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Model SP4012 Equipped with a 27HP Kohler Engine Machine Serial # _____________ Engine Model & Spec # _____________ Engine Serial # _____________ Purchase Date _____________ Dealer _____________ Carlton J.P.Carlton Company Div. D.A.F. Inc. 121 John Dodd Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 Ph.
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DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproduction harm.
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STUMP GRINDER LIMITED WARRANTY J.P. Carlton Co. Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Manufacturer” warrants each new Carlton Grinder to be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year. This warranty takes effect upon delivery to the original retail purchaser. The manufacturer at its option will replace or repair at a point designated by the manufacturer, any parts which appear to have been defective in material or workmanship.
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The manufacturer will provide replacement parts at no cost to the customer for defective parts during the warranty period. Defective parts must be returned to J.P. Carlton Company. It will be the customers responsibility to install the replacement parts unless arrangements are made with the selling dealer.
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Warranty Validation Form Congratulations on your purchase of a Carlton Stump Grinder. This product has been designed and manufactured to provide years of profitable service while minimizing maintenance and downtime. Please take the time now to complete this warranty validation form. This information is necessary for Carlton to instate your warranty.
Model SP4012 is designed and intended for use in unique situations where size ® and maneuverability are foremost. As a result, the Model SP4012 has its own unique operational requirements. Read this manual carefully and TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for thoroughly familiarizing yourself with the controls and the concepts behind the operation of this machine before attempting to operate it.
Any reference made to right, left, front or rear in relationship to the stump grinder is illustrated in the following picture. Please refer to these any time you call your dealer or J. P. Carlton Company for parts or assistance.
SP4012 MACHINE FEATURES • • • Gas Power Large hydraulic tank Safety tie down loops • • • Direct drive hydraulic Adjustable Timken 1/4” plate fenders • pump tapered roller bearings in Epoxy primer • • the pivot head with...
SP4012 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating the stump cutter, read this manual, the engine manual, and all the safety decals on the machine. Know all parts of the machine and their functions, especially the shut down procedures in case of emergency. No inexperienced person may operate machine.
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(i.e. clearing rocks, wood chips, etc.). • DO NOT modify or change any part without written approval from J. P. Carlton Company. • Do not ride, sit, stand, lay or climb anywhere on this machine during operation, while running, or during transport.
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Keep cutter wheel skirt guards in good condition to help control chips during grinding. • Keep safety and instructional decals clean and replace any that Decals may be are damaged, difficult to read, or missing. purchased from J. P. Carlton or an authorized dealer.
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SP4012 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION: The Carlton Model SP4012 Stump Grinder CAN be overturned on steep inclines. ® This can cause serious injury to operator and machine. DO NOT OVERTURN! P/N 0700024 • Avoid steep side inclines when operating this machine! The narrow design width...
REPLACE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED AIR FILTER ONLY. • Check hydraulic oil level. This Carlton CORRECT POSITION stump grinder is equipped with a gauge that shows the level of oil and the temperature of the oil. When filling the...
SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS ENGINE CONTROLS - Refer to engine manufacturers owners’ manual for controls, operation, and service. • The Key Switch for starting the engine is located on the Kohler engine. There is CHOKE also a choke lever and throttle lever on the engine.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS UNIT TRAVEL - (lever 2) • Push or pull control lever to control travel, forward or reverse. This lever controls the dual drive motors on the rear wheels. The Cutter Head may be moved in any of three directions.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS GROUND STAKE • Pushed firmly into the ground, the stake anchors the machine against pressure during cutting. Provides a “push point” for tongue extension. Ground stake must be used during operation. The hydraulic motor will not keep machine from creeping while grinding stump.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS Gear Selector Freewheeling Valve Travel Speed Swing Speed Adjustment Adjustment GEAR SELECTOR • Push switch up to run machine at high gear and push switch down to run machine at low gear. Machine has more climbing power in low gear.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND BLADE FUNCTIONS If a machine is ordered as a 4-wheel drive unit, it will come with drive motors on the front as well as the rear wheels. The 4- wheel drive unit can also be supplied with a Blade option.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL MACHINE – TOGGLE SWITCHES OPERATION – WIRED • The control functions operate the same on a remote control machine as they do on a standard machine. Instead of having the machine mounted control...
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REMOVE THE COVER ON THE REMOTE RECEIVER AND DRILL HOLES TO ATTACH THE RADIO RECEIVER machine electronics. Contact your Carlton dealer if you need assistance not the radio control manufacturer. • The radio transmitter and receiver will be programmed at the factory when purchased as a set.
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS OPERATION – WIRELESS GEAR SWITCH - HIGH POSITION • THE CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. • To start the engine and radio control transmitter, follow these instructions. • On the machine, turn the ignition key...
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING – WIRELESS • If there is a problem with the receiver or the transmitter and either has to be replaced, you will need to program the new unit to communicate with the existing unit. Or if you have more than...
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SP4012 MACHINE CONTROLS LOW BATTERY LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING SEE THE RADIO CONTROL MANUAL FOR ANY OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER (Included in the back of this manual) • First check the batteries to make sure they are providing enough power to operate the transmitter.
The model SP4012 can be loaded into a pick-up truck, but requires increased safety precautions against tipping. Tie-downs, a sturdy and stable loading ramp and extra caution are required.
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SP4012 TRANSPORTING • THE TRAILER MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE TOW VEHICLE BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING THE STUMP GRINDER. • DO NOT LOAD OR UNLOAD ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN LEVEL GROUND. LOADING • Check valve to make sure machine is NOT in freewheeling mode.
SP4012 MACHINE OPERATION STARTING - READ ENGINE MANUFACTURERS OWNERS’ MANUAL BEFORE STARTING. • Check all fluids before starting. • Drive belts must be disengaged before starting. • Inspect all connections, teeth, tires, etc. (See Daily Checklist). • Start engine at half speed and allow sufficient time for oil to circulate before proceeding.
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SP4012 MACHINE OPERATION • Reduce engine RPM to idle. • Raise cutter head clear of stump. • Engage cutter head drive belts by slowly rotating engagement lever. • Increase engine RPM to full. • Test controls for proper operation, speed, and unobstructed movement.
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SP4012 MACHINE OPERATION • Swing cutter wheel clear of stump and extend tongue to position machine closer to stump for next series of passes. Lower and continue cutting. • Continue in this manner until stump has been removed. • Larger stumps may require repositioning machine to work at best advantages.
• Check engine oil at dipstick daily; take reading with engine sitting level (see photos). Add recommended oil and change oil as required. (See engine owners’ manual.) INCORRECT POSITION SP4012 Engine Filters 0200102C Air - Main Filter 0200102D Air - Safety Filter 0200102E1...
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SP4012 MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Check hydraulic oil level daily. This Carlton stump grinder is equipped with a gauge that shows the level of oil and the temperature of the oil. When filling the tank with oil, the window of the gauge will also fill with oil, as the level gets higher in the tank.
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SP4012 MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Check cutter wheel, pockets, and teeth for wear. If any repair is needed, see “Servicing Cutter Wheel” section for further instruction. Always clean tip of grease gun fitting and grease fitting on machine before attaching hose to prevent dirt from being forced into machine parts.
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SP4012 MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Remove bottom portion of guard and clean out Poly Chain Guard weekly. ® Chip build up will wear Poly Chain ® Belt. • Grease boom pivot Monthly. Use Texaco Starplex II grease. DO NOT ® OVER GREASE.
SP4012 LUBRICATION CHART • The model SP4012, as well as all of our • A regularly scheduled maintenance machines, is built to be a rugged performer. program will pay big dividends in machine Your new machine is sturdy and our design life, performance and avoided downtime.
SP4012 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION • Loose ground wire. • Clean and tighten. Engine will not start. (See Engine • Loose hot wire. • Clean and tighten. Manufacturers Manual for further • Dead battery. • Recharge or replace.
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SP4012 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION • Belt not engaged. • Adjust yoke assembly. Cutter wheel stops turning. • Engine belt broke. • Replace belt. • Replace belt. • Poly chain ® belt broke. • Replace key. • Sheared key in shaft.
SP4012 SERVICING BELTS REPLACING V-BELT SAFETY • NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY. • CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE ON/OFF AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE.
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS REPLACING V-BELT • As you pull the pump off, the pump coupler and a rubber insert will come off with it. Take note of the insert and do not lose it. • Remove old belt and replace with new one.
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS REPLACING V-BELT • Use the linkage between the engagement handle and the idler arm, located on the operators’ side of the machine, to adjust ENGAGEMENT LINKAGE REMOVE COTTER PIN the belt tension. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin from one side of the linkage assembly.
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS REPLACING V-BELT • Replace the clevis pin and the cotter pin onto the linkage assembly. • After belt tension is adjusted properly, replace pump drive. Make sure that the rubber insert is in place when replacing pump drive. Replace belt keeper on idler pulley and retighten the beehive belt keepers.
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS ® REPLACING POLY CHAIN BELT SAFETY • NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY.
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS ® REPLACING POLY CHAIN BELT • Loosen Poly Chain belt by moving ® jackshaft bearings. MARK THE BEARINGS SO THAT YOU KNOW HOW THEY ARE POSITIONED ON THE JACKSHAFT PLATE. Loosen bolts on bearing closest to Poly Chain ®...
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SP4012 SERVICING BELTS ® REPLACING POLY CHAIN BELT • Remove old belt and replace with new one. Do not pry new belt over sprockets since this can break the fibers in the Poly Chain belt. Check ® alignment of Poly Chain sprockets ®...
DISMEMBERMENT. • PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON A MACHINE. In all Carlton model Stump Grinders, you will find link belt bearings that are made to be ® purged with grease. It is necessary to purge these bearings everyday till clean grease is seen.
SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Jackshaft Bearings • Remove Poly Chain belt guard cover. ® • Remove Poly Chain sprocket by ® removing the bolts inside the sprocket and tapered bushing. Then screw one bolt into third hole to push sprocket off tapered bushing to remove.
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Jackshaft Bearings • Remove old bearings and shaft and replace with new bearings and shaft. Be sure to turn jackshaft with the longest keyway pocket toward the Poly Chain ® belt side of the boom and make sure that the locking collars on the bearings are facing inward.
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Jackshaft Bearings • Using a straight edge, align the engine pulley with the jackshaft pulley and place bushing in and tighten the three bolts down. As you tighten the bushing, make sure that the pulleys stay aligned.
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DISMEMBERMENT. • PLACE THE CUTTER WHEEL ON THE GROUND WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON A MACHINE. In all Carlton model Stump Grinders, you will find link belt bearings that are made to be ® purged. It is necessary to purge these bearing everyday until clean grease is seen. CAUTION should be taken not to allow grease to build up inside the belt guards.
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Cutter Wheel Bearings • Loosen jam bolts in the back of the jackshaft bearings and move bearings back to remove the Poly Chain belt. ® You may need to unbolt V-belt guard and lift jackshaft end up to remove belt.
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Cutter Wheel Bearings • Remove Poly Chain sprocket by ® removing the bolts inside the sprocket and tapered bushing. Then screw one bolt into third hole to push sprocket off tapered bushing to remove. • Take out the three bolts that hold the...
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Cutter Wheel Bearings • Bolt bearings and cutter wheel back to boom box and tighten bolts down. • Place Poly Chain sprocket and tapered ® bushing back onto cutter wheel shaft and tighten bolts. Replace Poly Chain belt.
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SP4012 SERVICING BEARINGS Replacing Cutter Wheel Bearings • There are two setscrews in each bearing. Tighten one of them down, remove one, and punch a start point in the shaft to drill a 5/16” diameter hole just deep enough for the screw to enter the shaft.
SP4012 SERVICING FRONT AXLE SAFETY • NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY. • CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE ON/OFF AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE.
SP4012 SERVICING BOOM PIVOT SAFETY • NEVER SERVICE A MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. TURN ENGINE OFF THEN REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND DISCONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO AVOID STARTING MACHINE ACCIDENTALLY. • CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE ON/OFF AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE.
See Cutter Wheel Assembly for • There are twenty (20) teeth to a complete set breakdown. on the model SP4012. Two (2) straight teeth, nine (9) left 45° teeth and nine (9) right 45° teeth. • A locking pin is provided to hold cutter wheel in position during tooth removal and re-installation.
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SP4012 SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL TOOTH ARRANGEMENT • Inspect pockets, teeth and bolts for damage • Use anti-seize on threads to prevent bolts and replace as required. from “freezing up” in cutter wheel. • When replacing pockets, always replace • When replacing complete set of teeth, be...
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Dura Disk II cutter wheel, there are thirty-two (36) teeth to a complete set. There are twelve (12) Short Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450131) and twenty-four (24) Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450130). • DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE...
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General Information section.) NOTE TOOTH PLACEMENT IN EACH POCKET ROTATION LEFT SIDE CARLTON SP4012 TRIUMPTH MANUAL It may be necessary to use a 1 1/4” hole saw to remove debris around nut to make tooth removal easier.
SP4012 SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL TOOTH SHARPENING Begin by chamfering shank back past edge of carbide. You do this because if it is not back far enough the shank will hit the stump and not the carbide, thus causing a lot of vibration. Once the shank is angled far enough back, then begin sharpening carbide.
PROTECTION. HYDRAULIC OIL & FILTER • Check hydraulic oil level daily. This Carlton stump grinder is equipped with a gauge that shows the level of oil and the temperature of the oil. When filling the tank with oil, the window of the gauge will also fill with oil, as the level gets higher in the tank.
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10 hours. Replace with the same type of in-tank filter element supplied originally, available through Carlton or Carlton dealers. From this point on, change the filter every 200 hours of operation. • Change hydraulic oil every 500 hours of operation or at least once a year depending on use.
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SP4012 SERVICING HYDRAULICS REPLACING HYDRAULIC PUMP • Engine must be shut off. • Disconnect hydraulic lines from pump and cap them. • Remove bolts holding mounting plate to machine (located at 6 & 12 o’clock position) • Remove plate/pump assembly by pulling assembly straight out.
SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC INLET ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300142G Hyd Pump 4012 –Bucher 0300354J1 3/4 Hose - 3/4 FJ45T- Dayco 0300212 3/4 JIC - 5/8 ORB - 6400-12-10 0300219 1/2 JIC - 1/2 ORB 90 - 6801-8...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY STEERING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300105A Hydraulic Cylinder - 2x4 0300257 3/8 JIC- 1/2 ORB - 6400-6-8 0300279 3/8JIC-1/2ORB45 - 6802-6-8 H250426 Hose Assembly H250425 Hose Assembly...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY TRACTION HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300138 Vickers Needle Cartridge 0300127C Deltroll Freewheel Valve Ctg 0300128 2500 Series-Parallel Module 0300120A C/B Cartridge Valve - CBCG-LKN 0300118A1 Hyd Mtr - 2500-4 Drv w/ 2 Mtrs RH...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY LIFT HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300122 Lift Valve Body - ECB 0300120 C/B Cartrdige Valve - CBCA-LHN 0300105F Hydraulic Cylinder - 3x12 0300257 3/8 JIC- 1/2 ORB - 6400-6-8 0300224 1/2FP-1/2FP-1/2MPTee5602-8...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY TONGUE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300105B Hydraulic Cylinder - 2 1/2 x 30 0300257 3/8 JIC- 1/2 ORB - 6400-6-8 0300215 3/8JIC-1/2MP90 - 2501-6-8 H250423 Hose Assembly H250424 Hose Assembly...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY SWING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300138 Vickers Needle Cartridge 0300127A 25-4 Swg Mnfld with Ndle Cvty 0300120A C/B Cartridge Valve - CBCG-LKN 0300105 Hydraulic Cylinder - 2x4 0300257 3/8 JIC- 1/2 ORB - 6400-6-8...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC RETURN ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300135E Hydraulic In Tank Filter STF 0300135F Hydraulic In Tank Filter Eleme 0300266A Hydraulic Site Gauge w/Temp 0300236 1/2 JIC-1/2 ORB- 6400-8 0300245A 1/2 JIC- 3/4 ORB - 6400-8-12 0150712H 7/16-14 x 1 1/2"...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199F Work Section - SVS1GA1AA 0300199G Valve Section - SVH1BA1AA 0300199H Prince Inlet Section - SVI 0300199I Outlet Section – SVE 0300064 Relief Valve 0300261 Steel Plug, 1/2 SAE...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL: STEERING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300105W Hydraulic Cylinder – 2 x 6 0300257 3/8 JIC- 1/2 ORB - 6400-6-8 1/2" O-Ring - 3/8” JIC 90° H250426 Hose Assembly...
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SP4012 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL: TRACTION HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0300199 Work Section 0300138 Vickers Needle Cartridge 0300127C Deltroll Freewheel Valve Ctg 0300128 2500 Series-Parallel Module 0300120A C/B Cartridge Valve - CBCG-LKN 0300118A1 Hyd Mtr - 2500-4 Drv w/ 2 Mtrs RH...
SP4012 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY Part # 8 comes complete with parts # 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 28, & 29 as shown for front wheel. All parts can be purchased separately also.
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SP4012 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL: ALL WHEEL DRIVE ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 05500091 Tire Assembly 25-4 5 Lug 0550102 Lug Nut – 1/2-20 14060030 Weldment, Mount, AWD Motor, RH 14060031 Weldment, Mount, AWD Motor, LH 0550208 E/Z Lube Grease Seal...
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SP4012 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL: ALL WHEEL DRIVE...
Safety Precautions To ensure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully. WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
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Safety Precautions (Cont.) WARNING WARNING WARNING Explosive Gas can cause fires and Accidental Starts can cause severe Carbon Monoxide can cause severe severe acid burns. injury or death. nausea, fainting or death. Charge battery only in a well Disconnect and ground spark plug Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and ventilated area.
Refer to Maintenance Instructions beginning on Oil Recommendations page 8 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil filter Using the proper type and weight of oil in the change procedures. crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the Fuel Recommendations correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine wear and failure.
Engine Identification Numbers The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the When ordering parts, or in any communication number of operating hours for which the engine has involving an engine, always give the Model, been shown to meet Federal and CARB emission Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
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c. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps a and • Check that any clutches or transmissions are disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially b. If the engine does not start after two important on equipment with hydrostatic drive. The priming intervals, contact your Kohler Engine shift lever must be exactly in neutral to prevent Service Dealer for further assistance.
Stopping Cooling NOTE: If debris builds up on the grass screen or 1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO driven attachments. other cooling air intake areas, stop the engine immediately and clean. Operating the engine 2. For Carbureted Engines Without A Shutdown with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling areas can cause extensive damage due to Solenoid: Move the throttle to the slow or low...
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Maintenance Schedule These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up. Frequency Maintenance Required • Fill fuel tank. Daily or Before • Check oil level. Starting Engine •...
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Change Oil and Filter, Service Oil Cooler Change Oil Change oil after every 100 hours of operation (more frequently under severe conditions). Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ or higher oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table (Figure 3) on page 5. Change the oil while the engine is still warm.
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9. Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct Cover Knob Air Cleaner any leaks before placing the engine into service. Cover Check oil level to be sure it is up to but not over Element the “F” mark. Cover Nut Service Oil Cooler Element Cover...
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Service Paper Element 2. Pull the air cleaner element out of the housing. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under See Figure 12. extremely dusty or dirty conditions) replace the paper element. Inner Main Element 1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the Element cover.
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas 3. Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge. Adjust the gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) by carefully To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine bending the ground electrode.
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EFI Engines: A special, high volume, high pressure Carburetor Troubleshooting and filter with greater filtration capabilities and internal Adjustments surface area is used. See Figure 15. Engines in this series use either a one- or two-barrel carburetor depending on model, and may also be equipped with a Governed Idle System.
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• If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut-off valve, The system requires an additional procedure for make sure it is open. setting the idle speed. If speed adjustments are required proceed as follows. • If the engine is equipped with an in-line fuel filter, make sure it is clean and unobstructed.
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adjusting needle in (clockwise). The engine Model CH750 speed may increase, then it will decrease as CH750 engines use a Keihin BK two-barrel carburetor with fixed main jets and fixed or limiter-equipped low the needle is turned in (lean). Note the idle fuel adjusting needles.
NOTE: The EFI system requires a rather complex When an EFI engine is started cold, the ECU will be wiring harness to carry the electrical signals using internal programming for cold running, and the between the sensors and the ECU. Do not idle speed may vary from the manual setting.
5. On units with EFI engines, disconnect the Storage negative (-) battery cable or use a battery minder If the engine will be out of service for two months or trickle charger while the unit is in storage. more, use the following storage procedure: 6.
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LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals.
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For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our website at: www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co.