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12” CHIPPER MACHINE OPERATION
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CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT
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The clutch is to be engaged and
disengaged at low engine speeds only.
NEVER ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE
THE PTO/CLUTCH AT ENGINE
SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 1200 RPM.
Engagement or disengagement of the
clutch at elevated engine speeds can
cause severe clutch damage. This is not
warrantable. Please refer to the clutch
manufacturers’ manual for clutch
adjustment procedures.
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To engage the clutch:
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Engine must be below 1200 RPM
−
Infeed chute must be clear of
material
−
Feed control bar must be in the stop
(middle) position
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Bring the cutter disk up to speed by
controlling the engagement handle to
slowly engage the clutch. If handle
is bumped or released to quickly, the
clutch will engage to fast and clutch
damage could occur. The Stein
clutch is a spring force clutch and
does not take as much force as an
over-center clutch.
−
The clutch is engage fully when the
handle is in a vertical position.
−
New clutches or new facings require
several frequent adjustments until the
friction facings have “worn in”. (See
the clutch section for information on
making adjustments.)
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CLUTCH MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ARE CRITICAL;
FOLLOW THE CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
∗
J. P. CARLTON CO. DOES NOT
WARRANT THE CHIPPER CLUTCH.
READ THE CLUTCH MANUAL FOR
THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY.
ENGAGED
CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE - DISENGAGED
ENGAGE CLUTCH SLOWLY
CONTROLLING HANDLE
DURING ENGAGEMENT.