Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP8018 TRX MACHINE MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY:
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NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, PERSONAL
INJURY COULD OCCUR.
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ALLOW ALL MACHINE PARTS TO STOP COMPLETELY. ROTATING PARTS
CAN CAUSE SEVER INJURY IF TOUCHED.
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ALLOW PARTS TO COOL COMPLETELY. HOT MACHINE PARTS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BURNS.
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REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT BATTERY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING OF EQUIPMENT WHILE PERFORMING SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT INJURY.
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Check engine oil at dipstick with engine
sitting level. Machine must be setting on
level ground. Add recommended oil and
change oil as required. (See Engine
Manual.)
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Check hydraulic oil tank and fill to
proper level when necessary. A sight
glass is provided on the tank for easy
viewing. If fluid is visible in sight glass,
oil level is fine. Do not fill to top of
sight glass in hot weather, oil will
expand with heat and over flow.
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The machine is equipped with AW32
hydraulic oil at time of manufacture; use
the same or equivalent when refilling
tank.
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Replace hydraulic filter every three to
four months of normal use. More often
if used under severe conditions. Use a
10-micron filter, available at most
automotive supply locations.
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Unscrew old filter and discard properly.
Clean filter housing and install new
filter, making sure old O-ring has been
removed and new filter has a new O-ring
in place. Screw in new filter hand tight
only. Check oil level and refill as
described earlier.
ENGINE LEVEL