Hydraulic feed operation – Echo 71825 User Manual
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Hydraulic Feed Operation
1.
Start the chipper engine. Bring the chipper up to operating speed. See
"Controls and Operation" section for starting, operation, and stopping
instructions.
2.
Engage the hydraulic feed by moving the control arm as shown below. In
the forward direction, the feed rate increases as the arm is moved.
3.
Feed the branch (up to 8 inches in diameter).
4.
If the chipper jams, reverse the feed by moving the control arm in the
reverse direction. Remove the branch and rotate it before reinserting it into
the chute again.
Please read and
follow all safety
instructions in this
manual. Failure to
operate the chipper in
accordance with the
safety instructions MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY!
Control
Arm
Neutral
s
s
Reverse
Forward
Control Arm
Operation
Hydraulic Feed
Component
Locations
Hydrostatic
Pump
Reservoir
Hydraulic
Motor
Chipper
Chute
Roller Assembly
Crossover
Relief
Valve