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Summary of Contents for PowerTek 12-13
- Page 1 12-13 HORIZONTAL/RIGID POWERTEK Models 12-13, 12-11, &12-13P Stump Grinders Operation & Maintenance Manual PowerTek Inc. P.O. Box 3 Lebanon, In. 46052 1-877-769-7835 3-14-08...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS POWERTEK TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS SAFETY...…..........……………………………….2-3 HOW TO USE YOUR STUMP GRINDER…………....………..………………….4 WORK ZONE......……………….……………………………….………………..5 INITIAL INSPECTION............………………………………….6 TRANSPORTATION & SET-UP......………….………………………....6-7 OPERATION..............…………………….….………….7-10 STARTING................……………………………………7 GRINDING STUMPS............…………………...………………..8 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE FREIGHT............…………………….…8 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL…………….......…………......….………...9 STOPPING......…………………………………………………….…………………10 MAINTENANCE...............……………………….………..9-11 ENGINE............…………………………….………………….…..9 FUEL..................…………………………………..9 BELTS..................…………………..…………..9 CUTTER BELT REPLACEMENT...........…………...……………...9 SHARPENING CUTTERS............…………………………….10 REPLACING CUTTERS..............…………….…………...11... -
Page 3: Warnings Safety
WARNINGS POWERTEK ! WARNING WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA: The equipment that you have purchased does not have a spark arrester muffler. If this equipment is to be used on any forest or brush covered land or grass covered un-improved land in the State of California, the law requires that a spark arrester muffler be installed and be in effective working order. - Page 4 SAFETY POWERTEK 1. Read the entire owner's manual carefully before operating the stump grinder. Also, read the entire Engine Operator's Handbook. Familiarize yourself with the, proper use of the Stump Grinder. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. 2. Do not allow children to operate the stump grinder. Do not allow adults to operate the stump grinder without proper instruction- Do, not allow anyone to operate the stump grinder who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions.
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Page 5: How To Use Your Stump Grinder
STUMP GRINDER USAGE POWERTEK BEFORE YOU CUT: Before you start to grind the stump, remove all debris-dirt, rocks, metal, and loose wood- from around the area of the stump before the first cut. Be sure to remove any debris that may also be embedded in the tree stump itself. -
Page 6: Work Zone
WORK ZONE POWERTEK ! WARNING When operating grinder do not allow anyone to be in the danger zone while stump grinder is running or serious injury or death may occur. -
Page 7: Initial Inspection
ENGINE The stump grinder engine was shipped from PowerTek with the proper amount of oil. However, you should double- check the level and add to or change the oil if conditions warrant. (see Engine Operators Handbook for full details). -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION POWERTEK STARTING (Fig. 2 & 3) 1. Turn the ignition switch to on position. 2. Slide the choke to close. 3. Raise cutter wheel off the ground (wheel starts with engine.) 4. Depress the operator presence control bar and pull the rope to start the engine. -
Page 9: Grinding Stumps
OPERATION POWERTEK GRINDING STUMPS 1. Start the engine according to instructions. Keep cutter wheel elevated. 2. Use the throttle to gradually bring the RPM’s up to full speed. 3. To move the stump grinder, keep cutter wheel elevated and push forward. -
Page 10: Directional Control
MAINTENANCE POWERTEK ENGINE Follow the instructions in the Engine Operators Manual for all maintenance of the engine such as checking the oil, cleaning air filters, etc. FUEL Use standard unleaded gasoline in the stump grinder engine. BELTS Check the condition and tension of the drive belts before each operation. When properly tensioned, the belts should give a 3/8"... -
Page 11: Stopping
MAINTENANCE POWERTEK SHARPENING CUTTERS The cutters should be sharpened frequently for higher performance and a longer life. It is also easier to grind them if they are ground often. *You will need a carbide-grinding wheel (green wheel) to sharpen them. Use a coarse grinding wheel to grind the steel shank. -
Page 12: Replacing Cutters
MAINTENANCE POWERTEK REPLACING CUTTERS (Fig. 9) Remember before you replace any cutters you must turn the engine off, wait for moving parts to stop, remove the key from the ignition and remove wires from spark plugs. 1. Put the handle in the transport position and tilt the Stump Grinder all the way back until it rests firmly on the ground. -
Page 13: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE POWERTEK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly/as Required Check engine oil Check Machine Tire Pressure Inspect/Check Engine Cooling Fins Check for Loose Bolts Check Stump Grinder Teeth Check Air Cleaner Grease Bearings Check Belts for Proper Tension Check Brake Adjustment... -
Page 14: Exploded View 12/13
PARTS BREAKDOWN 12/13 POWERTEK... -
Page 15: Parts List 12/13
PARTS LIST 12/13 POWERTEK Part No. Qty Description Part No. Qty Description 12130 Main Frame 12132 Frame Control Handle 12131 Cutter Wheel Optional Green Teeth 12133 Inner Belt Guard 12136 Outer Belt Guard 16372 Stand. Tap & Turn Tooth 12134... -
Page 16: Warranty Information
PowerTek, Inc.'s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement to the original purchaser of any part which, as delivered to the original purchaser, and upon PowerTek, Inc.'s examination, is shown to PowerTek, Inc.'s satisfaction, to be defective due to faulty workmanship or materials at the factory. - Page 17 5. Failure caused by neglect, normal wear, or abuse. PowerTek, Inc. depends on its dealer network to accurately determine when such conditions occur. 6. Any alteration of the original design of the unit, or the use of unauthorized or non-PowerTek, Inc. parts. Any claim submitted containing such unauthorized alteration repairs shall be rejected.
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