Carlton 2518 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 46)

18” DRUM MACHINE CONTROLS

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CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT HANDLE

• The clutch is to be engaged and

disengaged at low engine speeds only.

NEVER ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE

THE PTO/CLUTCH AT ENGINE

SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 1200 RPM.

Engagement or disengagement of the

clutch at elevated engine speeds can

cause severe clutch damage. This is not

warrantable. Please refer to clutch

manufacturers’ manual for clutch

adjustment procedures.

• To engage the clutch:

− Engine must be below 1200 RPM

− Infeed chute must be clear of

material

− Feed control bar must be in the stop

(middle) position

− Bring the cutter drum up to speed by

a series of short engagements and

disengagements at intervals long

enough to prevent excessive heat

build up in the facings. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES should the

clutch be slipped without fully

engaging or disengaging the clutch

to permit it to cool.

− Engage clutch fully. This should

take a minimum of 100 lbs. of force

to engage clutch on over center

models (shown here), which will

require most of the operators’

strength. If the clutch engages with

less force than this, it needs to be

adjusted immediately! Clutches out

of adjustment will slip and fail in a

very short period of time. This type

of failure is not covered by the

warranty. (Please refer to clutch

manufacturers’ manual for clutch

adjustment procedures.)

− New clutches or new facings require

several frequent adjustments until the

friction facings have “worn in”. (See

the Twin Disc PTO/Clutch section to

making adjustments or read the Twin

Disc manual.)

ENGAGED

DISENGAGED

CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT

HANDLE

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