Bearcat CH4420, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH PN 73311 00 Rev 051117 Companion to 73317 00 Range 5VJAA0112HW005438 Current CH4420 420cc BRIGGS STRATTON 4 INCH CHIPPER www bearcatproducts com...

Page 2: ...IN THE U S A IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION Your machine will have either a serial number or vehicle identification number VIN VINs are located on the left side of the trailer frame near the hitch The...

Page 3: ...authorized ECHO Bear Cat dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage that may occur as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty Crary Industries Inc does not warrant replacement c...

Page 4: ...TION 12 4 1 STARTING ENGINE 12 4 2 OPERATING THE CHIPPER 12 4 3 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES 13 4 4 SLOWING AND STOPPING THE CHIPPER ROTOR AND ENGINE 14 4 5 TOWING 14 5 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 15 5 1 MAIN...

Page 5: ...crops without an engine spark arrestor in continuous effective working order The engine on your power equipment like most outdoor power equipment is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline o...

Page 6: ...not allow processed material to build up in the discharge area This may prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback of material through the feed opening 1 3 BEFORE OPERATING 1 Read and underst...

Page 7: ...n any loose parts 13 On electric start models disconnect cables from battery before doing any inspection or service Remove key 14 Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours of operation C...

Page 8: ...ore operating If owners manual was not included or you have any questions please call 800 247 7335 or 701 282 5520 U S A See Section 1 8 for decal locations Familiarize yourself with all of the safety...

Page 9: ...41 00 ESP PORT Decals 10 13 not for CE compliant machines 1 8 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The numbers below correspond to the decals in Section 1 7 Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this...

Page 10: ...channel 3 while aligning the front two holes with the top two holes in the hitch pole channel 3 flanges Secure using two 3 8 x 3 bolts 8 and 3 8 16 nylock nuts 5 Place hitch pin 9 through bottom rear...

Page 11: ...to the jack stand 1 using 1 4 x 3 4 bolt 6 and 1 4 nylock nut 7 Swing jack stand 1 up into the stored position and secure by using the hitch pin 8 and cotter pin 3 Place hitch pole channel 9 in positi...

Page 12: ...ation is convenient for Lightening the weight over the hitch or Directing discharged materials into a truck bed using the optional Elevated Discharge Tube Kit Follow these steps to reconfigure the CH4...

Page 13: ...arks or flames Acontainer with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is recommended Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running since spilled fuel could ignite if it co...

Page 14: ...ound when transporting the chipper When disconnected from tow vehicle place in DOWN position on a level surface 6 SAFETY CHAINS Safety chains are used during towing to prevent the chipper from complet...

Page 15: ...11 4 INCH CHIPPER ENGLISH FEATURES CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 16: ...the chipper engagement lever in the START position 4 Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts Make sure the starting cord retracts 4 2 OPERATING THE CHIPPER After the engine has been started an...

Page 17: ...ll create heat and dull the chipping blades quicker 8 ALWAYS 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...

Page 18: ...ing or servicing machine NOTE Optimum towing performance can be achieved by maintaining a horizontal trailer hitch NOTE 4 5 TOWING 4 5 1 ATTACHING 1 CE compliant models only Raise the extension tray t...

Page 19: ...l Fuel tank Check fill All internal and external nuts and bolts Check tightness Tire pressure Check Chipper anvil Check clearance and re torque to 75 ft lbs 2 Chipper blades Check sharpness and re tor...

Page 20: ...r than 1 8 Chipper rotor Chipping slot Chipper rotor Chipping slot New blade Blade is too short must be replaced ROTOR LOCK HOLE BLADE HARDWARE ACCESS HOLE BLADE HARDWARE ACCESS PLATE ROTOR MATCHING H...

Page 21: ...on 5 2 2 Place a blade on the rotor and attach using original hardware Torque the bolts to 120 ft lbs 162 Nm Repeat for the remaining blade Install blade hardware access plate see Figure 5 2 3 Reinsta...

Page 22: ...chine without proper guards and shields in place WARNING 1 Check wheel bolt torque monthly 2 Check air pressure in tires monthly 3 Check and repack wheel bearings with grease every 12 months 4 When to...

Page 23: ...qually to move the engine away from the chipper housing until the belt deflection is about 7 16 when a 20 lb load is placed against the belt see Figure 5 9 e Tighten the four carriage bolts securing t...

Page 24: ...elt guard 5 11 1 REMOVING 1 Place the chipper engagement lever in the START position see Figure 5 7 2 Shut engine off 3 Remove the belt guard by removing the 5 16 bolts 4 Remove the idler pulley 5 Pla...

Page 25: ...10 Tighten the two 1 2 x 3 4 bolts and nuts securing the front bearing to the chipper housing Torque to 75 ft lbs 11 Using a straight edge align the sheave with the other pulley to 1 16 Keep in mind t...

Page 26: ...are not compatible Mixing the two grease types may lead to premature failure WARNING Do not over grease bearings Overfilling can lead to excessive heat and or unseating of the seals Add grease slowly...

Page 27: ...or engine block Improper coolant level Fill engine to correct coolant level Refer to the engine owner s manual Engine stalls or belt squeals when engaging belt Engaging belt too fast Reduce engagement...

Page 28: ...harpen or replace Obstructed discharge Use branch or similar object to clear discharge tube Improper blade clearance Set blade anvil clearance to recommended distance Excessive vibration while running...

Page 29: ...5 11 cm Chipper blades 2 reversible 5 x 4 x 3 8 2 reversible 12 7 x 10 2 x 95 cm Rotor size 14 dia x 1 36 cm dia x 2 5 cm Rotor weight 49 lbs 22 2 kg Discharge size 4 5 x 9 standard 4 5 x 4 5 optiona...

Page 30: ...ied in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 BOLT DIAMETER A BOLT TORQUE SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 NM FT LB NM FT LB NM FT LB 1 4 7 5 5 5 11 8 16 12 5 16 15 11 23 17 34 25 3 8 27...

Page 31: ...HIPPER ENGLISH Section 8 OPTIONS Chipper Blade Kit 76295 00 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 31605 00 METER TACH HOUR 74634 00 KIT 4 1 2 CHIPPER DISCHARGE 76295 00 KIT 4 1 2 CHIPPER BLADE 1 2 Optional Discharg...

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