Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP8018 TRX MACHINE OPERATION
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Now start the engine, turn the key switch
while pressing the by-pass switch to start
the machine. If the engine doesn’t start
right away and you have to restart it,
turn the key switch OFF and back ON.
Make sure the light on the transmitter is
still on, and restart the engine by turning
the key and pressing the by-pass switch.
If you lose the connection (light off),
repeat the procedure from the beginning
and perform each step exactly as
described.
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Start engine at idle and allow sufficient
time for oil to circulate before
proceeding.
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Test controls for proper operation.
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Position machine at stump with cutter
wheel a slight distance away from
stump.
Do not engage cutter wheel
when positioning machine near stump.
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Reduce engine speed to idle .
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Put machine flow control in low. Cutter
head positioning functions only operate
in low flow. (See Machine Controls
section.)
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Raise cutter head clear of stump.
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Engage cutter head drive belts by
pushing the belt switch up and hold until
the actuator has fully released the
pressure on the clutch arm.
ENGINE
SPEED MUST BE AT IDLE TO
ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE THE
CLUTCH OR DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR.
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When cutter head is running smoothly,
increase engine speed to full. Test
controls for proper operation, speed, and
unobstructed movement.
PUSH BELT SWITCH UP TO
ENGAGE CUTTER HEAD
KEY
SWITCH
BY-PASS
SWITCH