30SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4/23/19 Page 22 of 23
ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE STUMP GRINDER (continued)
WARNING
: Navigating on the inclined trailer bed increases the danger of the tracks losing traction,
especially if the bed surface is wet. If you lose control, get out of the way to avoid personal injury.
Move the trailer tilt bed latch pin handle so that the spring-loaded action will engage the pin with the latch
when the bed is leveled.
LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto a truck bed using ramps:
1.
Position the truck and stump grinder on level ground.
2.
Set up suitable ramps, insuring that they are
secure to the back of the truck bed
.
3.
Line up the stump grinder with the ramps with the cutter head pointing away from the back of the truck.
Drive the stump grinder slowly backward up the ramps onto the truck bed.
WARNING
: Navigating on the ramps increases the danger of the stump grinder tracks losing
traction, especially if the surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you lose
control.
4.
Throttle down and shut off the engine, then close the fuel shutoff valve. Refer to the SHUT DOWN
PROCEDURE for details.
5.
Chain or strap the stump grinder to the truck using the two chain loops at the rear of the stump grinder
lower body and D-ring on front of stump grinder.
UNLOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder from a truck bed using ramps:
1.
Position the truck on level ground.
2.
Set up suitable ramps, insuring that they are
secure to the back of the truck bed
.
3.
Remove all chains or straps connecting the stump grinder to the truck.
4.
Start the engine using the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE.
5.
Drive the stump grinder slowly down the ramps onto the ground.
WARNING
: Navigating on the ramps increases the danger of the stump grinder tracks losing
traction, especially if the surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you lose
control.
LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto a truck bed using a hoist:
Never attempt to hoist the stump grinder unless suitable equipment is available to
lift and lower machine onto the truck. If using a sling, the minimum required
working load limit per sling leg is 1000 lb (450 kg). Minimum sling leg length is 6
ft (2 m).
1.
Position the truck and stump grinder on level ground.
2.
Follow the stump grinder SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE.
3.
Attach lifting sling legs around both rear tie down loops and around the chain
motor housing. Ensure machine weight is evenly distributed, then hoist onto the truck bed.
Never lift stump grinder over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If stump grinder should fall it would crush anybody under it.
4.
Chain or strap the stump grinder to the truck using the two chain loops at the rear of the stump grinder
lower body and D-ring on front of the stump grinder.
