TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER......................A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................B General Information To The Operator Before You Start Working With The Stump Grinder Transporting The Stump Grinder Maintenance INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS..................C PREOPERATION......................D Before Operation Skid Steer Nomenclature STUMP GRINDER ASSEMBLIES................E Stump Grinder Assembly #100318 Rear Guard Assembly #101742 Wheel Assemblies Hydraulic Valve Assembly #100982...
TO ThE OwNER GENERAL COMMENTS Congratulations on the purchase of your new DIGGA product! This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance (such as cleaning and lubricating) is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all safety precautions and maintenance procedures, as described in this manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PER- SONAL SAFETY OR OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. ThIS SYMBOL MEANS: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
GENERAL INFORMATION This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips. Read and learn all the information in this section before you attempt to use your DIGGA STUMP GRINDER. Also read your vehicle owner’s manual before using your equipment. This knowledge will help you operate your unit safely. Do not take this information lightly, it is presented for your benefit and for the benefit of others working around you.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DIGGA STUMP GRINDER Never operate the unit near bystanders, traffic, pets, livestock or buildings. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Never direct discharge towards people, animals or property. Never allow anyone to approach the stump grinder when in operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DIGGA STUMP GRINDER TRANSPORTING ThE STUMP GRINDER 1. Follow all federal, state and local regulations when transporting the unit on public roads. 2. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer. Disconnect hydraulic couplers during transportation.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your equipment, various international symbols have been utilized on the instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indi- cation of their meaning. 3869 4-14-94-2...
DIGGA STUMP GRINDER GENERAL INFORMATION The DIGGA Stump Grinders were designed to be easy to use and maintain. They are operated by the skid-steer auxiliary hydraulics and mount to the quick attach mechanism for easy operator hook-up. There are two models of DIGGA stump grinders available, standard flow and high flow.
PREOPERATION DIGGA STUMP GRINDER NOMENCLATURE Throughout this manual, reference is made to various stump grinder components. The purpose of this page is to acquaint you with the various names of these components. This knowledge will be helpful when reading through this manual or when ordering service parts.
STANDARD FLOw hOSE SET POWER AND RETURN CIRCUIT 9705 6-24-04...
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STANDARD FLOw hOSE SET POWER AND RETURN CIRCUIT hOSE KIT #100983 REQ’D PART NO. DESCRIPTION 22518 Female Coupler 19632 Male Coupler 3419 Straight Connector 12MBo-12MJ 38235 hose .62” X 72” 12FJX-12FJX hOSE KIT #100984 NO REQ’D PART NO. DESCRIPTION 22518 Female Coupler 19632 Male Coupler...
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hIGh FLOw hOSE SET POWER AND RETURN CIRCUIT 9770 8-9-04...
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hIGh FLOw hOSE SET POWER AND RETURN CIRCUIT hOSE KIT #101754 REQ’D PART NO. DESCRIPTION 84921 Female Coupler .62”-12FBo-FF 19636 Male Coupler 62”-12FBo-FF 3419 Straight Connector 12MBo-12MJ 35920 hose .75” X 73” 12FJX-12FJX * Case drain hoses and fittings included in this kit are shown on the High Flow Drive As- sembly pages.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The following instructions will help you to mount your stump grinder onto your skid- steer loader. The stump grinder uses the quick-attach system for ease of installation. There- fore, if you know how to attach your bucket, attaching the stump grinder should prove no problem.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Route the electrical control handle to the operator’s station taking care to avoid pinching of the electrical wire harness. NOTE: If your skid-steer is equipped with a multi-function control handle, connect the electrical wire harness from the stump grinder to the auxiliary electrical connector on the front of the skid-steer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION The DIGGA stump grinder is perfect for landscaping and maintaining parks and municipalities. The easy maneuverability of the skid-steer allows access to ar- eas often inaccessible and it is easily moved from site to site. The offset design offers ex- cellent visibility and can be used in tight spaces around buildings and homes.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGGA STUMP GRINDER NOTE: The cutting depth of each pass will be determined by the type of tree. Certain varieties of trees will allow for a deeper cut than trees containing a lot of sap. Swing the cutting wheel to the left across the top of the stump on the edge closest to the skid-steer.
LUBRICATION GENERAL INFORMATION Economical and efficient operation of any machine is dependent upon regular and proper lubrication of all moving parts with a quality lubricant. Neglect leads to reduced efficiency, wear, breakdown and needless replacement of parts. DAILY / EVERY 8 hOURS All parts provided with grease fittings should be lubricated every 8 hours.
MAINTENANCE STUMP GRINDER GENERAL INFORMATION Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Main- tenance requirements have been reduced to an absolute minimum. However, it is very important that these maintenance functions be performed as described below. wARNING! Avoid serious injury.
MAINTENANCE STUMP GRINDER wARNING! Avoid serious injury. Lower the stump grinder to the ground, set the parking brake, stop the skid-steer engine and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat. If unit must be left raised for maintenance block the unit securely to prevent accidental release of the lifting mechanism.
MAINTENANCE STUMP GRINDER Standard Flow: Install the new motor onto the motor mount using the existing hardware. Slide the motor with the mounting plate into the coupler while positioning the rubber bumpers and retighten the sockethead capscrews. high Flow: Slide the motor into the coupler while maintaining the positioning of the motor mounting plates.
MAINTENANCE STUMP GRINDER Reinstall the motor into the coupler (install the four .50” capscrews on high flow units) and retighten the sockethead capscrews. Torque to specification. See Section O REPLACING GEARBOX When replacing the gearbox the unit should be either securely blocked up off the ground or attached to a hoist with the hydraulic couplers disconnected.
MAINTENANCE CYLINDER SEAL REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Replace all seals even if they do The following information is provided to not appear to be damaged. Failure to replace assist you in the event you should need to repair all seals mayresult in premature cylinder fail- or rebuild a hydraulic cylinder.
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MAINTENANCE 6. Apply a lubricant (such as Lubriplate #105) to the piston and teflon ring. Insert the cylinder rod assem- bly into the cylinder tube. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the piston ring fits squarely into the cylinder tube and piston groove, otherwise the ring may be damaged and a leak will occur.
STORAGE & TRANSPORTING STUMP GRINDER GENERAL INFORMATION The following storage procedure will help you to keep your stump grinder in top condition. It will also help you get off to a good start the next time your stump grinder is needed.
Damaged quick coupler. Replace if necessary Oil Filter on the skid-steer is dirty. Refer to Skid Steers Owners Manual. Internal Motor Leakage. Call DIGGA service department. Gearbox Failure Call DIGGA service deparment. Leaking Oil Loose or damaged hydraulic line. Tighten or Replace.
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Switch motor hoses. rection. Excessive Vibration Broken, Damaged or missing Replace as necessary. teeth. Bent Gearbox Shaft Call DIGGA Service Department. Cylinders will not Function Faulty Switch or electrical con- Repair or replace as necessary. nection. Faulty control valve coil. Replace coil.
BOLT TORQUE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE Use the following torques when special torques are not given. These values apply to fas- teners as received from suppliers, dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly disulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
GENERAL INFORMATION The diagram on this page shows the location of the decals used on the DIGGA Rear Discharge Stump Grinders. The decals are identified by their part numbers, with reductions of the actual decals located on the following pages.
PREDELIVERY ChECKLIST GENERAL INFORMATION The following is a list of areas that should be inspected by the dealer prior to delivery of the attachment to the customer. The customer should check the list and make sure that the dealer has completed the inspection. Completion of this checklist will help insure that the customer receives the attachment in complete working order, ready to install.
LIMITED wARRANTY All new DIGGA products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or work- manship which may cause failure under normal usage and service when used for the pur- pose intended. In the event of failure within twelve (12) months from initial retail sale, lease or rental...
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