Echo Bear Cat 70385 - Manual (Page 35)

Page 29 Bear Cat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Operation
Move machine to a clear, level
area outdoors before starting. Do
not operate in the vicinity of by-
standers. Make sure cutting cham-
ber is empty before starting.
1. Check engine oil level before start-
ing.
2. Place the throttle control midway
between the “slow” and “fast” posi-
tions. Place the choke control into
the “on” position.
3. Start the engine by activating the
key switch. Release the switch as
soon as the engine starts.
4. Move throttle to full position.
5. Slowly engage the hand lever to start
the chipper shredder.
Move machine to a clear, level
area outdoors before starting. Do
not operate in the vicinity of by-
standers. Make sure cutting cham-
ber is empty before starting.
1. Check engine oil level before start-
ing.
2. Place the throttle control midway
between the “slow” and “fast” posi-
tions. Place the choke control into
the “on” position.
STARTING RECOIL MODELS
STARTING ELECTRIC MODELS
3. Turn the key switch to “on” (if
equipped). Pull the recoil starter
until the engine starts. Make sure
the starting cord retracts.
4. Move throttle to full position.
5. Slowly engage the hand lever to start
the chipper shredder.
6. For a Cold Engine — Gradually
return the choke control to the “off”
STOPPING THE CHIPPER/SHREDDER
1. Move the throttle to the “slow” or “low” idle position.
2. Disengage the clutch engagement arm.
3. Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 seconds; then stop the
engine by moving the throttle to the off position or turn off igni-
tion.
4. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
position after the engine starts and
warms up.
The engine/equipment may be op-
erated during the warm up period,
but it may be necessary to leave
the choke partially on until the en-
gine warms up.
7. For a Warm Engine — Return choke
to “off” position as soon as engine
starts.
NOTE
Do not crank the engine continu-
ously for more than 10 seconds at
a time. If the engine does not start,
allow a 60 second cool down period
between starting attempts. Failure
to follow these guidelines can burn
out, or permanently damage, the
starter motor.
NOTE
If the engine develops sufficient
speed to disengage the starter but
does not keep running (a false start),
the engine rotation must be allowed
to come to a complete stop before
attempting to restart the engine. If
the starter is engaged while the fly-
wheel is rotating, damage to the
starter may result.
NOTE
If the starter does not turn the en-
gine over, shut off starter immedi-
ately. Do not make further attempts
to start the engine until the condi-
tion is corrected. Do not jump start
using another battery.
6. For a Cold Engine — Gradually
return the choke control to the “off”
position after the engine starts and
warms up.
The engine/equipment may be
operated during the warm up period,
but it may be necessary to leave the
choke partially on until the engine
warms up.
7. For a Warm Engine — Return choke
to “off” position as soon as engine
starts.
Allow the machine to come to complete stop
before inspection or servicing. The rotor is
heavy and has inertia built up that will allow the
rotor continue to turn for some time after the clutch
has been disengaged. You can distinguish when
the rotor has come to a complete stop when there
is no noise, vibration, or by reengaging the clutch
to slow the rotor to a stop.
WARNING