Vermeer SC30TX User manual

SC30TX Stump Cutter
Operator’s
Manual
SC30TX_o1_04
Serial No. 101 -
Order No. 105400CG4
Cabled Assembly No.163710180

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Introduction
This manual explains the proper operation of your machine. Study and understand these instructions thoroughly before operating or
maintaining the machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Consult your Vermeer dealer if you
do not understand the instructions in this manual, or need additional information.
The instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at time of publication.
Your machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this manual.
Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
Operation instructions are included in the two Operator’s Manuals provided with the machine. The tethered (cabled)
manual must remain attached to the machine for ready reference. Store it in the manual storage box when not in use.
Lubrication and maintenance procedures are in the Maintenance Manual provided with the machine. Refer to it for all
lubrication and maintenance procedures.
Additional copies of the manuals, and Operations and Safety video, are available from your dealer. Reorder numbers are listed on the
front covers of the manuals and on the video.
Copies of this manual, and the Operations and Safety video, are available in Spanish. Other languages may also be available from
your dealer.
Su distribuidor dispone de ejemplares en español de este manual y del vídeo de Operaciones y Seguridad.
NOTICE TO OWNER
Replacement manuals are free of charge by registering your used Vermeer machine. Your machine’s Operator’s, Maintenance and
Parts Manuals may be available online at www.myvermeer.com. For questions about online or printed manuals, or to register a used
machine, contact the Customer Data Department by telephone: [phone] or 641-628-3141; email: [e-mail];
internet: www.vermeer.com or www.myvermeer.com; or, letter: Customer Data Dept., Vermeer Corporation, PO Box 200, Pella IA
50219 USA.

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Orientation. Forward travel of this machine is toward the cutter wheel. Right and left sides are determined when facing in 
the direction of forward travel.
TRADEMARKS
VERMEER, VERMEER Logo, and SMARTSWEEP are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
KOHLER and COMMAND PRO are trademarks of Kohler Co.

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VERMEER NEW INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
(EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013) WARRANTY PERIOD: 12 Months / 1000 Hours
Vermeer Corporation (hereinafter “Vermeer”) warrants each new Industrial product of Vermeer’s manufacture to be free from defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) full year after initial purchase/retail sale or 1000 operating
hours, whichever occurs first. This Limited Warranty shall apply only to complete machines of Vermeer’s manufacture, parts are
covered by a separate Limited Warranty. EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES NOT OF VERMEER’S MANUFACTURE ARE
WARRANTED ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND SUBJECT TO
THEIR ALLOWANCE TO VERMEER ONLY IF FOUND DEFECTIVE BY SUCH MANUFACTURER.
EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WARRANTY TERMS During the Limited
Warranty period specified above, any defect in material or workmanship in any warranted item of Vermeer Industrial Equipment not
excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at Vermeer’s option without charge by any authorized independent Vermeer dealer. The
warranty repair or replacement must be made by a Vermeer independent authorized dealer at the dealer’s location. Vermeer will pay
for replacement parts and such authorized dealer’s labor in accordance with Vermeer’s labor reimbursement policy. Vermeer reserves
the right to supply remanufactured replacement parts as it deems appropriate.
RETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY: This Limited Warranty requires proper maintenance and periodic inspections of the
Industrial Equipment as indicated in the Operator’s/Maintenance Manual furnished with each new Industrial Equipment. The cost
of routine or required maintenance and services is the responsibility of the retail purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keep
documented evidence that these services were performed. This Vermeer New Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty may be
subject to cancellation if the above requirements are not performed. Vermeer Industrial Equipment with known failed or defective
parts must be immediately removed from service.

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EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranties contained herein shall NOT APPLY TO:
(1) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by other than normal use and service of the Industrial Equipment,
or by any of the following; (i) accident (ii) misuse or negligence (iii) overloading (iv) lack of reasonable and proper maintenance
(v) improper repair or installation (vi) unsuitable storage (vii) non-Vermeer approved alteration or modification (viii) natural
calamities (ix) vandalism (x) parts or accessories installed on Industrial Equipment which were not manufactured or installed
by Vermeer authorized dealers (xi) the elements (xii) collision or other accident.
(2) Any Industrial Equipment whose identification numbers or marks have been altered or removed or whose hour meter has
been altered or tampered with.
(3) Any Industrial Equipment which any of the required or recommended periodic inspection or services have been performed
using parts not manufactured or supplied by Vermeer or meeting Vermeer Specifications including, but without limitation,
engine tune-up parts, engine oil filters, air filters, hydraulic oil filters, and fuel filters.
(4) New Industrial Equipment delivered to the retail purchaser in which the equipment/warranty registration has not been
completed and returned to Vermeer within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.
(5) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by operation of the Industrial Equipment not abiding by standard
operating procedures outlined in the Operator’s Manual.
(6) Engine, battery, and tire Limited Warranties and support are the responsibility of the respective product’s manufacturer.
(7) Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Vermeer dealer. Freight costs, if any, of transporting replacement parts to
the Vermeer dealer.
(8) The travel time of the Vermeer dealer’s service personnel to make a repair on the retail purchaser’s site or other location
(9) In no event shall Vermeer’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product,
(10) Vermeer shall not be liable to any person under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages (including but
not limited to, loss of profits, out of service time) occurring for any reason at any time.
(11) Diagnostic and overtime labor premiums are not covered under this Limited Warranty Policy. Oils and fluids are not covered
under this Limited Warranty.

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(12) Depreciation damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating
instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage.
(13) Accessory systems and electronics not of Vermeer’s manufacture are warranted only to the extent of such manufacturer’s
respective Limited Warranty if any.
(14) Down hole toolage is not covered under this warranty.
(15) Wear items which are listed by product group below:
ENVIRONMENTAL:Bearing Seals, Bearings, Belts, Brake Pads, Bolts/Torqued Parts, Chain, Clutches, Clutch Components,
Curtains, Cutter Wheels, Discharge Conveyor Belts, Fuel Filters, Hammers, Hoses, Infeed Conveyor Belts, Infeed Conveyor Chains,
Knives, Oil Filters, Pockets, Rods, Rollers, Rotor Plates, Screens, Service Items, Shear Bar/Bedknife, Sprockets, Teeth, Wear Blocks,
Wear Strips, Tips, Tip Mounts, Track Chain, Track Rollers, Rubber Tracks, Rubber Grouser Bars, Rubber Track Bands, Track
Sprockets, Track Pads, Winch Cable, Windshield Wiper Parts, Lights, Antenna.
TRACK:Base Plates, Boom Wear Items, Buckets, Cable Fingers, Conveyor Belts, Clutches, Cups, Digging Chain, Digging Rims,
Drums, End Idler, Flashings, Pins and Bushings, Pivot Rings, Plastic Wear Strips, Rooter Bands, Scraper Knives, Sprockets, Teeth,
Track Chain, Track Rollers, Trench Cleaner (Crumber), Trip Cleaners, Truck Rollers, Wear Plates.
TRENCHLESS:Brushes, Clamping Vise Parts, Dies, Drive Chuck, Earth Stakes, Fan Belts, Jaws, Leaf Chain, Lights On Light
Kits, Packing Assemblies, Rod, Rod Loader Parts, Rollers, Tooling, Track Chain, Track Guides, Track Idlers, Track Pads, Track
Sprockets, Valve Seats, Wear Bars, Wear Blocks, Water Hoses, Water Swivels, Wear Bars.
UTILITY PRODUCTS: Augers, Belts, Bearings, Booms, Brake Pads, Bucket, Bushings, Chains, Clutches, Conveyor Belts, End
Rollers, Flashings, Pins, Pivot Rings, Plow Blades, Rubber Shielding, Sprockets, Teeth, Tires, Track Chain, Track Idlers, Track
Sprockets, Trench Cleaner (Crumber).
PARTS WARRANTY:
Parts replaced in the warranty period will receive the balance of the first year New Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty, during
the first (12) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. Replacement parts after the original machine warranty, are warranted to
be free from defects of material for ninety (90) days or the part will be repaired or replaced, without labor coverage for removal and
reinstallation.

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EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTIES: EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MADE
HEREIN, VERMEER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, AND ANY POSSIBLE LIABILITY OF VERMEER
HEREINUNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
VERMEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ALTER AND IMPROVE ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT INCURRING ANY
OBLIGATION TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY SOLD WITH SUCH MODIFICATION. NO PERSON IS
AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, OR TO ASSUME ANY ADDITIONAL OBLIGATION ON VERMEER’S
BEHALF.
NO DEALER WARRANTY. The selling dealer makes no warranty of its own and the dealer has no authority to make any
representation or promise on behalf of Vermeer or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. Each of the parties hereto expressly agrees to conduct transactions by electronic means.
Accordingly, the parties agree and intend that all electronic transmissions including, without limitation, electronic signatures, shall
be considered equivalent to an original writing as provided under Iowa law, as it may be amended from time to time.
MANUFACTURED BY:
VERMEER CORPORATION
Pella, Iowa 50219 USA

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Receiving and Delivery Report
DEALER PREP
Check or perform the following:
___ Check machine for shortage or damage in transit.
Engine
___ Check oil level of the engine with cutter wheel lowered to the ground to level the engine.
___ Check condition of air cleaner.
___ Check battery electrolyte level and charge.
___ Check engine for proper operation.
Hydraulics
___ Check level of hydraulic fluid.
___ Check control levers for proper operation.
___ Check all hydraulic components for leaks or damage.
Drivetrain
___ Check that cutter wheel does not rotate when the cutter wheel drive switch is shut off or when the boom
control lever is released.
General
___ Check all shields for installation and condition.
___ Check condition of cutter wheel guard.
___ Check machine for proper lubrication.
___ Check condition of all safety signs and decals.

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___ Check all phases of operation.
___ Check for loose hardware.
___ Check protective curtains for installation and condition.
___ Check cutter wheel pocket bolts for proper torque: 200–215 ft-lb (271–291 Nm).
___ Check that Operator Presence system and indicator lights operate properly.
___ Check torque of cutter teeth nuts 45 ft-lb (61 Nm).
___ Check that neutral start function operates properly
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DELIVERY
Check and perform the following with the owner.
General
___ Review all sections of the Operator’s Manual.
___ Grease or oil all lubrication points.
Review of Operation
Review and demonstrate with the owner the various aspects of stump cutter operation:
___ overall explanation of how the machine works
___ machine safety
___ preparing the machine for operation
___ operating the machine
___ removing chips

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DEALER/OWNER INFORMATION
dealer owner
address address
city city
state / province state / province
zip / postal code zip / postal code
country country
phone number phone number
email address email address

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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS - RECORD
Machine Model Number ________________
Machine Serial Number ________________
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - RECORD
Engine Model Number _________________
Engine Serial Number _________________

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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DECAL
This decal provides easy identification of the model and 17-digit identification
number. The barcode contains the machine’s VIN number and can be scanned with
any barcode reading device.
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Table of Contents
Receiving and Delivery Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Dealer Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Drivetrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Review of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Dealer/Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Machine Identification Numbers - Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Engine Identification Number - Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Machine Identification Decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Safety Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Safety Symbol Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1
Engine Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-1
Machine Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-3
Operator Presence Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-5
Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-1
After Engine Starts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-2
Cold Weather Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3
Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3
Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4
Avoid Battery Explosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4
Avoid Battery Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-5
Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-5
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-1
Setting Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-2
Transporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1
Steering the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2
Machine - Clean Before Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2
Trailering the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3
Unloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-4
Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5
Preparing Machine and Work Area. . . . . . . . . . 40-1
Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1
Personal Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2
Sound and Vibration Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3
Operator Presence Switch - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4
Prepare the Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4
Underground Utility Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-5
Look for Evidence of Underground Placement. . . . . . . . . 40-6

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Prepare the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8
Fuel Tank - Fill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-9
Engine System - Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-11
Hydraulic Fluid Level - Check/Add Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-12
Operating the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1
Cutter Wheel Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-2
Runover/Rollover Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-3
Operator Presence System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4
Machine Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5
Engine Operating Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-8
Removing Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-9
Maintenance Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1
Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1
Maintenance Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2
Greasing the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-2
Hourmeter - Check for Maintenance Interval / Reset . . . . . . 60-2
Maintenance Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-3
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 10: Safety Messages
General safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in
appropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not
followed.
A signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” is used with the safety alert symbol.
Safety signs with signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” are located near specific hazards.
SAFETY SYMBOL EXPLANATION
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combination with an exclamation mark or
other symbols to alert you to the potential for bodily injury or death.
This symbol indicates that at least one part of the machine is not operating correctly. Shutting
down the machine may not be necessary, but some maintenance may be required.

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WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and safety signs, and watch the operations and safety
video, before operating machine.
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WARNING: Check machine before operating. Machine must be in good operating condition
and all safety equipment installed and functioning properly.
WARNING: Wear personal protective equipment. Dress properly. Refer to “Personal
Protection,” page 40-2.

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WARNING: Keep spectators away.
WARNING: Engine exhaust can asphyxiate. Operate only outdoors.
WARNING: Use Shutdown Procedure before servicing, cleaning, repairing or transporting
machine. Follow Shutdown Procedure, page 23-1.
WARNING: Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in serious injury or
death. Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from any suspected leak. Relieve pressure in the
hydraulic system before searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing any other
work on the system. If you must pressurize the system to find a suspected leak, use an object
such as a piece of wood or cardboard rather than your hands. When loosening a fitting where
some residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for
leaking to stop before disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin must be
removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury.

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WARNING: Fuel and fumes can explode and burn. Refer to “Fuel Tank - Fill,” page
40-9.
No flame. No smoking. Fill with machine level, do not overfill. Stop engine and let cool
for 5 minutes. Turn fuel cap 1/4 turn, wait 10 seconds. Touch spout to tank to
discharge static, then remove cap. Keep spout in contact with tank while filling.
CAUTION: Hot muffler can burn.
Stay away.