Echo CH6614 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 15)

6 INCH CHIPPER 13
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
Place the throttle control midway between slow and fast
positions. Place the choke control to the ON position.
If the engine fails to start, move the lever to RuN or
partial choke.
Disengage drive belts, which will enable engine to
start. SEE OPERaTION/STaRT-uP DECal By BElT
ENgagEMENT PEDal ON MaCHINE BEFORE
STaRTINg.
activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon
as the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10
seconds.
Move choke lever to RuN position.
Once engine is running and no choke is needed,
slowly let belt engagement pedal up, which will allow
the rotor to turn.
If engine kills when engaging belt, either adjust choke
or increase engine RPM.
When belt is engaged, the foot pedal may vibrate or
shake until the engine and rotor have increased to full
running RPM.
The chipper frame assembly can turn 360 degrees
clockwise or counterclockwise. Press down on the foot
pedal located underneath the frame near the tow hitch,
and the frame will pivot on the trailer to your desired
location. let up on the foot pedal, and the frame will
lock into place for use. The discharge tube can also
turn 360 degrees.
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3.2 engine
engine throttle: Changes engine speed. Turn knob
clockwise for full throttle operation. Turn knob counter-
clockwise for idle on warm up. Turn knob fully counter-
clockwise to shut engine off. Refer to engine manual
for further engine operating instructions.
engine choke: use when starting a cold engine. Pull
to ON position when starting. Push lever to OFF posi-
tion when engine is running. Refer to engine manual
for further engine operating instruction.
Key switch: located on engine case. Release switch
as soon as engine is running. Do not crank starter for
more than ten seconds or damage could result.
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Figure 3.2, Engine controls
Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable. always
use an approved container and fill tank outdoors. Never
add fuel to a running or hot engine.
Warning
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine. Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
pants and shirt. use common sense and practice safety
to protect yourself from branches, sharp objects, and
other harmful objects.
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For more detailed engine information, see the engine
owners manual provided with the chipper.
3.3.1 sTarTing
Before starting, fill engine with oil to the correct level.
See engine manual for operation and maintenance
instructions. NOTE: Some oil usage is normal. Check
level with each use.
Before starting, fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded
regular gasoline. This is a four stroke engine—DO NOT
MIx OIl WITH gaSOlINE.
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3.3 oPeraTion
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Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate machine on a paved, concrete
or gravel surface. Do not operate in the vicinity of
bystanders. Make sure cutting chamber is empty before
starting.
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When restarting a warm engine after a recent shut
down, it may not be necessary to use a full choke.