PART IV: Operating the Stump Grinder
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Stump Grinder before beginning
the steps outlined in this chapter.
WARNING
A. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “PART I:
General Safety Rules” before operating the Stump Grinder. If any doubt or question arises about
the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this manual, please contact the dealers
in your area.
B. When operating the Stump Grinder, make sure you are standing in the safe operating area
(OPERATOR ZONE). You must stay in the safe operating area at all times when the ram is in motion
(whether extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a position that causes an
unsafe operating condition.
C. Before loading and operating the Stump Grinder, always wear protective gear, including safety
goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed
shoes.
D. Never use an incorrect or unsafe method of operation.
Starting
1. Position your Stump Grinder on flat, dry ground.
2. Put the brake on making sure the brake pin and wheel is engaged and locked.
3. Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position.
4. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the engine is
cold).
5. Move the throttle control lever to the “MID” position.
6. Adjust your bow handle to the desired position.
7. Depress safety shut off bail on the bow handle.
8. Raise the cutter teeth off the ground and start the engine. This is a direct drive unit and the cutter
wheel will rotate during starting.
9. Recoil Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the recoil starter handle and
slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start
the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the engine.
10. Electric Start: Turn and hold the Key in the start position until Engine starts then let the Key return
to run position.
11. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the “RUN” position when the
engine is running well.
12. Increase engine speed to FULL RABBIT RPM.
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