Echo CH500H Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 13)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper
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Section
OPERATION
4
The chipper can be mounted to the skid steer in two
locations. The recommended location is with the feed
chute sitting at the front of the loader. However, if space
is a concern, the unit can be mounted with the feed table
sitting to the left of the machine.
1. Tilt the universal skid steer mount forward.
2. Make sure that the wedges are fully raised.
Figure 4.2 - Securing the Wedges
Figure 4.1 - Connecting the Skid Steer
3. Drive the skid steer forward until the top edge of the
coupler is completely under the top flange on the
chipper.
4. Tilt the unit backward until the chipper is slightly off
the ground.
5. Kill the engine and exit the machine to push down the
wedges using the universal skid steer mount levers
(Figures 4.1 and 4.2). On automated models, stay in
the machine and engage the wedges.
HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
CH500H 15 gallons/min 22 gallons/min
CH800H 25 gallons/min 38 gallons/min
Exceeding the recommended flow rates can cause
severe damage and void the chipper warranty!
WARNING
4.1 HYDRAULIC FLOW RATES
4.2 MOUNTING CHIPPER TO SKID STEER
The wedges must extend through the holes in the
mounting frame of the chipper to securely fasten the
chipper to the universal skid steer mount. Failure to
secure wedges can allow attachment to come off and
cause injury or death.
WARNING
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.
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.
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.
WARNING