Echo 73454 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 25)

4 INCH CHIPPER 23
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
Warning
do not inspect or work on pto drive area without first
disengaging pto and shutting off tractor.
3.3 STarTing
3.3.1 STarTing 13 hP modelS
Before starting, check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with fresh, clean gasoline use unleaded gasoline with
a pump octane rating of 86 or higher or a research
octane rating of 91 or higher.
turn the engine switch to the on position. Make sure
fuel cut-off switch is at the on position.
place the throttle control midway between slow and
fast positions. Move the choke lever to the on posi-
tion. notE: When restarting a warm engine after a
recent shut down, it may not be necessary to use a
full choke. If the engine fails to start, move the lever
to Run or partial choke.
depress belt engagement pedal, which will enable
engine to start. See operation/start-up decal by belt
engagement pedal on machine before starting.
pull the starter cord until light resistance is felt and
then pull briskly.
as the engine warms, gradually move the choke lever
to the opEn position.
once engine is running and no choke is needed, slowly
let belt engagement pedal up. this will engage drive
belt, and the rotor will turn.
If engine kills when engaging belt, either adjust choke
or increase engine RpM.
3.3.2 STarTing 20 hP modelS
Before starting, check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with fresh, clean gasoline use unleaded gasoline with
a pump octane rating of 86 or higher or a research
octane rating of 91 or higher.
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place the throttle control midway between slow and
fast positions. Move the choke lever to the on position.
notE: When restarting a warm engine after a recent
shut down, it may not be necessary to use a full choke.
If the engine fails to start, move the lever to opEn or
partial choke.
depress belt engagement pedal, which will enable
engine to start. See operation/start-up decal by belt
engagement pedal on machine before starting.
turn the key to the StaRt position. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts. do not crank engine for
more than 10 seconds.
Move choke lever to opEn position.
once engine is running and no choke is needed,
slowly let belt engagement pedal up. this will let the
rotor turn.
If engine kills when engaging the belt, either adjust
choke or increase engine RpM.
3.3.3 STarTing PTo modelS
place tractor transmission in neutral and set parking
brake.
Connect 3 point mounts between the chipper and the
tractor. Secure connections with snap pins. Adjust 3
point top link so chipper sits level.
Connect pto shaft to tractor. Make sure you are using
the correct RpM machine.
Start tractor engine and engage pto drive (refer to
tractor owners manual). Increase speed to rated RpM
position.
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this chipper is designed to be used with tractor pto's
rated at 15 to 40 horsepower. using this chipper with
pto's above 40 horsepower may cause belt and ma-
chine damage in overload conditions
Warning
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. do not operate machine on a paved, concrete,
or gravel surface. do not operate in the vicinity of
bystanders. Make sure cutting chamber is empty before
starting.
Warning
handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable. always
use an approved container and fill tank outdoors. never
add fuel to a running or hot engine.