Echo 74500 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 9)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper Owner's Manual 7
section
2
assembly
remove the skid steer chipper from the shipping pallet.
lightly grease the chipper outlet flange.
Position the discharge tube over the chipper outlet
flange and slide on using the tube latch (Figure 2.1).
install the retaining rings with the hardware provided
in the owner's kit (Figure 2.2).
tighten the bolts so the discharge tube does not rock
on the flange. do not over tighten the bolts as the
flange will distort.
lift the latch on the handle of the discharge tube and
position the tube in the desired position.
release the latch making sure it locks in one of the
holes on the chipper flange.
add one shot of grease to the grease zerk on the discharge
flange. rotate the discharge tube to spread grease.
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Figure 2.1 - Attaching Discharge Tube
2.2.1 mounTing The chuTe To The roller
suPPorT
the chipper chute must be mounted to the roller support
weldment. On the 74800 the chute is held in place with 8
bolts, on the 74500 the chute is held in place with 6 bolts.
Both models use a chute support.
Place the chute on the roller support weldment. Have
someone assist if necessary.
align the chute with the mounting holes.
insert all 6 or 8 (depending on model) 3/8” carriage
bolts into the mounting holes. the 74800 is mounted
with 8 bolts. the 74500 is mounted with 6 bolts. it may
be helpful to align the holes with a punch.
Place washers and nuts on the opposite side of the
bolts and tighten to proper torque.
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Figure 2.3 - Mounting the Chute to the Roller Support.
Figure 2.2 - Securing Discharge Tube
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off skid steer, disconnect the hydraulics, remove
ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
Warning
if any bolts or nuts are dropped in the machine, be
sure to remove them before starting the machine.
remove items from the shredder area by removing
the discharge screen.
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2.1 insTalling discharge Tube
2.2 mounTing The chuTe