Carlton SP6016 Series, Owner'S Manual

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SP6016 SERVICING HYDRAULICS
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RELEASE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE TO
HYDRAULIC LINES OR OTHER COMPONENTS.
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PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
SERVICE ON A MACHINE.
REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL & FILTER
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For a new machine, replace filter after first
10 hours of operation. After that, at 200
hours increments. Replace with the same
type of in-tank filter element supplied
originally, available through Carlton or
Carlton dealers.
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Unscrew tank reservoir cap and pull old
filter out of housing and discard properly.
Clean filter housing and install new filter,
making sure old filter O-ring has been
removed and new filter O-ring is in place.
Push-in new filter until it is seated in
housing cup. Replace reservoir cap and
recheck oil level. Add oil as needed.
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Change hydraulic oil every 500 hours of
operation or at least once a year depending
on use. Flush the hydraulic tank when
changing the hydraulic oil. Replace oil if it
is very dark, contaminated, has a burnt odor,
or if the machine has been stored for a long
period of time.
Note: Recommend Citgo
AW46 hydraulic oil or equivalent.
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Drain the hydraulic tank using the drain plug
located on the bottom of the tank. Dispose
of used oil according to state regulations.
DANGER
More accidents occur while performing maintenance than any other time! Use extra caution!!
DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OF ANY KIND ON THIS MACHINE UNLESS:
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The engine is turned off.
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The ignition key has been removed.
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The positive battery cable has been disconnected.
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The cutter wheel is disengaged.
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All machine parts have come to a complete stop.
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All machine parts have had sufficient time to cool down.
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No operator is in position at the controls to accidentally start machine.
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At least 2 people are at the site where maintenance is performed.
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