Operator's Manual

Cutting Blades

Among the most critical elements of the Stump Grinder is the cutting blades. It is also the most

subject to damage and wear. In the course of grinding stumps it not only makes contact with the

wood, but also encounters numerous abrasives and objects in the stump’s environment, such as

dirt, stones, and occasionally a large rock or buried scrap.

The wear and loss of cutting teeth can significantly impair the efficiency and performance of the

stump grinder. Therefore, it is important to make frequent checks of the condition of all of the

cutting teeth and replace any damaged or worn blade sections.

Replacing Cutting Blades

1. Clean all dirt from the cutting blade and

mounting flanges.

2. Remove the two bolts that hold each cutting

blade section. Use care not to let a section drop

and chip when they become loose.

3. Check each section for cracks. Replace blade

section if it is cracked or has missing or worn

teeth.

4. When replacing cutting blade sections, make

sure blade section is placed in correct

alignment with blade rotation.

5. Insert blade section between the blade

mounting flanges.

6. Slide bolt through one side of flange, and

through flange on other side. Install lock

washer and nut on each bolt.

7. Tighten securely. Torque to 27-33 ft-lb (37-45

N-m).