Securing The Machine For Transport; Lifting The Machine; Operating Tips - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Securing the Machine for
Transport
Important:
Do not operate or drive the machine
on roadways.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Secure the machine to a trailer with chains or
straps using the tie-down/lift loops at the front
and rear of the machine
22). Refer to your local ordinances for trailer and
tie-down requirements.
Figure 21
1. Front tie-down/lift loops
Figure 22
1. Rear tie-down/lift loops

Lifting the Machine

You can lift the machine using the tie-down/lift loops
as lift points (Figure 21
(Figure 21 and Figure
and Figure 22).

Operating Tips

•
Clean the area of trash, branches, and rocks
before operating to prevent equipment damage.
•
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed)
when grinding.
•
Cut the edges of the stump for more efficient
grinding. Once your cutting swath is close to 1/4
of the wheel diameter, lower the grinder and begin
cutting on the edge again.
•
Listen to the engine and watch the grinder wheel
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speed to maintain the speed of the wheel. Slow
down the head sweep by feathering the joystick as
cutting becomes difficult.
•
As you grind from left to right, most of the debris
goes to the left of the grinder wheel. When you
grind from the right to left, the debris goes to the
right.
•
You may also grind a stump from the side to lessen
turf damage.
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Figure 23
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