Pre-Starting Inspection; Walk-Around Inspection; Before Operation Begins; Machine Controls - Rayco RG25HD Operator, Service, Maintenance, Parts Manual

Pre-Starting Inspection

To ensure the long life and economical operation of
your stump cutter, we highly recommend that the
operator be well instructed in both the operation
and maintenance of this machine.
Inspect the machine and perform each of the "10 Service
Hours or Daily" (see "Maintenance Intervals" section)
maintenance inspections and services as required before
operating the machine.

Walk-around Inspection

Decals - Check the machine for any worn or missing safety
and operating decals (see the parts manual for part numbers
and locations).
Hardware - Check the machine for loose, worn, or missing
parts and hardware. Tighten any loose parts and replace
any worn or missing parts. Refer to the parts manual for
replacement part numbers.
Frame - Check the frame and contact your dealer immediately
if you notice any bending or cracking. Inspect the discharge
chute to be sure it is clear, positioned and secure.

Before Operation Begins

BEFORE OPERATING THIS POWERFUL MACHINE,
PLEASE CONSULT THE SAFETY SECTION FOR
VITAL INFORMATION RELATED TO OPERATING.
1. Review all of the safety decals that are placed on the
machine for your safety and convenience. See the Parts
manual for locating all decals on the machine.
2. Make sure that all shields and guards are in place, and
in good condition, prior to operating the machine.
3. Only responsible, properly instructed individuals should
operate this machine. Inexperienced operators must
always be carefully supervised.
4. Check the cutting wheel for damaged, worn or missing
teeth, and replace as necessary.
5. Make sure that no one is working on, or close to the
machine before starting the engine or beginning to move
the machine. Make sure that the area is free of personnel.
6. Check the stumps to be removed for embedded nails,
wire, metal fence posts, and for rocks or other buried
impediments which may become dangerously thrown
or cause unexpected machine movements when
encountered by the cutting wheel.
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7. Ensure that everyone in the vicinity is aware of the
DANGER ZONE associated with this machine. (See
diagram above.) Everyone must avoid the DANGER
ZONE at all times when the machine is in operation!
8. Make no alterations or modifications to your Rayco
stump cutter unless requested or recommended by
Rayco Manufacturing Inc.
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Machine Controls

7.) Throttle - Pull out to increase the engine speed, push
in to decrease engine speed.
8.) Keyswitch - See the "Normal Start-Up" section for
instructions on how to start engine.
9.) Choke - Pull out to start engine.
10) Brake Lever - Pulling this lever back will set the brake
for the machine. Pushing it back down will release it.
11) Operator Presence Control - This handle must be
depressed to start and to run the engine. When released,
it automatically disables the machine.
12) Ground Travel Control Lever - This lever controls
forward & reverse motions of the machine itself. Pushing
it forward will move the machine forward. Pulling it back
will move the machine in reverse.
13) Clutch Switch - Switch turns clutch on or off when
the key is turned on.
Operation
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