Echo Bear Cat 73554 - Manual (Page 34)

Page 31 Bearcat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Service & Maintenance
REPLACING DRIVE BELTS (PTO MOD-
ELS)
Check the condition of the drive belts annually or every 30
hours of operation, whichever comes first. If the belt is
cracked, frayed or worn, it should be replaced. To replace
the belt, proceed as follows:
1. Disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine.
2. Remove PTO shaft from tractor and disconnect machine
from 3 Pt. hitch.
3. Remove the round shield connected to the belt guard
the covers the PTO shaft by removing the two 5/16” nuts.
4. Remove the PTO shaft from the chipper/shredder by
loosening the two set screws and pulling the shaft
off.
5. Install new belts and make sure pulleys are alligned to
within 1/16”. If not adjust pulleys.
6. Reinstall belt shields and guards. Install PTIO shaft and
tighten the two set screws. install PTO shield. Never
run PTO without all shields in place.
TRAILER SERVICE TIPS
1. Check wheel bolt torque every 10 hours of towing use.
2. Check air pressure in tire every 10 hours. Fill to the
recommended PSI located on the tire sidewall.
3. Check and repack wheel bearings with grease every year.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND
MAINTENACE TIPS
1. Service engine according to engine owners manual.
2. Every 10 hours of operation, all bolts and other fasten-
ers should be checked for correct torque.