Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Hitch Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I & Cat. II
PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Horsepower Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-55 hp
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Warnings Below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small. Small tractors can be
pushed around and flipped over by the weight of the
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 38 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Before You Start
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have fully
read and comprehended this manual, who have been properly
trained in the safe operation of this implement, and who are
age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions provided
Make sure the intended power machine conforms to the
requirements provided on this page. Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual for your Stump
Grinder. An understanding of how this implement works
will aid in its assembly and set-up.
Dealer Preparations
This Stump Grinder has been assembled at the factory.
However, there are still some assembly requirements
before the machine is ready for operation.
Some preparation will be necessary to attach the
implement to the customer’s tractor. Make sure the
this page.
Go through the
To speed up the assembly task and to make the job safer,
have all needed parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Ref.
Have a forklift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
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Manual
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners
and pins are installed in the correct location to
lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the factory
has been installed in the correct location.
Remember location of a part or fastener if
removed. Keep parts separated.
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Manual
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Parts Manual
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Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
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