Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 15)

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Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the
best results when using your chipper. The following descriptions
define the features and controls of your machine.
3.2 ENGINE THROTTLE
MODELS: 77412, 77412S, 77413, 77413S
Changes engine speed. Push lever to 1/2 throttle for starting.
Push lever to SLOW for idle and warm-up. Push throttle lever
to SLOW to shut engine off. Refer to engine manual for further
engine operating instructions. When chipping, the engine should
be at full throttle.
3.3 ENGINE CHOKE
MODELS: 77412, 77412S, 77413, 77413S
Use when starting a cold engine. Move lever to the CHOKE
position when starting. Move lever to the OFF position when
engine is running. Refer to engine manual for further engine
operating instructions.
3.1 ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
MODELS: ALL MODELS
During engine start-up, the engagement handle must be in the
disengaged position. Carefully engage the rotor by slowly moving
the engagement handle to the engaged position, allowing the
rotor to speed up gradually, increase the throttle to full throttle
position. Engaging the clutch too quickly with the engine at full
or half throttle will bog down the engine and will shorten the life
of the belt. To disengage the rotor, first idle the engine down and
then move the engagement handle to the disengaged position.
3.4 KEY SWITCH
MODELS: 77412, 77412S
The key switch is used to start or stop the engine. Refer to the
engine manual for further operating instructions.
3.5 CHIPPER CHUTE
MODELS: ALL MODELS
Materials to be chipped are fed through the chipper chute to the
chipper blades.
3.6 CHIPPER BLADES
MODELS: ALL MODELS
The chipper blades chip material that is fed into the chipper
chute.
3.7 3-POINT HITCH CONNECTIONS
MODEL: 77454
Mount the chipper to the tractor using the 3 point hitch
connections. Connect direct for categories 0 & 1. A bushing
kit must be installed on 3 point connections for category 2
hitches.
3.8 PTO SHAFT
MODEL: 77454
Connects the tractor PTO to the chipper drive shaft. Avoid an
angle greater than 15 degrees up or down with the unit is in
use.
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