Operation (cont’d)
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2. Starting the Grinder
After you have completed the pre-start checklist and procedures, you are ready to start the
grinder.
The following directions detail how to start the engine of your grinder.
WARNING
:
Never attempt to use the grinder without proper protective equipment,
particularly eye protection and a full-face shield.
To start the grinder:
Note:
For additional engine starting instructions see your Honda/Kohler engine manual.
1)
Before starting you should raise or lower the handle bar to a comfortable position to
accommodate the height of the stump you will be grinding.
2)
Place stump machine into position with cutting wheel near the front-top edge of the stump.
3)
Use Brake Lever by the handle bar to lock the one wheel brake.
Note: For tighter brake adjustment, turn knob on top of brake lever. (See Maintenance and
Repair section for instructions.)
4)
Confirm Clutch on/off switch is on the OFF position.
WARNING
:
Stay in the OPERATOR POSITION while actuating controls
. Never leave
grinder unattended.
5)
Pull Engine On/off Switch to RUN position.
6)
For cold engine: pull choke lever to full choke position. To restart warm engine, move choke
to half choke or to RUN position.
7)
Grip Operator Presence bar & Handle bar together in left hand.
8)
Turn Engine Key or Push Ignition Switch to the START position and hold until the engine
starts.
9)
If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, wait 10 seconds before attempting to start again.
10)
Release the key when the engine starts.
11)
When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN position and turn Throttle slowly to full
OPEN position.
WARNING
:
A rotating cutting wheel is very dangerous. Stay at the controls and keep others
away until you are sure the wheel has come to a complete stop.
