Use And Care Manual

12 Owner’s Manual for Stump Grinder
General Information and Setup
Adding Fuel
NOTE: Never use contaminated gasoline or mixed gaso-
line with oil. Never allow dust, foreign matter or water to
enter fuel tank.
1. Place unit on a firm, level surface in a well venti-
lated area.
2. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a minimum of two
minutes.
3. See Figure 2-29. Remove the gas fill cap (B).
Figure 2-29. Fuel Cap
4. Fill tank with fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum
85 octane rating) to 0.25 in (6.4 mm) from the bot-
tom of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
5. Install fuel fill cap.
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting
unit.
Connecting Battery Cable
All units are shipped with the negative terminal battery
cable disconnected. Before using the unit, connect the
battery cable.
1. See Figure 2-30. Connect the negative (A) cable
to the negative (-) terminal on the battery (B).
Figure 2-30. Connecting Battery Cable
Checking Tire Pressure
1. See Figure 2-31. Remove the valve stem protec-
tive cap (A) and check the tire pressure with a tire
pressure gauge.
Figure 2-31. Valve Stem
2. Compare the tire pressure reading with the manu-
facturer's recommended tire pressure stamped on
the side of the tire.
3. If the pressure is too low, add air through the valve
stem with an air hose.
4. Replace the valve stem protective cap.
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000214)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.
Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel
to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while
refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
(000284a)
006485
B
006039
B
A
WARNING
(000462)
Personal injury. Inflate tires to manufacturer’s recom-
mended pressure indicated on tire. Failure to do so
could result in death, serious injury, and equipment
damage.
006038
A