Carlton 1712, Owner'S Manual

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12” CHIPPER DAILY CHECKLIST
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Check and maintain proper engine oil, fuel,
radiator coolant, and hydraulic oil levels.
Make sure engine is cool before checking.
Replenish engine oil, fuel, radiator coolant,
and hydraulic oil every morning before
starting the machine so there is no danger
of fire from hot machine parts or sparks.
Do not fill tanks more than 7/8 full to
allow for heat expansion. (See Service
Hydraulics section for more information
on hydraulic tank.)
NEVER REFUEL OR ADD OIL: WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING, WHILE IN AN
ENCLOSED AREA, OR WHILE
ENGINE IS HOT.
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Inspect air filters for dirt and damage,
clean or replace as necessary. DO NOT
TAP ON GROUND OR BLOW OUT.
REPLACE WITH MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDED AIR FILTERS ONLY.
The proper repair or replacement procedures, if required, are further illustrated in the
Maintenance or Service Sections of this manual. Other periodic inspections and maintenance are
covered in other sections of this manual.
RADIATOR CAP ON
TOP OF ENGINE
OIL DIPSTICK
HYDRAULIC OIL
LEVEL/ GAGE
MAIN FILTER SAFETY FILTER