Stopping The Machine; Moving A Non-Functioning Machine; Grinding A Stump - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

off. This helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In
an emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately.
4. Remove the key.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, release the traction control, move the
throttle lever to slow (turtle), lower the grinder to the ground,
stop the engine, and remove the key.
CAUTION
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the machine and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when leaving the
machine, even if just for a few seconds.
Moving a Non-functioning
Machine
Important: Do not tow or pull the machine without first
opening the tow valves, or the hydraulic system will be
damaged.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the bottom shield.
3. Using a wrench, turn the tow valves on the hydraulic
motors twice counter-clockwise
1. Tow valves
4. Install the bottom shield and tow the machine as
required.
5. When the machine has been repaired, close the tow
valves before operating it.
(Figure 20).
Figure 20

Grinding a Stump

DANGER
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet.
• Stay in the operating position while the grinder
is running, and keep away from the grinder.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
grinder.
• Stop the grinder immediately if any people or
animals enter the work area.
WARNING
Grinding a stump will throw wood chips, soil, and
other debris into the air which could injure you or
bystanders.
• Always wear a hard hat and a full face shield
when using the grinder.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance 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 Fast position, and move the machine to the
stump to be ground.
2. Use the grinder control lever and the traction control
to position the grinder to one side of the front of
the stump, about an inch below the top of the stump
surface.
3. Start the grinder and wait for it to get up to full speed.
4. Using the grinder control lever, swing the grinder
slowly across the face of the stump, cutting away a
swath of chips (Figure
Important: The grinder will automatically slow
down the speed at which it swings into the stump
to maintain the optimum flywheel speed and not
bog down in the wood.
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