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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 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.
description Contents page Safety............................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL....................................................................... 1 BEFORE OPERATING............................................................................. 1 OPERATION SAFETY.............................................................................. 2 PTO SAFETY......................................................
1 Section Safety 1.2 BEFORE OPERATING 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 1. Read this Owner / Operator’s manual. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment. 2. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving. Be aware that rotating parts slow down gradually after power is stopped. 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 15. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in place and in good working condition. 16. Do not transport or move machine while the machine is running. 1.3 OPERATION SAFETY WARNING Material can kickup or shift suddenly and cause serious injury or death. Wear eye and hearing protection. DANGER 12. Shut off machine immediately if the machine becomes clogged, the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object, or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual noise.
SAFETY 1.6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5 FEED ROLLER SAFETY 1. The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and chipper disk blades. 1. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area dealer. 2. Never climb onto the feed chute when the unit is operating or running. 2. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure. 3. Do not overreach.
SAFETY 1.7 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS See Section 1.8 for decal descriptions. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owners manual 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.
SAFETY 1.8 safety decals 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 owners manual 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.
2 Section Assembly one (1) 3/8 x 2-3/4" bolt, one 3/8" washer, and one 3/8" nylock nut as shown in Fig. 2.1. 2.1 ATTACH CHUTE and support 1. Mount the feed chute to the chipper housing using six (6) 3/8 x 1-1/4" carriage bolts, 3/8" washers, and 3/8" nylock nuts (see Figure 2.1). 3. Secure the other end of the chute support by removing the middle bolt holding the feed chute to the hinge (shown in Fig 2.1 insert).
5/16 x 1-3/4” BOLT 5/16 x 1” BOLT 5/16” NYLOCK NUT ASSEMBLY 2.4.1 CHECK LENGTH OF PTO DRIVELINE 2.3 ATTACH DISCHARGE TUBE 1. Slide the blower discharge tube onto the mounting flange on the chipper frame (see Figure 2.3). Half of the mounting clamp is already attached to the tube. 1. Attach chipper to tractor with three-point hitch. 2. You must make sure that the PTO driveline supplied with your machine is the appropriate length for your DEFLECTOR tractor.
3 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Section Belt Guard: Remove to grease rotor and jack shafts and to check or replace belt. Hydraulic Reservoir: Hold the hydraulic fluid. Check fluid level periodically. Discharge Lock: Used to pivot and lock the discharge chute. Leg Stands: Adjustable to allow proper driveline angle. Do not move machine unless the legs clear the ground. Feed Roller Jack: Use the feed roller jack to raise the feed roller to remove jammed materials.
4 Section Operation WARNING 4.3 CHIPPING guidelines Please read and follow all safety instructions in this manual. Failure to operate the chipper in accordance with the safety instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! 4.1 STARTING and operating chipper 1. Read and understand all safety warnings and chipping guidelines contained in this manual before proceeding. 2. Connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Sec. 2.4. 3. Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level. 4.
5 Service & Maintenance Section WARNING Before inspecting or repairing any part of the machine, shut off the engine and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.1 service and maintenance schedule FREQUENCY COMPONENT 1 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED NUTS AND BOLTS CHECK CHIPPER BLADES CHECK, SHARPEN IF NEEDED, TORQUE TO 20 FT-LBS.1 CHIPPER ANVIL CHECK BLADE CLEARANCE, TORQUE TO 75 FT-LBS.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.3 removing chipper blades WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, shut off the engine, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. The chipping blades are sharp! Use care when working on machine to avoid injury. To remove the chipping blades for sharpening: 1. Remove the one 3/8 inch retaining bolt holding the access cover to main frame assembly (see Fig. 5.1). Figure 5.2 Sharpening the blades 5.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5. Put idler pulley back in place and replace bolt. 5.6 clearing a plugged rotor The feed roller lift jack is used to raise the feed roller if chipping material becomes wedged in or behind the feed roller. 6. Replace belt guard. IDLER PULLEY To raise the feed roller: 1. Disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. 2. Remove lock pin from storage position (see Fig. 5.4) JACK SHAFT 3.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE GREASE Figure 5.11 Grease zerk on driveline 5.9 removing the rotor 1. Remove the one 3/8 inch retaining bolt holding access cover to main frame assembly. Tilt access cover over to allow rotor access. 2. Remove large belt guard. Figure 5.8 Grease zerks on discharge chute, other side of rotor shaft, and other side of jack shaft 3. Remove belt idler pulley and remove drive belt from pulleys. 4. Remove the bushing and pulley from the rotor shaft using the push bolts from the bushing.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.10 filling hydraulic fluid 5.11 changing hydraulic oil filter CAUTION Handle pressurized hydraulic fluid carefully. Escaping pressurized hydraulic fluid can have sufficient force to penetrate your skin causing serious injury. This fluid may also be hot enough to burn. Serious infection or reactions can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.12 PROGRAMMING THE optional hydraulic feed sensor (Lofa) Some models may have the optional Lofa hydraulic feed sensor installed. To reset the Lofa program, refer to the instructions below. 2. Push the "S" button once to save. STEP 6. ENTER NUMBER OF POLES (IPU = NUMBER OF POLES) The number of poles indicates the number of speed pickup devices. The following settings are recommended: 1. Hold the appropriate (either up or down) arrow until 1425 RPM is displayed.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.
6 Section Specifications Overall Size 150” x 73” x 90” Discharge Size 6” Max. Chipper Capacity (Dia.) 5” Drive Type Belt Chipper Blade Qty. 4 Reversible Tool Steel Belt Size 4L350 Rotor Size 20” Dia. X .125 Weight (lbs.) 980 lbs. Rotor Weight 140 lbs. Hydraulic Tank Capacity 3 gal. Rotor Shaft Diameter 1.
SPECIFICIATIONS 6.1 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. ENGLISH BOLT TORQUE * BOLT DIAMETER 1/4” SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 (N.m.) (Ft-lbs.) (N.m.) (Ft-lbs.) (N.m.) (Ft-lbs.) 7.5 5.5 9.5 9 17 12.
Declaration of Conformity The undersigned manufacturer: Crary Industries, Inc. 237 NW 12th Street P.O.
Declaration of Conformity The undersigned manufacturer: Crary Industries, Inc. 237 NW 12th Street P.O.
Declaration of Conformity The undersigned manufacturer: Crary Industries, Inc. 237 NW 12th Street P.O.
ECHO BEAR CAT 237 NW 12th Street, West Fargo, ND 58078-0849 Phone: 701.282.5520 • Toll Free: 800.247.7335 Fax: 701.282.9522 E-mail: service@crary.com • opesales@crary.com www.BearCatProducts.
