As a good itinerant stump grinder for these past dozen years, My partner and i have experienced a new variety of stump removal scenarios. Tree Stump Grinding Sible Hedlingham East Anglia and i haven't written this with the intention to impress, or experience it been published since the "be just about all to get rid of all stump grinding method". I actually felt there to be a requirement of the written description associated with what I do, amongst the plethora of visual plus pictorial information away there. Perhaps this humble piece may inspire other stump grinders to generate a great effort with their particular written descriptions associated with how they mill away stumps together with their machinery. Issue collective information, has been compiled and indexed, it may show to be a valued written cause of reference for all future stump grinders. We are fortunate to be able in order to bring up my very own unique mix of activities (not necessarily connected with this subject), complemented with a capacity to put this into writing --- although how it is interpreted, remains to be to be noticed. This is the detailed description associated with how I remove a tree stump with an expert stump grinding machine.
There will be deviations with this key topic, also describing my reasons, strategy, and events which often led to this current action taken. Unlike many of our stump grinding colleagues who may have relied after YouTube videos in order to demonstrate stump running, nobody has yet---as far as I am aware--- composed a definitive step-by-step description on typically the salient parts of this operation, for placement in the open domain. It is usually understood there are many various other views with many some other variations in procedure, reflected by variants of equipment forms. My intention of basing my step-by-step description with a new modified Carlton 2300 stump grinder, will be to keep it easy, without every one of the "bells and whistles" regarding modern stump mincing machines. However, this old (1997) design has been up to date with a Lombardini diesel engine to provide it performance nearing modern machines. I have added numerous my own "bells and whistles" in the form associated with various gauges which usually I feel happen to be important to get a general understanding regarding machine performance. Even more, old fashioned little finger type cutter smile is used. This will be a personal preference based on cost alone. I in addition recognise the ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING improvements made to modern stump mills, and do not really intend for these writings to decrease these improvements in different feasible way. Again My partner and i re-emphasise the application of a good old model Carlton 2300 is to maintain it simple in spite of the below listed changes to the machine. The wish, and trust is the fact that some regarding this will kindle additional thoughts plus improvements to improved safety, and output in a possibly hazardous operation. Stump grinding is inherently a hazardous procedure to the people, pets, plus property. The opportunity on this procedural information assumes an understanding with all needed safety equipment, in addition to will only help to make occasional reference in order to such equipment inside the context involving my operational approach and procedure. I will begin using a list of modifications manufactured to this outdated Carlton 2300 which includes reasons:
brackets regarding securing a two. 5 mtr. horizontal, flood light mast at the machine's top, and along its length. Any time working any distance away from foundation, It certainly is not cost efficient to complete employment on a second return to site in the event that it is achievable to complete within just one journey. Winter months evenings at typically the solstice within Britain, begins around 18: 00. Working a several extra hours inside the dark, will make some considerable expense savings. This motivated installation of a flood light attachment. for the machine.
pivoted brackets mounted throughout place of dirt guards for acquiring rubber screens revoked from steel biceps and triceps. Some manufacturers involving stump grinders may well now provide these types of screens. None had been available at the particular time, thus i produced them up. Following experiencing a cracked window, resulting from rocks being projected diagonally from the cutter wheel, such a screening provision became very immediate. My partner and i never operate with no my mud safeguard mounted screens.
pivoted bracket assembly regarding securing a top to bottom mast of some sort of three meter parasol used for most lengthy stump running jobs---rain or shine. A comfortable stump grinder, is a productive stump maker.
bracket for acquiring a proper olive oil pressure gauge---not the idiot light! Most modern stump grinders possess automatic switches to shut down the engine when oil stress is lost. In case this machine acquired one--I would nevertheless install an essential oil pressure gauge. The idiot light may not sense a reduction in oil pressure while when the motor warms up by cold, or whenever a possible outflow may occur. Even more, it can show approximate engine temp once experience is definitely gained with typical pressure/temperature comparisons.
bracket for securing the motor engine oil temperature see. This was a new temporary installation since the oil plunge stick had to be able to be substituted using a sensor light bulb immersed in typically the sump oil to be able to gain accurate info. With a very clear cool air consumption, my engine has been running at ninety C. That will be quite hot in addition to proves the idea just how important it will be to keep cool air passages in addition to air intakes obvious and clean. My partner and i have nearly four thousand run hours on my diesel motor with NO black or white exhaust system smoke!
bracket obtaining hydraulic oil heat gauge. This is also a current temporary installation while data is collected and can be more accurately referenced against the pressure gauge. An everlasting installation with a combination oil level in addition to temperature indicator will probably be installed at some sort of later date.
The sheet metal monitor separating the user from hydraulic lines was installed only behind the hydraulics control levers. Most modern models have enclosures for hydraulic hosing, and must meet CE certification.
welded angle, supports with regard to cutter wheel's hinged (guard) shroud. When this guard will be down in it is operational position, that nestles between two welded angles supplying it lateral assistance. The addition associated with these angled works with was found to be necessary if the guard helps make contact with a new portion of uncut stump which always been beyond the swing action limit from the cutter machine wheel.
brackets to be able to secure a long term electric winch over steering wheels. The twelve volt winch has become recognised as an essential on-board equipment. Occasions include required a cabestan to assist equipment manoeuvrability, to repair a static location on a slope exactly where driving the machine's own stake into the ground is impossible. and also to get the machine by difficult terrain.
installing of lockable key managed emergency stop change. CE compliance calls for this switch.
installing of a fixed method to secure typically the cutter wheel's hinged shroud within the downward or operational position. CE compliance calls for this.
central level greasing hub positioned within a cutout on the machine's decking. Armored, sheathed, flexibile, hydraulic class pipe, is attached to four bottom (difficult to reach) grease nipples
good mesh insect screen installed over engine cooling intake fan opening, complemented together with a steel grid support fixed inside air intake shroud. This eliminated the need to frequently remove a engine's cool atmosphere ducting to typically the 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 be able to maintain efficient engine cooling for such a hot operating air cooled engine. A water cooled down engine has distinctive advantages for working in such an unclean environment.
A heavy neoprene gasket placed beneath the chain drive cover. This gasket is some sort of great improvement using keeping out contaminants, and extending chain life. ( Contemporary stump grinders experience hydraulic motor link drives for each and every wheel. Chain breakage was always a risk, with the possibility of some sort of runaway machine. That can't happen using hydraulic motors in the drive wheels. )
complete sheet metal encasement of 'V' belt drive. Needed for CE compliance.
Improved fixing/support bracket for shallow display screen located directly right behind cutter wheel. This specific bracket was made in one piece involving steel stretching the length of the particular rubber screen. It gives you additional screen help, and is quicker /easier to take away for screen replacement due to wear.
heavy duty spiral banding was covered around all subjected hydraulic hoses. The CE requirement to protect the operator from a hydraulic hose burst
Installing of thermocouples to typically the bearings for deciding their average normal running temperature in addition to to indicate extreme bearing play however to be installed.
Transporting A Stump Grinder:
There are usually 2 different ways of buying your stumpgriner down the road to a site; possibly by loading it onto a truck, onto a 52 pick up, or into a lorrie. I chose some sort of VW medium tyre base, high leading, turbo-diesel, panel van for the pursuing reasons, and some sort of description of how the stump grinder is stowed:
VOLKS WAGEN vans represent reliability for me. Now i'm onto my third change of vehicle (all purchased second hand) and include never had a breakdown that had not been my fault.
typically the trailer option appeared to be trouble, with access decrease narrow driveways, turning radii too small, and a great deal of needless monoeuvreing
I dont have a large enough lock up garage, which may need outside storage for the stump maker and trailer making it subject to theft.
my van is usually specialized in storing the particular stump grinder wherever It stays note of.
I really do all involving my servicing and repairs together with the stumpgrinder onboard. I bring all necessary tooling to perform slight field repairs electronic. g. changing a new drive chain to the drive axle, or wedge belts for your cutter drive.
typically the stump grinder and tools are safeguarded in the van with all the vans added security, eg. sculpter, alarm, wheel grip, and extra door and even frame strengthening which usually has already avoided someone wanting to button the base in the rear doors up wards in an effort to gain obtain.
I keep some steel ramps stowed onboard. These are usually also useful with regard to gaining access throughout gardens with ways, or at the larger level.
a metal wire cable will be installed between reverse anchor points close to the steel bulkhead separating driver through loadbay. At the cable's centre is definitely fixed a stainlesss steel ring, through which often the stump grinder's stake enters, when the machine is stowed. This cable television has two functions. First use is when uploading the particular grinder. By stretching its tongue in order to reach the metal ring fixed in the centre of the wire cable, well then passing the machine's stake through the particular steel ring, allows the machine to draw itself into place when retracting typically the tongue. This access method is desired over reliance on the grinders wheel extender which is minimised on wet times, and also because the wheels must rise over, and in top of verification stored for the vans floor. Second work with is as a new secure fixing stage while the van is usually in transit.
within the rear from the loadbay, is a new steel saddle fixed to the ground. ( looks like the upside down double "TT" ) That is bolted via the van's floors, and through sq plates pulling contrary to the chassis underside. The machine's cutter steering wheel nestles between 2 verticle plates. A pin passes via both verticle china and a cutter wheel bolt gap, in which the tertiary pockets use to be repaired. ( they failed to go work, so use was manufactured of their meant bolt holes )
the machine is firmly stowed applying this method. Without a doubt, it stayed in place, with my vehicle on its aspect in a draining ditch! ( the ultimate test )
Downloading the Stump Grinder By Amounts
open rear entry doors, unsecure ramps from their stowed position, slid out security, and fix all of them to door sill with pins
open up sliding side door, start the stump grinders engine, retract tongue slightly to pull against material cable thus permitting release of pressure on cutter tyre stowage pin, regarding its removal, and even raise the second hand cutter wheel away by its floor seat.
engage axle push or "free wheel" valve, reverse machine slightly, just enough in order to allow release involving tension on stainlesss steel cable allowing extraction of machine's "T" stake from typically the steel ring fixed to the cable.
pin the machine's stake to their normal stowed placement, and drive stump grinder over the ramps.
Determining Safe Access
after stopping typically the grinders engine (remove key), do a "walk-through" along the machine's intended route to the stumps. Depending on machine's size (owing to expansion dual wheels fitted) determine an easy unobstructed access.
This record isn't finished however, and is controlled by additions and alterations. I feel presently there is yet , more than enough content to think about and pass comment on.