Echo CH5540, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual Manual PN 31588 00 Rev 010111 Companion to PN 31589 00 SN Range B00001 C08854 ENGLISH espa ol FRAN AIS 5 INCH PTO CHIPPER ch5540 PTO...

Page 2: ...UR WARRANTY CARD A warranty card is included in your owner s kit packaged with your machine Please take the time to fill in the information requested on the card When you send your completed card to u...

Page 3: ...but not limited to bearings belts pulleys filters and chipper knives 3 This warranty does not cover normal maintenance service or adjustments 4 This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due...

Page 4: ...DRIVELINE 7 FEATURES CONTROLS 8 OPERATION 9 4 1 STARTING 9 4 2 STOPPING 9 4 3 OPERATING THE CHIPPER 10 SERVICE mAINTENANCE 11 5 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11 5 2 CHIPPER BLADE MAINTENANCE 12 5 3 REMOVING...

Page 5: ...lothing Never operate this machine while wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap around or get caught in the machine 6 Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol m...

Page 6: ...Inspect for damage B Replace or repair any damaged parts and C Check for and tighten any loose parts 13 Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours of operation Check blades and rotate or...

Page 7: ...and the associated hazards See the engine owner s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine...

Page 8: ...OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF DISCHARGE AREA WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE KEEP FACE AND BODY AWAY FROM DISCHARGE AREAS PN 12174 6 do not operate machine with out shields in place failur...

Page 9: ...ctly installed Rotating cutting blades can cause serious personal injury 2 1 ATTACH CHIPPER CHUTE 1 Use a support or hoist to hold the chipper chute in place on the chipper frame 2 Mount the chute to...

Page 10: ...4 and nylock nuts 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 Figure 2 4 Attach discharge deflector Figure 2 2 Attach clamp ring and spacer Figure 2 3 Attach discharge tube 4 Lubricate the chute by applying grease to the...

Page 11: ...nsult your dealer for correct operating procedures Consult the attached GKN Walterscheid driveline manual for complete service and maintenance recommendations 5 On larger outer tube measure back 1 1 4...

Page 12: ...iveline are 18 11 and 24 49 This will leave a 6 43 overlap See Section 2 10 for instructions on checking driveline length 3 Belt guard Never remove shield while machine is running 4 Chipper chute Feed...

Page 13: ...s manual Increase engine speed to rated PTO RPM As with any other piece of outdoor equipment getting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs...

Page 14: ...r foreign objects when feeding material into the machine 4 Feed brush from the side of the chipper chute rather than from the front Step aside to avoid being hit by the brush moving into the chipper 5...

Page 15: ...d nature of chipping REQUIRES THE OWNER TO PERFORM THE ABOVE LISTED NORMAL MAINTENANCE Special consideration to maintain and re torque the CHIPPER ANVIL CHIPPER BLADES AND ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL NU...

Page 16: ...rain on the machine Check the sharpness of the blades every 5 15 hours of operation and sharpen as needed Your blades need to be sharpened if Machine vibrates severely when material is fed into the ch...

Page 17: ...ng anvil from inside of housing 3 Adjust inward or outward to desired measurement 5 5 SETTING THE BLADE CLEARANCE Figure 5 3 Chipping anvil location 4 Use short grinding times and cool with water or s...

Page 18: ...bolts to 75 ft lbs Lock rear bearing 10 Slide spacer and bushing onto shaft with flange against bearing and lock bushing to shaft Attach rotor pulley to bushing Replacedrivebeltsandreinstallidlerpull...

Page 19: ...d to excessive heat and or unseating of the seals Add grease slowly and under light pressure Whenever possible rotate bearing slowly while lubricating NOTE 1 Every 8 hours lubricate PTO cross journals...

Page 20: ...ion Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or worn areas Check for dull chipper blades or shredder knives Rotor out of balance Inspect rotor for broken or missing chipper blades replace if needed Check...

Page 21: ...MAX CHIPPER CAPACITY 5 12 7 cm CHIPPER BLADES 4 Reversible Tool Steel 4 Reversible Tool Steel CHIPPING ANVIL 5 63 X 4 00 X 0 375 14 3 cm x 10 2 cm x 0 95 cm DISC SPEED 1600 RPM 1650 RPM DISC SIZE 20...

Page 22: ...30 250 475 350 560 410 M20 240 180 475 350 675 500 800 580 M22 330 250 650 475 925 675 1075 800 M24 425 310 825 600 1150 850 1350 1000 M27 625 450 1200 875 1700 1250 2000 1500 Torque value for bolts a...

Page 23: ...4 INCH CHIPPER 19 Section OPTIONS 8 Part DECSCRIPTION 72493 KIT CHIPPER BLADES...