Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 24 / 96

SP8018 MACHINE CONTROLS
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (cont.)
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CUTTER WHEEL (DOWN/UP)
(Shown as CUTTER HEAD-DOWN/UP on
Remote.)
This switch operates the cutter head lift
function, which lowers and raises the cutter
head.
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SWING ROTATION (LEFT/RIGHT)
(Shown as CUTTER HEAD-LEFT/RIGHT
on Remote.)
This switch operates the cutter head swing
function, which swings the boom back and
forth in a left-right-left-right-
left… motion.
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SWING SPEED ADJUSTMENT VALVE
Located on the side of the control panel unit,
this valve controls the swing speed of the
cutter head. Adjust swing speed for smooth
operation. Turn the valve control knob
counter-clockwise to slow the swing speed
at high engine speeds. Close the valve by
turning clockwise to allow the cutter wheel
to move side to side at low engine speed.
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GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT VALVE
Located on the side of the control panel, this
valve controls ground (travel) speed when in
low flow mode. Turn the valve clockwise to
increase speed and counter-clockwise to
slow speed.
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GEAR (HIGH/ LOW) (Same on Remote )
Gear control affects both the travel speed
and track motor torque. In high gear the
machine moves faster with less track motor
torque. In low gear the machine will travel
slower with more track motor torque. Use
low gear in situations where more climbing
power and track motor torque are needed.
(
Note: to control the gear selection
functionality with the wireless remote, the
gear switch on the machine control panel
must be in the LOW position.
CUTTER HEAD
SWING SPEED
GROUND
SPEED
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