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More accidents occur while performing maintenance than any other time! Use extra caution!!
DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OF ANY KIND ON THIS MACHINE UNLESS:
The engine is turned off.
The ignition key has been removed.
The positive battery cable has been disconnected.
The cutter wheel is disengaged.
All machine parts have come to a complete stop.
All machine parts have had sufficient time to cool down.
No operator is in position at the controls to accidentally start machine.
At least 2 people are at the site where maintenance is performed.
• RELEASE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE TO
HYDRAULIC LINES OR OTHER COMPONENTS.
• PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING
SERVICE ON A MACHINE.
REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL & FILTER
• For a new machine, replace filter after first
10 hours of operation. After that, at 200
hours increments. Replace with the same
type of in-tank filter element supplied
originally, available through Carlton or
Carlton dealers.
• Unscrew tank reservoir cap and pull old
filter out of housing and discard properly.
Clean filter housing and install new filter,
making sure old filter O-ring has been
removed and new filter O-ring is in place.
Push-in new filter until it is seated in
housing cup. Replace reservoir cap and
recheck oil level. Add oil as needed.
• Change hydraulic oil every 500 hours of
operation or at least once a year depending
on use. Flush the hydraulic tank when
changing the hydraulic oil. Replace oil if it
is very dark, contaminated, has a burnt odor,
or if the machine has been stored for a long
period of time. Note: Recommend Citgo
AW46 hydraulic oil or equivalent.
• Drain the hydraulic tank using the drain plug
located on the bottom of the tank. Dispose
of used oil according to state regulations.
SP6016
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DANGER
SERVICING HYDRAULICS
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