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MODELS 2890SP/2900T CONTROLS
CONTROL OPERATING PROCEDURES
SWING OUT
1. Ignition Switch:
2. Power Display: Displays engine information: Temperature, RPMs, Tach / Hour Meter, etc.
3. Swing Out Lock Pin: Lock the swing out lock pin into the operating position or the transport position.
4. Travel Speed Control: The travel speed controls the rate the machine approaches the stump. To decrease
the travel speed, turn the control knob clockwise.
5. Swing Speed Control: The swing speed controls the rate the cutter wheel passes through the stump.
To decrease the swing speed, turn the control knob clockwise.
6. Cutter Wheel On / O Switch: Before engaging or disengaging the cutter wheel, make sure the
engine is at an idle.
the switch down.
7. Emergency Stop: Stops the engine in emergency situations.
8. Travel Forward / Reverse: To move the machine forward, push the handle away from you. To reverse the
machine, pull the handle towards you. The machine is stationary when the handle is in the center location.
9. Steer Right / Left: To steer the machine to the right, push the handle away from you. To steer the machine
to the left, pull the handle towards you. The steering is stationary when the handle is in the center location.
10. Grading Blade Up / Down (Optional): If equipped, to lower the grading blade, push the switch away
from you. To lift the grading blade, pull the switch towards you. The grading blade is stationary when the
switch is in the center location.
11. Cutter Down / Up: To lower the cutter wheel, push the handle away from you. To lift the cutter wheel,
pull the handle towards you. The cutter wheel is stationary when the handle is in the center location.
12. Boom Travel Left / Right: To swing the cutter wheel to the left, push the handle away from you. To swing
the cutter wheel to the right, pull the handle towards you. The swing is stationary when the handle is in
the center location.
13. Brake Release Valve: Turn 3 to 4 full revolutions when moving the machine without power.
14. Brake Release Hand Pump: After closing the brake release valve, depress the pump until the built up
pressure prevents any further pumping.
15. Tach / Hour Meter: Displays the engine rpm and number of hours the engine has been on. Varies with
engines and options.
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