Operation - 15
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power
unit and the stump grinder. Look for loose or
missing hardware, damaged components, or
signs of wear.
3. Inspect the drive belts. Belts should be in good
condition.
4. Inspect the cutting teeth for wear and service as
required.
5. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
6. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the stump grinder. Align the lift arms of
the power unit with the stump grinder hitch arms
by raising or lowering the front hitch and com-
plete the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
3.
Engage the parking brake* and shut off the
engine.
4. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.
5. Engage the PTO belt tension spring.
6. Raise the stand to give maximum ground clear-
ance.
7. Slide the mirror arms into the mirror attachment
brackets mounted on the front frame of the power
unit. Secure them with the tightener handles.
Detaching
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.*
2. Lower the stump grinder to the ground.
3.
Shut off power unit engine.
4. Disengage the PTO belt tension spring.
5. Remove the attachment belt from the PTO drive
pulley of the power unit.
6. Lower the stand to support the stump grinder.
7. Disengage the front hitch latch.
8. Restart the power unit and back slowly away
from the stump grinder.
Attention
Some attachments may come in contact with the
mirror attachment brackets when fully raised,
causing damage to the attachment and/or the mir-
ror attachment brackets. It is recommended that
the mirror attachment brackets be removed from
the power unit when detaching the stump grinder,
prior to using any other attachment.
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
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