Echo 74624 Owners Manual v.2 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALManual P/N 14295-00 Rev. 12/06Companion to P/N 14294-00MADE WITH PRIDE IN THE...6 INCH CHIPPER 74624 - 24 HP HONDA74628 - 28 HP

8SAFETYSee Section 1.11 for decal locations. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associated hazar

9SAFETYThe numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1.10. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine

10ASSEMBLYBefore inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source, disengage the hydraulics, remove igni-tion key and make

11ASSEMBLY2.7 ADDING MOTOR OIL TO ENGINEThe machine was shipped with oil in the engine, as it was tested at the factory.To determine which type o

12FEATURES & CONTROLSUnderstanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your chipper. The following descripti

13FEATURES & CONTROLSDiesel control panelGas control panel1. CHIPPER ENGAGEMENT: To activate slowly push the handle toward the ground. To disenga

14 OPERATIONAs with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, get-ting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniqu

15OPERATION4.2 STARTING GASOLINE CHIPPER4.3 STARTING DIESEL CHIPPERMake sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting. Reference the Honda Own

16OPERATION4.4 CHIPPINGWARNINGThe chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into a more readily decomposing or handled condition. The f

17OPERATION4.6 HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROLThe chipper is equipped with a pre-programmed hydraulic feed control located under the control panel. The contr

Before You BeginDEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMERThank you for purchasing an ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufac

185.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESERVICE & MAINTENANCEThe items listed in the service and maintenance schedule are to be checked, and if necessary, cor

19SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

20SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

21SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

22SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

23SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

24SERVICE & MAINTENANCEBEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND

25Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this manual for the correc

26SPECIFICATIONSThe tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specied in chart

1LIMITED WARRANTYThis warranty applies to all AG and Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries.Crary Industries warrants to the origina

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2TABLE OF CONTENTSDESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE SAFETY ... 31.1 S

3 SAFETYThe Owner/Operator's manual uses this symbol to alert you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, read and obey th

4SAFETYOne 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, an

5SAFETYAlways stand clear of discharge area when operating this machine. Keep face and body away from feed and discharge openings.Keep hands and feet

6SAFETYDANGER / POISON SHIELD EYESEXPLOSIVE GASES CAN CAUSEBLINDNESS ORINJURY NO• SPARKS• FLAMES• SMOKINGSULFURIC ACIDCAN CAUSEBLINDN

7SAFETYSee Section 1.11 for decal locations. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the machine and the associ-ated haza