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SAFETY HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
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SAFETY HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES Operator preparation and training – Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely Read the Operation & Safety perform the job. Use only accessories and Manual attachments approved by the manufacturer. –...
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SAFETY HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER OPERATING SAFELY INTERRUPTING OPERATION IN GENERAL Before leaving the operator's position: – Use extra care when loading or unloading the - Park on level ground. machine into a trailer or truck. - Disengage the master clutch. –...
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SAFETY HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Blades WARNING In general The sod cutter blade is sharp and can cut. Use extra cau- Maintain machine according to manufacturer's tion when handling. Remove schedule and instructions for maximum safety obstructions with care. Wrap and best results.
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SAFETY HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER STORAGE SAFETY Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry place. Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked storage place to prevent tampering and to keep children from playing with them.
LABELS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING MACHINE TO MOVE WITHOUT POOWER: PLACE DRIVE WHEEL SHIFTER LEVER (IN CENTER OF GEAR CASE COVER) IN CENTER “N” (NUETRAL) POSITION. TO MOVE MACHINE UNDER POWER: 1. DISENGAGE CUTTING BLADE SHIFTER LEVER (ON REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MACHINE) BY ROTATING DOWNWARD. 2.
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LABELS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER Rotate lever counter clockwise to engage sodcutter blade drive. 4163592 Rotate lever clockwise to disengage sodcutter blade drive. GEAR CASE LUBRICATION: See Operator Manual for proper fluid, checking, and filling procedures. BLADE ADJUSTMENT DEPTH OF CUT 1.
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SET-UP HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL NOTE: Front, rear, right and left references below are as seen from the operator's position. NEVER disable the operator presence control by altering or modifying it in any way. The HD Sodcutter is very heavy. To prevent serious injury, use an adequate lifting device (i.e., hoist, etc.) to remove from shipping pallet.
SET-UP HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER 8. Remove the air filter cover, air filter, and air filter base. Move cable clamp to rear position. Route the convoluted tubing E along the handle, Connect the Z-bend F to the throttle lever on the engine. (Figure 6) Install tubing in clamp on side of gear case.
CONTROLS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER MASTER CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER (A) Engages / disengages drive belt. Applies brake to drive belt when pulled FIRMLY to rear. THROTTLE CONTROL (B) Controls engine speed. Moving it forward increases engine speed. Moving the control all the ay rearward stops the engine.
OPERATION HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Inspect the work area. Remove stones or other (OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY) hard objects that might cause damage. Review and follow all safety rules and safety Check that there are no underground utilities in decal instructions.
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OPERATION HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER STARTING THE ENGINE CUTTING SOD 1. Pull the recoil starter to start the engine. WARNING: Beware of underground utilities. 2. If the choke is ON when the engine starts, Possible electrocution, explosion, service gradually back it off until the engine runs with no disruption risk could be present.
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ROLLING RAM CUT-OFF AND SULKY ROLLER OPERATION. If the Sulky Roller Accessory (P/N 545505) is to be The Ryan Heavy Duty Sodcutter has a cut to length used, the sodcutter must be converted from the auto feature. The factory cut-off length setting is walking ram cut-off.
OPERATION HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ADJUSTING SOD DEPTH OF CUT 3/4" (20mm) is a good general starting depth of cut. NOTE: Numbers on depth gauge do not necessarily Depth of cut can be varied from there depending on represent thickness of sod being cut. The conditions and what you are trying to accomplish.
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ADJUSTMENTS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ADJUSTING OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL 1. To adjust operator presence cable, pull clutch control handle A rearward as far as possible. 2. Press operator presence handle (right handlebar) down as far as possible. 3. Adjust cable until the pivot arm C contacts the arm extending from the operator presence switch 4.
ADJUSTMENTS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER LENGTH OF CUT (METERING WHEEL) The length of cut is determined by how far the meter- ing wheel rolls before it turns the dog wheel to the point where a dog trips the cut-off mechanism. The length is adjusted by the number of dogs and the diameter of the metering wheel.
BELT / CHAIN REPLACEMENT HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER CUT-OFF CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the shield on the left rear of the unit. 2. Remove master link 2 from chain 1 and remove chain. 3. Check both sprockets for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
BELT / CHAIN REPLACEMENT HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER DOG WHEEL CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect metering wheel lever from metering wheel arm. 2. Remove the four screws securing the dog wheel assembly to cut-off case. 3. Remove the screw and washers securing the dog wheel. 4.
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER When replacement parts are required, use genuine Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. parts or parts with equivalent characteristics, including type, strength and material. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER Lubrication: Grease Fittings: The Heavy Duty Sodcutter has 17 grease fittings. Use a good grade of Lithium Based grease. GREASE AS INDICATED BELOW: Pitman arms (1 each side) ......1....EVERY 4 HOURS OF USE (Figure 1) Side arms (2 each side) ......2....EVERY 4 HOURS OF USE (Figure 1) Side arm pivots (1 each side-top of unit) ..3....EVERY 8 HOURS OF USE (Figure 2) Metering wheel shafts (2 points) ....4....DAILY (Figure 3)
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER LUBRICATION CON'TD: Gear Case: The gear case is initially filled with 3 1/2 pints (1.7L) of EP 140 Gear Lube. Do not add to this amount unless the oil is changed or lost through leakage. Gear case drain plug D.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER PRESSURE CLUTCH PLATE LINER TRUNNION BRAKE ROLLER LINING YOKE END BOLT HOUSING FLYWHEEL SCREW SPRING PLUG LOCKING SCREW SHIMS TIE ROD SHAFT NUT (ADJUSTING NUT) WASHER Cut Away View Of Automatic Cut-Off CUT-OFF THEORY OF OPERATION PRESSURE PLATE 1.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER TRIGGERING TRIGGER 1. The triggering of the rotation cycle is accomplished through a dog wheel which is mounted on the right side of the clutch unit. 2. The dog wheel, which is chain driven by the TRIP ARM metering wheel, trips the trigger which has locked the cam into the braking position.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF ADJUSTMENTS WARNING When tripping the cut-off manually with the 1. If the cut-off is not operating properly, refer to metering wheel, BE SURE to keep hands the Trouble Shooting Guide and determine and feet away from ALL moving parts.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER TRIGGER AND TRIP ARM ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove access cover on dog wheel assembly, TRIGGER TRIGGER and open access cover on cut-off unit. ADJUSTING SCREW CAM STOP 2. If necessary, center trigger (side to side) on SPACER(S) cam stop by adding .015"...
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER DISASSEMBLY OF CUT-OFF NOTE: The following instructions will assist you in breaking down the cut-off assembly. These instruc- tions are used to repair or replace a component within the cut-off assembly. WARNING When tripping the cut-off manually with the metering wheel, BE SURE to keep hands and feet away from ALL moving parts.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER 8. The eccentric is the next part on the shaft which may be removed from unit. DO NOT remove the eccentric unless wear is present.. 9. Should the eccentric or the clutch shaft need replacing, remove the snap ring from shaft (left side of unit).
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER SPRING PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 8. Place the "O" ring into position over the thrust bearing and install the lubrication fitting. 1. From left side of cut-off, install washers and spring on tie rod and pressure plate assembly 9.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ADJUSTING PRESSURE PLATE CLEARANCE 1. Insert the locking screw partially into the end bolt, using a lithium based lubricant, or an anti-seize compound on the threads. Tighten the screw until hand tight. NOTE: If locking screw is not into the end bolt far enough, the end bolt threads will strip when shim- ming flywheel.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ADJUSTING PRESSURE PLATE CLEARANCE 13. After assembly, refer to "Checking Brake 9. From the right side of the unit, loosen the Clearance" and follow instructions accordingly. adjusting nut until he cam can be rocked back and forth approximately 1/4"...
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER GEAR REPLACEMENT -cont. 4. Remove the four screws securing the hub to pulley. Insert two screws into the threaded holes on hub and tighten against the pulley. Tap pulley with a soft hammer (rubber, lead, or brass) and continue turning the screws approximately 1/2 turn each time.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER on lower shaft. 10. Loosen the clamp screw on the pitman arm 1 and the clamp screw on eccentric assembly 2. Remove from shafts. (Figure 6) 11. Remove the two top screws securing the other side arm.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER 18. Re-assemble in reverse procedure using new seals and gaskets. 19. After installation of the drive gear and shaft, check the end play on the shaft. End play cannot exceed .005" (.13mm). If adjustment is required, add or remove shims (behind bearing cage) to obtain correct measurement.
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER SLIDING GEAR 1. Remove gear case cover. 2. Remove belt shield and belt (if unit has cut-off, remove cut-off chain and dog wheel assembly). 3. Remove screw, lockwasher, and flatwasher from end of belt pulley (if unit has cut-off, remove cut-off sprocket bolted to the belt pulley).
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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN SPROCKET 1. Drain gear case oil and remove gear case cover. 2. Remove belt shield and belt from unit. 3. Remove the two top screws on both side arms and lean them towards rear of unit for easier access to shaft ends.
STORAGE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS EXTENDED STORAGE Before the equipment is put into storage for any To prevent possible explosion or ignition of period exceeding 30 days: vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame 1.
TROUBLE SHOOTING HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER TROUBLE SHOOTING SOD CUTTER PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blade will not stay a. Bottom of blade is probably rounded off. a. Sharpen or replace blade. in ground. b. Blade angle is not properly set. b. In hard ground, the angle of cut should be slightly downward (pivot “A”...
TROUBLE SHOOTING HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER TROUBLE SHOOTING AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No cutting a. Shaft nut on cam end is too tight. a. Adjust shaft nut. b. Foreign material between rollers and b. Clean rollers and cam. cam surface. c.
ACCESSORIES HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ROLLING RAM ACCESSORY: P/N 545395 For conversion of Walking Ram to Rolling Ram, two accessories need to be used. Accessory part number 545395 Rolling Ram, MUST BE used with EXISTING HARDWARE Accessory part number 545505 Sulky Roller. This accessory allows the cut-off blade to pull the EXISTING HARDWARE...
SPECIFICATIONS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER Models: 544853G..HD Sodcutter - 16 in. High Gear: 231 ft/min 544854G..HD Sodcutter - 18 in. (70.5M/min) Engine: Model....Model GX390UT2, 11.7 HP Honda Cut-Off drive....Adjustable: 1 ft. to 9 ft. Starter........Recoil (305mm to 2.7M) Governor..
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