Echo CH123DH Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 16)

12 INCH CHIPPER 12
OPERATION
The feed roller speed control is used to control the rate at
which material is pulled into the chipper.
When beginning operation, the control should be set in mid
range. Adjust the speed by slightly unscrewing the black
knob and then turning the control. To increase the speed
of the feed roller, move the lever clockwise. To slow the
speed, move the lever counterclockwise. After adjusting,
retighten the knob.
It is recommended that the feed roller operate at a faster
rate for smaller branches and at a slower rate for larger
branches.
4.7 FEED ROLLER SPEED CONTROL
Rotate the discharge chute toward the roadside. 1.
Remove the two 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts, nuts and washers 2.
securing the cover to the chipper housing (see below).
4.8 RAISE THE KNIFE ACCESS COVER
Knob
Lever
The feed roller lift control is used to raise the feed roller
during operation so that larger logs (over 8 inches) can be
fed into the chipper easier. It is also used to gain access to
the feed roller when servicing the machine. The belt does
not have to be engaged to use the feed roller lift, but the
machine must be running. To raise the feed roller:
Push the feed roller control to the right and hold it until 1.
the feed roller is fully raised.
Secure using the lock up pin located on the roller slide 2.
when servicing the machine. Do not use the lock up pin
when raising the feed roller to accomodate large logs.
Release the feed roller control. 3.
To lower the feed roller, remove the lockup pin (this may 4.
require raising the feed roller slightly), then release the
feed roller control.
Feed Roller Lift Control
Feed Roller Lock Up Pin
Knife Access
Cover Lock
Pin
Feed Roller
Lock Up Pin
Using the feed roller lift makes feeding larger logs
(8" and above) easier and prevents the banging and
slamming to the top that can occur.
NOTE
4.6 RAISING THE FEED ROLLER