4.4 Grinding A Stump
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Keep clear of moving components.
1. Pull handle height lock (A) and adjust handle
to a comfortable level. Push lock in to engage
in hole to lock handle.
A
2. Start stump grinder engine. See OEM engine
manual for safety, prestart and operational
information.
3. If the stump is on a grade, position stump
grinder lower on the grade with the cutting
wheel on the stump grinder higher up the
grade.
4. Position stump grinder up to the front edge of
the stump.
5. Verify stump grinder is positioned at the edge of
the stump that is closest to the stump grinder.
6. Position rotor close to, but not touching stump.
7. Pull wheel lock lever (B) to lock left wheel.
Lever is shown in the locked position. This will
allow you to pivot stump grinder while grinding
stump.
B
NOTICE
Grinding a stump with engine at less than
operating speed may result in clutch
damage and also void the warranty.
Safety bar (C) must be tight against
handle (D) and engine running at
operating speed (3600 rpm) when
grinding stump.
8. Pull safety bar (C) tight against handle (D). This
will increase engine rpm to operating speed
and engage rotor. Releasing safety bar (C) will
decrease engine speed and disengage rotor.
C
D
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