Operation, 1 starting the chipper, 2 stopping the chipper – Echo CH911DH Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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9 INCH CHIPPER
10
Section
Make sure the chipping chamber is empty before
1.
starting.
Check levels of gas, oil, and hydraulic fluid and fill if
2.
necessary.
Make sure the chipper engagement lever is in the start
3.
(uP) position.
Turn key switch to preheat position. Hold in preheat
4.
position for several seconds until glow plug indicator
light (Figure 4.1) switches off.
Push throttle control in until it stops.
5.
Depress belt engagement pedal, which allows engine
6.
to start. See the operation/start-up decal by the belt
engagement pedal before starting.
Push in and hold Murphy switch push-button. Continue
7.
to hold Murphy switch until engine is running.
Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon
8.
as the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 sec-
onds. Release Murphy switch after engine is running.
Hold Murphy switch in longer if engine immediately
stalls after releasing.
Push center throttle control button in. Increase throttle
9.
control to full. Turn throttle control knob clockwise to
achieve maximum RPM,
Slowly release belt engagement pedal. This will en-
10.
gage the drive belt, and the rotor will turn. If the engine
stalls when engaging the drive belt, release the pedal
more slowly.
WARNING
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER
NoTE
The Murphy switch system will shut the engine off if the
oil pressure is too low or if the engine temperature is
too high. If the engine will not run or shuts off for these
reasons, consult your local dealer.
Figure 4.1, Chipper control panel
4
oPERATIoN
As with any other piece of outdoor 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.
CHIPPING oPERATIoN
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.
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.
gradually move throttle to slowest position.
1.
Disengage drive belt.
2.
Turn key switch to off position.
3.
Allow machine to come to a complete stop. Release
4.
the belt engagement pedal to help slow the rotor once
the engine has stopped running.
4.2 SToPPING THE CHIPPER
Glow Plug
Indicator
Charge
Indicator
Throttle
Switch
Murphy
Temperature
Gauge
Pressure
Gauge
Key Switch