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For all Units
New Unit: Truck
Delivery
New Unit: From a
Dealer
Factory Delivery
On Towable
Models
Optional tow
package:
Item # 296022
Transporting and Receiving
1. Receiving Your Unit
You should inspect the grinder immediately after you receive delivery.
See the "Machine Component Identification" section of this manual for a
diagram of the grinder and its components.
If you have missing or damaged components, please contact NorthStar Product
Support at 1-800-270-0810.
Depending on your unit and model, it may have been shipped on a wooden skid,
cardboard container or other appropriate method.
If any assembly is required. Separate assembly instructions will be included.
Your unit should have been delivered completely assembled and ready to run.
Read the "Operation: Preparing for Operation" section (page 9), and verify that the
unit has been properly "prepped" before initial use.
In these cases, your unit has been completely assembled, tested and pre-run.
It should be ready for usage. See "Pre-Start Checklist and Procedures".
2. Towing Instructions
Each state has legal requirements for towing equipment and trailers (such as lighting
and licensing). Be sure receiver on towing vehicle is bolted tightly. Towing vehicle
capability must be matched to trailer weight and type of hitch arrangement.
1. Review towing safety instructions in
your vehicle manual.
2. Attach grinder to vehicle hitch using
only a 2" ball.
3. Be sure the tow bar is bolted tightly to
the towing vehicle receiver.
4. Position tow bar into socket, then
insert lock pin with safety clip.
5. Be sure that the stump grinder safety
chains are hooked, closed and locked to
the towing vehicle by using the
coupling links.
6.
Make sure the grinder wheel lug nuts
are fastened tightly, tires are fully
inflated and in good repair.
WARNING:
Do not tow over 45 mph unless a higher speed rated trailer is being used.
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