CONTENTS Index Operator’s Guide Page Specifications ....................5 Features and Controls .................. 6 General Information ..................7 Equipment Purpose ..................7 Safety Procedures ..................7 Normal Shutdown Procedure ................. 9 Emergency Shutdown Procedure ..............9 Safety and Instruction Decals ................ 10 Decal Placement ...................
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Forward: Congratulations on the purchase of your new BlueBird equipment! Your purchase demonstrates trust in the BlueBird name and exem- plifies your desire to own durable equipment which is easy to oper- ate and easy to maintain. To get the full benefit of your purchase, you will need to understand how to use the controls and many features of your machine.
SPECIFICATIONS Model SG1114 SG1314 Engine 11HP Honda w/ cyclone air filter | 13HP Honda w/ cyclone air filter Length 62'” - 73” (157 185cm) based on handle position Width 27” (69cm) Height 24” - 43” (61 - 109cm) based on handle position Tires 12”...
In order to obtain maximum life and performance from the BlueBird Stump Grinder and to aid in operating and maintaining...
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OPERATOR’S GUIDE 2-Preparation: · Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. · Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
OPERATOR’S GUIDE · Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors. · Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. · Use jack stands to support components when required. ·...
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following decals are found on Model SG1114 and SG1314 Stump Grinders. If any are missing or not legible, replace them before putting the equipment into operation. Part numbers for the complete decal kits are listed below.
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS 7, 8 Assembly Instructions • Wear eye protection. • Open top of box and remove wooden blocks. Watch for nails and wood splinters. • Carefully cut open side of carton. • No assembly is required on the unit. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual. •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before You Start · Review all the safety decals on the unit · Wear ear and eye protection · Be familiar with the safety and shutdown procedures as described earlier in the manual · Make sure all flaps are in place and in good condition ·...
Never operate the stump grinder on slopes of 15° or more. Transport BlueBird’s Stump Grinder can be transported in the back of a truck, trailer, van or large S.U.Vs. It features two lifting handles on both sides of the unit to allow two people to lift the unit if necessary.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning, washing and lubricating will prolong the life of your equipment. Use care with power washers to avoid damage to the warning and operation decals. Watch also for bearings, chain and engine and avoid direct spray to these items. Do not exceed 1000 psi water pressure for cleaning.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Engine Service and Maintenance See Engine manufacturer’s manual for service and troubleshooting information. Cyclone Air Filter See Engine manufacturer’s manual for service and troubleshooting information. Drive Belt Replacement and Adjustment Jack Screw Cutting shroud Mounting Bolts 1. Disassemble the belt guard by removing the 3 bolts on the face of the belt guard.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Blade, Pockets and Teeth Removal and Replacement Roll Pin Slide bolt through one pocket, through blade section and through pocket on the other side. Tighten bolts to 120 150 ft lb. Make sure that the roll pins sit against the back of the pockets.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Blade Adjustment For fine adjustment of the brake tension. Loosen the set screw on the brake lever knob. Rotate the brake lever knob counter clockwise to loosen the tension on the brake or clockwise to tighten the tension on the brake.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Wheel Maintenance, Removal and Replacement To remove the left wheel from the Stump Grinder, remove the set collar. Remove 1/4” bolts, 1/4” hex nuts, springs and brake pad. The wheel is now free to slide off of the axle. To remove the right wheel, remove the set collar and slide the wheel off the shaft.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE DANGER Before servicing unit, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Turn engine off and remove the spark plug wire. Problem Possible Solutions Engine will not start 1. Be sure that the kill switch is turned on and the bail (Operator Presence Control) is actuated against the handle.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from purchase, BlueBird, Inc. will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts, found upon examination by any Factory Authorized Service Center, or by the Factory at Beatrice, Nebraska, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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