Echo Bear Cat 70554S - Manual (Page 10)

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S E C T I O N 2
2.2 Controls
2.2.1. Engine Models (See figure 4-3,
pg. 17)
1. Engine Throttle (20 hp Kohler): Changes
engine speed. Turn knob clockwise for full
throttle operation. Turn knob counter clockwise
for idle on warm up. Turn knob fully counter
clockwise to shut engine off. Refer to engine
manual for further engine operating instructions.
Engine Throttle (14 hp Kohler): Changes
engine speed. Pull lever up for full throttle
operation. Push lever down for idle on warm up.
Push lever fully downward to shut engine off.
Refer to engine manual for further engine operat-
ing instructions.
2. Engine Choke: Use when starting cold engine.
Pull to "On" position when starting. Push lever to
"Off" position when engine is running. Refer to
manual for further engine operating instructions.
3. Key Switch: Located above recoil starter on
engine case. Activate starter switch and release as
soon as engine is running. Do not engage starter for
more than 10 seconds or damage could result.
4. Engine Fuel Tank: Use unleaded fuel. Do not
mix fuel with oil.
5. Trailer Hitch: Always use 2" ball and safety
chains.
6. Jack Stand: Always have in UP position and
clear from ground when moving. Place in
DOWN position on level surface. Lock jack in
place with snap pin before use.
7. Engine Drive Belt and Shield: Never remove
shield when machine is in use.
8. Shredder Hopper: Feed materials to be shred-
ded through the hopper.
9. Chipper Chute: Feed materials to be chipped
through the chipper chute.
10. Discharge Opening Screen: Chips and shredded
material exit through the screen and opening.
11. Engine Battery: Not included. Use group U1,
12 volt, 32 amp battery with 250 cold cranking
amps.
12. Rotor Shaft End Cover: Covers rotor shaft end
bearing.
13. Foot Pedal: Use to engage rotor assembly drive
belt.
2.2.2. PTO Models (See figure 4-4,
pg. 18)
1. 3 Pt. Hitch Connections: Mounts chipper/
shredder to tractor 3 pt. hitch. Connect direct for
category 0 and 1. A bushing kit must be installed
on 3 pt. mount connections for category 2.
2. P.T.O Shaft: Connects chipper/shredder to
tractor P.T.O. shaft. Avoid drive line angles over
7 degrees (plus or minus) when unit is in use.
3. Drive Belt Shield: Never remove shield while
machine is running.
4. Shredder Hopper: Feed materials to be shred-
ded through the hopper to the shredder.
5. Chipper Chute: Feed materials to be chipped
through the chute to the chipper blades.
6. Leg Stands: Adjust to allow proper drive shaft
angle. Never move machine unless legs clear the
ground.
7. Jack shaft: Used to adjust for correct belt
tension.
8. Rotor Access Cover: Used to remove chipper
blades and service rotor assembly.
Note: This machine is designed to operate with
P.T.O. horsepowers ranging from 15 to 30 H.P. Use
of P.T.O. horsepowers above 30 H.P. may cause belt
and machine damage in overload conditions.