Echo Bear Cat 73554 - Manual (Page 8)

Page 5 Bearcat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Safety
PTO SAFETY
1. Read and follow instructions on PTO
safety decals.
2. Stay alert and pay attention when
PTO chipper is operating.
3. Keep bystanders, especially chil-
dren, away from PTO driveline.
4. Connect 3 pt. hitch pins and snap
pins, connect PTO driveline, and have
leg stand solidly on the ground.
5. Check the driveline to ensure it is
attached securely to the tractor.
6. Keep guards and shields in place
at all times while operating. Disengage
tractor PTO and shut off engine before
removing guards or shields.
7. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from all PTO drive parts.
8. Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust
the PTO shaft when it is running.
9. Clothing worn by operator must be
fairly tight. Never wear loose fitting
jackets, shirts, or pants when working
around the PTO. Tie long hair back
or put under a cap.
10. Keep hydraulic hoses, electric
cords, chains, and other items from
contacting the driveline.
11. Make sure the tractor is in neutral
or park and PTO is disengaged be-
fore starting the tractor.
WARNING
Recommended tractor PTO horse-
power is 15 HP to 45 HP. Use of
these units on tractors above 45
PTO horsepower may cause belt
and machine damage in overload
conditions.
12. Do not exceed the recommended
540 RPM PTO operating speed.
13. When this equipment is stopped
for servicing, inspection, storage, or
to change an accessory, make sure
to disengage PTO and shut off tractor
engine.
14. To move the unit: shut off the
PTO, lift 3 pt. hitch.
TOWING SAFETY
1. Rotate the discharge tube to face
the opposite direction of the towing
vehicle before towing. This prevents
the discharge tube from projecting
over the trailer wheels and striking for-
eign objects.
2. Connect hitch safety chains.
Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts.
Do not attempt to tow the trailer if ve-
hicle is not equipped with a 2” ball.
3. Maximum towing speed is 55 MPH.
Inflate tires to manufacturers specs as
stated on the tire sidewall. Check
wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure
they are tight and secure.
4. Make sure the jack stand on trailer
is in the UP position to clear the ground
during towing. Place the jack stand
on a level surface and secure it in the
DOWN position before use.
5. Never allow passengers to ride on
the chipper chute while the vehicle is
moving, whether the chipper is run-
ning or not.
6. Shut off fuel supply to engine when
towing.
7. Disconnect spark plug wire when
towing.