Bearcat BC-2016/CRC User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2016
Tandem Chip Spreader
8-16
10-20
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Revision 04/16
www.bearcatmfg.com/pdf/Chipper(2016).pdf
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Intro
WARRANTY AND CLAIM PROCEDURES
LIMITED WARRANTY
BearCat Mfg.
3650 Sabin Brown Road
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Phone: (928) 684-7851
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Warranty Claims
BEARCAT WILL NOT INSTALLAND WILL NOT PAYANY IN-
STALLATION COST, TRANSPORTATION COST, TRAVEL TIME,
MILEAGE, LABOR COSTS OR OTHER EXPENSES OF ANY
DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED OR REPAIRED UNLESS THE
USER HAS REACHED A PRIOR AGREEMENT WITH BEARCAT.
EXCLUSIONS
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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: BearCat Manufacturing assumes no liability for accident or injury
incurred through improper use of this equipment.
WARNING: BEARCAT CHIP SPREADERS MOVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF ABRASIVE MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS
EQUIPMENT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING PARTS AND
BELTS. POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING HAZARDS MAY
EXIST DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. PERSONNEL
MUST BE TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH SECTION 2
(SAFETY PRECAUTIONS) BEFORE OPERATING BEARCAT
EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING HAZARDS MAY EXIST
DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. ONLY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO OPERATE, SERVICE
OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BEARCAT EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY. DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS. DO NOT ASSUME
THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS ACTED ON YOUR BEHALF. IF
ANY RULE OR PRECAUTION IS NOT CLEAR TO YOU, SEE
YOUR SUPERVISOR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
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Abbreviation/Definition Table
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
CRC
FCAL
GCAL
T3 Tier 3 Engine
T4 Tier 4 Engine
8’ 8’ to 16’ Tandem Chipper
10’ 10’ to 20’ Tandem Chipper
Contents
WARRANTY AND CLAIM PROCEDURES 3
3 LIMITED WARRANTY
4 Warranty Claims
4 EXCLUSIONS
5 INTRODUCTION
6 Abbreviation/DefinitionTable
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9
9 Safety Rules
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 11
12 Power Train
12 Conveyors
13 Spread Hopper
14 Gate Control Valve Box
16 Chassis
16 Hydraulically Powered Remote Control Hitch
16 Operator Control Station Layout
17 DASH PANEL
19 CONSOLE
DISPLAY 26
26 Home Page
26 Side Buttons
27 Display Functions
28 Settings Menu
29 Settings Page
32 Diagnostic Menu
34 Engine
34 Defaults Page
INITIAL CHECKOUT OF MACHINE 36
36 Checkout
39 Check gate adjustment.
39 Prep for Operation
40 Calibration
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 43
43 Dump Trucks
46 Conveyor Belts & Augers
46 Visibility and Mirrors
48 Width Control
49 Radius
51 Cul-De-Sacs
52 Hydrostatic Drive
52 Transfer Case
52 Low Lock
53 Stall Pot
53 Automotive Control
56 BOLT TORQUE CHART
PARTS MANUAL 59
SCHEMATICS 87
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Safety
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Personal Safety
1. Persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of
BearCat Chip Spreaders should read the following safety
precautions and the remainder of this manual carefully
before operating the equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT CHIP SPREADING MACHINES
CAN BE DANGEROUS. THEY CONTAIN EXPOSED
MOVING PARTS AND BELTS, AND THEY MOVE LARGE
AMOUNTS OF ABRASIVE MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEED.
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATES AT HIGH
PRESSURE AND THE FLUID AND LINES CAN REACH HIGH
TEMPERATURES. YOU MUST HANDLE THIS MACHINE
CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PAINFUL
OR EVEN FATAL INJURY. HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS MACHINE, AND THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID DANGER, ARE GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL.
Safety Rules
Read each safety rule and make them a part of your daily work
routine.
WARNING: FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY. DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS. DO NOT ASSUME
THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS ACTED ON YOUR BEHALF.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY RULES CAN
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. IF ANY RULE
OR PRECAUTION IS NOT CLEAR TO YOU, SEE YOUR
SUPERVISOR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
• Keep clear of all moving parts.
• Stay out of the chip box when the diesel engine is running.
• Keep hands away from gates when connecting air hoses.
• Use caution around conveyor belts. They can start
automatically.
• Keep clear of rear handrail. Contact with a dump truck
tailgate is possible.
• Keep clear of the hitch. You could be injured if it actuates
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• Engage the parking brake and place both the mechanical
transmission and the hydrostatic transmission in neutral
before leaving the machine.
• Stop the engine before crawling under the machine.
• Keep the surface of the hydraulic oil cooler clear of
obstructions.
NOTE: BearCat Manufacturing assumes no liability for accident or injury
incurred through improper use of this equipment.
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Description
Equipment Description
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Power Train
Conveyors
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Description
Spread Hopper
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Gate Control Valve
Box
Computerized Rate Control (CRC)
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Description
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Chassis
Hydraulically Powered
Remote Control Hitch
NOTE: When equipped with the optional hitch lift, hitch height is also
adjustable from the operator’s control panel.
Operator Control Station Layout
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Description
CONTROLS
DASH PANEL
1 Pre-Heat
2 4 x 4
3 TURN SIGNAL
4 EMERGENCY FLASHER
5 LEFT TURN LAMP
6 PARK BRAKE
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7 ACC. POWER
8 IGNITION
9 RIGHT TURN LAMP
10 LOW/LOCK
11 TRANSFER-CASE
12 BEACON
13 WORK LIGHTS
14 HEADLIGHTS
15 DISPLAY
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CONSOLE
1 FWD-REV.
2 HITCH
3 HITCH LIFT
4 STALL POT
5 MAX SPEED
6 HORN
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7 CRUISE CONTROL
8 MEET LINE
9 MASTER
10 LEFT BOX Manual Gate Operation (Optional)
11 RIGHT BOX Manual Gate Operation (Optional)
12 GATES (Taper Cut from left)
13 GATES (Taper Cut from right)
14 LEFT BELT CONTROL
15 RIGHT BELT CONTROL
16 LEFT (FRONT) AUGER
17 RIGHT (REAR) AUGER
18 MANUAL LEFT BELT & AUGER
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