RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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Operation
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 cleaning, servicing, transporting, or inspecting the
stump cutter. Never deviate from this procedure unless so
instructed in this manual or an emergency requires it.
1) Move the engine throttle speed to the slow position.
2) Release operator presence control.
3) Set the park brake before leaving controls.
4) Turn the engine start key to the “OFF” position.
5) Remove the key from the engine start switch, and put
it in safekeeping.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure
1) Immediate release of the operator presence control will
automatically disable machine.
2) Be sure to allow all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
3) Correct the emergency situation, and return to normal
operation.
Storing the Machine
• Store the machine in a dry protected place. If the machine
must be stored outside, cover it with a waterproof canvas
or other material.
• Clean all grease, dirt, mud and other foreign matter
from the machine. Wash the machine. Start and operate
machine to help rid it of puddled or excess water. To
inhibit rusting, paint all exposed surfaces.
• Remove drive belts, and store in wrapped condition.
Spray grooves of belt sheaves with an anti-corrosive
agent.
• Store the battery inside where temperatures do not
drop below 32° F. Place the battery on wood, not on
concrete floor or steel table. Always keep the battery
fully charged. Store it away from wherever an open flame
or sparks might occur.
• Information on preparing the engine for • storage is
contained in the “Storage” section of the Honda Engine
Operation Manual, shipped with this machine.
• Check your machine for any worn or broken parts at this
time. By ordering and installing replacement parts now,
you can avoid unnecessary delays when you remove the
machine from storage.
Removing the Machine from Storage
• Remove all coverings.
• After prolonged storage inspect wheels and brakes.
Check tires for proper inflation.
• Check fuel lines for deterioration, and replace as
necessary. Tighten all nuts, bolts and replace fuel filter.
• Information on removing the engine from storage can
be found in the “Storage” section of the Honda Engine
Operation Manual, shipped with this machine.
• Wipe off anti-corrosive agent from grooves of belt
sheaves and re-mount the belts.
• Adjust the tension of the belts in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual’s “Every 50 Service
Hours” section.
• Mount the battery and connect the cables to the machine.
• Review the machine according to the “Before Starting
the Engine” as found in the “Safety” section, and perform
all maintenance services necessary as described in the
“10 Service Hours or Daily” interval of the “Maintenance”
section before starting the engine.
DUE TO HIGH SPEED LOW-FRICTION ROTATION,
THE CUTTING WHEEL MAY CONTINUE TO ROTATE,
EVEN AFTER THE ON/OFF SWITCH HAS BEEN
FLIPPED OFF, AND EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE
HAS STOPPED. BE SURE THECUTTING WHEEL
ROTATION IS AT A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
MOVING THE MACHINE OR LEAVING THE
CONTROLS!
NOTICE
Before stopping an engine that has been operationg
at working load, allow the engine to continue to run
with the throttle midway between slow and fast, for
at least 15 seconds.
