Echo CH5540 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 13)

4 INCH CHIPPER 9
Section
WARNING
Do not inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO and shutting off tractor.
IMPORTANT
This chipper is designed to be used with a tractor
PTO rated at 25 to 45 horsepower. Using this chipper
with a PTO above 45 horsepower may cause belt and
machine damage in overload conditions
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.
OPERATION
4
4.1 STARTING
4.2 STOPPING
1. Move tractor throttle to slowest position.
2. Disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine.
3. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
1. Connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Sec.
2.4.3.
2. Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level.
3. Start tractor engine and engage PTO (refer to tractor
owner’s manual). Increase engine speed to rated PTO
RPM.
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.
NOTE
The heavy rotor will continue to turn for some time after
the engine or tractor has been shut off. You can tell
that the rotor has stopped when no noise or machine
vibration is present. Inserting a branch into the chipper
chute to contact the blades will slow the rotor and
shorten stopping time.