Echo Bear Cat 70385 - Manual (Page 33)

Page 27 Bear Cat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Features & Controls
USE OF CONTROLS
Model # 70580 & 70580S.
1. Engine Throttle: Changes engine speed. Push lever
to fast for starting and operating. Push lever to slow for
idle and warm-up. Push throttle lever to 1/2 throttle to
shut engine off. Refer to engine manual for further en-
gine operating instructions.
2. Engine Choke: Use when starting cold engine. Move
lever to choke position when starting. Move lever to run
position when engine is running. Refer to engine manual
for further engine operating instructions.
3. Clutch Lever: During engine start-up, clutch must be
in the disengaged position (see Fig #38). With engine
at half throttle, carefully engage the rotor by slowly push-
ing the clutch down, allowing the rotor to speed up gradu-
ally. Engaging the clutch too quickly with the engine at
full or half throttle will bog down the engine and will
shorten the life of the belt. To disengage the rotor, first
idle the engine down, then lift the clutch up.
Fig. #40 On/Off Switch
Fig. #37 Throttle and Choke Locations
Fig. # 39 Engaged Clutch
To prevent personal injury or property damage: Shut
off engine, disconnect spark plug wire and make sure
that all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before, servicing, adjusting or repairing.
WARNING
Fig #38 Disengaged Clutch
4. Key Switch: The key switch allows the engine to be
turned on or off. Refer to engine manual for further en-
gine operating instructions.
5. Shredder Chute: Materials to be shredded are fed
through the shredder chute to the shredder knives.
6. Chipper Chute: Materials to be chipped are fed through
the chipper chute to the chipper blades.
7. Jack Stand: Always have the jack stand retracted from
the ground when moving the unit. When in use, be sure
the jack stand is down and locked in position with the
snap pin.
8. Safety Switch: This machine is equipped with a en-
gine kill safety switch which prevents the engine from
starting unless the knife access cover is closed.
9. Chipper Blades: The chipper blades chip material that
is fed into the chipper chute.
10. Shredder Knives: The shredder knives shred material
that is fed into the shredder chute.