Echo Bear Cat SC5614 - Manual (Page 14)

5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER 10
Section
As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment,
getting the feel for how your machine operates and
getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are
important to overall good performance.
cHIppING opERaTIoN
The chipping operation takes place on the side of the
machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are
mounted on a rotating rotor assembly. Material fed into
the chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled
out through a discharge screen. the chips can be diverted
into a container or onto the ground.
sHREddING opERaTIoN
In this operation, hardened steel shredder knives grind
up material fed into the shredder chute. The shredded
material then leaves the shredder area by traveling
through the discharge screen. the shredded material can
be diverted into a container or onto the ground.
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second cool down period between starting attempts.
Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out, or
permanently damage, the starter motor.
If the engine develops sufficient speed to disengage
the starter but does not keep running (a false start), the
engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete
stop before attempting to restart the engine. If the starter
is engaged while the flywheel is rotating, damage to the
starter may result.
If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off starter
immediately. Do not make further attempts to start the
engine until the condition is corrected. Do not jump start
using another battery. Follow the steps below to start the
machine.
Check engine oil level before starting. 1.
Disengage the engagement lever by pressing down 2.
the foot pedal.
Place the engine throttle lever at 1/3 - Full position.
3.
Place the engine choke lever to the CHOKE position.
Activate the starter switch. Release the key as soon
4.
as the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10
seconds. Repeat if necessary.
Move the choke lever to the RuN position.
5.
4
opERaTIoN
If the engine kills when engaging the foot pedal, either
use more choke or increase the engine RpM. When
the drive belt is engaged, the foot pedal may vibrate or
shake until the engine and rotor have increased to full
operating RpM.
Move the throttle to the SlOW position. 1.
Move the throttle to the STOP position or turn off the 2.
ignition switch and remove the spark plug wire from
the spark plug.
allow machine to come to a complete stop.
3.
4.1 sTaRTING ToWabLE modELs
4.2 sToppING ToWabLE modELs
WaRNING
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
WaRNING
Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner’s manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury or property damage.
WaRNING
For a cold Engine — gradually return the choke
control to the RuN position after the engine starts
and warms up. The machine may be operated during
the warm up period, but it may be necessary to leave
the choke partially on until the engine warms up.
For a Warm Engine — Return choke to the RuN
position as soon as engine starts.
Once the engine is running and no choke is needed,
6.
slowly let the foot pedal up. This will engage the drive
belt and the rotor will turn.