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STARTUP
STARTUP
Although the stump grinder has been carefully inspected
and checked prior to shipment from manufacturer, it is
recommended that the unit be thoroughly inspected.
Check all bolts for tightness and remove all shipping tags,
bags, skids, and blocking. Remove any masking materials
affixed during painting. Inspect the tractor and any
accessory equipment to verify that nameplates and all
safety warning, caution signs and decals provided with
the equipment are in place and clearly visible. Verify the
three lynch pins are securely fastened. Visually inspect
the unit before each start up. Check for loose or missing
parts and any damage that may have occurred during
moving or shipping.
Review all tractor pre-start instructions, and ensure that
all recommended steps and procedures have been
followed. Never bar over the rotor, This could cause
damage and result in personal injury or equipment
damage.Note: Always keep the weight of the machine in
mind. Never position body in line of impact.
To prevent injury or machine damage put transmission in
"Park" and check the full range of hitch for interference,
binding or PTO separation.Never position yourself
between tractor and stump grinder.Only experienced and
properly trained operator's should operate the tractor and
stump grinder.
ƒ Check for loose teeth or any other loose parts.
ƒ Verify there is sufficient visibility and maneuverability
to move up to stump grinder.
ƒ Remove the stabilizer pin prior to operation as shown
below:
ƒ Remove the leg locking pins, slide the legs up inside the
tubes, and reinstall the locking pins to secure them in
place.
Note: Tractors must have hydro-static drive. Read all
safety instructions.
PREPARATION FOR USE
ATTACH STUMP GRINDER TO TRACTOR
The warnings, cautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product but must
be supplied by the operator.
Wear an approved dust mask or respira-
tor.Follow local, state and federal regula-
tions.