As a great itinerant stump maker for these earlier dozen years, We have experienced some sort of variety of stump removal scenarios. We haven't written this kind of with the purpose to impress, or has it been created since the "be all to end all stump grinding method". I actually felt there in order to be a requirement for a written description of what I perform, amongst the variety of visual and even pictorial information out there there. Perhaps this specific humble piece may inspire other stump grinders to generate the effort with their very own written descriptions of how they mill away stumps along with their machinery. If this collective information, seemed to be compiled and listed, it may prove to be some sort of valued written way to obtain reference for most future stump grinders. I will be fortunate to be able to be able in order to draw upon my very own unique mixture of experience (not necessarily connected with this subject), complemented with a great capability to put this specific into writing --- although how this is interpreted, remains to be to be noticed. This is a detailed description involving how I remove a tree stump with a specialized stump grinding device.
There will become deviations with this main topic, also conveying my reasons, methodology, and events which led to this current action taken. In contrast to many of my stump grinding friends who may have relied on YouTube videos in order to demonstrate stump farming, nobody has yet---as far as I am aware--- created a definitive step-by-step description on the particular salient points of this specific operation, for positioning in the open up domain. It will be understood there are various other views with many various other variations in procedure, reflected by variants of equipment varieties. My intention associated with basing my step-by-step description with a new modified Carlton 2300 stump grinder, is usually to keep it simple, without every one of the "bells and whistles" associated with modern stump mincing machines. However, this kind of old (1997) unit has been current having a Lombardini diesel-powered engine to offer it performance getting close modern machines. I have added a variety of my own "bells and whistles" in the form involving various gauges which usually I feel will be important to obtain a understanding of machine performance. More, old fashioned hand type cutter teeth are used. This is usually a personal preference based on expense alone. I also recognise the ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING (OEM) improvements made to modern stump grinders, and do not intend for these types of writings to decrease individuals improvements in different imaginable way. Again I re-emphasise the application of the old model Carlton 2300 is to be able to preserve it simple within spite of the below listed becomes the machine. The wish, and wish is the fact that some involving this will ignite additional thoughts in addition to improvements to elevated safety, and output in a probably hazardous operation. Stump grinding is innately a hazardous procedure in people, pets, and even property. The scope of the procedural explanation assumes a familiarity with all necessary safety equipment, and will only help make occasional reference to such equipment in the context involving my operational method and procedure. I actually will begin with a directory of modifications produced to this old Carlton 2300 including reasons:
brackets intended for securing a 2. 5 mtr. horizontal, flood light mast at the machine's top, and alongside its length. Whenever working any mileage away from foundation, Itâs not cost successful to complete work on a second go back to site when it is possible to complete within one journey. Winter months evenings at the particular solstice here in The united kingdom, begins around of sixteen: 00. Working a several extra hours throughout the dark, can make a substantial expense savings. This prompted installation of a new flood light attachment. for the machine.
pivoted brackets mounted inside place of dirt guards for securing rubber screens hung from steel biceps and triceps. Some manufacturers associated with stump grinders might now provide these types of screens. None have been available at typically the time, so I manufactured them up. Right after experiencing a cracked window, resulting from gemstones being projected diagonally from the used vinyl cutter wheel, such the screening provision became very immediate. We never operate with no my mud officer mounted screens.
pivoted bracket assembly with regard to securing a straight mast of some sort of three meter parasol used for all lengthy stump milling jobs---rain or shine. A comfortable stump grinder, is some sort of productive stump grinder.
bracket for securing a proper olive oil pressure gauge---not an idiot light! Most contemporary stump grinders have automatic switches to shut down the engine when oil pressure is lost. When this machine experienced one--I would even now install an essential oil pressure gauge. The idiot light may not sense a decrease in oil pressure as when the motor warms up through cold, or whenever a possible leak may occur. Even more, it can suggest approximate engine heat once experience will be gained with normal pressure/temperature comparisons.
group for securing an engine oil temperature gauge. This was some sort of temporary installation because the oil dip stick had to be able to be substituted using a sensor light bulb immersed in the sump oil to gain accurate data. With an obvious cool air absorption, my engine seemed to be running at 90 C. That will be quite hot in addition to proves the actual precisely how important it is to keep great air passages and even air intakes clear and clean. We have nearly four thousand run hours in my diesel powerplant with NO black or white tire out smoke!
bracket acquiring hydraulic oil temp gauge. This is also an existing temporary installation while data is collected and can be more effectively referenced up against the stress gauge. An everlasting installation with a blend oil level in addition to temperature indicator is going to be installed at some sort of later date.
The sheet metal display separating the operator from hydraulic tubes was installed merely behind the hydraulics control levers. Most contemporary models have enclosures for hydraulic hosing, and must meet up with CE certification.
welded angle, supports regarding cutter wheel's hinged (guard) shroud. If this guard is usually down in the operational position, it nestles between 2 welded angles providing it lateral assistance. The addition regarding these angled supports was found to be necessary if the guard makes contact with the portion of uncut stump which always been beyond the move limit with the used vinyl cutter wheel.
brackets to secure an everlasting electric winch previously mentioned steering wheels. The twelve volt winch continues to be recognised as an essential on-board equipment. Occasions have required a cabestan to assist machine manoeuvrability, to repair a static position over a slope in which driving the machine's own stake into the ground will be impossible. and to remove the machine coming from difficult terrain.
installation of lockable key run emergency stop switch. CE compliance calls for this switch.
installation of a fixed methods to secure the cutter wheel's hinged shroud in the all the way down or operational placement. CE compliance calls for this.
central point greasing hub positioned within a cutout on the machine's decking. Armored, sheathed, flexibile, hydraulic class pipe, is connected to four underside (difficult to reach) grease nipples
fine mesh insect monitor installed over engine cooling intake supporter opening, complemented along with a steel grid support fixed within air intake envelop, enfold. This eliminated the need to frequently remove th engine's cool atmosphere ducting to the particular finned cylinders, with regard to cleaning away debris caught between cylinder cooling fins. This kind of was a recurrent and essential job to prevent "hot spots" and to maintain efficient engine cooling for like a hot working air cooled engine. A water cooled engine has specific advantages for functioning in this kind of unclean environment.
A solid neoprene gasket placed beneath the sequence drive cover. This particular gasket is a great improvement along with keeping out toxins, and extending chain life. ( Modern day stump grinders have got hydraulic motor link drives for each and every wheel. Chain breakage was always a new risk, with the possibility of a new runaway machine. That can't happen along with hydraulic motors on the drive wheels. )
complete sheet steel encasement of 'V' belt drive. Necessary for CE compliance.
Improved fixing/support clump for shallow screen located directly behind cutter wheel. This bracket was made inside of one piece regarding steel stretching the particular length of the rubber screen. It gives you additional screen assistance, and is more rapidly /easier to remove for screen alternative due to use.
heavy duty spin out of control banding was wrapped around all exposed hydraulic hoses. The CE requirement to be able to protect the agent from a hydraulic hose burst
Installation of thermocouples to typically the bearings for deciding on their average normal running temperature in addition to to indicate too much bearing play yet to be set up.
Transporting A Stump Grinder:
There are usually two ways of getting your stumpgriner down the road to a site; either by loading that onto a movie trailer, onto a 52 pick up, or even into a van. I chose the VW medium steering wheel base, high leading, turbo-diesel, panel truck for the following reasons, and some sort of description of precisely how the stump grinder is stowed:
VW vans represent stability for me. I am just onto my 3rd change of van (all purchased second hand) and possess never had a breakdown that wasn't my fault.
the trailer option looked to be inconvenience, with access decrease narrow driveways, switching radii too filter, and a lot of unneeded monoeuvreing
I dont have a good sized enough lock upward garage, which would require outside storage for the stump maker and trailer rendering it subject to thievery.
my van will be dedicated to storing the particular stump grinder in which It stays onboard.
I really do all involving my servicing and even repairs using the stumpgrinder onboard. I carry all necessary pedaling to perform minimal field repairs at the. g. changing a new drive chain towards the drive axle, or even wedge belts for the cutter drive.
typically the stump grinder and even tools are safe in the van together with the vans further security, eg. immobiliser, alarm, wheel grip, and additional door and frame strengthening which has already averted someone wanting to handle the base of the rear doors up wards in an test to gain gain access to.
I keep a collection of steel ramps stowed onboard. These are usually also useful for gaining access inside gardens with ways, or with an increased level.
an iron wire cable is usually installed between contrary anchor points close to the steel bulkhead separating driver from loadbay. At typically the cable's centre is usually fixed a stainlesss steel ring, through which the stump grinder's stake enters, any time the machine is stowed. This cable has two functions. First use is when uploading the particular grinder. By advancing its tongue in order to reach the metallic ring fixed with the centre with the wire cable, then passing the machine's stake through the particular steel ring, enables the appliance to take itself into position when retracting the particular tongue. This entrance method is preferred over reliance for the grinders wheel traction which is reduced on wet days, and in addition because its wheels must climb up over, and about top of screening stored within the vans floor. Second work with is as some sort of secure fixing level while the van is in transit.
inside the rear in the loadbay, is a steel saddle set to the floor. ( looks like a good upside down multiply "TT" ) It is bolted via the van's ground, and through sq plates pulling from the chassis underside. Typically the machine's cutter tire nestles between a couple of verticle plates. A pin passes by way of both verticle dishes and an used vinyl cutter wheel bolt opening, where tertiary budgets use to be repaired. ( they did not do any work, so use was manufactured of their meant bolt holes )
the machine is usually firmly stowed applying this method. Indeed, it stayed in place, with my lorrie on its aspect in a drainage ditch! ( the particular ultimate test )
Downloading the Stump Grinder From the Numbers
open rear entry doors, unsecure ramps from their stowed place, slid out security, and fix them to door sill with pins
available sliding side entrance, start the stump grinders engine, withdraw tongue slightly to pull against metal cable thus allowing release of pressure on cutter steering wheel stowage pin, regarding its removal, and raise the cutter wheel away from its floor saddle.
engage axle drive or "free wheel" valve, reverse model slightly, just enough to be able to allow release regarding tension on steel cable allowing extraction of machine's "T" stake from typically the steel ring fixed to the cable.
pin the machine's stake to its normal stowed place, and drive stump grinder throughout the security.
Determining Safe Entry
after stopping the particular grinders engine (remove key), start a "walk-through" along the machine's intended route to be able to the stumps. Relying on machine's thickness (owing to extendable dual wheels fitted) determine an easy unobstructed access.
This record isn't finished yet, and is be subject to additions and alterations. I feel right now there is however , good enough content to mull over and pass discuss.