^
WARNING
Never operate tractor when other people
are in the vicinity�
Do not allow riders on tractor�
^
WARNING
Clean machine thoroughly before service
or maintenance procedures�
The health effects from exposure to wood
dust are due to chemicals in the wood or
chemical substances in the wood created
by bacteria, fungi, or molds�
1. Attach stump grinder to tractor. See Attaching
Stump Grinder to Tractor in this section.
Note
: All cutting is done on the front side of the
cutting wheel, not the bottom of the wheel.
If the stump is on a grade, position tractor lower on
the grade with the cutting wheel on the stump
grinder higher up the grade.
2. Back the tractor up to the front edge of the
stump (the edge that is closest to the tractor).
^
WARNING
Always turn off the tractor and disengage
the PTO drive before getting off the seat
and approaching the cutting wheel�
3. Disengage tractor PTO. Shut off engine and
remove key.
4. Get off the seat and check the position of the
stump grinder to the stump. Verify the grinder
is positioned at the edge of the stump that is
farthest away from tractor.
5.9 Field Operation
^
WARNING
Entanglement in a rotating driveline can
cause serious injury or death�
Keep tractor shields and driveline
shields in place at all times� DO NOT
operate without driveline guards�
DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing.
^
WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death caused
by unexpected movement:
1�
Park tractor on a level surface�
2�
Engage tractor park brake�
3�
Disengage PTO�
4�
Shut off engine and remove key�
^
WARNING
Never operate stump grinder when other
people are in the vicinity� Debris can be
thrown several feet from cutting area�
Keep all shields in place�
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