Echo 72854s - Manual (Page 16)

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Operation
4.1 Starting 25 HP Model
Caution: 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.
1. Before starting, fill engine with oil to the correct
level. See engine manual for engine operation
and maintenance instructions.
Note: Some oil usage is normal. Check level with
each use.
Warning: Handle fuel (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.
2. Before starting, fill fuel tank with fresh, clean
unleaded regular gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL
WITH GASOLINE.
3. Place the throttle control midway between slow
and fast positions. Place the choke control to the
ON position.
Caution: See operation/start-up decal by foot
clutch pedal on machine before starting.
4. Depress foot clutch pedal to disengage drive
belts and enable engine to start.
5. Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as
soon as the engine starts. Do not crank engine
for more than 10 seconds.
6. Move choke lever to RUN position. After a short
shut down, full choke may not be necessary. If
engine fails to start, move lever to RUN or partial
choke.
7. Once engine is running and no choke is needed,
slowly let foot clutch pedal up. This will engage
drive belt and the rotor will turn.
8. If engine kills when engaging foot clutch pedal,
either use more choke or increase engine RPM.
9. When clutch is engaged, the foot pedal may
vibrate or shake until the engine and rotor have
increased to full running RPM.
10. The chipper frame assembly can turn 360 de-
grees clockwise or counterclockwise. Press down
on the foot pedal located underneath the frame
near the tow hitch and the frame will pivot on the
trailer to your desired location. Let up on the foot
pedal and the frame will lock into place for use.
The discharge tube can also turn 360 degrees to
your desired location.
Warning: Return table to towing position and
lock in place before moving machine. Do not
move chipper while machine is operating.
Caution: Wear safety glasses at all times
when operating the machine. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing. Protect yourself from
branches, sharp objects, and other harmful objects
with proper eye protection and clothing.
Warning: Do not leave machine unattended
or attempt any inspection or service unless the
engine is stopped and the spark plug wire is re-
moved from the spark plug.
4.2 Starting 28 HP Model
Caution: 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.
1. Before starting, fill engine with oil to the correct
level. See engine manual for additional starting,
operation, and maintenance instructions.
NOTE: Some oil usage is normal. Check level with
each use.
Warning: Handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable. Always use an approved container
and fill tank outdoors.
2. Before starting, fill fuel tank with fresh, clean
diesel fuel. For instructions on bleeding the fuel
system on initial start up or if fuel runs out, see
engine manual.
Caution: See operation/start-up decal by foot
clutch pedal on machine before starting.
3. Turn key switch to preheat position. Hold in
preheat position for several seconds until glow
plug indicator light switches off.
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