OPERATION
OPERATION
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All guards are in place and tight.
Operator presence bar switch is free moving.
Inspect tires and rims for looseness, damage, and tire
inflation.
Inspect cutting teeth for tightness and sharpness. Only
use factory-approved parts for repair.
Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as
needed.
Using a funnel, add oil up to the FULL mark o the dipstick
with the recommended oil type for your engine and
expected ambient conditions.
(See engine Owner's Manual for oil type and capacity, and
more detailed oil check/fill instructions).
Before starting the engine you will want to make sure
you have completed the following:
Marking Underground Utilities.
• Checking Controls.
• Checking Cutting Teeth.
• Checking/Adding Oil.
• Filling Stump Grinder Gasoline Tank.
• Inspecting Fuel System for Leaks.
• Locking Handle Bar.
• Wearing Personal Protection.
• Trimming Stump with Saw.
• Clearing Area of People and Objects.
• Working During Daylight.
• Each of these procedures is discussed in detail below.
Check the gasoline level in the engine's fuel tank. If
needed, fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a
portable container, after first reading the warnings and
instruction below.
- DO NOT fill the gas tank to the top. Gasoline may spill
when operating on a slope.
- DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1" of
empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expan-
sion.
#92 gasoline fuel and 5w30 engine oil
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks
and flames can ignite gasoline vapors, which can become
widespread during fueling. A flash fire ignition and/or
explosion could result and cause serious injury or death.
The following conditions could result in gasoline ignition/-
explosion:
• Gas vapor collection inside enclosures.
• Static electric sparks.
• Sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running
engines.
• Sources of heat (such as a hot engine or exhaust).
• Open flames, including pilot lights.
Inspect fuel system & check for leaks BEFORE starting
grinder.
CAUTION:Add engine crankcase oil. A
new engine is shipped without oil. You
must add the correct amount of oil to
engine crankcase or engine will be dam-
aged beyond repair.
Note: #92 gasoline fuel and 5w30 engine
oil.
WARING: Burn Hazard Never open oil fill
port while engine is running. Hot oil can
spray over face and body.
WARNING: Gasoline fire/explosion hazard
WARNING: Fuel leak hazard
CHECK CONTROLS
FILL STUMP GRINDER GASOLINE TANK
INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM/CHECK FOR LEAKS
CHECK CUTTING TEETH
CHECK/ADD OIL
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