Page 2 - DEAR BEAR CAT CUSTOMER,; Before you Begin; EMISSION INFORMATION; WARNING
P H O N E How to Contact Bear Cat M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time Crary Bear Cat 237 NW 12th Street PO Box 849 West Fargo, ND 58078 800-247-7335701-282-5520 Fax: 701-282- 9 5 2 2 A D D R E S S H O U R S DEAR BEAR CAT CUSTOMER, Thank you for purchasing a Crary Bear Cat product. The Bear Cat line i...
Page 3 - Limited Warranty
6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual II Limited Warranty Crary Bear Cat chippers are warranted for 1 year from date of sale for consumers , commercial, or rental operations. Within the above stated period, Crary Co. will replace any part(s) found to be defective in material and/or ...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
6" & 8" Chipper Bear Cat Operators Manual III SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ....................................
Page 5 - S e c t i o n; Safety; DANGER
Page 1 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 1.2 BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read this Owner / Operators manual. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this equipment. 2. Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving. Be a...
Page 6 - BEFORE OPERATING
Page 2 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual Safety 10. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating this machine. 1.3 BEFORE OPERATING 11. Use only in daylight or good artifi- cial light. 12. Never use without proper guards in place. 13. Avoid wearing loose fitting cloth- ing. ...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
Page 3 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual Safety 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY 1. Replace any missing or unread- able safety decals. Refer to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area Bear Cat dealer. NOTE If equipped, see engine owners manua...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE; Assembly
Page 4 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 1. Remove from shipping crate. 2. Support the frame on wood blocks or other support de- vice. 3. Mount the two tires and rims to the axle assembly with the lug nuts (supplied). 4. Mount the trailer hitch assembly to the frame using three ...
Page 9 - INSTALLING THE BATTERY; IMPORTANT; NOTE
Page 5 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual Assembly 2.2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. The machine may or may not have been shipped with a battery depending on your area. If you did not receive a battery with your machine, you will need to purchase one. 2. Use a battery that meets or e...
Page 10 - Controls; MACHINE CONTROLS
Page 6 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual For engine controls and maintenance please refer to the Honda engine owners manual included with the machine. 1. Engine Fuel Tank: Use unleaded fueldo not mix with oil. 2. Trailer Hitch: Always use 2 inch ball and safety chains. 3. Jack ...
Page 11 - CAUTION; STARTING THE MACHINE; Operation
Page 7 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual CAUTION Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting. Do not operate machine on a paved, concrete, or gravel surface. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting. NOTE S...
Page 12 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; ROTATING THE CHIPPER BASE
Page 8 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual WARNING Keep face and body away from the feed opening. Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times. The Bear Cat chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into a more readily decomposing or handled condition. T...
Page 14 - SHARPENING CHIPPER BLADES; Service & Maintenance
Page 10 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual When the Chipper Blades dull, chipping becomes difficult. It is recommended that the chipper blades are sharpened every 5-15 hours of chipper operation. The Chipper Blades are two edged. When the first edge dulls, flip the blade to use t...
Page 15 - Service and Maintenance; . 3 S E T T I N G C H I P P E R B L A D E
Page 11 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual The four edged chipping blades should clear the chipping anvil located directly under the chipper chute by 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch. The chipping anvil is adjustable and reversible. 1. Lift rotor access cover and expose rotor (See Fig. #7)....
Page 16 - REPLACING DRIVE BELTS
Page 12 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 1. Remove large belt guard (three 5/16" bolts). 2. Loosen bolts on hydraulic pump and remove belt, if equipped. 3. Lift belt idler pulley off drive belt and remove drive belt from pulleys. 4. Install new belt on pulleys and lower bel...
Page 17 - TOR BEARINGS; OTHER SERVICE TIPS
Page 13 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 1. Remove the two 3/8 inch retaining bolts holding access cover to main frame assembly. Tilt access cover over to allow rotor access. 2. Remove large belt guard (three 5/16 inch bolts). 3. Lift belt idler pulley off drive belt and remove...
Page 19 - . 1 3 H Y D R A U L I C F E E D M A I N T E -; ADDING HYDRAULIC FLUID
Page 15 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 5 . 1 3 H Y D R A U L I C F E E D M A I N T E - NANCE (72620 & 74824) Service and Maintenance CAUTION Hydraulic systems contain fluid under high pressure. Never check for leaks with your hands. Relieve pres- sure before disconnecting...
Page 20 - GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting
Page 16 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 6.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING S e c t i o n 6 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Suggested Remedies Obstructed discharge Use branch or similar object to clear discharge Plugged rotor Clear rotor Obstructed discharge Use branch or simil...
Page 22 - Section
Page 18 6" & 8" Bear Cat Chipper Operators Manual 7.1 SPECIFICATIONS Section 7 Specifications Specifications Model 71620 Model 72620 Model 72824 Overall size (LxW xH) 76x80x90" 93x80x90" 93x80x90" Max. Chipper Capacity 6" 6" 8" Chipper Blade Qty. 4 Reversible Too...