Echo Bear Cat 70385 - Manual (Page 34)

Page 28 Bear Cat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Section
4 Operation
As with any other piece of outdoor
power equipment, getting the “feel” for
how your machine operates and getting
to know the best techniques for
particular jobs are important to overall
good performance.
This Section explains how to:
• Fill the tank
• Start Electric models
• Start recoil models
• Stop the machine
• Chip
• Shred
• Change the discharge screen
• Clear the machine of a plugged rotor
FILLING THE TANK
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fuel Type:
For best results use only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher. In coun-
tries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
Purchase gasoline in small quantities
and store in clean, approved contain-
ers. A container with a capacity of 2
gallons or less with a pouring spout is
recommended. Such a container is
easier to handle and helps eliminate
spillage during refueling. DO NOT MIX
OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Gasoline Alcohol blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is ap-
proved as a fuel for Briggs and Honda
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends
are not approved.
Gasoline Ether blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maxi-
mum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved as a fuel for Briggs and Honda
engines. Other gasoline/ether blends
are not approved.
To Add Gasoline.
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove Key/Tool from key
switch. Allow the engine and muf-
fler to cool for at least three min-
utes.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and
remove cap.
3. Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to
1/2” below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for any fuel expan-
sion. Install fuel fill cap securely and
wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Read this section thoroughly before you start the engine. The instructions given
here will help you become familiar with your machine and have you operating
efficiently in a short time.
Before operating your machine, be
sure you read and understand all
safety, controls and operating in-
structions in this Owner/Operators
manual and on your machine.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious injury or prop-
erty damage.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable
and its vapors are explosive. To
prevent personal injury or prop-
erty damage:
Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated, unoc-
cupied buildings, away from sparks
or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank
while the engine is hot or running,
since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Do not start
the engine near spilled fuel. Never
use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
DANGER