This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(
), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 8
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Controls ............................................................. 9
Specifications .................................................. 12
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 12
Before Operation ................................................. 13
Before Operation Safety ................................... 13
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 13
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 14
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
Starting the Engine ........................................... 15
Driving the Machine .......................................... 16
Shutting off the Engine...................................... 16
Grinding a Stump.............................................. 16
Operating Tips ................................................. 17
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine.................. 17
Securing the Machine for Transport .................. 18
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 18
Maintenance ........................................................... 19
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 19
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 21
Lubrication .......................................................... 22
Greasing the Machine....................................... 22
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 23
Engine Safety ................................................... 23
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 23
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 24
Servicing the Spark Plug(s) .............................. 26
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 27
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 27
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 28
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 28
Electrical System Safety ................................... 28
Servicing the Battery......................................... 28
Replacing the Fuses ......................................... 30
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 31
Servicing the Tracks ......................................... 31
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 33
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt ......................... 33
Controls System Maintenance ............................. 34
Adjusting the Traction-Control
Alignment...................................................... 34
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 37
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 37
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications ........................... 37
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level................... 37
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter ........................... 38
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 38
Grinder Maintenance............................................ 39
Replacing the Teeth .......................................... 39
Cleaning .............................................................. 40
Removing Debris from the Machine .................. 40
Storage ................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 42
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