Echo Bear Cat 70554S - Manual (Page 9)

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S E C T I O N 2
Assembly,
Controls, and
Operation
2.1 Assembly
2.1.1 Towable Models
1. Remove from crate.
2. Install the bolt-on hopper assembly using (11) 5/16"
x 3/4" bolts, washers, and locknuts. Insert the bolts
and washers from the outside of the hopper to the
inside. Secure the bolts with washers and locknuts.
3. Attach the rims and tires to the trailer frame, using
the wheel bolts supplied.
4. Using three 5/16" x 1" bolts, six 5/16" washers, and
three 5/16" nylock nuts, attach the chipper chute-
side fender to the existing fender bracket mounted
on the trailer. Use washers under the bolt heads and
above the nuts. Torque the bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
5. Using three 5/16" washers and three 5/16" nylock
nuts, attach the left side fender to the large belt
guard. There are three weld stubs on the belt guard
to attach the fender. Torque the nuts to 20 ft. lbs.
6. Install the trailer hitch under the trailer frame with
three 3/8" bolts, washers, and nuts. Tighten to 25 ft.
lbs.
7. Add oil to the engine. See engine manual for engine
oil specs and amount.
8. Place the 12 volt battery (not supplied) on the tray
attached to the hitch assembly.
Note: Use group U1, 12 volt, 32 amp battery with 250
cold cranking amps.
9. Attach the black cable to the negative battery
terminal and the red cable to the positive battery
terminal. Secure the battery with the angle and bolts
supplied.
10. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
2.1.2 PTO Models
1. Remove from crate.
2. Install the bolt-on hopper assembly using (11)
5/16" x 3/4" bolts, washers, and locknuts. Insert
the bolts and washers from outside the hopper.
Secure the bolts with washers and locknuts.
3. Connect the P.T.O shaft female end to male end
already attached to the chipper/shredder.
4. Mount the chipper/shredder to the tractor 3 pt. hitch
and connect the P.T.O shaft.
WARNING! Use extreme care when
operating the P.T.O. Stay clear from all
moving drive shafts. Always disengage the
P.T.O. and shut the tractor engine off when working
on the machine.
5. Adjust the leg stands so that the P.T.O drive shaft
runs as straight as possible (see figure 4-1, pg
18). The P.T.O shaft angle should not exceed 7
degrees (plus or minus). The maximum distance
between the chipper/shredder and the tractor
should not exceed 22-1/2 inches (see figure 4-2,
pg 17).
Torque Chart
Standard minimum tightening
torque for normal assembly
applications.
Bolts (SAE GR5)
Size Ft. Lbs.
5/16" 20
3/8" 35
Screws
Size Ft. Lbs.
5/16" Set 15
#10-24 Set 3