Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual

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SP8018 TRX SERVICE ACTUATOR/CLUTCH
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SAFETY
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE MACHINE WITH 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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CLUTCH MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING THE ENGINE ON OR
OFF OR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
The clutch must always be disengaged: with the engine at idle; when the stump cutter is
being transported; or when the stump cutter is being positioned near the stump. The clutch
should only be engaged: when the stump cutter is at the stump; when the cutter wheel is up and
away from the stump; when the engine is at idle; or when the operator is ready to begin grinding
the stump. The belt switch on the stump cutter will disengage and engage the clutch (see
Machine Controls Section).
NEVER ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH AT
HIGH ENGINE SPEED, DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT
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When cutting a stump if the cutter wheel
is slipping or stalling, check for worn or
loose belts first. If the belts are
tensioned properly and the cutter wheel
slips or stalls, it may be an indication the
clutch is slipping and the actuator
assembly may need adjusting. Only
adjust the actuator assembly if
necessary.
•
There is very little adjustment in the
actuator assembly and may only need to
be adjusted one time. Do not over adjust
the actuator assembly or it could push
the clutch arm to far out and crack the
clutch housing.
•
The clutch must be in the engaged
position to adjust the actuator assembly.
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Turn the key switch to on but do not
start the engine.
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Push the belt switch up and hold it until
the actuator has fully released the
pressure on the clutch arm and the clutch
is engaged. The clutch arm should have
about 1/8” play when the clutch is
engaged.
ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY