Carlton SP5014TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP5014TRX MACHINE OPERATION
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STARTING – READ ENGINE MANUFACTURERS OWNERS’ MANUAL BEFORE
STARTING.
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Check all fluids before starting.
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Belts must be disengaged before starting.
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Inspect all connections, teeth, tires, etc. (see Daily Checklist).
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Start engine at half speed and allow sufficient time for oil to circulate before proceeding.
(See Machine Control section for starting the machine with a remote or radio control
transmitter.)
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Test controls for proper operation.
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Avoid transverse slopes. Ascend/descend hills straight up and down. A hydraulic safety
valve prevents the machine from picking up speed downhill. This may also be used as a
brake by decreasing engine speed.
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Hydraulic motor will not hold machine as a parking brake. Machine will creep.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE AT AN ANGLE GREATER THAN 25° OR
SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
PROPER ENGINE OIL LEVEL MUST
BE MAINTAINED TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM ANGLE OF OPERATION OF 25°. (See
Engine Owner’s Manual for proper oil level.)
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DO NOT OPERATE AROUND WATER, GAS, POWER, OR PHONE LINES. IF IN
DOUBT, CHECK BEFORE GRINDING.
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WEAR FACE SHIELD AND HEARING PROTECTION.
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KEEP CLEAR OF CUTTER WHEEL AND MOVING MACHINE PARTS.
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KEEP SPECTATORS AWAY.
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Position machine at stump with cutter wheel
a slight distance away from stump.
Call 811
and have all underground utilities
marked before you proceed.
Do not
engage cutter wheel when positioning
machine near stump. Hitting the stump
with cutter wheel running will break the
Poly Chain
®
belt.