RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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Before Operating the Machine
1) Review all of the safety decals that are placed on the
machine for your safety and convenience. See “Parts”
manual for aid in locating all decals on machine.
2) Make sure that all shields, guards and curtains are in
place, and in good condition prior to operating the
machine.
3) Only responsible, properly instructed individuals should
operate this machine. Inexperienced operators must
always be carefully supervised.
4) Check cutting wheel for damaged or missing teeth, and
replace as necessary.
5) Make sure that no one is working on, underneath or close
to the machine before starting the engine or beginning
to move the machine. Make sure that the area is free of
personnel.
6) Check stumps to be removed for embedded nails, wire,
metal fence posts, and other metallic objects, and for
rocks or other buried impediments which may become
dangerously thrown or cause unexpected machine
movements when hit by cutting wheel.
7) Ensure that everyone in the vicinity is aware of the
DANGER ZONE associated with this machine. (See
diagram above.) You and they must avoid the DANGER
ZONE at all times when the machine is in operation.
8) Make no alterations or modifications to your Rayco
stump cutter unless requested or recommended by
Rayco Manufacturing Inc.
9) Check with the local utilities for the locations of buried
pipes and cables where applicable, before operating
the machine.
Starting the Engine
Understand and heed to the “Safety” section of this
manual, in its entirety, before proceeding.
1) Lock the travel wheel by pulling the brake lever fully back.
2) Make sure the engine switch is “ON”.
3) Make sure the throttle is in “SLOW” position.
4) If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to the closed
position.
5) Depress the operator presence lever.
6) Raise the cutter wheel off the ground 4” to 5” by pushing
downward on the control handle. Hold in that position.
7) Pull the starter rope lightly until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly.
8) When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the
open position.
9) Move the throttle to the “FAST” position.
If the engine is cold, allow the engine to idle (throttle set
to “SLOW” position) for a few minutes before cutting.
Operation
BEFORE OPERATING THIS POWERFUL MACHINE,
PLEASE CONSULT THE SAFETY SECTION FOR
VITAL INFORMATION RELATED TO OPERATING.
NOTICE
To ensure the long life and economical operation of
your stump cutter, we highly recommend that the
operator be well instructed in both the operation
and maintenance of this machine. Inspect the
machine and perform each of the “10 Service Hours
or Daily” (See “Maintenance” section) maintenance
inspections and services as found necessary
before operating the machine.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS BEING STARTED, THE
CUTTER WHEEL MAY BEGIN TO ROTATE. BE SURE
TO HAVE THE CUTTER WHEEL OFF THE GROUND
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START.
DO NOT START THE ENGINE UNTIL THE MACHINE
IS IN CUTTING POSITION, NEXT TO THE STUMP!
THE NEXT STEPS MAY CAUSE THE CUTTER
WHEEL TO ROTATE. KEEP EVERYONE AWAY!
