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Model 900 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 S.C. 29303 Ph. (864) 578-9335 Fax (864) 578-0210...
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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.
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.
Each and every machine has been over designed and overbuilt to ensure years and years of trouble-free operation. In this, we take pride. The Carlton Model 900 is designed and intended to be used in unique situations where size and maneuverability are foremost. As a result, the Model 900 has it's own unique operational requirements.
MACHINE FEATURES • • Gas Power Safety tie down loops • • Heavy construction Epoxy primer • • Tapered roller bearings on Dupont Imron® protective finish • cutter wheel. Premium tires • • 1/2” thick Blanchard ground Heavy duty rubber and metal cutter wheel chip guards •...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand this manual as well as the engine manual supplied with your unit before operation. Be thoroughly familiar with controls and operation of equipment. Know how to stop unit quickly in case of an emergency. Understand and follow each Danger, Warning, Caution and Instruction decal installed on equipment.
DAILY CHECKLIST Check engine oil at dipstick. Take reading with engine sitting level. Add • recommended oil as required. Check fuel filter for debris or water. • Check fuel supply before starting engine. DO NOT fill gasoline tank • indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is still hot. Allow engine to cool several minutes before removing fuel cap.
MACHINE OPERATION STARTING - READ ENGINE MANUFACTURERS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING. • Check all fluids before starting. • Cutter wheel will engage with increased RPM. • Inspect all connections, teeth, tires, etc. (See Daily Figure 2 Checklist). • Start engine at idle speed and allow sufficient time for oil to circulate before proceeding.
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MACHINE OPERATION • NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE UNIT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING (EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDED). • KEEP ENGINE IN GOOD CONDITION. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE AND SAFETY DEVICES OPERATING PROPERLY. • DO NOT TOUCH EQUIPMENT PARTS THAT HAVE MIGHT BE HOT FROM OPERATION.
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MACHINE OPERATION Unlock the brake, move the machine further • forward, reset the brake, and resume the grinding Figure 7 process. Should there be excessive chip build-up shut off • cutter and move out of position and rake away chip build-up then start to cut again.
WEEKLY. Purge until new grease comes out. Use Texaco Starplex II grease. ® − Check v-belt for proper tension by removing cover. − Always use Carlton recommended belts. They are available through your dealer or from the factory.
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− Too much tension results in excessive wear and stress on flywheel shaft bearings. − Belts tend to “seat-in” during the first few hours of operation. Carlton recommends adjustment Figure 2 of belt tension after the first two hours of operation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start. (see Engine Engine switch set to Turn on. • • Manufacturer Manual for further OFF position. • Hold handle while information.) Operator presence • starting. bar not engaged. • Belt tension too •...
SAFETY - DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT A FULL SET OF TEETH. There are twelve (12) teeth to a complete set on the model 900. Two (2) straight teeth, five (5) left 25° teeth and five (5) right 25° teeth.
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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 new pockets across from each other in sure to duplicate original factory tooth order to prevent vibration.
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SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL TOOTH SHARPENING Begin by removing the exposed area of the steel shank shown above with a standard grinding stone to provide relief for the cut. After the shank has been ground, use a silicon carbide green stone to dress the carbide. •...
THROTTLE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 0150510 Brake Lever Assembly 0150510A Brake Cable 0150511 Brake Caliper Assembly 900111 Throttle Cable...
HARDWARE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 900105 Safety Shut-Off Bar Spring 0350011E Kill Switch 0150106 1/2”-13 x 1 1/4” 0150304 1/2” Flat Washer 0150206 1/2”-13 Lock Nut 0200111 13 HP Honda Engine 900109 Motor Positioning Brace - Front 0150207 3/8”-16 Lock Nut 0150303 3/8”...