Carlton SP5014TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP5014TRX TRANSPORTING
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LOADING
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TRAILER MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED
TO TOW VEHICLE BEFORE LOADING OR
UNLOADING THE STUMP GRINDER.
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DO NOT LOAD OR UNLOAD ON ANYTHING
OTHER THAN LEVEL GROUND.
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Start engine as recommended by the engine
manufacturer’s manual.

Increase engine RPM, and raise cutter head just off
the ground.
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With operator in position, push the forward travel
control lever and steer machine slowly up
appropriate ramp into transport vehicle.
KEEP
MACHINE AS LEVEL AS POSSIBLE.

Continually adjust cutter head height as you go,
keeping the mass as low to the ground as possible.

Once the machine is loaded, lower the cutter head,
shut down engine and secure machine tightly with
sufficient tie-downs to prevent any movement in
transit.
UNLOADING

TRAILER MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO TOW VEHICLE BEFORE
LOADING OR UNLOADING THE STUMP GRINDER.

DO NOT LOAD OR UNLOAD ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN LEVEL GROUND.

Undo tie down straps and check ramps for sturdiness and positioning.

Start engine as recommended by the engine manufacturer’s manual.

Increase engine RPM, and raise cutter head to just clear deck and/or ramp.

Continually adjust cutter head height as you go, keeping the mass as low to the ground as
possible.
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Proceed to work site using extreme caution on hills or uneven terrain.