OWNER'S MANUAL CH45540 - 540 PTO Manual P/N 14783-00 Rev. 010113 Companion to P/N 14784-00 SN Range: D00001 - Current ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 4.
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 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 your machine.
LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty applies to all ECHO Bear Cat Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries Inc. ENGLISH 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE SAFETY................................................................................................................................1 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.............................................................................................. 1 1.2 BEFORE OPERATING................................................................................................... 1 1.3 OPERATION SAFETY.............................................................................
1 Section SAFETY 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. 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.
SAFETY 1.3 OPERATION SAFETY 1.4 PTO SAFETY 1. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and discharge openings. 1. Read and follow instructions on PTO safety decals. 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. Keep bystanders, especially children, away from PTO driveline. 2.
SAFETY 1.6 SAFETYDECALS DECALS 1.9 SAFETY 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 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.
SAFETY 1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.6. 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.
2 Section ASSEMBLY 2.1 DISCHARGE CAP ASSEMBLY 2.2 CHUTE ASSEMBLY Attach the chipper chute to the chipper housing using four 3/8 x 1" carriage bolts, washers and locknuts (Figure 2.3). Use two bolts on each side. Install with nuts on the outside. Figure 2.1, Chipper deflector weldment 2. Slide the discharge cap onto the chipper housing, ensuring that the weldment bolts fit in the notches on the disk cover (Figure 2.2). Install two 5/16" serrated flange nuts on the weldment bolts. 3.
ASSEMBLY 2.4 PTO DRIVELINE CONNECTION The driveline supplied with this machine may need to be cut to a shorter length for proper operation with the tractor being used. To determine if driveline will need to be cut, follow steps below or consult attached driveline manual. 1. BEFORE ATTACHING THE DRIVELINE: attach the machine to the tractor with three-point hitch system. 2.
3 Section FEATURES & CONTROLS 2. PTO shaft: Connects chipper to tractor PTO shaft. Avoid driveline angles over 20 degrees on PTO shaft when unit is in use. NOTE: Minimum and maximum telescoping on the PTO shaft is 18.11" to 24.49". This will leave a 6.43" overlap. See Section 2.8 for instructions on checking shaft length. 3. Front belt shield: Covers the chipper drive pulley. 4. Rear belt shield: Covers the PTO driven pulley. 5.
4 Section OPERATION CAUTION Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting. WARNING Before operating your machine, be sure you read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this owner’s manual and on your machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or property damage. 4.1 STARTING PTO CHIPPER 1.
5 Section SERVICE & MAINTENANCE The items listed in this service and maintenance schedule are to be checked, and if necessary, corrective action taken. This schedule is designed for units operating under normal conditions. If the unit is operating in adverse or severe conditions, it may be necessary for the items to be checked and serviced more frequently.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. • There are cracks, broken corners or nicks greater than 1/8" (see below). 5.2 INSTALLING THE DISK LOCK When working on the disk assembly, use the lock mechanism at all times (Figure 5.1). Follow the steps below to install the disk lock: 1. Remove the chipper deflector.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 5.5 SHARPENING THE BLADES The blades can be ground on a bench grinder or by a professional. 2. Regrind the angled edge of the chipping blades to 45 degrees. Make sure some type of fixture is used to correctly hold the blade at the proper angle. 3.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 5.8 DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT 5.9 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Check the condition of the drive belt(s) annually or after every 25 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Replace a cracked, frayed, worn or stretched drive belt. Only replace drive belt with original banded type belt.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 10. Reattach the idler pulley to the idler bracket. 11. Tighten the eye bolt until belt deflection is 7/16" when a 20 lb. load is placed against the belt (Figure 5.4). ENGLISH 12. Slide the bearing support weldment onto the rotor shaft.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 5.10 REPLACING THE ROTOR BEARINGS (CONT.) INSTALLING THE NEW ROTOR BEARINGS 1. Slide a snap ring, rear bearing and another snap ring onto the rotor shaft. Tighten the set screw and install the 1/2" hardware to connect the bearing to the chipper frame. Torque to 120 ft-lbs. 2.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 5.12 LUBRICATION IMPORTANT Polyurea and lithium-based greases are not compatible. Mixing the two grease types may lead to premature failure. Grease the following points every 50-100 hours of operating time: NOTE Do not over grease bearings.
6 Section TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or the factory for service problems with the machine. PROBLEM Rotor stalls or stops. Chipper does not chip. Hard to feed chipper; requires excessive power to chip. Shredder requires excessive power or stalls. Belt squeals when engaging clutch.
TROUBLESHOOTING Excessive vibration while running. Cannot engage clutch. Excessive belt wear. Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or worn areas. Check for dull chipper blades or shredder knives. Rotor out of balance. Inspect rotor for broken or missing chipper blades and shredder knives; replace if needed. Check rotor to see if it wobbles. Check to see if rotor is assembled correctly. Chipper blade to anvil clearance is incorrect.
7 Section SPECIFICATIONS CH45540 DESCRIPTION OVERALL SIZE OVERALL WEIGHT MAX CHIPPER CAPACITY CHIPPER BLADES DISC SIZE DISC WEIGHT DISCHARGE SIZE DRIVE TYPE BELT SIZE PTO 18 ENGLISH METRIC 40" X 41" X 44" (NON-CE COMPLIANT) 102 X 104 X 112 cm 36" X 52" X 57" (CE COMPLIANT) 91 x 132 x 145 cm 361 lbs. (NON-CE COMPLIANT) 164 kg 411 lbs. (CE COMPLIANT) 187 kg 4.5" 11 cm 2 REVERSIBLE (5" X 4" X 3/8") 2 REVERSIBLE (12.7 x 10.2 x .95 cm) 14" DIA. X 1" 36 cm x 2.5 cm 49 lbs. 22.2 kg 4.
SPECIFICATIONS BOLT TORQUE The tables below are for reference purposes only and their use by anyone is entirely voluntary, unless otherwise noted. Reliance on their content for any purpose is at the sole risk of that person and any loss or damage resulting from the use of this information is the responsibility of that person. SAE - 2 * Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings.
8 Section OPTIONS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 76295-00 CHIPPER BLADE KIT 74634-00 OPTIONAL 4.5 INCH DISCHARGE OPTIONAL 4" DISCHARGE TUBE KIT, 74634-00 CHIPPER BLADE KIT, 76295-00 20 4.
