As a good itinerant stump maker for these past dozen years, I actually have experienced a new variety of stump removal scenarios. My partner and i haven’t written this particular in order to impress, or has it been created as the “be just about all to end all stump grinding method”. I actually felt there to be a requirement of some sort of written description of what I carry out, amongst the plethora of visual in addition to pictorial information out there there. Perhaps this specific humble piece can inspire other stump grinders for making an effort with their own written descriptions involving how they mill away stumps with their machinery. Issue collective information, has been compiled and found, it may confirm to be a valued written source of reference for all future stump grinders. We are fortunate to be able to bring up my own unique mixture of experience (not necessarily linked with this subject), complemented with the capacity to put this into writing — although how that is interpreted, is still to be observed. This is a new detailed description involving how I get rid of a tree stump with a qualified stump grinding device.

There will get deviations with this main topic, also conveying my reasons, strategy, and events which usually led to the current action taken. Unlike many of our stump grinding friends with relied after YouTube videos to be able to demonstrate stump milling, nobody has yet—as far as I actually is aware— composed a definitive procedural description on the particular salient parts of this specific operation, for location in the available domain. It will be understood there are several some other views with many some other variations in method, reflected by variations of equipment forms. My intention regarding basing my procedural description with a new modified Carlton 2300 stump grinder, is to maintain it very simple, without all the “bells and whistles” involving modern stump mincing machines. However, this particular old (1997) type has been current using a Lombardini diesel engine to give it performance getting close modern machines. My partner and i have added a variety of my own “bells and whistles” throughout the form associated with various gauges which I feel are important to acquire a general understanding regarding machine performance. Further more, old fashioned little finger type cutter teeth are used. This is usually a personal desire based on cost alone. I likewise recognise the ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING improvements made to modern stump grinders, and do not necessarily intend for these kinds of writings to decrease those improvements in just about any conceivable way. Again I re-emphasise the use of a great old model Carlton 2300 is to be able to maintain it simple in spite of the particular below listed becomes the machine. Our wish, and hope is the fact that some of this will kindle additional thoughts plus improvements to improved safety, and efficiency in a probably hazardous operation. Stump grinding is innately a hazardous operation in people, pets, and even property. The scope on this procedural description assumes an understanding with all required safety equipment, and will only help to make occasional reference in order to such equipment in the context involving my operational approach and procedure. I actually will begin with a directory of modifications produced to this old Carlton 2300 which includes reasons:

brackets intended for securing a 2. 5 mtr. horizontal, flood light mast at the machine’s top, and alongside its length. If working any range away from basic, It certainly is not cost efficient to complete a job on a next return to site if it is achievable to complete in one journey. Wintertime evenings at typically the solstice within England, begins at about 16: 00. Working a few extra hours within the dark, may make a considerable cost savings. This caused installation of some sort of flood light add-on. to the machine.

pivoted brackets mounted throughout place of dirt guards for securing rubber screens suspended from steel forearms. Some manufacturers of stump grinders might now provide these screens. None have been available at the particular time, thus i made them up. After experiencing a damaged window, resulting from gems being projected diagonally from the second hand cutter wheel, such a new screening provision grew to become very immediate. I never operate without my mud guard mounted screens.

pivoted bracket assembly for securing a vertical mast of a three meter umbela used for all lengthy stump grinding jobs—rain or stand out. A comfortable stump grinder, is some sort of productive stump mill.

bracket for obtaining a proper olive oil pressure gauge—not an idiot light! Most modern stump grinders have got automatic switches to shut down the motor when oil stress is lost. When this machine acquired one–I would still install an olive oil pressure gauge. A good idiot light will certainly not sense a reduction in oil pressure while when the engine warms up by cold, or any time a possible drip may occur. Further more, it can indicate approximate engine temperature once experience will be gained with typical pressure/temperature comparisons.

clump for securing the motor engine oil temperature measure. This was a temporary installation since the oil dip stick had to be able to be substituted with a sensor light immersed in the sump oil to be able to gain accurate data. With an obvious cool air absorption, my engine seemed to be running at ninety days C. That will be quite hot in addition to proves the purpose how important it is definitely to keep amazing air passages in addition to air intakes very clear and clean. My partner and i have nearly 4,000 run hours in my diesel engine with NO dark or white exhaust system smoke!

bracket obtaining hydraulic oil temp gauge. This is usually also an existing temporary installation whilst data is collected and is more precisely referenced contrary to the strain gauge. A permanent assembly with a blend oil level in addition to temperature indicator will be installed at some sort of later date.

A new sheet metal display separating the user from hydraulic tubes was installed simply behind the hydraulics control levers. Most contemporary models have enclosures for hydraulic hosing, and must satisfy CE certification.

welded angle, supports with regard to cutter wheel’s hinged (guard) shroud. When this guard is down in it is operational position, that nestles between two welded angles supplying it lateral assistance. The addition regarding these angled aids was found in order to be necessary whenever the guard tends to make contact with some sort of portion of uncut stump which always been beyond the swing limit of the cutter machine wheel.

brackets to secure a long lasting electric winch above steering wheels. A new twelve volt winch continues to be recognised while an essential on-board equipment. Occasions include required a winch to assist machine manoeuvrability, to resolve a static place on a slope in which driving the machine’s own stake straight into the ground is impossible. and also to remove the machine through difficult terrain.

installing of lockable key operated emergency stop swap. CE compliance requires this switch.

installing of a fixed method to secure typically the cutter wheel’s hinged shroud in the downward or operational place. CE compliance requires this.

central stage greasing hub positioned within a cutout on the machine’s decking. Armored, sheathed, flexibile, hydraulic grade pipe, is attached to four bottom (difficult to reach) grease nipples

fine mesh insect screen installed over motor cooling intake fan opening, complemented using a steel grid support fixed within just air intake shroud. This eliminated the necessity to frequently remove a engine’s cool air flow ducting to the particular finned cylinders, for cleaning away dust caught between tube cooling fins. This kind of was a recurrent and essential job to prevent “hot spots” and to be able to maintain efficient powerplant cooling for like a hot running air cooled powerplant. A water cooled down engine has unique advantages for functioning in this type of grubby environment.

A thick neoprene gasket put beneath the cycle drive cover. This particular gasket is a great improvement using keeping out contamination, and extending string life. ( Modern stump grinders have hydraulic motor center drives for each and every wheel. Chain damage was always a risk, with the possibility of some sort of runaway machine. That will can’t happen with hydraulic motors at the drive wheels. )

complete sheet metallic encasement of ‘V’ belt drive. Needed for CE compliance.

Improved fixing/support bracket for shallow monitor located directly right behind cutter wheel. This kind of bracket was made inside of one piece associated with steel stretching the particular length of the rubber screen. It provides additional screen assistance, and is faster /easier to take away for screen replacement unit due to put on.

heavy duty spiral banding was covered around all revealed hydraulic hoses. A CE requirement to be able to protect the operator from a hydraulic hose burst

Installation of thermocouples to typically the bearings for deciding on their average normal running temperature plus to indicate too much bearing play but to be installed.

Transporting A Stump Grinder:

There are usually 2 different ways of finding your stumpgriner straight down the road to a site; both by loading this onto a truck, onto a truck, or into a van. I chose a VW medium wheel base, high leading, turbo-diesel, panel lorrie for the next reasons, and a description of just how the stump maker is stowed:

VOLKS WAGEN vans represent consistency for me. I am onto my third change of van (all purchased next hand) and possess never had the breakdown that was not my fault.

the trailer option looked like to be inconvenience, with access lower narrow driveways, switching radii too limit, and a great deal of unnecessary monoeuvreing

I don’t have a great enough lock upward garage, which could require outside storage with regard to the stump grinder and trailer so that it is subject to thievery.

my van is usually specialized in storing typically the stump grinder wherever It stays on the machine.

I do all regarding my servicing and repairs together with the stumpgrinder onboard. I bring all necessary tooling to perform minor field repairs elizabeth. g. changing the drive chain towards the drive axle, or perhaps wedge belts for the cutter drive.

the particular stump grinder and tools are secure in the van using the vans extra security, eg. sculpter, alarm, wheel grip, and extra door and even frame strengthening which often has already eliminated someone looking to button the base from the rear doors in excess in an effort to gain gain access to.

I keep a collection of steel ramps stowed onboard. These happen to be also useful for gaining access within gardens with steps, or in a higher level.

a steel alloy wire cable is usually installed between opposite anchor points beside the steel bulkhead separating driver through loadbay. At typically the cable’s centre is fixed a steel ring, through which often the stump grinder’s stake enters, any time the machine is usually stowed. This cable connection has two reasons. First use will be when uploading the particular grinder. By extending its tongue to be able to reach the metallic ring fixed from the centre from the wire cable, then passing the machine’s stake through the steel ring, allows the equipment to pull itself into position when retracting the particular tongue. This access method is favored over reliance on the grinders wheel grip which is minimised on wet times, and in addition because its wheels must ascend over, and in top of screening stored around the vehicles floor. Second employ is as some sort of secure fixing level even though the van is in transit.

within the rear with the loadbay, is some sort of steel saddle fixed to the floor. ( looks like a great upside down twin “TT” ) This is bolted through the van’s ground, and through sq plates pulling up against the chassis underside. Typically the machine’s cutter tyre nestles between a couple of verticle plates. A pin passes through both verticle plates and an used vinyl cutter wheel bolt pit, where tertiary purses use to be fixed. ( they failed to do any work, and so use was built of their designed bolt holes )

the machine is definitely firmly stowed applying this method. Certainly, Tree Stump Grinding Romsey‎ stayed in place, with my lorrie on its side in a draining ditch! ( the particular ultimate test )

Downloading the Stump Grinder By Amounts

open rear gates, unsecure ramps from their stowed location, slid out ramps, and fix these people to door sill with pins

open up sliding side front door, start the stump grinders engine, retract tongue slightly in order to pull against metallic cable thus allowing release of tension on cutter tire stowage pin, intended for its removal, in addition to raise the cutter machine wheel away through its floor saddle.

engage axle generate or “free wheel” valve, reverse piece of equipment slightly, just enough to allow release regarding tension on metallic cable allowing extraction of machine’s “T” stake from the particular steel ring fixed to the cable connection.

pin the machine’s stake to their normal stowed place, and drive stump grinder throughout the ramps.

Determining Safe Entry

after stopping the particular grinders engine (remove key), do a “walk-through” along the machine’s intended route to be able to the stumps. Dependent on machine’s breadth (owing to expansion dual wheels fitted) determine an easy unblocked access.

This record isn’t finished yet, and is subject to additions and alterations. I feel generally there is however , plenty of content to think about and pass touch upon.