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2009 DURATECH TUB GRINDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2009 TUB GRINDER Manual 1: Operators Instructions ...1
Introduction ................................................................................. 2
Purpose ....................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Safety ......................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety-alert symbols ......................................................................................... 5
1.2 Operator - personal equipment .......................................................................... 7
1.3 Machine safety labels ........................................................................................ 8
1.4 Shielding .......................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Tub Grinder safety review ............................................................................... 12
1.6 Thrown objects and operator safety ................................................................ 13
1.7 Service and maintenance ................................................................................. 14
1.8 Personal protection equipment ........................................................................ 15
1.9 Fire Prevention ................................................................................................ 15
1.10 Fire Extinguishers ......................................................................................... 17
1.11 Important safety reminders ............................................................................ 18
1.12 Towing ........................................................................................................... 18
Section 2: Introduction ............................................................. 19
2.1 Description of the 2009 DuraTech Tub Grinder .............................................. 19
2.2 Electronic governor ......................................................................................... 19
2.3 Dry Clutch ....................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Rotor ................................................................................................................ 22
2.5 Screens ............................................................................................................ 22
2.6 Tub ................................................................................................................... 22
2.7 Hydraulic cooler .............................................................................................. 23
2.8 The conveyor system ....................................................................................... 23
2.9 Tub cover (optional) ........................................................................................ 23
2.10 Control panel ................................................................................................. 23
2.11 Other controls ................................................................................................ 26
Section 3: Operation ................................................................. 27
3.1 Pre-operation inspection .................................................................................. 27
3.2 Starting the Tub Grinder .................................................................................. 28
3.3 If the engine fails to start ................................................................................. 28
3.4 Throttle operation ............................................................................................ 28
3.5 Automatic engine shutdown system ................................................................ 29
3.6 Normal shutdown procedure ........................................................................... 29
3.7 Emergency shutdown procedure ..................................................................... 30
3.8 Parts of the electronic governor ..................................................................... 30
3.9 Operation of the electronic governor .............................................................. 31