Bluebird SG1314A User Manual

Operator’s ManualModel:SG1314AMANUAL NO. 109277 REV. 02 (06/08/05)

10SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOperating• DO NOT use the machine on grades of morethan 10°.• DO NOT use the machine if you are tired, ifyou have consumed alcoho

11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMovement/Transport• To turn and steer the machine, press down onthe handle and turn on the back wheels.• Turn off the engine and

12Fuel system• Only store fuel in containers approved for thatpurpose.• Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tankwhen the engine is running.• A

13SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMaintenance• Never make adjustments with the enginerunning.• Disengage the drive units, shut off the engineand wait until all mov

14PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTPersonal equipmentConsult your BlueBird dealer when selectingprotective equipment. Our dealers have a broadassortment of equipme

15SET-UPEquipment set-up1. Remove crate top and sides.2. Remove upper handle bar assembly and layaside.3. Open bag containing loose hardware.4. Using

168. Attach the yoke to the brake’s top mounting holeusing the clevis pin and cotter pin. Make surethe rod is positioned in the bracket as shown inFi

17FIGURE 7SET-UPFIGURE 814. Insert “L” end of throttle cable into the outside holeof the engine throttle control lever. Figure 7.15. Attach the throt

18CONTROLSPresentationCongratulations on your choice of an exceptionallyhigh quality product. This operator’s manualdescribes the BlueBird stump grind

19EngineExterior engine components and controls.1. Throttle2. Starter3. Starter handle4. Fuel valve5. Choke control6. Air filter7. Spark plug8. Muffl

2©2005 BlueBird International.All Rights Reserved.Printed Beatrice, Nebraska

20CONTROLSStarterThe starter is of the magnapull type with springreturn. To replace the return spring or starter cord,contact an authorized service wo

21CONTROLSSpark plugThe engine spark plug is hidden under the ignitioncable shoe. When performing service, it isimportant that the engine cannot start

22CONTROLSFuel tankUnderneath the tank, there is a fuel filter combinedwith the fuel valve. The tank volume is 1.72 Gal.(6.5 liters)FuelingRead the sa

23CONTROLSThrottleThe lever controls engine speed.With the lever down, the engine runs at idle andfunctions as start position.When the engine speed in

24Starting the engineCheck that all daily maintenance as described inthe maintenance schedule has been performed.Check that there is sufficient fuel i

25OPERATIONEngine switch on the handleSet the toggle switch to ON.Dead man’s grip barHold in the bar for the dead man’s grip against thehandle.Starter

26OPERATIONNormal shutdownThrottleSet the throttle to SLOW/DISENGAGE.If the engine has been running full out, let it runeasily for about 30 seconds to

27OPERATIONBefore you startDig away the earth and remove any stones nearthe tree stump that may interfere with your work.Check that the ground is free

28OPERATIONUsing your stump grinder WARNING!NEVER allow the blade to touch theground until it has stopped turning.1. Place t

29OPERATION6. Hold in the dead man’s grip bar and start theengine.7. Allow the engine to warm up for two minutes atidle before grinding.5. Tilt the ma

3TABLE OF CONTENTSStump Grinder SG1314AIntroduction ... 4Congratulations ...

3011. Before moving the machine forwards, youshould ensure that the cutting wheel is abovethe ground and located on either side of thestump. Move the

31 Maintenance Daily -/10 1/25 3/50 6/100 12/300Maintenance scheduleThe following is a list of maintenance procedu

32MAINTENANCE8011-188IMPORTANT INFORMATIONExercise care when reassembling to avoiddamaging anything.Make sure when mounting that the airintake screen

338011-188Replacing the air filterIf the engine seems weak, produces black smokeor runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. Forthis reason, it is

34MAINTENANCECleaning the sludge reservoir1. Close the fuel valve.2. Unscrew the sludge reservoir (2). Make surenot to misplace the o-ring (1).3. Clea

35IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFitting the wrong spark plug type candamage the engine.8011-027MAINTENANCEIgnition systemThe engine is equipped with an electro

36MAINTENANCEAdjusting the drive belt1. Remove the belt guard by removing the threeacorn nuts and lockwashers on the front of thebelt guard.Prevent th

37IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe cutters and pockets are mounted onthe cutting wheel as illustrated.L = Left mountingR = Right mountingEnsure that the tooth

38MAINTENANCERemoving and refitting the wheelsTo remove the left wheel (8) from the stump grinder,remove the locking collar (9), the 1/4” screws (10),

39CLEVIS PINHAIR PINAdjusting the brakeOvercentering type handle activites brakes.Undo clevis pin from brake and turn clockwise totighten brake or cou

4INTRODUCTIONCongratulationsThank you for purchasing a BlueBird stump grinder. Through your confidence in us, you have cho-sen an exceptionally high q

40LUBRICATION8011-276chgYearly6Months Weekly Daily4Hours50Hours100Hours300Hours

41IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUsed engine oil is a health hazard andlegislation prohibits disposal on theground or in nature; it should always bedisposed of

42LUBRICATIONLubricate using a grease gun until the greasesqueezes out, 1 nipple.Use good quality MP grease. Grease from well-known brand names (petro

43TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom Cause ActionThe engine will not start• User error Fuel valve closed. Open the fuel valve.Choke valve open. Close the choke wi

44TROUBLESHOOTINGBelt coming off. 1. Pulleys not aligned.2. Belt tension is insufficient. Adjust belt tension.Belt engages late 1. Tighten the belt as

45STORAGENEVER store an engine with fuel in thetank indoors or in poorly ventilatedspaces where fuel vapor can come incontact with open flame, sparks

46TECHNICAL DATAEngine Honda GX390Cylinder volume 389 cm3 (23.7 cu in)Power 13 hp (9.6 kW) at 3600 RPMTorque 26.5 Nm at 2500 RPMIdling speed 1250-1550

47WIRING DIAGRAMON/OFFSWITCHSAFETYSWITCHSPARKPLUGENGINE ON/OFFSWITCH(DISCONNECTED)TRANSISTORIGNITIONOIL LEVELGUARDENGINE ON/OFFSWITCH(DISCONNECTED)COL

48SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, stamp, signatureDelivery service1. Break the packaging and make sure the machine has not beendamaged in transport.

49SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, stamp, signature

5SYMBOLS AND DECALS WARNING!Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx.Used in this publication to notify the reader of a riskof personal injur

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P.O. Box 8Beatrice, Nebraska 68310

6SYMBOLS AND DECALSLocation of decalsTranslation of instructionsDecal 3Important informationRead and make sure you understand theOperator’s Manual bef

7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING!Under no circumstances may the originaldesign of the machine be modifiedwithout written appr

8• BlueBird original spare parts are designed andspecified to maintain high quality and correct fitfor optimal durability and life-span. From asafety

9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of themachine when you start the engine, engage thedrive or run the machine.• Make sure