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Model SP2000 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.
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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.
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 SP2000 is designed and intended for use in unique situations where size and maneuverability are foremost. As a result, the Model SP2000 has it's own unique operational requirements.
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.
SP2000 MACHINE FEATURES • • • Gas Power 34 1/2” width to clear fence Self propelled • gates • Heavy construction Easy engine belt • • Safety tie down loops adjustment Tapered roller bearings on • • cutter wheel. Epoxy primer Heavy duty electric •...
SP2000 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 are damaged, difficult to read, or missing. Decals may be purchased from J. P. Carlton or an authorized dealer.
SP2000 DAILY CHECKLIST • Check engine oil at dipstick (see picture). Take oil reading with engine sitting level. Add recommended oil type as required (see engine owners’ manual). • Check fuel filter for debris or water. • Replenish fuel tank with fresh fuel.
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SP2000 DAILY CHECKLIST • Inspect bolts, wiring harnesses, and equipment for tightness and wear. Replace if necessary. • Check air filters and pre-cleaners. Inspect dry air cleaners. Do not blow out or tap on ground. REPLACE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED AIR FILTER ONLY. Dirty air filters can lead to dirt ingestion in the engine.
ENGINE CONTROLS – Refer to the engine manufacturers owners’ manual for controls, operation, and service information. The SP2000 is equipped with a Kohler engine. The controls are on the machine handle as shown below. Read the engine manual for all other information.
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SP2000 MACHINE CONTROLS Figure 2 illustrates: A. Safety Shut Off System – The safety shut off bar must be held down for engine to start. This bar must continue to be held down for the machine to operate. Releasing this bar will automatically shut off the machine.
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SP2000 MACHINE CONTROLS Figure 5 illustrates: A. Height Adjustment Plate – There are six different locations in the plate to allow the operator to adjust the height of the handlebar for ease of operation while grinding the stump. Figure 5 B.
A TRAILER. Transport machine in a suitable vehicle designed for a load equal to the dimensions and weight of the SP2000. A low trailer is recommended due to its decreased height. • Check trailer for security and make sure chains are properly installed.
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• Position machine in front of stump with cutter wheel a slight distance away (see Figure 2). The SP2000 is self-propelled to allow the operator to position the machine in the proper position without too much effort. Figure 3 shows forward position and Figure 4 shows reverse position.
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SP2000 MACHINE OPERATION • Always wear eye and ear protection and sturdy footwear. • Do not operate around water, gas, power, or phone lines. Check with property owner or call utilities if not sure. • Avoid fences and clear away other objects (i.e. sticks, stones, metal, etc.).
SP2000 MACHINE OPERATION • Keep all guards in place and properly secured during operation. • Do not run the machine without a complete number of teeth in the cutter wheel tightened to the correct torque. • When cutting the stump, pivot machine right to left to cut across the width of the stump.
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SP2000 MACHINE OPERATION For optimal performance, the stump should be cut with the portion of the cutterwheel shown. NEVER UNDERCUT THE STUMP. Undercutting the stump can cause severe kickback, vibration and component damage. NEVER CUT THE STUMP FROM THE TOP. The cutterwheel will throw debris up and toward the operator, instead of down and under the machine.
SP2000 MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Check engine oil at dipstick DAILY (see Figure 1). • Take oil reading with engine sitting level. • Add recommended oil type and change oil and filter as required. (See engine owners’ manual). Figure 1 • Grease cutter wheel bearings DAILY (see figure 2).
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Figure 8 Belts tend to “seat-in” during the first few hours of operation. Carlton recommends adjustment of belt tension after the first two hours of operation. Replace belts when worn or when repeated adjustments are necessary.
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SP2000 MACHINE MAINTENANCE • Check level of hydraulic fluid and replenish as necessary on the Hydrostatic drive (see Figure 9). • Make sure not to fill above the fill line (very low on container). • Recommended to use AW32 hydraulic fluid.
SP2000 LUBRICATION CHART • The model SP2000, as well as all of our • A regularly scheduled maintenance machines, is built to be rugged program will pay big dividends in performers. Your new machine is sturdy machine life, performance and avoided and our design goals are simplicity and damage.
SP2000 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE COMPLAINT CAUSE CORRECTION • Loose ground wire. • Clean and tighten. Engine will not start (see Engine Manufacturer • Loose hot wire. • Clean and tighten. Manual for further • Dead battery. • Recharge or replace.
There are sixteen (16) teeth to a complete set on the model SP2000. Two (2) straights, seven (7) left 45’s and seven (7) right 45’s. A locking pin is provided to hold cutter wheel in position during tooth removal and re-installation.
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SP2000 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 (30) teeth to a complete set. There are ten (10) Short Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450131) and twenty (20) Plow Bolt Bits (Carlton part #0450130). • DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE...
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SP2000 SERVICING CUTTER WHEEL OPTIONAL: Sandvik Dura Disk II 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.
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SP2000 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.
SP2000 BELT ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION SP2500254 Belt Guard Back SP2500257 Belt Guard Cover 0150119 3/8”-16 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt 0150303 3/8” Flat Washer 0150404 3/8” Lock Washer 0150119B 3/8”-16 Hex Nut SP2500231 Pump Drive Pulley 0150403 1/4" Fender Washer 0150402 1/4"...
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SP2000 BELT ASSEMBLY Parts # 7 thru 10 also shown on Axle Assembly Parts # 17 thru 21 also shown on Engine Assembly Part # 24 also shown on Cutter Wheel Assembly...
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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 acid burns. injury or death. severe nausea, fainting or death. Charge battery only in a well Disconnect and ground spark plug Do not operate engine in closed or ventilated area.
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Air Cleaner Dipstick Oil Fill Fuel Pump Oil Filter Oil Cooler Electric Starter Rectifier-Regulator Side Oil Drain Plugs Figure 1. Typical Command Horizontal Shaft Carbureted Engine. Throttle Body Intake Manifold Ignition Coil Fuel Injectors Ignition Coil Oil Filter Oil Cooler Rectifier-Regulator Figure 2.
Oil Recommendations Refer to “Maintenance Instructions” beginning on page 8 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil Using the proper type and weight of oil in the filter 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 Model Designation When ordering parts, or in any communication involving Model CH20S for example: C designates Command an engine, always give the Model, Specification, and engine, H designates horizontal crankshaft, and 20 Serial Numbers of the engine. designates horsepower.
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Starting flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash resulting in 1. Place the throttle control midway between the damage to the starter. ‘‘slow’’ and ‘‘fast’’ positions. Place the choke control (non-EFI engines only) into the ‘‘on’’ If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off position.
Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this WARNING: Hot Parts! engine powers. Because of equipment design or Engine components can get extremely hot from application, there may be more stringent restrictions operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch these regarding the angle of operation.
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Change Oil and Filter, Service Oil Cooler Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Change Oil Change oil after every 100 hours of operation (more Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: frequently under severe conditions).
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Service Oil Cooler Some engines are equipped with an oil cooler. One style of oil cooler mounts on the engine crankcase and has the oil filter on it (See Figure 8). The other style of oil cooler is mounted on the blower housing (See Figure 9), separate from the oil filter.
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Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the 4. Do not wash the paper element or use engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around pressurized air, as this will damage the element. the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a check for loose or damaged components.
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inner cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine Main Element are kept clean at all times. Element Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing* and other cooling shrouds.
3. Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge. Adjust Fuel Filter the gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) by carefully Carbureted Engines: Most engines are equipped with bending the ground electrode. See Figure 14. an in-line fuel filter. Periodically inspect the filter and replace with a genuine Kohler filter every 200 operating hours.
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2. Low Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle control into the “idle” or “slow” position. Set the low idle speed to 1200 RPM* (± 75 RPM) by turning the low idle speed adjusting screw in or out. Check the speed using a tachometer. Low Idle *NOTE: The actual low idle speed depends on the Fuel Adj.
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• Make sure the proper fuel filter is being used, and it If adjustment is to be made, the engine must be at is clean and unobstructed. Replace filter only with operating temperature, air cleaner in place, and check genuine Kohler parts. engine light must be off (no fault codes present).
Storage 5. On units with EFI engines, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable or use a "battery minder" trickle If the engine will be out of service for two months or 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.
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FORM NO.: 24 590 01 ISSUED: 11/04 REVISED: 1/05 MAILED: LITHO IN U.S.A. FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044...