Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 10)

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• Keep hydraulic hoses, electric cords, chains, and other items from
contacting the driveline.
• Make sure the tractor is in neutral or park and PTO is disengaged
before starting the tractor.
• Do not exceed the recommended 540 RPM PTO operating speed.
• When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage,
or to change an accessory, make sure to disengage PTO and shut
off tractor engine.
• To move the unit: shut off the PTO, lift 3 pt. hitch, and adjust leg
stands if needed.
Recommended tractor PTO horsepower is 15 HP to 45 HP. Use of these units on
tractors above 45 PTO horsepower may cause belt and machine damage in overload
conditions.
WARNING
• Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction of the towing
vehicle before towing. This prevents the discharge tube from projecting
over the trailer wheels and striking foreign objects.
• Lock the rotor by inserting a bolt or punch through the locking holes on
the side of the rotor housing.
Safety Rules for Towing
• Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts. Do not
attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is not equipped with a 2” ball.
• Maximum towing speed is 55 MPH. Inflate tires to manufacturers specs. as
stated on the tire sidewall. Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure
they are tight and secure.
• Make sure the jack stand on trailer is in the UP position to clear the ground
during towing. Place the jack stand on a level surface and secure it in the
DOWN position before use.
• Never allow passengers to ride on the chipper chute while the vehicle is
moving, whether the chipper is running or not.
• Shut off fuel supply to engine when towing.
• Disconnect spark plug wire when towing.
Safety Instructions-Cont.