Grinding A Stump; Securing The Machine For Transport - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Grinding a Stump

DANGER
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet.
• Stay in the operator's 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 21).
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.
5. Lower the grinder about an inch and swing it back
over the stump.
6. Repeat step 5 until you have reached 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 inches and repeat steps 4 through 6.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until you have ground off
the entire stump.
9. 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.
Securing the Machine for
Transport
When transporting the machine on a trailer, always use the
following procedure:
Important: Do not operate or drive the machine on
roadways.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Lower the grinder.
3. Secure the machine to the trailer with chains or straps
using the tie-down/lift loops at the front and rear of
the machine (Figure 22 and Figure 23). Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.
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Figure 21