Grinding A Stump - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Grinding a Stump

DANGER
This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet.
• Stay in the operating position while the
machine is running, and keep away from
moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
• Stop the machine immediately if any
people or animals enter the work area.
WARNING
Grinding a stump throws wood chips, soil
and other debris into the air, which could
injure you or bystanders and could damage
property.
• Always wear eye protection when using
the grinder.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance away
from the grinder.
WARNING
The grinder is very loud when cutting a stump
and can damage your ears.
Always wear hearing protection when using
the grinder.
1. Start the engine, raise the grinder, set the
throttle lever to the F
machine to the stump to be ground.
2. Use the grinder control lever and the traction
control to position the grinder to the side of the
front of the stump, about 2 cm (1 inch) below
the surface (Figure
3. Start the grinder and wait for it to get up to full
speed.
4. Use the grinder control lever to swing the grinder
slowly across the face of the stump, cutting
away a swath of chips
Important:
The grinder automatically slows
down the speed at which it swings into the
stump to maintain the optimum flywheel
speed and not bog down in the wood.
position, and move the
AST
20).
(Figure 20).
5. Lower the grinder about an inch and swing it
back over the stump.
6. Repeat steps
ground level.
7. Raise the grinder so that it is about an inch
below the top of the remaining stump, move the
machine forward a few centimeters (inches),
and repeat steps
ground away the entire stump.
8. If there are any large roots to be ground, position
the grinder over each root and use the traction
control and grinder control to move the grinder
along the root, grinding it away.
9. Clean debris from the hydraulic lift, drives,
mufflers, and engine after each use.
Note:
Refer to
(page 21) to access the muffler.
18
Figure 20
4 and 5 until you have reached
4 through 6 until you have
Removing the Muffler Cover
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