Carlton 900 Owner's Manual

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. [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.stumpcutters.com

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.

900 SAFETY ALERT

900 SAFETY ALERT

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 is not responsible for consequential damages.

This warranty will not apply if the grinder is not operated in a manner recommended by the manufacturer. The
following examples would void warranty:

1. The grinder has been abused.

2. The machine is involved in or damaged by an accident.

3. Repairs or attempted repairs were made without prior written authorization.

4. Including but not limited to repairs made due to normal wear.

The owner is responsible for all regular maintenance as explained in the operators’ manual. Neglect in regular
maintenance or failure to replace normal wear items such as teeth, pockets, lubrication oils, filters, belts, bearings,
etc. may void warranty.

This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty or
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose and of any non-contractual liabilities including product liabilities
based upon negligence or strict liability. J.P. Carlton Co. Inc. will not be liable for consequential damages resulting
from breach of warranty.

IT IS NECESSARY TO RETURN THE WARRANTY VALIDATION FORM AND NOTIFY J.P. CARLTON
CO. INC. IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM DELIVERY DATE TO VALIDATE THIS
WARRANTY.

NOTE: This warranty applies only to new and unused equipment or parts thereof manufactured by J.P. Carlton Co.
Inc. ANY MACHINES USED FOR LEASE OR RENTAL - WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FROM
FIRST DAY OF INITIAL SERVICE.

NOTICE: All power units and associated components are NOT
dealers. It is the customers’ responsibility to return machine to the local engine distributor.

INFORMATION PHONE NUMBERS TO FIND YOUR LOCAL ENGINE & PARTS SERVICE CENTERS:

Honda ............................................ 1-770-497-6400 (GA-Eastern Time Zone)

Kohler Engines.............................. 1-800-544-2444 (Toll Free)

Briggs & Stratton Engines........... 1-800-233-3723 (Toll Free)

Lombardini ................................... 1-770-623-3554 (GA-Eastern Time Zone)

Deutz Engines................................ 1-800-241-9886 (Toll Free)

John Deere Engines ...................... 1-800-533-6446 (Toll Free)

Caterpillar..................................... 1-877-636-7658 (Toll Free)

Kubota ........................................... 1-847-955-2500 (IL-Central Time Zone)

Kawasaki Engines......................... 1-616-949-6500 (MI-Eastern Time Zone)

Wisconsin Engines ........................ 1-800-932-2858 (Toll Free)

Onan Engine ................................. 1-800-888-6626 (Toll Free)

In order to process any warranty claims, it is the owners’ responsibility to report claims promptly to us or our
authorized dealer from whom the equipment was purchased. It is necessary to include the following information on
any and all request for warranty:

1. Dealer from whom purchased

2. Date of delivery

3. Serial number of unit

4. Model number of unit

warranted by J.P. Carlton Co. Inc. or their

5. Engine make and serial number

6. Length of time in use

7. Date of failure

8. Nature of failure

STUMP GRINDER LIMITED WARRANTY

EXPLANATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer will not reimburse the customer or dealer labor cost incurred for
installing “bolt-on” or “slip-on” items, such as pumps and motors, bearings, belts,
pulleys, etc. 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.

The manufacturer will not reimburse travel cost to servicing dealer. It is the
customers’ responsibility to deliver machine to dealers’ facility, unless other
arrangements have been agreed to between the selling dealer and the customer.

The manufacturer may elect, at its discretion, to reimburse reasonable labor cost to
customer or dealer for major defect repairs. Prior approval must be obtained from
J.P. Carlton Company Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE IS CRITICAL ON STUMP
GRINDING MACHINES. DIRT INGESTION WILL NOT BE
WARRANTED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER OR
J.P. CARLTON COMPANY.

2. OIL AND OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE AND STAYING
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE ANGLE OF OPERATION IS
ALSO CRITICAL ON STUMP GRINDING MACHINES.
STARVING THE ENGINE FOR OIL WILL NOT BE
WARRANTED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER OR
J.P. CARLTON COMPANY.