POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM PK0803-GTB Stump Grinder w/ Green Teeth Compatible Wheel OWNER’S MANUAL AND OPERATIONS GUIDE WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including benzene, carbon monoxide, and lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Preface Thanks for purchasing the Stump Grinder by QV Tools! To get the most out of your purchase, please read the manual before operating the stump grinder. We ask you to please read this manual carefully in order to familiarize yourself with this product. After reading, please store this instructional manual for future reference. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 1-800-344-3371 or email support@qvtools.com.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM ❏ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as a dust-mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce risk of personal injuries. ❏ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM ❏ Make sure that no one is working on, underneath, or close to the machine before starting the engine or beginning to move the machine. Make sure that the area is free of personnel. ❏ Don’t make alterations or modifications to your stump grinder. ❏ Check with your local council and utility providers for the locations of buried pipes and cables where applicable. Do this before operating the machine.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM OPERATIONS Adding Oil To The Engine 1. Only fill the fuel tank to a level 15mm lower than the top of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. 2. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. Use 10w-30 engine oil. Fill to the correct level before use. 3. Both yellow fill plugs go to the same reservoir. Fill with whichever side is accessible. NOTE: The engine is shipped without oil. Operating the engine with no oil or oil at a low level will destroy the engine.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Removing Stumps ❏ Remove all loose pieces of wood, stones, wire and other debris from the area before beginning stump removal. ❏ Wind direction should be considered, as it will influence the direction in which dust and wood chips are directed. ❏ Never operate the grinder after dark. There will be no adequate light for the operator to use the grinder safely. ❏ Always allow a cold engine time to warm up before cutting a stump.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM from the stump and rake away the chips. It is also possible to use the cutter wheel to push chips off the the side. ❖ In order to prevent any of the wheels becoming stuck in the hole. Move the grinder to the other side of the stump to continue removal or by filling the hole with chips before continuing. You will want to prepare the grinder at the stump by placing it into position with the cutting wheel near the top edge of the stump.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Cutting The Full Stump 1. Make sure the throttle is set to fast. The cutter wheel will accelerate to cutting speed. 2. Direct the cutter wheel against the stump, beginning with the nearest top corner of the stump. Steadily sweep it across the stump left and right, cutting away a ½ inch of wood with each sweep. 3. Raise and lower the cutter wheel between sweeps by lowering and raising the control handle. 4.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM reason including cleaning, servicing, transporting, or inspecting the stump grinder. Never deviate from this procedure unless instructed in this manual or in an emergency that requires it. WARNING! A rotating cutting wheel is very dangerous. Stand at controls and ensure that the cutting wheel comes to a complete stop before doing anything else. 1. Move the engine throttle to the slow position. 2. Push the emergency (on/off) switch to stop the engine. 3.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM ❏ Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before moving the grinder. ❏ To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine and petrol storage area free of grass, dirt, and excessive grease. ❏ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be outdoors. ❏ Regularly check the oil level and add some oil or replace it if necessary.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Cutting Teeth To ensure prolonged life and reliability, we recommend to torque the cutting teeth bolts to 60 ft lbs before each use. Belts To tension the belts, loosen the 4 bolts that hold the engine to the frame. Turn the tensioning rod on the back of the unit to slide the engine forwards or backwards to properly tension the belts. Once tensioned, tighten the bolts. The tension of the belts should be about 0.5in deflection.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM ❖ Max Output: 14HP/3600RPM ❖ Fuel Type: Unleaded 87 Octane or Higher ❖ Oil Weight: 10W-30 ❖ Oil Capacity: 1.4qts Brake Assembly Place a floor jack under left rear corner of stump grinder. Lift enough to install tire. Slide brake pad assembly on to the axle and line up notch to keep from spinning. Brake pad assembly can be found in the green accessory bag. Install brake cable end into holder.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Loosen lock nut and install brake wire and brake adjuster into brake adjuster mount. Tighten adjuster and lock nut. Adjust barrel adjuster to be able to slide in the brake cable.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Install bolt, washer, and nut into brake cable/brake arm. Install wheel with brake drum. Install washer, nut, and cotter/lock pin.
POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Adjustments to tightness of brake can be made with the adjustable knob. Left to loosen and right to tighten.
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POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM Connect the wires as shown below Place the stand when in storage Do not make any adjustments to stand when engine is running.
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POWERKING 1-800-344-3371 SUPPORT@QVTOOLS.COM WARRANTY POLICY Thank you for choosing QV TOOLS Products. We're here to ensure that your experience is perfect. In some rare instances, you may need some help with a warranty claim. Please call us at 1-800-344-3371. Product must be registered to activate the warranty. Warranty registration is below. Warranty begins from date of purchase. Engine Warranty Kohler engines are covered with a 3-year commercial and 3-year residential warranty for Command Pro series.
