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Carlton SP8018 TRX Owner's Manual

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Model SP8018 TRX
Carlton
J. P. Carlton Company
Div. DAF Inc.
121 John Dodd Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Ph. (864) 578-9335
Fax (864) 578-0210
www.stumpcutters.com
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Engine Model #
Engine Specification #
Engine Serial #
Purchase Date
Dealer
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  • Page 1 Model SP8018 TRX Machine Serial # _____________ Engine Model # _____________ Engine Specification # _____________ Engine Serial # _____________ Purchase Date _____________ Dealer _____________ Carlton J. P. Carlton Company Div. DAF Inc. 121 John Dodd Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 Ph. (864) 578-9335 Fax (864) 578-0210 www.stumpcutters.com...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 5 SP8018 TRX SAFETY ALERT...
  • Page 7 SP8018 TRX SAFETY ALERT...
  • Page 9 SP8018 TRX SAFETY ALERT...
  • Page 11 SP8018 TRX SAFETY ALERT...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    SP8018 TRX TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FOREWORD GENERAL INFORMATION MACHINE FEATURES MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DAILY CHECKLIST MACHINE CONTROLS TRANSPORTING MACHINE OPERATION MAINTENANCE MACHINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SERVICING BELTS SERVICING BEARINGS SERVICING PIVOT TABLE BEARING SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL...

  • Page 21: Foreword

    Model SP8018 TRX is designed and intended for use in unique situations where ® size and maneuverability are foremost. As a result, the Model SP8018 TRX 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.

  • Page 22: General Information

    Any reference made to right, left, front or rear in relationship to the stump cutter 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.

  • Page 23: Machine Features

    SP8018 TRX MACHINE FEATURES • Diesel power • Counterbalancing valves • Easy engine belt • Direct drive hydraulic • Dual swing cylinders adjustment • 50” overall width • Hour meter pump • Hydraulic motor combined with 9 1/2" • Hardened bushings in wide x 75”...

  • Page 24: Machine Specifications

    SP8018 TRX MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine...........Deutz 78 HP Turbo Diesel Weight ..........5420 Lbs. Length...........11’ Height ...........54” Width ............50” Track Dimension ........9 1/2” x 75” Long Controls ..........Wireless Remote Optional Tether Backup Available Cutting Depth Below Ground ........18” Cutting Height Above Ground ........43”...
  • Page 25 SP8018 TRX MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 26: Safety Precautions

    SP8018 TRX 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.
  • Page 27 (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.
  • Page 28 SP8018 TRX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Never allow spectators to stand and watch machine in operation without proper hearing and eye protection and standing at a safe distance. Loud noise and flying debris may cause severe injury. • Do not operate around water, gas, power or phone lines.
  • Page 29 SP8018 TRX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION: The Carlton Model SP8018 TRX 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...

  • Page 30: Daily Checklist

    SP8018 TRX DAILY CHECKLIST • Check engine oil at dipstick. Engine must be level. Boom in raised position will not affect the engine position, machine must be on level ground. Add recommended oil, as required. (See Engine Owners Manual) •...

  • Page 31: Machine Controls

    • THE CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE STARTING FLOW AND GEAR THE MACHINE. SWITCHES MUST • The SP8018 TRX stump grinder is a radio BE IN LOW control machine. To start the engine and radio control transmitter, follow these instructions.
  • Page 32 SP8018 TRX MACHINE CONTROLS • Use the radio transmitter to operate the machine when positioning the machine at the job site and when grinding the stumps. The five operation and positioning functions operate the same on the machine as on the radio transmitter.
  • Page 33 SP8018 TRX MACHINE CONTROLS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS • A series of hydraulic controls are located on the machine and radio transmitter, which are clearly marked for use. There are five operating and positioning functions on the machine and radio transmitter, the machine detail is shown below.
  • Page 34 SP8018 TRX MACHINE CONTROLS SCRAPE BLADE • To use the scrape blade, lower it by SCRAPE BLADE pushing the control switch down. When SWITCH the scrape blade is not in use or when moving the machine, raise it by pushing the control switch up.
  • Page 35 SP8018 TRX MACHINE CONTROLS FLOW CONTROL • Flow control affects how fast the machine travels. High flow is for moving the machine from one place to another very quickly. Low flow is used for more precision in tight places or when positioning the cutter wheel close to the stump.
  • Page 36 Operating the machine without the clutch fully engaged or disengaged will cause slipping and is not warranted by J. ENGAGE/DISENGAGE P. Carlton or the clutch manufacturer. CLUTCH • Disengage the clutch by pushing and holding the belt switch down long enough for the actuator to fully move the clutch arm and disengage the clutch.
  • Page 37 SP8018 TRX MACHINE CONTROLS 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.

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting

    FOR ANY OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER (Included in the back of this manual) • Contact your Carlton dealer if you need assistance not the radio control manufacturer. • First check the batteries to make sure they are providing enough power to operate the transmitter.

  • Page 39: Transporting

    SP8018 TRX TRANSPORTING DO NOT TOW! THE MODEL SP8018 TRX IS DESIGNED TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE JOB SITE AND WILL MOVE UNDER ITS OWN POWER ONCE ON SITE. Transport machine in a suitable vehicle designed for a load of these dimensions and weight.
  • Page 40 SP8018 TRX 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 • Start engine as recommended by the engine manufacturers manual.

  • Page 41: Machine Operation

    SWITCHES MUST • THE CLUTCH MUST BE BE IN LOW DISENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. • The SP8018 TRX stump grinder is a radio control machine. To start the engine and radio control transmitter, follow these instructions. SWITCH • On the machine, turn the ignition key...
  • Page 42 SP8018 TRX MACHINE OPERATION • Now start the engine, turn the key switch while pressing the by-pass switch to start the machine. If the engine doesn’t start right away and you have to restart it, turn the key switch OFF and back ON.
  • Page 43 SP8018 TRX MACHINE OPERATION • Cutter head swing speed should be adjusted to a rate that will allow cutter wheel to pass through stump smoothly. If jerking, bouncing or significant drops in engine speed occur, swing rate is too rapid and must be decreased.
  • Page 44 SP8018 TRX. • Turn off motor. Allow cutter wheel to come to a full stop before inspecting work area.
  • Page 45 SP8018 TRX MACHINE MAINTENANCE SAFETY: • NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. • ALLOW ALL MACHINE PARTS TO STOP COMPLETELY. ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVER INJURY IF TOUCHED. • ALLOW PARTS TO COOL COMPLETELY. HOT MACHINE PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
  • Page 46 SP8018 TRX MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Grease engine slide assembly weekly. There are a total of 6 grease fittings on the engine slide. Use Texaco Starplex ® II grease. • Check cutter wheel, pockets, and teeth for wear. If any repair is necessary, see Servicing Cutter Wheel section for further instruction.

  • Page 47: Machine Maintenance

    SP8018 TRX MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Clean Poly Chain guard weekly by ® removing bottom portion of guard. Chip build up will wear Poly Chain ® belt. TRACK TENSIONING • The tracks are tensioned by adding grease to the tensioning cylinder. This is accomplished by using a standard hand operated grease gun.
  • Page 48 SP8018 TRX MACHINE MAINTENANCE WASHER 1/2” FROM PLATE • The washer shown here should have a gap of 1/2” between it and the plate when the track is tensioned properly. Apply a few pumps of grease and then check the distance between the washer and the plate shown.

  • Page 49: Lubrication Chart

    SP8018 TRX LUBRICATION CHART • The model SP8018 TRX, as well as all of • A regularly scheduled maintenance our machines, is built to be a rugged program will pay big dividends in machine performer. Your new machine is sturdy life, performance, and avoided downtime.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    SP8018 TRX TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start. (See • Loose ground wire. • Clean and tighten. Engine Manufacturer • Loose hot wire. • Clean and tighten. Manual for further • Dead battery. • Recharge or replace.
  • Page 51 SP8018 TRX TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION Roar in machine when • Belt guards rubbing on • Re-position guards away cutter wheel is engaged. jackshaft or cutter wheel from shafts. shaft. • Jackshaft or cutter wheel • Replace bearings. bearings going bad.

  • Page 52: Servicing Belts

    SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS Replacing Engine 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. • THE CLUTCH MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE TURNING ENGINE ON/OFF AND BEFORE SERVICING A MACHINE.
  • Page 53 SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS • Push engine slide back to original position or as close as possible. Snug the loose jam nuts back against the plate, do not tighten. RETURN THE OUTSIDE JAM NUTS BACK TO ORIGINAL POSITION OR AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE •...

  • Page 54: Servicing Belts

    SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS • Use this same procedure to tighten loose belts. • DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BELT; OVERLY TIGHT BELTS WILL CAUSE BEARING AND ENGINE DAMAGE. • Replace belts when worn or when repeated adjustments are necessary. Belts should never get so loose that all of the adjustment capability is used.
  • Page 55 SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS Replacing Poly Chain Belt ® SAFETY: • NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHANGE OR SERVICE BELTS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. • ALLOW ALL MACHINE PARTS TO STOP COMPLETELY. ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVER INJURY IF TOUCHED.
  • Page 56 SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS REAR JAM BOLT FRONT JAM BOLT Replacing Poly Chain Belt ® Loosen the front jam bolts on the underside of the boom box and move the cutter wheel toward the engine as far as possible. This will loosen the Poly Chain belt.
  • Page 57 SP8018 TRX SERVICING BELTS Replacing Poly Chain Belt ®...

  • Page 58: Servicing Bearings

    SP8018 TRX SERVICING BEARINGS Always clean tip of grease gun fitting and grease fitting on machine before attaching hose to prevent dirt from being forced into machine parts. 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.
  • Page 59 SP8018 TRX SERVICING PIVOT BEARING While turntable bearings require almost no attention, what little they are given will pay big dividends in long life, high performance, and trouble free service. Lubricate the bearing every 100 operating hours for relatively slow rotating applications.
  • Page 60 MACHINE WHILE BEING SERVICED. • CUTTER WHEEL MUST BE DISENGAGED. • There are thirty-two (32) teeth to a complete set on the model SP8018 TRX. Two (2) straight teeth, fifteen (15) left 45° teeth and fifteen (15) right 45° teeth.

  • Page 61: Servicing Cutter Wheel

    SP8018 TRX 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 pockets. • When replacing pockets, always replace •...
  • Page 62 Dura Disk II cutter wheel, there are fifty (50) teeth to a complete set. There are ten (10) Short Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450121) and forty (40) Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450120). • DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE...
  • Page 63 SP8018 TRX SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL TOOTH ARRANGEMENT • • Inspect pockets, teeth and bolts for damage and Outside pocket teeth are Short Plow Bolt Bits. replace as required. These pockets are angled and welded in place. • You can switch teeth from one outside pocket...
  • Page 64 SP8018 TRX 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 instead of the carbide, thus causing a lot of vibration. Once the shank is angled far enough back, then begin sharpening carbide.
  • Page 65 SP8018 TRX SERVICING HYDRAULICS 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.

  • Page 66: Servicing Hydraulics

    SP8018 TRX SERVICING HYDRAULICS • Replace hydraulic filter every three to four months of normal use. More often if used under severe conditions. Use a 10-micron filter, available at most locations. • Unscrew old filter and discard properly. Clean filter housing and install new...
  • Page 67 SP8018 TRX SERVICING HYDRAULICS REPLACING HYDRAULIC PUMP • Engine must be shut off. • Remove key & disconnect battery cable. • Make sure that hydraulic oil is cool and that pressure is relieved from the lines. • Disconnect hydraulic lines from pump and cap them, mark which line goes where to reconnect correctly.
  • Page 68 SP8018 TRX SERVICE ACTUATOR/CLUTCH SAFETY • NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE MACHINE WITH ENGINE RUNNING, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. • ALLOW ALL MACHINE PARTS TO STOP COMPLETELY. ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVER INJURY IF TOUCHED. • ALLOW PARTS TO COOL COMPLETELY. HOT MACHINE PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
  • Page 69 If the actuator does not work when the belt switch is pushed up or down, there could be a number of problems (such as, faulty switch, broken wire, bad actuator, etc.). Contact your dealer or J. P. Carlton for more information or service. CLUTCH LUBRICATION •...

  • Page 70: Wiring Diagram

    SP8018 TRX MACHINE WIRING REMOTE WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 71: Boom Assembly

    SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0500125 Turntable Bearing 5/8”-18 x 2 1/2” SHCS 5/8”-18 x 2 1/8” SHCS 5/8”-11 x 2 1/2” SHCS 0300105C Hydraulic Cylinder - 3x4 0300105Q Cylinder Pin - Captured 0150801 Hardened Bushing - 1”...
  • Page 72 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY ENGINE SLIDE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0200107 Engine - 79 HP Deutz Diesel 5/8”-11 x 4” HHCS 5/8” Lock Washer SP8018T113 Engine Slide Frame 4404110 Engine Slide Rod 0150104 3/8”-16 x 2 1/2” HH Bolt 0150207 3/8”-16 Lock Nut...
  • Page 73 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY ENGINE SLIDE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 74 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY ENGINE BELT ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0400110A Engine Belt – 6B105 0250105A Sheave – 6B5.4 0250178 Bushing – SK x 1 3/4” 0250106A Sheave – 6B13.6 0250126 Bushing – SF 2 3/16” ― Key - 3/8” Sq. x 3”...
  • Page 75 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 76 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY JACK SHAFT ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION SP8018TRX185A Jack Shaft – 2 3/16” 0500148 Outer Bearing – 2 3/16” 0500149 Inner Bearing – 3 1/2” 3/4”-10 x 5” SHCS 0150211 3/4”-10 Lock Nut Key – 1/2” Square x 2 1/8”...
  • Page 77 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY POLY CHAIN® ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Poly Chain Guard ® 3/8”-16 x 1 1/2” Carriage Bolt 0150303 3/8” Flat Washer 0150207 3/8”-16 Lock Nut 0250115G1 2517 Taper Lock Bushing – 2 3/16” 0250115B Sprocket – 14M-29S-68T – Jack Shaft 0250115P 3020 Taper Lock Bushing –...
  • Page 78 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY CUTTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0450101 Tooth - Straight 0450102 Tooth - Right 45° 0450103 Tooth - Left 45° 0450109 5/8”-18 x 2 1/8” Tooth Bolt 0450104 Smart Pocket - C/S 0450105 Smart Pocket - Threaded...
  • Page 79 SP8018 TRX BOOM ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 80: Chip Guard Assembly

    SP8018 TRX CHIP GUARD ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION SP8018TRX151 Chip Deck – Right Hand SP8018TRX152 Chip Deck – Left Hand SP8018TRX172 Boom Chip Guard Bracket 0150117 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt 0150303 3/8” Flat Washer 0150207 3/8”-16 Lock Nut 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4”...

  • Page 81: Track Assembly

    SP8018 TRX TRACK ASSEMBLY TRACK SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION PLATE,COVER (fnl dr.) BOLT,HEX HD. (M8X16)(cover adj. Fnl dr. BOLT,SCKT HD CAP (M12X1.75X35)(sprckt) 0400241 FINAL DR. PHV3B-35B-P-8480A WASHER (13) (final dr. ;sprkt) 0400244A TRACK GROUP 42 LINKS W 230 WIDTH...
  • Page 82 SP8018 TRX TRACK ASSEMBLY TRACK SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTES: 0400248A RH (SHOWN) 0400248B LH. ALL PARTS ARE THE SAME FROM RH TO LH.

  • Page 83: Track Assembly

    SP8018 TRX TRACK ASSEMBLY LARGE IDLER ASSEMBLY – 0400244F ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION BOLT, M12X60 0400244F2 BRACKET, LARGE IDLER WASHER, M12 0400244F1 IDLER, LARGE 0400244F3 BRACKET, CENTER, LARGE IDLER...
  • Page 84 SP8018 TRX TRACK ASSEMBLY SPRING ADJUST ASSEMBLY- 0400244E ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0400244E1 BRACKET,SPRING 0400244E2 SPRING 0400244E3 WELDMENT,SPRING BRACKET 0400244E4 ROD,SPRING...
  • Page 85 Behind Tow- 7500 Deutz Turbo Diesel 24" 46" 92" arc 31" 1.5" 60" 4,400 Behind Call and ask about Carlton’s line of Chippers or visit our website: www.stumpcutters.com CARLTON—QUALITY PRODUCTS AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Carlton Owner’s Manual SP8018 TRX Revised: 11/2007...

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