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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stump Grinder SG13A

Introduction ................................................ 4
Congratulations ..................................... 4
Use ........................................................ 4
Insure your machine .............................. 4
Good service ......................................... 4
Serial number ........................................ 4
Symbols and decals ................................... 5
Location of decals.................................. 6
Translation of instructions...................... 6
Safety instructions..................................... 7
General use ........................................... 7
Controls ................................................. 9
Operation ............................................... 10
Movement/Transport .............................. 11
Storage .................................................. 11
Children ................................................. 11
Fuel System .......................................... 12
Maintenance .......................................... 13
Protective Equipment ............................... 14
Personal Equipment .............................. 14
Set-Up ......................................................... 15
Equipment set-up .................................. 15
Controls ...................................................... 18
Presentation .......................................... 18
Main Components and
Operating Instructions ........................... 18
Engine ................................................... 19
Cutting Unit ............................................ 22
Operation.................................................... 24
S tarting the Engine................................. 24
Normal Shutdown .................................. 26
Shutdown in Emergency Situations....... 26
Before You S t art..................................... 2 7
Using Your S tump Grinder ..................... 28
Operating on Hills .................................. 30
Transport ............................................... 30
Maintenance............................................... 31
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 31
Cleaning the Cyclone Filter .................... 32
Replacing the Air Filter............................ 33
Cleaning the Sludge Reservoir ............... 34
Idle Adjustment ....................................... 34
Ignition System ....................................... 35
Adjusting the Drive Belt .......................... 36
Disassembling & Reassembling
the Blade, Pockets & Teeth .................... 3 7
Removing & Refitting the Wheels .......... 38
Adjusting the Brake................................. 38
T wo Minute Rule ..................................... 39
Cleaning & Washing ............................... 39
Lubrication ................................................. 40
Lubrication Schedule .............................. 40
Lubricating the Cables............................ 42
Troubleshooting ........................................ 43
Storage ....................................................... 45
Winter Storage ....................................... 45
Service ................................................... 45
Technical Data............................................ 46
Wiring Diagram ........................................... 47
Service Journal....................................... 48
Delivery Service ..................................... 48
After the First 20 Hours .......................... 48