Echo 74624 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 16)

Page 10 6” Chipper Operator’s Manual
Features & Controls
3.1 USE OF CONTROLS
1. Key: The key is located on the
control panel on both the diesel
and gas engines. Turn the key to
the right to activate the electric
start. On diesel models turning the
key to the left activates the glow
plug. DO NOT START THE MA-
CHINE WITH THE CHIPPER EN-
GAGED.
2. Throttle: This controls the speed
of the engine. On diesel models
the throttle is adjusted by twist-
ing, or by pushing the button and
pushing or pulling.
3. Choke: Use this to start the gaso-
line engine when cold. Move
switch to original position as en-
gine warms.
4. Chipper Engagement: To acti-
vate slowly push the handle toward
the ground. To disengage the ma-
chine move the handle back up to
the original position (See Fig. #15).
5. Feed Roller Engagement: To en-
gage the feed roller move the con-
trol arm. The cycle of the control
arm, forward to back, is R, F, N,
R.
6. Chute Rotor: Directs the dis-
charge of chipped material hori-
zontally.
7. Discharge cap rotor: Directs the
discharge of material vertically.
8. Rear Stabilizer: Prevents the
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or prop-
erty damage: Shut off engine, dis-
connect spark plug wire, and make
sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop, before servic-
ing, adjusting or repairing.
chipper from tipping from heavy
loads when disconnected from the
towing vehicle.
9. Bottle Jack: Used to lift feed roller
for unplugging.
10. Tongue Jack: Used to adjust the
height of the hitch.
11. Fuel Gauge: Shows remaining
fuel.
12. Murphy Switch: See starting in-
structions for diesel engines. The
murphy switch will not let the en-
gine run if the oil pressure is to
low, or the engine temperature too
high. To start the engine, this
switch must be held until oil pres-
sure is present on the gauge.
Fig. #14, Gasoline controls
Fig. #13, Diesel controls
Fig. #15, Engagement instructions