Echo 72928 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 8)

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S E C T I O N 2
2.1 Assembly
Top Link Pin
3/8" x 2"
Bolt 3/8" x 2-1/2"
Bolt
Lynch Pin
Adjustable
Hitch
Weldment
Pintle Eye
Figure 2.1
2. Raise the trailer several inches from the ground with a
hoist or jack. Support the chipper securely.
3. Lift one wheel to a hub and align the wheel lug holes
with the hub lug holes (see figure 2.1). Thread the lug
bolts into the holes and tighten the lug bolts to 75 ft.
lbs. Follow a star pattern when tightening the lug
bolts. Repeat this step for the remaining wheel.
2.1.2 Attach the Pintle Hitch
1. Insert the adjustable hitch into the hitch opening in the
chipper trailer. Insert a 3/8" x 2" bolt through the bolt
hole in the adjustable hitch as shown in figure 2.1.
Place the end link in the safety chain welded to the
chipper trailer over the 3/8" bolt end. Secure the chain
with a washer and nut.
2. Attach the pintle hitch eye to the adjustable hitch with
3/8" x 2" bolts, washers, and nuts. Torque the bolts to
90 ft. lbs.
3. Connect the safety chains to the adjustable hitch
Your chipper may arrive totally or partially assembled. If
your chipper arrives partially assembled, you may need to
perform the steps in this section.
2.1.1 Attach the Trailer Wheels
1. Remove the chipper from its shipping crate. Place the
unit on a level surface before attempting to assemble
it. See the Torque Chart at the bottom of page 8 for
minimum tightening torque of bolts and screws.
3/8" x 1-1/4"
Bolt
3/8" x 1"
Bolt
Extension
Hinge
Chipper
Chute
Feed Control
Lever
Extension
Tray
Hairpin Clip
Position this lip
behind the lip
on the chipper
chute shown
below. Hold the
extension tray
directly above
the chipper
chute and slide
it downward.