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Operation

4. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the choke

toward the OPEN position. Wait until the engine

runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.

5. When the engine is warmed up and running

smoothly, move the choke to the OPEN position.

Electric Starting

1. See Figure 3-4. Verify the fuel shut-off (A) is in the

OPEN position.

2. Move the choke control lever (B) to the CLOSED

choke position. If the engine is warm leave the

choke control lever in the OPEN position.

Figure 3-4. Fuel Shut-Off and Choke Control Lever

3. See Figure 3-5. Hold down the operator presence

lever (C) and turn the key switch (D) fully to the

start position until the engine starts. The key will

move back to the center position when released.

Figure 3-5. Operator Presence Lever and Key

4. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the choke to

the OPEN position. Wait until the engine runs

smoothly before each choke adjustment.

5. When the engine is warmed up and running

smoothly, verify the choke is fully in the OPEN

position.

Stopping Engine

1. Move the throttle control lever to the IDLE position.

2. Release the operator presence lever.

3. After the engine has stopped, remove the key for

safety.

Grinding the Stump

NOTE: If the engine ever bogs down during cutting, lift

the cutting head from the stump and allow the cutting

head to return to speed before further cutting.

1. See Starting Engine. Start the engine and allow it

to warm up at idle for a few minutes.

2. See Figure 3-6. Move the unit into position with the

cutter head to the right of the stump (A). The cutter

head should be near the top edge of the stump but

not touching.

Figure 3-6. Starting Position

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WARNING

Personal injury. Verify work area is free of electrical

cables, barbed wire, and other foreign objects before

operating the unit. Failure to do so could result in

death, serious injury, unit, or property damage.

(000523)

WARNING

Personal injury. Cut stump as close to ground as

possible before grinding. Failure to do so could result

in death, serious injury, unit, or property damage.

(000521)

WARNING

(000410)

Projectile risk. Remove all debris from work area

before operating unit. Failure to do so could result in

death, serious injury, or property or equipment

damage.

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