3 rear stabilizer, 4 attach chipper chute, 5 attach chute extension tray – Echo CH8720iH Owners Manual v.1 User Manual

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8 INCH TURNTABLE CHIPPER

ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY

2.3 rear sTaBiliZer

Verify that the rear stabilizer is installed. To install the

rear stabilizer, slide the stabilizer into the corresponding

bracket beneath the rear of the chipper frame. Adjust the

stabilizer and secure with the provided snap pin.

2.4 aTTach chiPPer chuTe

1. Mount the chipper chute(1) to the chipper housing(2)

using eight 3/8 x 1" bolts(3), washers(5) and

locknuts(4). use three bolts on each side and two on

the bottom (Figure 2.5).

2. To insert the top bolts, rotate the feed roller until the

notches (one on each side) on the feed roller are

aligned with the top bolt holes.

3. Connect the three wires coming from the feed chute to

the connectors that are located underneath the feed

roller.

Do not operate this unit without the chipper chute

correctly installed. Rotating cutting blades can cause

serious personal injury.

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Figure 2.5 - Chipper chute assembly

2.5 aTTach chuTe eXTension TraY

1. Tilt the extension tray(1) up, so the bottom of the tray

is facing outward (Figure 2.6). Slide the extension tray

lips between the extension hinge and chipper chute

lips(2).

2. Tilt the extension tray down until the tray rests on the

extension hinge, and the extension tray lips contact the

back of the chipper chute lips.

3. Insert five 3/8 x 1" carriage bolts(3) (included in owner's

kit) through the extension tray and hinge. Secure the

bolts with washers(4) and nylock nuts(5) from the

bottom.

4. Attach the chute support weldment to the middle hole

of the chipper chute by using the existing bolt.

Figure 2.6, Attaching the extension tray

Make sure that you position the lip on the extension

tray behind the lip on the chipper chute. This provides

a flatter surface and prevents obstructions while feed-

ing the machine.

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REAR STABILIZER

SNAP PIN

Figure 2.4, Rear stabilizer