Instruction & Owners Manual Towable Truck Loader Models 73125 73725 Crary Company A Division of TerraMarc Industries Box 849 West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 282-5520 • (800) 247-7335 FAX: (701) 282-9522 www.crary.com Cat. No. 12782 Manual No.
Dear Bear Cat Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat Truck Loader. The Bear Cat Truck Loader is designed, tested, and manufactured to give years of dependable performance. To keep your Truck Loader 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 Towable Truck Loader.
Contents Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 2 Assembly ....................................................................................... 6 Attach the Trailer Wheels ......................................................................... 6 Attach the Hitch ....................................................................................... 6 Attach the Blower Discharge Tube ............................................................
Safety Instructions Your safety and the safety of others is important. Valuable safety messages are provided in this manual and on the machine. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts to potential hazards that could injure you or others. Each safety message is preceded by one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if safety instructions are not followed.
Safety Instructions-Cont. CAUTION • Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that can affect your vision, balance, and judgement. Do not operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to operate this machine safely. • Shut off the engine and ensure all moving parts are stopped before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine. • Inspect the surrounding area thoroughly before using this machine.
Safety Instructions-Cont. Operation 4 • Do not allow hands, or any part of body or clothing, near the hose inlet chamber, discharge, or any moving part. • Exclude pieces of rock and wire when vacuuming material into the machine. • Shut off engine immediately if the machine starts making an unusual noise or vibrating. Allow the machine to stop completely. After machine stops: 1. Inspect for damage. 2. Replace or repair any damaged parts. 3. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
Safety Instructions-Cont. Safety Rules for Towing • Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction of the towing vehicle before towing. This prevents the discharge tube from projecting over the trailer wheels and striking foreign objects. • Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is not equipped with a 2” ball. • Maximum towing speed is 55 MPH. Inflate tires to manufacturers specs. as stated on the tire sidewall.
Assembly Your Truck Loader arrives partially assembled. Perform the steps in this section to assemble. Refer to the assembly diagram on the following page. Attach the Trailer Wheels (For non-skid loaders) 1. Hold one wheel to a hub and align the wheel lug holes with the hub lug holes. 2. Thread the lug bolts into the holes and tighten to 75 ft. lbs. Follow a star pattern when tightening lug bolts. 3. Repeat for the remaining wheel. Attach the Hitch 1.
Assembly- Cont.
Operation Starting Instructions: 25 HP Engine NOTE: Normal engine output is 3200 (25 HP) RPMs. 1. Check engine oil level before starting. Add oil if low, but do not overfill. 2. Move choke lever to the ON position. NOTE: the choke may not be needed if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high. 3. Move the throttle level towards the FAST position approximately 1/2 of the way. Release the key if the engine fails to start within10seconds.
Operation- Cont. Vacuuming The Truck Loader is designed to pick up leaves and other debris then deposit it in a trailer or truck. • Keep hands, or any part of body or clothing away from the hose inlet, discharge chute, or any moving part. • Maintain proper balance and footing at all times. • Run unit at full operating speed before starting to vacuum. • Be careful when vacuuming around gravel, gardens, lawn ornaments, etc. 1. Adjust the discharge tube to the desired loading position before starting.
Service and Maintenance Drive Belt Check the condition of the drive belt annually or after 30 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Replace if cracked, frayed, or worn. Danger! The rotor continues to turn for sometimeafterthe engine is shut off. 1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop. Remove spark plug wire. 2. Remove two bolts holding belt guard in place. 3. Swing belt guard to the side to allow access to the drive belt. 4. Loosen idler tension spring eyebolt. 5.
Service and Maintenance- Cont. Engine Maintenance Maintenance is essential in preserving engine life. The engine oil should be checked prior to each start-up. Change oil after first five hours of operation or within the first month, whichever comes first. Regular oil service period is every season or 50 hrs. under regular use. Refer to the engine owners manual for additional oil maintenance information. Service engine according to the maintenance schedule in your engine owners manual.
Service and Maintenance Schedule Before Each Use Inspection Items Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Interval Every Every 100 200 Hours Hours Every 300 Hours Every 800 Hours Check Nuts & Bolts (Including Wheels & Tire Pressure) Check Engine Oil Replace Replace Spark Plug Check Air Filter Element Clean Replace * ** Replace Fuel Filter Check Drive Belt Clean Machine Note: (*) Service more frequently when used in dusty conditions (**) Replace Paper element type only Before inspecting
Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Suggested Remedies 1. Engine will not start. a) b) c) d) e) 2. Engine stalls or stops. a) Clear rotor. a) Plugged rotor. b) Vacuuming material too fast b) Slow vacuuming rate. into mchine. 3. Engine overheats. a) Cooling system plugged. b) Improper oil level a) Clean cooling fan and fins. b) Fill engine to correct oil level. Refer to the engine owners manual. 4. Excessive vibration while running. a) Drive system vibration.
Specifications Overall Size: 85" x 73" x 97" Flex Hose Size: 12" dia. x 10ft. Rotor Size: 19.88" x 7" Discharge Size: 8" dia. Chute Rotation: 360 deg. Drive Type: Belt Belt Size: 2B70 Weight (lbs.): 1022 lbs. (25 HP Towable) Wheel Tread: 62" Tires: 225/75/15 Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.): 6.6 Engine: 25hp gasoline Specifications are subject to change due to design modifications.
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Limited Warranty Crary Bear Cat Truck Loaders models 73725 and 73125 are warranted for one year from date of sale for consumers and one year from the date of sale for 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.
Crary Company A Division of TerraMarc Industries Box 849 West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 282-5520 • (800) 247-7335 FAX: (701) 282-9522 www.crary.
