Toro 22615G User manual

FormNo.3421-245RevB
SGR-13StumpGrinder
ModelNo.22615—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.22615G—SerialNo.402000000andUp
ModelNo.22615HD—SerialNo.402000000andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUnitedStates,call811forthe
nationwidemarkingservice).
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisdesignedtogrindandremovetree
stumpsandsurfaceroots.Itisnotintendedtocut
rockoranyothermaterialotherthanwoodandthe
soilaroundastump.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure
1illustratesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices....................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeyouStart..................................................8
ThinkSafetyFirst................................................8
AddingFuel........................................................9
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10
StartingtheEngine...........................................10
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................10
GrindingaStump...............................................11
LiftingtheMachine...........................................12
Maintenance...........................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........13
Lubrication..........................................................13
GreasingtheMachine.......................................13
EngineMaintenance...........................................14
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................14
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................17
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................18
CleaningtheSedimentCup..............................18
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................19
CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................19
BrakeMaintenance.............................................19
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................19
BeltMaintenance................................................20
AdjustingtheDrive-BeltTension.......................20
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................21
GrinderMaintenance............................................22
ReplacingtheTeeth..........................................22
Cleaning..............................................................23
RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................23
Storage...................................................................24
Troubleshooting......................................................25
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert
symbol,whichmeans:Caution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.
Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionstoavoidserious
injuryordeath.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorlesspoisonthatisfatalifinhaled.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglish,itistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
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Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinggloves,eye
protection,longpants,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjects,suchasrocks,toys,and
wire,thatthemachinecouldthrow.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
FuelSafety
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Operation
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatallthedrivesareinneutralandthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe
engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's
position.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithouttheguards
securelyinplace.Ensurethatalltheinterlocksare
attached,adjusted,andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheengine-governorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake,andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensurethatthepathisclear.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenyouaretired,ill,
orundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Ensurethattheareaisclearofpeoplebefore
operatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Alwaysshutofftheengine,engagetheparking
brake,andverifythatmovingpartshavestopped
beforeleavingthemachine.
•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
•Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.
Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservicethemachine.
•Beforegrinding,havetheareamarkedfor
undergroundutilitiesanddonotgrindinmarked
areas.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake,andshutofftheengine.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairingthemachine.
•Cleandebrisfromthegrinder,drives,mufers,and
enginetohelppreventres.Wipeupanyspilled
oilorfuel.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringanddonot
storenearames.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthemoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.
•Removethespark-plugwiresbeforemakingany
repairs.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Keepallnutsandboltstight.Keeptheequipment
ingoodcondition.
•Nevertamperwiththesafetydevices.
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother
debrisbuildup.Wipeupanyspilledoilorfuel.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.
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•Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andinspect
themachineifyoustrikeanobject.Makeany
necessaryrepairsbeforestartingthemachine.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal117-4979
117-4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal119-4690
119-4690
1.Warning;cutting/dismembermenthazard,grinding
teeth—keephandsandfeetawayfromallmovingparts,
keepallshieldsinplace;waitforallmovingpartstostop.
decal119-4692
119-4692
1.Warning—shutofftheengine;usebothhandholdstolift
thegrinder.
decal119-4693
119-4693
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
decal119-4721
119-4721
1.Engage3.Disengage,engineruns
2.Grindingteeth
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decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlyfuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal133-8056
133-8056
decal137-4871
137-4871
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
decal119-4701
119-4701
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Crushinghazardofhand—stayawayfrommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Explosionhazard;electricalshockhazard—donotdiginareas
withburiedutilitylines;contactlocalpowerorganizations
beforedigging.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
7.Warning—removethekey(ifapplicable)andreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—weareyeprotection;pickupdebris
beforeoperatingthemachine.
decal132-4004
132-4004
1.Warning,cuttingwheel—toadjustthecuttingwheelteethbetweenjobs1)Loosenthenut;2)Pushthetoothdownandrotateit1/3
ofaturn;3)Tightenthenutto50ft-lb;4)Proceedwithgrinding.
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ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Throttlelever8.Cuttingwheel
2.Hourmeter9.Beltcover
3.Cycloneairlter10.Lifthandle
4.Choke11.Fuelcap
5.Fuelvalve12.Parkingbrake
6.Sedimentcup13.Safetybail
7.Starter14.Handle
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure3and
Figure4)beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe
machine.
SafetyBail
Thesafetybailcontrolstheengine.Holdthesafety
bailagainstthehandlewhenyoustarttheengineand
usethemachine.Releasethesafetybailtoshutoff
theengine(Figure3).
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelevercontrolsenginespeed.Withthe
leverdown,intheDISENGAGEposition,theengine
runsatidle.Thisisalsothestartingposition.When
theenginespeedincreases,totheENGAGEDposition,
thecentrifugalclutchengagesandthecuttingwheel
rotates.
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Figure4
1.Throttle—Disengage
position
2.Throttle—Engaged
position
ParkingBrake
Theparkingbrakeholdstheleftwheelfromturningto
securethemachineandforeasymovementofthe
machinefromsidetosidewhengrindingastump
(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Parkingbrake(engaged)2.Parkingbrake
(disengaged)
HourMeter
Whentheengineisoff,thehourmeterdisplaysthe
numberofhoursofoperationthathavebeenlogged
onthemachine.
FuelValve
Thefuelvalve(Figure6)islocatedunderneaththe
chokelever.Movetheleverforthefuelvalvetothe
ONpositionbeforeattemptingtostarttheengine.
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Figure6
1.Choke3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Fuelvalve
ChokeLever
Usethechokelever(Figure6)tostartacoldengine.
Beforepullingtherecoil-starthandle,movethechoke
levertotheCLOSEDposition.Oncetheengineis
running,movethechokelevertotheOPENposition.
Donotusethechokeiftheengineisalreadywarmed
uporiftheairtemperatureishigh.
Recoil-StartHandle
Tostarttheengine,pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure
6)quicklytoturntheengineover.RefertoStartingthe
Engine(page10)forthecorrectstartingprocedure.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
CuttingDepth30cm(12inches)
Length193cm(76inches)
Width75cm(29.5inches)
Height107cm(42inches)
Weight109kg(240lb)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland
oillevel,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Also,ensurethattheareaisclearofpeopleand
debris.Youshouldalsoknowandhavemarked
thelocationsofallutilitylines.
BeforeyouStart
•Digawaytheearthandremoveanystonesnear
thetreestumpthatmayinterferewithyourwork.
Checkthatthegroundisfreeofforeignobjects,
suchaselectricalcables,barbedwire,etc.
•Cutortrimthestumpusingapowersaw.
•Reviewallthesafetydecalsonthemachine.
•Ensurethatyouarefamiliarwithsafetyregulations
andshutdownproceduresdescribedinthis
manual.
•Ensurethatallguardsareinplaceandingood
condition.
•Ensurethatthebladesandcuttersareinplace
andingoodcondition.
•Ensurethattheworkarea,cutter,andstumpin
particulararefreefrommetallicobjectssuchas
wire,nails,etc.thatcouldbethrownoutandinjure
personsinthevicinityanddamagetheequipment.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Figure7
1.Wearhearingprotection.
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AddingFuel
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltanksoutdoors,inanopen
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
fuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltanksinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuelandstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark
thatcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbed,becauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom
thetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankopening.
•Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FuelRecommendations
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor
morethan90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
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FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandallowtheenginetocool.
3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Fillthetankwithfueltoabout6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Important:Thisspaceinthetankallows
fueltoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.
6.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page13).
StartingtheEngine
1.MovethefuelvalvetotheOPENposition,allthe
waytotheright(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Chokelever3.Recoil-starthandle
2.Fuelvalve
2.MovethechokelevertotheONposition(Figure
9).
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheDISENGAGE
position.
4.Holdthesafetybailagainstthehandleandpush
thehandledownenoughtoraisethecutting
wheelofftheground.
5.Pulltherecoil-starthandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly(Figure
9).Returntherecoil-starthandlegently.
6.Aftertheenginestarts,graduallymovethe
chokeleverbacktotheOFFposition.Ifthe
enginestallsorhesitates,movethechokeback
totheONpositionagainuntiltheenginewarms
up.ThenmoveittotheOFFposition.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottletotheDISENGAGEposition.
Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardor
ishot,letitrunforaminutebeforereleasingthe
safetybail.Thishelpstocooltheenginebefore
shuttingitoff.Inanemergency,theenginemay
beshutoffimmediately.
2.Releasethesafetybailtoshutofftheengine.
3.MovethefuelvalvetotheCLOSEDposition,all
thewaytotheleft.
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GrindingaStump
DANGER
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghands
andfeet.
•Alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear.
•Stayintheoperatingpositionwhilethe
machineisrunning,andkeepawayfrom
movingparts.
•Keepallbystandersasafedistanceaway
fromthemachine.
•Stopthemachineimmediatelyifany
peopleoranimalsentertheworkarea.
WARNING
Grindingastumpthrowswoodchips,soil,
andotherdebrisintotheair,whichcould
injureyouorbystanders.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionandlongpants
whenusingthegrinder.
•Keepallbystandersasafedistanceaway
fromthegrinder.
WARNING
Thegrinderisveryloudwhencuttingastump
andcandamageyourears.
Alwayswearhearingprotectionwhenusing
thegrinder.
1.SetthrottletotheDISENGAGEposition,startthe
engine,andallowthemachinetowarmupfor
2minutes.
2.Pushthehandledownenoughtoraisethe
cuttingwheelofftheground(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Pivotpoint2.Pivotpointwhenthe
parkingbrakeisengaged
3.Movethemachinetothefrontofthestumpand
engagetheparkingbrake.
4.MovethrottleuptotheENGAGEposition.The
cuttingwheelwillbeginrotating.
5.Swingthecuttingwheeltooneside(Figure10),
thenloweritapproximately1to2.5cm(1/2to1
inch)intothefront-topcornerofthestump.
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Figure11
6.Usingasweepingmotion,swingthecutting
wheelbackandforth,loweringthecuttingwheel
approximately1to2.5cm(1/2to1inch)before
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eachsweep,untilyouhaveremovedthefront
portionofthestumptogroundlevel(Athrough
DinFigure11).
7.Raisethecuttingwheel,releasetheparking
brake,andmovethemachineforwardafew
centimeters(inches).Engagetheparkingbrake.
8.Repeatsteps5and7untilyouhavecompletely
removedthestump(EthroughHinFigure11).
9.MovethrottletotheDISENGAGEposition,push
thehandledownenoughtoraisethecutting
wheelofftheground.Waitforthecuttingwheel
tostoprotatingthenreleasetheparkingbrake
andpullthemachineawayfromthestump.
Note:Donotletthefrontofthemachinetouch
thegrounduntilthecuttingwheelhasstopped
turning.
10.Shutofftheengine;refertoShuttingOffthe
Engine(page10).
LiftingtheMachine
UsethehandlesshowninFigure12asliftpoints.
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Figure12
1.Lifthandle(4)
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Youcantipthemachinebackwardoronitssidetocleanorserviceit,butnolongerthan
2minutes.Ifyouholdthemachinethispositionfortoolong,fuelcandrainintothecrankcaseand
damagetheengine.Shouldthishappen,performanextraoilchangeontheengine.Thenturnthe
engineoverafewrevolutionswiththestarterhandlebeforestartingtheengineagain.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst20hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Greasethemachine.
•Checktheairlter
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheenginescreen.
•Checkthedrive-belttension.
•Checktheconditionoftheteeth;rotateorreplaceanythatarewornordamaged
andtorquethenutsforallteeth.
•Removedebrisfromthemachine.
Every50hours•Servicetheairlter
Every100hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
•Replacethedrivebelt.
Every300hours•Replacethesparkplug.
Every600hours•Replacetheairlter.
Yearlyorbeforestorage•Changetheengineoil.
•Cleanthesedimentcup.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
GreaseType:General-purposegrease.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting.
5.Lubricatethe2ttings,1oneachcutting-wheel
bearing.
6.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins
tooozeoutofthebearings(approximately3
pumps).
Important:Pumpgreaseinslowlyand
carefullytopreventdamagetothebearing
seals.
7.Wipeupanyexcessgreasefromthettingand
bearingarea.
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Figure13
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theairlter
Every50hours—Servicetheairlter
Every600hours/Every2years(whichever
comesrst)—Replacetheairlter.
Thecycloneairltercollectsthelargestcontaminant
particles,whichcollectinthecontainer.Whenyou
canseealayerofdirtatthebottomofthecontainer,
cleanthecyclonehousing,airchannels,andair-intake
screen.
ServicingtheCycloneHousing
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Removethe3screwsholdingthecyclone
housingtotheair-cleanercover.
4.Removethehousingwiththeair-intakescreen
andremovetheairchannels.
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1.Air-cleanercover3.Airchannels
2.Screw4.Cyclonehousingwith
air-intakescreen
5.Cleanthecomponentswithwater,detergent,
andabrushthendrythecomponentscarefully.
6.Placetheairchannelsinthecyclonehousing.
7.Insertcyclonehousingintopositionandmake
surethatittsintheupperportion.
Important:Donotuseforce;alignitinplace
beforettingthescrews.
8.Securethecyclonehousingusingthe3screws.
ServicingtheAir-CleanerElements
RemovingtheFoamandPaperElements
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Removethewingnutandliftofftheair-cleaner
coverwiththeair-ltercowling(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Wingnut4.Paperelement
2.Air-cleanercover5.Stud
3.Foamelement
4.Removethefoamelement(Figure15).
5.Removethewingnutontopofthepaper
elementandremovethepaperelement(Figure
15).
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ServicingtheFoamAir-CleanerElement
1.Washthefoamelementusingamilddetergent
andwater.
2.Squeezeitdrywithacleancloth.
3.Soakitwithnewengineoil.
4.Gentlysqueezeoutexcessoilfromtheelement
inanabsorbentcloth.
ServicingthePaperAir-CleanerElement
1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto
removedust.Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper
element(Figure15).
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or
damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements
1.Mountthepaperelementintheair-cleaner
housingandsecureitwiththewingnut.
2.Positionthefoamelementoverthepaper
element.
3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecureitwith
thewingnut.
ServicingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theengine-oillevel.
Aftertherst20hours—Changetheengineoil.
Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Changetheengine
oil.
Engine-OilSpecications
Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
OilType:DetergentoilwithanAPIserviceofSJor
higher.
CrankcaseCapacity:1.1L(1.2USqt)
Viscosity:Refertothegurebelow.
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Figure16
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure
17.
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Figure17
ChangingtheEngineOil
1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
4.Changetheoilasshownin(Figure18).
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Figure18
5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe
additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure
19).
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Figure19
6.Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
ServicingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark
plug.
Every300hours—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.
Type:BPR6ES(NKG)orequivalent
AirGap:0.70to0.80mm(0.28to0.031inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andallowtheenginetocool.
3.Locateandremovethesparkplug(Figure20).
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Figure20
CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.70to0.80mm(0.28to0.031inch).
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Figure21
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
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Figure22
FuelSystem
Maintenance
CleaningtheSedimentCup
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Underneaththefuelvalveisasedimentcuptocatch
dirtinthefuel.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.MovethefuelvalvetotheOFFposition,allthe
waytotheleft.
4.Unscrewthesedimentcup(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Sedimentcup2.O-ring
5.CleanthereservoirandtheO-ringusinga
cleaningsolventanddrycarefully.
Note:MakesurenottomisplacetheO-ring.
6.PlacetheO-ringinthegrooveofthecupand
replacethesedimentcup.
7.TurnthefuelvalvetotheONposition,alltheway
totheright,andcheckforleaks.
Note:Ifitleaks,replacetheO-ring.
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CoolingSystem
Maintenance
CleaningtheEngineScreen
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,
dirt,orotherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.This
helpsensureadequatecoolingandcorrectengine
speedandreducesthepossibilityofoverheatingand
mechanicaldamagetotheengine.
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Figure24
BrakeMaintenance
AdjustingtheParking
Brake
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Loosenthesetscrewonthesideofthe
brake-leverknob.Turntheknobclockwiseto
tightenthebrake;turntheknobcounterclockwise
toloosenthebrake.
Note:Theleftwheelshouldlockcompletely
whenyouengagethebrake.
4.Tightenthesetscrew.
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BeltMaintenance
AdjustingtheDrive-Belt
Tension
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Inspectthedrivebeltthroughtheslotontopof
thebeltcover.Adjustasrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage
theparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
3.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthebeltguardto
machineuntilyoucanremovethebeltguard
(Figure25).
Note:Theboltsandwasherswillremain
attachedtothebeltguard.
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Figure25
1.Beltguard2.Boltandwasher(2)
4.Removethebeltguard(Figure25).
5.Loosenthe4engine-platemountingboltsand
the2boltssecuringtherearofthebeltguardto
theengine(Figure26andFigure27).
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Figure26
1.Bolt
6.Loosenthebelt-tensionboltandjamnut.Slide
theenginetowardtheywheelhousingtoloosen
thebelt(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Tensionboltandjam2.Engineplatemountingbolt
7.Adjustthedrive-belttensionbytightening
tensionboltandjamnutagainsttheengine
mountingplate,pushingtheenginerearward.
8.Layastraightedgeacrosstheclutchand
ywheelpulleys.Tightenthebelt-tensionbolt
sothereis10mm(0.40inch)ofexinthebelt
whenpushingdownwith6.8kg(15lb)forceat
mid-span(whenre-tensioningabeltinuse),or
with8kg(18lb)forcewheninstallinganewbelt
(Figure28).
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