Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 59 / 96

SP8018 SERVICING BEARINGS
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PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
SERVICE ON A MACHINE.
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ALWAYS CLEAN TIP OF GREASE GUN FITTING AND GREASE FITTING ON
MACHINE BEFORE ATTACHING HOSE TO PREVENT DIRT FROM BEING
FORCED INTO MACHINE PARTS.
JACKSHAFT BEARINGS
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There are four (4) bearings on the jackshaft;
two (2) mounted on the inside of the
supports and two (2) mounted on the outside
of the supports. These bearings should be
greased daily to keep dirt and moisture out.
These bearings should not be purged, only
use 2 to 4 shots of grease.
PROPER MAINTENANCE IS CRITICAL
TO ENSURE LONG BEARING LIFE.
CUTTER WHEEL BEARINGS
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There are two (2) bearings on the cutter
wheel shaft. These bearings should be
purged using grease
EVERYDAY . Purge
until new grease is seen to keep dirt and
moisture out.
PROPER MAINTENANCE IS
CRITICAL TO ENSURE LONG
BEARING LIFE.
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 clutch 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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