As an itinerant stump mill for these previous dozen years, We have experienced the variety of stump removal scenarios. I haven't written this particular with the purpose to impress, nor experience it been composed because the "be most to end all stump grinding method". We felt there to be a dependence on a written description associated with what I perform, amongst the variety of visual and pictorial information out and about there. Perhaps this specific humble piece may inspire other stump grinders for making an effort with their own written descriptions regarding how they work away stumps together with their machinery. If this collective information, was compiled and listed, it may demonstrate to be some sort of valued written source of reference for just about all future stump grinders. We are fortunate to be able to be able in order to draw upon my very own unique blend experience (not necessarily connected with this subject), complemented with a capacity to put this specific into writing --- although how that is interpreted, remains to be to be noticed. This is a detailed description involving how I eliminate a tree stump with a qualified stump grinding machine.
There will get deviations using this main topic, also explaining my reasons, strategy, and events which in turn led to this current action taken. Contrary to many of my personal stump grinding friends that have relied after YouTube videos to be able to demonstrate stump running, nobody has yet---as far as I actually is aware--- created a definitive step-by-step description on typically the salient parts of this operation, for placement in the open up domain. It is usually understood there are several some other views numerous some other variations in treatment, reflected by variations of equipment varieties. My intention regarding basing my step-by-step description with a new modified Carlton 2300 stump grinder, is definitely to maintain it very simple, without all of the "bells and whistles" of modern stump mincing machines. However, this kind of old (1997) model has been current which has a Lombardini diesel-powered engine to offer it performance nearing modern machines. My partner and i have added a variety of my own "bells and whistles" inside the form regarding various gauges which I feel are important to obtain a understanding associated with machine performance. Further more, old fashioned finger type cutter smile is used. This will be a personal choice based on cost alone. I in addition recognise the OEM improvements made to modern stump mills, and do certainly not intend for these kinds of writings to decrease these improvements in any possible way. Again My partner and i re-emphasise the usage of the old model Carlton 2300 is to retain it simple throughout spite of the below listed becomes the machine. Our wish, and hope is the fact that some associated with this will ignite additional thoughts plus improvements to improved safety, and production in a potentially hazardous operation. Stump grinding is innately a hazardous procedure to the people, pets, and even property. The scope with this procedural description assumes a familiarity with all needed safety equipment, and even will only make occasional reference to be able to such equipment inside the context associated with my operational method and procedure. I actually will begin along with a summary of modifications built to this aged Carlton 2300 like reasons:
brackets regarding securing a 2. 5 mtr. lateral, flood light mast at the machine's top, and along its length. When working any range away from bottom, Itâs not cost efficient to complete a job on a 2nd go back to site if it is achievable to complete inside one journey. Winter season evenings at typically the solstice within Great britain, begins around 18: 00. Working a several extra hours inside the dark, will make a considerable expense savings. This caused installation of a flood light connection. towards the machine.
pivoted brackets mounted inside place of mud guards for securing rubber screens hung from steel forearms. Some manufacturers regarding stump grinders might now provide these kinds of screens. None had been available at the time, thus i produced them up. Following experiencing a busted window, resulting from stones being projected diagonally from the second hand cutter wheel, such a screening provision became very immediate. I actually never operate without having my mud shield mounted screens.
pivoted bracket assembly regarding securing a vertical mast of the three meter umbela used for all lengthy stump milling jobs---rain or sparkle. A comfortable stump grinder, is the productive stump mill.
bracket for acquiring a proper oil pressure gauge---not an idiot light! Most contemporary stump grinders have got automatic switches to shut down the powerplant when oil pressure is lost. If this machine got one--I would nonetheless install an essential oil pressure gauge. The idiot light will not sense a reduction in oil pressure since when the engine warms up coming from cold, or if a possible outflow may occur. Even more, it can show approximate engine temperatures once experience is definitely gained with standard pressure/temperature comparisons.
bracket for securing the motor engine oil temperature judge. This was some sort of temporary installation since the oil plunge stick had to be able to be substituted together with a sensor bulb immersed in the particular sump oil to be able to gain accurate files. With an obvious cool air consumption, my engine seemed to be running at 90 C. That is definitely quite hot and proves the point how important it is usually to keep awesome air passages plus air intakes very clear and clean. I actually have nearly 4,000 run hours about my diesel engine with NO black or white wear out smoke!
bracket securing hydraulic oil temperatures gauge. This will be also a current temporary installation whilst data is accumulated and can be more accurately referenced against the pressure gauge. An everlasting installation with a combination oil level and even temperature indicator is going to be installed at the 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 for cutter wheel's hinged (guard) shroud. If this guard is down in the operational position, it nestles between 2 welded angles supplying it lateral support. The addition involving these angled aids was found to be able to be necessary whenever the guard helps make contact with the portion of uncut stump which continued to be beyond the swing action limit in the cutter machine wheel.
brackets in order to secure a long term electric winch above steering wheels. A twelve volt cabestan have been recognised while an essential on-board equipment. Occasions possess required a winch to assist device manoeuvrability, to fix a static position on the slope wherever driving the machine's own stake straight into the ground is definitely impossible. and get the machine coming from difficult terrain.
installing of lockable key run emergency stop move. CE compliance needs this switch.
installing of a fixed method to secure the cutter wheel's hinged shroud inside the downward or operational place. CE compliance demands this.
central stage greasing hub positioned within a cutout on the machine's decking. Armored, sheathed, flexibile, hydraulic class pipe, is attached to four underside (difficult to reach) grease hard nips
okay mesh insect display installed over powerplant cooling intake enthusiast opening, complemented with a steel grid support fixed within just air intake enfold. This eliminated the necessity to frequently remove th engine's cool air ducting to the particular finned cylinders, intended for cleaning away dirt caught between tube cooling fins. This specific was a frequent and essential job to prevent "hot spots" and in order to maintain efficient powerplant cooling for such a hot working air cooled engine. A water cooled down engine has specific advantages for working in this kind of unclean environment.
A thick neoprene gasket put beneath the chain drive cover. This gasket is some sort of great improvement along with keeping out contaminants, and extending chain life. ( Modern stump grinders experience hydraulic motor center drives for each and every wheel. Chain breakage was always some sort of risk, with typically the possibility of a runaway machine. That will can't happen together with hydraulic motors at the drive wheels. )
complete sheet material encasement of 'V' belt drive. Necessary for CE conformity.
Improved fixing/support group for shallow screen located directly driving cutter wheel. This kind of bracket was made in one piece associated with steel stretching typically the length of the rubber screen. It offers additional screen assistance, and is quicker /easier to take out for screen alternative due to use.
heavy duty spin out of control banding was wrapped around all revealed hydraulic hoses. A new CE requirement to be able to protect the agent from a hydraulic hose burst
Installation of thermocouples to the particular bearings for selecting their average normal running temperature in addition to to indicate excessive bearing play however to be set up.
Transporting A Stump Grinder:
There are generally two ways of finding your stumpgriner down the road in order to a site; both by loading this onto a movie trailer, onto a truck, or perhaps into a van. I chose some sort of VW medium wheel base, high best, turbo-diesel, panel lorrie for the subsequent reasons, and a new description of how the stump grinder is stowed:
VW vans represent stability for me. I am just onto my 3 rd change of lorrie (all purchased next hand) and have got never had some sort of breakdown that has not been my fault.
typically the trailer option looked to be trouble, with access decrease narrow driveways, switching radii too narrow, and an immense amount of unnecessary monoeuvreing
I never have a good sized enough lock upwards garage, which would require outside storage for the stump mill and trailer making it subject to robbery.
my van is usually focused on storing typically the stump grinder exactly where It stays on-ship.
I do all associated with my servicing in addition to repairs with the stumpgrinder onboard. I have all necessary pedaling to perform minor field repairs elizabeth. g. changing the drive chain towards the drive axle, or even wedge belts to the cutter drive.
the particular stump grinder in addition to tools are secure in the vehicle using the vans extra security, eg. immobiliser, alarm, wheel clamp, and additional door in addition to frame strengthening which usually has already prevented someone seeking to switch the base with the rear doors upwards in an try to gain gain access to.
I keep a collection of steel ramps stowed onboard. These are also useful regarding gaining access throughout gardens with ways, or at the higher level.
a steel wire cable is installed between opposing anchor points beside the steel bulkhead separating driver from loadbay. At typically the cable's centre is usually fixed a metal ring, through which in turn the stump grinder's stake enters, when the machine will be stowed. This cable television has two functions. First use is usually when uploading the grinder. By advancing its tongue to be able to reach the metal ring fixed from the centre with the wire cable, in that case passing the machine's stake through the particular steel ring, enables the device to move itself into location when retracting the particular tongue. This entrance method is recommended over reliance for the grinders wheel traction force which is reduced on wet days, and also because it is wheels must ascend over, and on top of verification stored for the vans floor. Second make use of is as some sort of secure fixing level even though the van is definitely in transit.
within just the rear in the loadbay, is a steel saddle fixed to the floor. ( looks like the upside down twin "TT" ) It is bolted through the van's floor, and through square plates pulling from the chassis underside. The machine's cutter tyre nestles between two verticle plates. Tree Services Ulverston passes via both verticle china and an used vinyl cutter wheel bolt opening, the location where the tertiary purses value to be fixed. ( they don't do any work, so use was produced of their designed bolt holes )
the machine is firmly stowed applying this method. Indeed, it stayed in place, with my truck on its aspect in a drainage ditch! ( the particular ultimate test )
Downloading the Stump Grinder By Amounts
open rear doorways, unsecure ramps through their stowed location, slid out ramps, and fix all of them to door sill with pins
wide open sliding side entrance, start the stump grinders engine, retract tongue slightly to be able to pull against metallic cable thus allowing release of pressure on cutter steering wheel stowage pin, intended for its removal, in addition to raise the second hand cutter wheel away from its floor saddle.
engage axle generate or "free wheel" valve, reverse machine slightly, just enough in order to allow release regarding tension on stainlesss steel cable allowing extraction of machine's "T" stake from the particular steel ring fixed to the wire.
pin the machine's stake to its normal stowed position, and drive stump grinder throughout the ramps.
Determining Safe Entry
after stopping typically the grinders engine (remove key), do a "walk-through" along the machine's intended route in order to the stumps. Depending on machine's thickness (owing to expansion dual wheels fitted) determine an easy unobstructed access.