Echo 72928 Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 17)

9 INCH CHIPPER 15
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
3.2.2 SToPPing
gradually move throttle to slowest position. 1.
Disengage drive belt. 2.
Turn key switch to off position. 3.
Allow machine to come to a complete stop. Release 4.
the belt engagement pedal to help slow the rotor once
the engine has stopped running.
3.2.1 STarTing
Before starting, fill engine with oil to the correct level. 1.
Some oil usage is normal, so check the level before
each use. See engine manual for additional starting,
operation and maintenance instructions.
Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel. For instruc- 2.
tions on bleeding the fuel system on initial start up or
if fuel runs out, see engine manual.
Turn key switch to preheat position. Hold in preheat
3.
position for several seconds until glow plug indicator
light (Figure 3.2) switches off.
Push throttle control in until it stops.
4.
Depress belt engagement pedal, which allows engine 5.
to start. See the operation/start-up decal by the belt
engagement pedal before starting.
Push in and hold Murphy switch push-button. Continue
6.
to hold Murphy switch until engine is running.
Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon
7.
as the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 sec-
onds. Release Murphy switch after engine is running.
Hold Murphy switch in longer if engine immediately
stalls after releasing.
Push center throttle control button in. Increase throttle 8.
control to full. Turn throttle control knob clockwise to
achieve maximum RPM,
Slowly release belt engagement pedal. This will en-
9.
gage the drive belt, and the rotor will turn. If the engine
stalls when engaging the drive belt, release the pedal
more slowly.
Warning
Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Always use
an approved container and fill tank outdoors. Never add
fuel to a running or hot engine.
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.
3.2 oPeraTion
noTe
The Murphy switch system will shut the engine off if
the oil pressure is too low or if the engine temperature
is too high. If the engine will not run or shuts off for
these reasons, consult your local dealer.
noTe
The heavy rotor will continue to turn for some time
after the engine has been shut off. you can tell that the
rotor has stopped when no noise or machine vibration
is present. Inserting a branch into the chipper chute
to contact the blades will slow the rotor and shorten
stopping time.
Glow Plug
Indicator
No Charge
Indicator
Throttle
Murphy
Switch
Hour Meter
(Optional)
Temperature
Gauge
Key Switch
Pressure
Gauge
Figure 3.2, Chipper control panel