1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse ................................................................................... 1
2. COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................. 2
3. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words ................................................................................... 3
3.2 Operational Hazards .................................................................................................................. 3
Prepare for Emergencies ........................................................................................................... 4
Replace Safety Signs ................................................................................................................. 4
Lower Operating Speed ............................................................................................................. 4
Do Not Allow Riders ................................................................................................................... 5
Prevent Rollover ......................................................................................................................... 5
Avoid Powerlines & Underground Utilities .............................................................................. 5
3.3 Maintenance Hazards ................................................................................................................ 6
3.4 Safety Signs ................................................................................................................................ 6
4. OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Pre-Operation Check List ........................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Carbide Teeth Break In ............................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Operation ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Grinding A Stump ......................................................................................................................11
4.5 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 13
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Maintenance Intervals .............................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Inspections ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.3 Throttle Inspection ................................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Rotate Cutting Teeth................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 Replace Cutting Teeth .............................................................................................................. 15
5.6 Lubrication - Every 30 Hours ................................................................................................... 16
5.7 Replace Tooth Holder ............................................................................................................... 16
5.8 Check Belt - Every 100 Hours .................................................................................................. 17
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 18
7. WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................... 19
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