Carlton 1712 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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tamara48Aug 12, 2025
Why is the hydraulic oil overheating in my Carlton Chipper?
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  Kyle WrightAug 13, 2025
  To address hydraulic oil overheating in your Carlton Chipper, start by checking the pump for wear or damage, and replace if necessary. Inspect hoses for crimps or leaks, replacing them as needed. Ensure the relief valve is functioning correctly by cleaning, replacing, or resetting the pressure. Also, check the bearings of the feed wheels and lubricate them properly. Keep the hydraulic oil tank about 7/8 full, adhering to the maintenance schedule for oil and filter changes. Finally, ensure you're using the correct hydraulic oil viscosity for the current atmospheric temperature; contact JP Carlton or your local dealer for recommendations.
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amandawatsonAug 16, 2025
What to do if feeding material causes the feed wheels to slow down on a Carlton Chipper?
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  Terry HarrisonAug 17, 2025
  If the feed wheels on your Carlton Chipper are slowing down or stopping, it could be due to several reasons. Dull knives can cause the system to work harder, so replace them. A worn or dirty relief valve can also be the culprit; clean, replace, or reset the pressure. Excessive wear in the pump, malfunctioning feed wheel motor(s), or feed wheel springs that are too tight can also cause this issue. Check and replace any faulty components and adjust the springs as needed.
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Arthur KlineAug 20, 2025
Why is the hydraulic pump making so much noise on my Carlton Chipper?
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  Christopher LaneAug 20, 2025
  If the hydraulic pump on your Carlton Chipper is making excessive noise, it could be due to several reasons. Ensure the hydraulic oil viscosity is correct for the atmospheric temperature by contacting JP Carlton or your local dealer for the recommended oil type. Allow the system to warm up. If the pump has excessive wear, it should be replaced.
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David SimpsonAug 28, 2025
What to do if the discharge chute clogs on a Carlton Chipper?
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  James WilsonAug 28, 2025
  If the discharge chute of your Carlton Chipper is clogging or chips aren't discharging properly, it could be due to lugging the engine on large material. Maintain engine speed and use the feed control bar to reverse material if the engine slows down. An obstruction in the discharge chute may also be the cause. Replace the discharge chute if necessary. Chipping rotting material with little substance can also cause this issue. Use care when running this type of material and "flush" the discharge chute with material that has more substance.
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Alicia ThompsonAug 31, 2025
Why are the discharged chips the wrong size from my Carlton Chipper?
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  Laura LittleAug 31, 2025
  If the discharged chips from your Carlton Chipper are not the correct size (too large or too fine), several factors could be responsible. The knives may have lost their edge, so avoid operating the chipper with dull or mismatched knives and see the Servicing Cutter System section for instructions. The knife anvil may be worn; rotate, repair, or replace it as described in the Servicing Cutter System section. Check for wear in the throat/base area, and build up outer, non-cutting edges with weld to maintain the original surface integrity. Ensure the knives are ground at the correct angle, following the Servicing Cutter System section. Also, consider the material being chipped; very small, dry, or rotting material may not produce good chip quality.
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Karen JohnsonSep 4, 2025
Why is the cutter disk knife hitting the anvil on my Carlton Chipper?
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  Jack PowersSep 4, 2025
  If the cutter disk knife on your Carlton Chipper is hitting the anvil, it could be due to incorrect anvil to knife clearance. See the Servicing Cutter System section for adjustment. Another possible cause is a loose chipper bearing retainer cap; retighten the bolts or setscrews as tight as possible.
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John ChambersSep 7, 2025
Why are the chipper bearings overheating on my Carlton Chipper?
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  Lori RichardsSep 7, 2025
  If the chipper bearings on your Carlton Chipper are overheating, it could be due to several reasons. Ensure the bearings are adequately lubricated by greasing them daily with Texaco® Starplex II grease. Check the chipper bearing retainer cap for tightness and retighten the bolts or setscrews as tight as possible. If the bearings are worn out, replace them. Also, ensure the setscrews on the sheave side bearing are tight.
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Amber WestNov 23, 2025
Why are the feed wheels not turning on my Carlton Chipper?
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  Daniel RodriguezNov 23, 2025
  If one or both feed wheels on your Carlton Chipper aren't turning or are turning too slowly, there could be several causes. Start by checking the feed wheel motor(s); reverse the hoses at the flow divider to determine if the motor or the flow divider is faulty and needs repair or replacement. A relief valve that opens too easily or is stuck open can also be the problem; clean, replace, or reset the pressure. Other potential issues include a worn and leaking feed wheel valve, incorrect feed wheel relief pressure (reset to 2500 PSI), crimped or leaking hoses (replace as needed), low hydraulic oil level (keep about 7/8 full), a worn pump (replace), binding feed wheels (check bearings and lubricate), an improperly shifting control lever (readjust), or a worn or dirty flow divider (clean or rep...