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5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER/BLOWER

ENGLISH

Section

OPTIONS

Shredder Knife Kit, 70972

Chipper Blade Kit, 72493

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

70972

KIT, SHREDDER KNIVES

71930-00

KIT, 6" LOW PROFILE DISCHARGE

72493

KIT, CHIPPER BLADE

Low Profile Discharge Chute, 71930-00

Summary of Contents for Bear Cat SC5540B

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL bearcatproducts com ENGLISH PN 13989 00 Rev 010113 Companion to 13990 00 Range D00001 Current SC5540B 540 PTO 5 INCH CHIPPER SHREDDER BLOWER...

Page 2: ...hine 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 They are 17 digit numbers of the format 5VJAA001XXWXXXX...

Page 3: ...ormal wear items including but not limited to batteries bearings belts pulleys filters chipper blades shredder flails or knives 3 This warranty does not cover normal maintenance service or adjustments...

Page 4: ...ERATION 11 4 1 STARTING THE CHIPPER 11 4 2 STOPPING THE CHIPPER 11 4 3 SHREDDER ADJUSTER 11 4 4 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES 12 5 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 13 5 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13 5 2 ROTOR LOCK 14 5...

Page 5: ...Keep safety decals clean and legible Replace missing or illegible safety decals 4 Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing protection at all times when operating this machine 5 Avoid wearing loo...

Page 6: ...If the machine becomes clogged the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or the machine starts vibrating or making an unusual noise shut off machine immediately and make sure all moving parts h...

Page 7: ...ns on PTO safety decals 2 Stay alert and pay attention when PTO is operating 3 Keep bystanders especially children away from PTO driveline 4 Check the driveline to ensure it is attached securely to th...

Page 8: ...ger than 3 4 into shredder or machine damage may occur 7 PN 12176 Keep hands and feet out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is operating to avoid serious personal injury Stop and allow mac...

Page 9: ...w correspond to the decals in Section 1 6 Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition Decals that need replacement must be applied to their o...

Page 10: ...his machine shut off power source disengage the hydraulics remove ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop WARNING 2 2 ATTACH SHREDDER CHUTE TRAY 1 Attach the shredder...

Page 11: ...under discharge handle 5 Lubricate the chute by applying grease to the grease zerk at the base of the chute Rotate the chute and apply grease until the chute rotates freely 6 Rotate the tube 360 degre...

Page 12: ...rking distance between the tractor PTO shaft and the drive shaft of the machine 3 Pull the driveline apart so the two pieces are separated Attach the 6 splined connector for the outer tube to the trac...

Page 13: ...ES TO TRACTOR There are two electrical wires red and white that come wrapped around the three point PTO connector Connect the red wire to a 12 volt power source such as the alternator or the battery G...

Page 14: ...discharge lock The discharge tube can be further adjusted by rotating the discharge cap Loosen the knobs located on both sides of the discharge cap and adjust to desired angle retighten both knobs 5 P...

Page 15: ...ded material can be diverted into a container or onto the ground 4 1 STARTING THE CHIPPER 1 Connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Section 2 4 2 Adjust 3 point top link so the chipper sits l...

Page 16: ...Chipping dead dry material will create heat and dull the chipping blades quicker 9 ALWAYS feed brush from the side of the chipper chute rather than from the front Step aside to avoid being hit by the...

Page 17: ...and external nuts and bolts Check tightness Chipper anvil Check clearance and re torque to 75 ft lbs 1 Chipper blades Check sharpness and re torque to 25 ft lbs 2 Shredder knives Check condition Entir...

Page 18: ...ails especially when chipping green branches Before you sharpen the chipping blades check for permanent damage Replace the blade if There are cracks broken corners or nicks greater than 1 8 see below...

Page 19: ...ing times and cool with water or some type of liquid coolant 5 Remove an equal amount off each blade to maintain rotor balance 6 Small imperfections such as nicks and burrs on the flat side of the bla...

Page 20: ...rotation i e counter clockwise on the rear bearing and clockwise on the front bearing and set them with a positive hammer tap Tighten the lock collar set screws 9 Loosen the set screws holding the be...

Page 21: ...rt the rotor to prevent it from falling or shifting as the shaft is removed WARNING 2 Open the access cover exposing the chipper shredder compartment 3 Loosen the bushing bolts holding the drive pulle...

Page 22: ...ling can lead to excessive heat and or unseating of the seals Add grease slowly and under light pressure Whenever possible rotate bearing slowly while lubricating NOTE Lubricate the machine periodical...

Page 23: ...clearance to recommended distance Shredder requires excessive power or stalls Obstructed discharge Use branch or similar object to clear discharge tube Plugged rotor Clear rotor feed material into sh...

Page 24: ...loose or broken Replace belt or spring Obstructed discharge Use branch or similar object to clear discharge tube Plugged rotor Clear rotor feed material into shredder more evenly Cannot engage belt I...

Page 25: ...TWO SHAFT SIX SHAFT ONE DESCRIPTION ENGLISH METRIC Machine Dimensions L W H 49 48 78 125 cm 122 cm 198 cm Weight 720 lbs 326 kg Maximum Chipper Capacity 5 diameter 12 7 cm diameter Chipper Blades 4 re...

Page 26: ...e specified 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 2...

Page 27: ...LOWER ENGLISH Section 8 OPTIONS Shredder Knife Kit 70972 Chipper Blade Kit 72493 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 70972 KIT SHREDDER KNIVES 71930 00 KIT 6 LOW PROFILE DISCHARGE 72493 KIT CHIPPER BLADE Low Prof...

Page 28: ...ECHO Bear Cat bearcatproducts com 237 NW 12th Street West Fargo ND 58078 0849 Phone 701 282 5520 Toll Free 888 625 4520 Fax 701 282 9522 E mail service bearcatproducts com sales bearcatproducts com...

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