o w n e r ' s m a n ua l 6 inch chipper 74624S - 24 HP Honda 74628S - 28 hp kubota MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE... Manual P/N 14688-00S Rev.
Before You Begin DEAR CRARY BEAR CAT CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat product. The Crary 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE safety.................................................................................. 3 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL............................................................ 3 1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION.......................................................... 3 1.3 before OPERATION................................................................. 4 1.4 preparation safety.............................................................. 4 1.5 OPERATIon SAFETY..................
1 safety Section 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATES OPERATING OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT 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.
SAFETY 1.3 before OPERATION 1.4 preparation safety One of the critical moments in job safety, as well as chipper safety, is setting up your chipping site so you are not endangered by traffic, and the public is not endangered by your work. Great care must be taken to provide adequate warning by way of signs and/or cones, if necessary, to divert vehicle or pedestrian traffic. 1. Become familiar with the owner's manual before operating this equipment. 2. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
SAFETY 1.5 OPERATIon SAFETY 1.6 FEED ROLLER SAFETY 1. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and discharge openings. 1. The feed roller can cause serious injury or death. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the feed roller and chipper disk blades. 2. Keep hands and feet out of feed and discharge openings while machine is operating to avoid serious personal injury.
SAFETY 1.8 towing safety 1. Rotate the discharge tube to face the same direction of the towing vehicle before towing. 2. Insert transport safety pin and clip, and set turntable brake handle to locked position. 3. Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts. Do not attempt to tow the trailer if the vehicle is not equipped with a 2” ball. 4. Do not exceed maximum towing speed, indicated on tire sidewall.
SAFETY 1.10 safety decals See Section 1.11 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 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. The decals are shown below at reduced sizes. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal.
SAFETY 1.10 safety decals (Con't) See Section 1.11 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 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. The decals are shown below at reduced sizes. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal.
SAFETY 1.11 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.10. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owners 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. Refer to the parts catalog if you need a replacement decal.
2 Section Assembly WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, remove ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 2.1 Attach trailer wheels 1. Remove the chipper from its shipping crate. Place the unit on a level surface before attempting to assemble it. See the torque chart in the back of the manual for tightening torque of bolts and screws. 2.
ASSEMBLY 2.3 attach trailer hitch 1. Attach the ball coupler to the hitch weldment using the provided 1/2” x 4” bolts and 1/2” washers and 1/2” nuts. Tighten to proper torque. 2. Slide the hitch weldment into the hole in the frame, back to the 1/2” mounting holes. 3. Connect the hitch weldment to the frame using the two 1/2” x 4-1/2” bolts, 1/2” washers and 1/2” nuts. Tighten to proper torque. 2.6 checking/adding hydraulic fluid Hydraulic fluid drives the feed roller.
3 Features & Controls Section Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your chipper. The following descriptions define the features and controls of your machine. REFER TO ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FURTHER ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 5. Discharge Cap Crank 4. Tongue Jack 3. Control Panel 6. Feed Roller Engagement 2. Control Switch 7. Safety Bar 1. Chipper Engagement 9. Chipper Chute 10. Reset Button 11. Fuel Tank 8. Extension Tray 12. Fuel Gauge 13.
FEATURES & CONTROLS 3.1 DEscription of features 3.2 description of control panels 1. Chipper Engagement: To activate, slowly push the handle toward the ground. To disengage the machine, move the handle back up to the original position. 2. CONTROL SWITCH: Turn switch off to bypass hydraulic feed control and run the chipper manually. 3. CONTROL PANEL: The control panel is described in Sec. 3.2. 4. Tongue Jack: Use to adjust the height of the hitch. 5.
4 Section Operation As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, getting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance. The chipping operation takes place on the front of the machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are mounted on a rotating disk assembly. Material fed into the chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled out through a discharge tube. 4.
OPERATION 4.2 Starting a GASOLINE CHIPPER 4.3 STARTING a DIESEL CHIPPER Make sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting. Make sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting. 1. Reference the Honda Owners Manual. 1. Reference the Kubota Owners Manual. 2. Check engine oil level before starting. Do not overfill or underfill oil. The Honda engine is equipped with an oil level sensor and will not allow the engine to start in either condition. 3.
OPERATION 4.4 CHIPPING WARNING 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! The Bear Cat chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into a more readily decomposing or handled condition. The following guidelines can be used to help you get started. 1. Be sure the unit is at full operating speed before you start to chip material. Adjust engine speed with the throttle.
OPERATION 4.6 HYDraulic FEED CONTROL The Bear Cat chipper is equipped with a pre-programmed hydraulic feed control located under the control panel. The controller monitors chipper rotor RPM, controls the feed roller, and provides routine maintenance alerts. The controller can be turned off with the switch located below the control panel. If the controller becomes damaged, the chipper will still run with the controller shut off, however all of the controller functions will be disabled.
OPERATION 4.8 FEED ROLLER BOTTLE JACK The feed roller bottle jack is used to raise the feed roller if chipping material becomes wedged in the feed roller. The jack will raise the feed roller and remove the tension on the chipped material. WARNING Allow the machine to come to complete stop before using the bottle jack. to raise the feed roller: 1. Turn the check valve clockwise to engage the pump of the jack. 2. Once the jack is engaged, pump the handle to raise the jack. 3.
5 Service & Maintenance Section 5.1 maintenance schedule The items listed in the 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 usage conditions it may be necessary for the items to be checked and serviced more frequently. See engine owners manual for further ENGINE maintenance and troubleshooting information.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.2 removing CHIPPER BLADES The chipper blades will eventually become dull, making chipping difficult. It is recommended that the chipper blades are sharpened every 5-15 hours of chipper operation. To remove the chipping blades for sharpening, use the following procedure: 1.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.4 replacing CHIPPER DRIVE BELT The condition of the drive belt should be checked annually, or after every 25 hours of operation. If the belt is cracked, worn, frayed, or stretched, replace it. Only replace it with the original banded belt type, do not use singe belt types. To replace the belt: 1.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.5 HYDRAULIC DRIVE BELT (HONDA ONLY) The condition of the hydraulic drive belt should be checked annually, or after every 25 hours of operation. Replace the belt if it is cracked, worn, frayed, or stretched. To replace: 1. Loosen the mounting bolts shown in Fig. #20. 2.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.6 GREASING Grease zerks on the chipper should be greased every 50 hours, depending upon conditions. See locations in the pictures below.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.7 CHIPPER ANVIL The four chipping blades should clear the chipper anvil by 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch. The chipper anvil is adjustable and reversible. All four sides of the anvil can be used for chipping. To adjust: 1. Lift rotor access cover and expose rotor. 5.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, open shield and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 5.10 HYDraulic RESERVOIR FLUID The chippers are tested before shipping. In order to test the equipment the fluid levels are filled. However, check the fluid levels before initial operation and add if necessary. Always check levels before each use.
6 Troubleshooting Section 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 nearest dealer or the factory for service problems with the machine. PROBLEM Chipper does not chip. Poor performance. Unusual vibration or noise. Engine runs poorly. POSSIBLE CAUSE Dull chipping blades. Drive belts loose or worn. Too large of branch.
7 Specifications Section The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using this bolt torque chart as a guide. Fasteners should be replaced with the same grade. Tighten serrated or center-lock nuts to the full torque value. Do not use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application.
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