The S24 and S28 have 34 teeth on a 24 inch rotor. seat and facing in the direction of travel. This means less cutting for each tooth resulting in longer tooth life and smoother cutting for less wear on the skidsteer.
1�2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse The Stump Grinder is designed to be used on site to remove softwood and hardwood tree stumps by reducing the stumps to chips and dust. The Stump Grinder is designed to be used by experienced operators, trained in the safe operation of a skidsteer and trained in the hazards related to using the stump grinder and the safe use of the grinder for the intended purpose.
2 SAFETY 2�2 Operational Hazards 2�1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words You must read, understand and follow the WARNING instructions given operating unit manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this Prevent serious injury or death� manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted by operating stump grinder�...
Additional information • Keep load low and move at slow speeds on may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. rough or uneven terrain. If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603.
Avoid Rollover Detach Stump Grinder Safely The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or Detach stump grinder on a firm and level surface. serious injury. To help prevent rollover: Stump grinder may fall over if detached on sloping or soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets •...
Avoid Loud Noise Avoid High Pressure Fluids WARNING WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the Prolonged exposure to loud noise can skin� cause impairment or loss of hearing� Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, Wear a suitable hearing protective damage and exposure� device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or Use body and face protection while...
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Avoid Wood Dust Inhalation WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer� Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection�...
Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact WARNING Baumalight at 866-820-7603 before you weld, cut/ Burn hazard� drill holes, or make any other modifications. Always use Baumalight replacement parts. Hot and high pressure hydraulic oil�...
3 SAFETY SIGNS The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial B. D005223 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade and have a yellow background. The panel with a hazard. Keep back 75m while machine is triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel operating.
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D. D005126 ^ WARNING - Pressurized fluid F. D005125 ^ WARNING - Read and understand hazard. Keep away from machine. safety signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine. D005126 E. D005517 ^ WARNING - Remove key before D005125 servicing.
4 Assembly 4�1 Remove Shipping Dunnage And Parts WARNING Approximate weight of grinder is: S24 - 852 lbs (386 kg) • S28 - 995 lbs (451 kg) • Stump Grinder is top heavy when attached to pallet� Move with caution�...
4�2 Remove Stump Grinder From Pallet 1. Slowly lift the stump grinder off the pallet. Remove pallet from work area. 2. Lower stump grinder so that the rotor touches the ground. 3. Stabilize the machine and continue lowering the rest of the way down. 4.
5 OPERATION 5�1 Preparation For Use Although the Stump Grinder has been carefully inspected and checked prior to shipment from manufacturer, it is recommended that the unit be thoroughly inspected. Check all bolts for tightness and remove all shipping tags, bags, skids, and blocking. Check swing frame to ensure that it is free from obstruction and can operate smoothly without binding.
5�2 Pre-Operation Check List Check-mark Check these items: Frequency Verify the quick attach handles are locked. Each operation. Check the hydraulic fluid level to verify there is sufficient fluid Each operation. in the system. Check hydraulic lines for breaks and punctures. Each operation.
5�3 Machine Components 5�4 Attaching Stump Grinder WARNING Prevent injury� Never position yourself between skidsteer and stump grinder� Only experienced and properly trained operator’s should operate the skidsteer and stump grinder� 1. Read ALL Safety instructions. 2. Check for loose teeth or any other loose parts 3.
5�5 Detaching Stump Grinder WARNING WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the Prevent serious injury or death caused skin� by unexpected movement: Park skidsteer on a level surface� 1� Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical Engage skidsteer park brake� 2� damage, age, kinks and exposure�...
5�6 Transporting 5�7 Carbide Teeth Break-In During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting WARNING stones as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping To prevent bodily injury from rotating the rotor above ground level.
Take your time. Follow local, state federal Reference the cutting chart on baumalight.com to regulations� get an approximate time to grind stumps. Before you begin, make sure the skidsteer is turned Start with a small stump. Make the first pass then off and hydraulic flow is disengaged.
5�9 Field Operation WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused Wear an approved dust mask or by unexpected movement: respirator� Park skidsteer on a level surface� 1� Follow local, state federal Engage skidsteer park brake� 2� regulations� Disengage hydraulic flow. 3�...
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14. Lift the stump grinder and swing it to the far WARNING right. Back the skidsteer up slightly to position the stump grinder beside the new front edge of Always turn off the skidsteer before the stump. getting off the seat and approaching the rotor�...
5�10 Pressure Relief Adjustment ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Park on a level surface� 1� Lower tree saw the to ground� 2� Engage parking brake� 3� Shut off engine and remove key� 4� 1. Park on a level surface. 2.
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE DANGER WARNING Support grinder frame with safety stands Prevent serious injury or death caused to prevent accidental lowering� Do not by unexpected movement: position stands under rotor because it Park skidsteer on a level surface� 1� can rotate�...
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Service And Maintenance Chart General Inspection Inspect the unit for any buildup of Daily contamination (dirt, stones, etc.). Hydraulics Check hydraulic hoses and fittings for Daily leaks. Cutting Teeth Check and replace one at a time as Every 2 hours. necessary.
(A) to 150 lb-ft (204 Nm) of torque. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Spilled fluids may be slippery. Clean up Baumalight’s website. www�baumalight�com spilled fluid immediately. 6. Drain hydraulic hose at its lowest point. Drain oil into a suitable container. Clean any spilled fluids immediately.
4. Shut off engine and remove key. 5. Remove four cap screws (B) and remove hydraulic motor assembly (A). 6. Remove and replace spider (C). 7. Attach motor assembly in reverse order of removal. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www�baumalight�com...
6. Remove rotor. 7. Install rotor and castle nut (A). Tighten castle nut (A) to 130-140 lb-ft. (176-190 Nm) of torque. 8. Install cotter pin. 9. Install cutting teeth on new rotor. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www�baumalight�com...
7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor. Low oil. Check oil level in skidsteer. Add if necessary. Not enough oil flow. Check flow control on skidsteer. See your dealer. Rotor does not have much Low oil.
9 WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions supplied with this unit. This warranty does not cover misuse or negligence.
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For parts, specifications and the latest machine information please visit our website. www�baumalight�com MTB MFG INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4575 Powell Rd., Wallenstein, Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone - 519.698.9864 Toll Free - 866.820.7603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www�baumalight�com...