtain and wear safety glasses 4.
and use hearing protection at
all times when operating this
machine.
Av oid wear ing loo se fitt ed 5.
clothing. Never 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.
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
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic 1.
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
Kee p th e machin e clear of debr is and other 2.
accumulations.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the 3.
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the feed
opening.
If the machine becomes clogged, or the machine 4.
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.
Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on 5.
the machine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine and all moving
parts from damage cause by excessive speed.
1.5 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.
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SAFETY
1.6 SAFETY DECALS
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 12172
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.
PN 12174
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
PN 12252
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 13890-00
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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2
5/16" X 1-3/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16" FLAT
WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
7/8” PLASTIC CAP
BAG HANDLE W/ DEFLECTOR
VACUUM BAG
CABLE TIE
BAG HANGER BRACKETS
RAISE EXHAUST
DOOR TO ATTACH
BAG HANDLE
BAG LOOPS
Section
ASSEMBLY
Figure 2.1, Installing the upper handlebar and bag
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ASSEMBLY
2.1 INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
Remove the two 7/8" plastic caps on the ends of the 1.
Vacuum upper handlebar.
Position the upper handlebar over the lower handlebar 2.
as shown in Figure 2.1. Install using 5/16" x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts, flat washers and nylock nuts.
Tighten 5/16" hardware to 17 ft-lbs.3.
Using the cable ties from the owner's kit, secure the 4.
control cables to the machine.
See Section 4.4 for handlebar height adjustment.5.
2.2 INSTALLING THE BAG
Install the Vacuum bag on the bag handle (Figure 1.
1). Tighten the bag over the handle using the bag
buckle.
Place the loops of the Vacuum bag into the bag hanger 2.
brackets.
Lift the exhaust door.3.
Attach the bag handle to the vacuum discharge.4.
2.3 CHECKING/ADDING MOTOR OIL
Check the oil level. If needed, fill the engine with the
type and amount of oil specified in the engine owner's
manual.
2.4 FILLING THE TANK
WARNING
Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly
ammable and their vapors are explosive.
To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
Store fuel only in approved containers,
in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or ames. A container
with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout
is recommended. Do not ll the fuel tank while the engine
is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not
start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use fuel as a
cleaning agent. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH FUEL.
Use only those types of fuels that are recommended in
your engine owner’s manual.
To add fuel:
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and 1.
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove key from key
switch. Allow the engine and muffler to cool for at
least three minutes.
Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap.2.
Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom 3.
of filler neck to provide space for any fuel expansion.
Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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