Transportation & Set-Up; Operation; Starting - PowerTek 16-20 P Operation & Maintenance Manual

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. 1).
(Fig. 1)

OPERATION

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STARTING (Fig. 2 & 3)
1. Turn the electric clutch switch off. The engine will not start if the clutch switch is on.
2. Pull the choke all the way out.
3. Slide the throttle to about 1/4 throttle.
4. Depress the operator presence control bar and turn the ignition switch until you hear the
engine start.
5. Keep the control bar depressed and push the choke back in.
Important Note: The control bar is designed as a safety feature. The engine will
not start or operate without depressing the presence control bar.
(Fig. 2) (Fig. 3)
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