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- Page 1 16-20 SP/16-20 PT POWERTEK Model 16-20 P/16-24 P/16-20 SP/16-31SP Stump Grinders Operation & Maintenance Manual PowerTek Inc. P.O. Box 3 Lebanon, In. 46052 1-877-769-7835 2-23-09...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS POWERTEK TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS SAFETY...…..........……………………………….2-3 HOW TO USE YOUR STUMPER...………......………..………………….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...............……………………….………...11-14 ENGINE............…………………………….………………….…...11 FUEL..................…………………………………..11 BATTERY.................……………………..………..11 BELTS..................…………………..…………..11 CUTTER BELT REPLACEMENT...........…………...…………….11 HYDROSTATIC DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT......………..……………...11 HOUR METER………………………………………………………………………………..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 Stumper. 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 Stumper
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: Transportation & Set-Up
TRANSPORTATION & SET-UP (Cont.) POWERTEK Check the hydraulic oil level. See the Maintenance Instructions for checking the hydraulic oil level. Gas Tank Vent. When operating the stump grinder, make sure the gas tank vent is open. (It is threaded vent.) If the vent is not open the stump grinder will not run properly. Close Vent when transporting the stump grinder or re-fueling the gas tank (Fig. -
Page 9: Grinding Stumps
OPERATION POWERTEK GRINDING STUMPS 1. Start the engine according to instructions 2. Use the throttle to gradually bring the RPM’s up to full speed. 3. To move the stump grinder, gradually push the drive handle forward. Full handle forward is walking speed. -
Page 10: Directional Control
OPERATION POWERTEK DIRECTIONAL CONTROL (SP) The drive system consists of a hydrostatic transmission and differential axle assembly. The hydrostatic control lever at the handle bar, controls forward and reverse, and automatically returns to neutral or stop when released. Always 'feather" the finger control lever-easing it into the direction desired. -
Page 11: Stopping
OPERATION POWERTEK BY PASS CONTROL (SP) The hydrostatic also has a 'by-pass" control which enables the operator to manually move the machine when desired. This control is located at the rear of the main frame-lower left-hand side and is clearly identified. To put the grinder in a "free-wheeling mode" rotate the bypass handle up until it locks in place. -
Page 12: Maintenance
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 13: Sharpening Cutters
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 14: 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 Stumper all the way back until it rests firmly on the ground. -
Page 15: Hydraulic Oil
MAINTENANCE POWERTEK HYDRAULIC OIL Use- SAE 2OW Hydraulic Oil - In hydraulic Pump (16267) only. You will need to check the hydraulic oil level in both the transmission and the gear reducer. To check the transmission read the level mark located on the bottom of the fill cup. Use SAE 2OW hydraulic oil to fill the hydrostatic transmission. -
Page 16: Exploded View 16/20 Sp & 16/24 Sp
PARTS BREAKDOWN 16/20 SP POWERTEK... -
Page 17: Parts List 16/20 Sp & 16/24 Sp
PARTS LIST 16/20 SP POWERTEK Part No. Qty Description Part No. Qty Description 16200 Main Frame. 1620 16286 Dump Valve Knob 16201 Taper Bushing, 1.18 16287 Presence Handle Spacer 16202 Cutting Wheel Pulley 16288 Info Tube Pad thru S/N 61496 only... -
Page 18: Exploded View 16/20 P & 16/24 P
PARTS BREAKDOWN 16/20 P POWERTEK... -
Page 19: Parts List 16/20 P & 16/24 P
PARTS LIST 16/20 P POWERTEK Part No. Qty Description Part No. Qty Description 16200 Main Frame 16308 Brake Band 16201 Taper Bushing, 1.187 16311 Brake Band Lock Pin 16202 Cutting Wheel Pulley 18123 Battery 16203 Idler, Main Drive 20118 Engine, 20HP Kohler (1620 P) -
Page 20: Electrical Schematics
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS POWERTEK 20HP Kohler WRAP RED LEAD AROUND PLUG WIRE CLUTCH HOUR-METER BLUE YELLOW BLUE OPERATOR PRESENCE KILL SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH 24HP Honda WRAP LEAD AROUND PLUG WIRE CLUTCH HOUR-METER BLUE YELLOW BLUE OPERATOR PRESENCE KILL SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH... -
Page 21: 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 22: Warranty Information
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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