Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 62 / 96

SP8018 SERVICING HYDRAULICS
REPLACING ROD ENDS
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Should a rod end need replacing, loosen
through bolt clamping rod end to cylinder
rod and unscrew rod end.
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Reverse process to install new rod end.
Tighten through bolt and use new cotter
pins, and cylinder pins.
REPLACING BUSHINGS
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Hardened bushings have been incorporated
into the machine to protect the main frame
from wear and damage.
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Should a bushing need replacing, disconnect
rod end from main frame and swing cylinder
out of the way.
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Position new bushing directly above old
bushing; gently tap new bushing down into
position, displacing the old bushing.
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Swing cylinder back into position. Re-
install rod end to main frame, using new pin
assemblies.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC HOSES
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Place cutter wheel on ground before
removing hydraulic hoses.
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It is not necessary to drain the hydraulic
system to replace hoses.
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Loosen fitting and drain oil into suitable
container for disposal. Remove old hose
and replace with new one.
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Tighten fittings.
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Check for adequate supply of oil in tank
before operating machine.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC PUMP
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Make sure that hydraulic oil is cool and that
pressure is relieved from the lines.
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Disconnect hydraulic lines from pump and
cap them.
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Remove bolts holding pump to engine.
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Replace pump and tighten bolts.
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Recheck oil supply in reservoir.
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