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RAYCO
®
RG 1635A STUMP CUTTER
Normal Shutdown
Procedure
In consideration of your own safety as well as that
of others, you should always use the following
normal shutdown procedures before departing
from the controls for any reason, including clean-
ing, servicing, transporting, or inspecting the
stump cutter. Never deviate from this procedure
unless so instructed in this manual or an emer-
gency requires it.
1. Move the engine throttle (1) to the mid range
position.
2. To disengage the drive belt rotate the belt
tightener (2) clockwise. The engine lock handle
(3) will drop in place locking the engine in the
disengaged position.
WARNING
A r o t a t i n g c u t t i n g w h e e l i s v e r y
DANGEROUS! Stand at controls and ensure
that cutting wheel comes to a complete stop
before doing anything else.
3. Retract telescoping tongue and insert lock pin
and retaining clip. (Or telescoping tongue may
be left as it is if further use of machine is
intended before relocating.)
4. Raise and center cutting boom and insert cutting
boom transport block. (Or cutting boom may be
lowered to the ground if further use of machine is
intended before relocating.)
5. Turn the engine start key to the 'OFF' position.
6. Remove the key from the engine start switch,
and put in safekeeping.
Emergency Shutdown
Procedure
1. Disable engine by turning engine keyswitch to
OFF position (to the left).
2. Be sure to allow all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
WARNING
A r o t a t i n g c u t t i n g w h e e l i s v e r y
DANGEROUS! Stand at controls and ensure
that cutting wheel comes to a complete stop
before doing anything else.
3. Correct the emergency situation, and return to
normal operation.
While Servicing and
Performing Maintenance
on the Machine
1. The machine should be in at least one of the
following conditions:
' machine properly attached to towing
vehicle with transmission in PARK and
with emergency brake applied
' wheels securely chocked, with front of
machine resting on solid ground via
jackstand or hitch.
2. The boom should be resting on the ground or
otherwise secured. Do not depend on hydraulic
system to hold boom in position; if a hose
becomes ruptured or a lever is moved, the boom
could drop or swing, resulting in personal injury.
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AFETY
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