ryan 544853G Operator's & Parts Manual

Heavy duty sodcutter 11hp honda 16"

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HEAVY DUTY SODCUTTER 11HP HONDA 16"
HEAVY DUTY SODCUTTER 11HP HONDA 18"
544853G
544854G

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  • Page 1 544853G HEAVY DUTY SODCUTTER 11HP HONDA 16" 544854G HEAVY DUTY SODCUTTER 11HP HONDA 18"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    See a Ryan dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products. You can trust Ryan replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
  • Page 4: Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 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. –...
  • Page 6 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. –...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Labels

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Set-Up

    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.
  • Page 13: Controls

    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.
  • Page 14: Operation

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Operation

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 20: Belt / Chain Replacement

    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.
  • Page 21: Belt / Chain Replacement

    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.
  • Page 22: Maintenance / Service

    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.
  • Page 23 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)
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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"...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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).
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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"...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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).
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39: Storage

    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.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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”...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 42: Accessories

    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...
  • Page 43: Specifications

    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..
  • Page 44: Notes

    NOTES HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________...
  • Page 45: Parts Section

    HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 46: Cut-Off Clutch

    CUT-OFF CLUTCH HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 1 NOTE: Center boss on washer should be against inner race of bearing.
  • Page 47: Cut-Off Clutch ..............................................Figure 1

    CUT-OFF CLUTCH HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64006-03 WASHER, 3/8 HELICAL LCK 4 64001-3 NUT, 1/2-20 HEX JAM 306539 SCRW,.38-16.875 HX G5 64164-28 KEY-#808 WOODRUFF 641989-16 BLT-HEX EOC 1/4 - 20 X 1 (APPLY LOCKTITE #290 OR EQUIVALENT TO THREADS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY) 316924...
  • Page 48: Gear Case.........................................................figure 2

    GEAR CASE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 2...
  • Page 49: Gear Case.........................................................figure 2

    GEAR CASE HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64123-80 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X1-1/4 64006-01 LOCKWASHER-1/4 HELICAL 6 307665 NUT,.75-16 YS HX JAM 64025-19 NUT-1/2-13 HEX 309799 LWSHR,.75 ZS SHKPRF EXT 2 515607 SHIFTER LEVER 515618 SHAFT 515638...
  • Page 50: Gear Case

    GEAR CASE (CON'T) HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 3 2 28...
  • Page 51: Gear Case (Con't)

    GEAR CASE (CON'T) HEAVY DUTY FIGURE 3 SOD CUTTER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64123-64 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X2-1/4 548080 BRG.NDL.75 1.00.75 OPEN 1 64123-80 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X1-1/4 548095 BRG,NDL 1.00 1.25.75 OPEN 2 302479 SCRW,.31-18 1.12 YS HX G5 4 548131 BRG,BALL 1.00 2.00.50 64006-02...
  • Page 52: Engine, Mount, & Covers ............................Figure 4

    ENGINE, MOUNT, & COVERS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 4...
  • Page 53: Engine, Mount, & Covers

    LINK-CONTROL * NOT ILLUSTRATED 4166464 BELT-DRIVE 4166504.2 MOUNT-ENGINE 524577 BUSHING 4151739 S-GUARD, BELT FRONT 4163976 LABEL-RYAN X-LARGE 4124293 LABEL-SIDE, HD SOD CTR 1 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 64152-56 SCREW-HS S-TAP #12X1/2 3 35027N FITTING-lube. 1/4-28 90 DEG. 6416331 WSHR,.25/64 X1 X12 4166360.7...
  • Page 54: Control Handles, Pitman, & Side Arms .Figure 5

    CONTROL HANDLES, PITMAN & SIDE ARMS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 5...
  • Page 55 CONTROL HANDLES, PITMAN & SIDE ARMS HEAVY DUTY FIGURE 5 SOD CUTTER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64006-02 LOCKWSHR-HELICAL 5/16 6 64163-99 WSHR-.510X1.31X.179 64123-107 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X7/8 4164033 LABEL-CHF VERT 64123-61 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X1-3/4 548056 NUT,.44-14 YS HX UNITORQ 6 328018 SCRW,.44-14 1.12 YS HX G5 6 64025-03...
  • Page 56: Blade, Mounts, Rocker Arms & Ram .......Figure 6

    BLADE, MOUNTS, ROCKER ARMS & RAM HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 6...
  • Page 57: Blade, Mounts, Rocker Arms & Ram

    548224 FITTING,GREASE 1/4-28 4137371 LABEL-CRUSH HAND 64152-56 SCRW-HS S-TAP #12 X 1/2 515537.7 MOUNT, BLADE 16" (USED ON MODEL 544853G) 515538.7 MOUNT, BLADE 18" * NOT ILLUSTRATED (USED ON MODEL 544854G) 64164-05 KEY, WOODRUFF #404 800416 SCRW,.25-20 1.00 YS FR G5 6...
  • Page 58: Cut-Off Case, Metering Wheel ................Figure 7

    CUT-OFF CASE, METERING WHEEL HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 7...
  • Page 59 CUT-OFF CASE, METERING WHEEL HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 7 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64197-025 TSCRW,.25-20.62 YS HW 518252 BUSHING 64163-86 WSHR-.265X.625X.125 4157143 TRIP ARM AY 64123-89 BOLT-HEX 1/4-20X3/4 545389 SHAFT AY 301988 NUT, .5-20 YS HX 545397 CASE, CUT-OFF, COMPLT 64141-6...
  • Page 60: Handlebars

    HANDLEBARS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 8...
  • Page 61: Handlebars .....................................................Figure 8

    BLT-HEX 3/8-16X1-1/4 64163-03 WSHR-.256IDx62ODx18GA. 5 64229-05 NUT-NYLON LOCK 1/2-13 64123-24 SCREW, 1/2-13x1-3/4" 522585 HANDLE, CONTROL 522727 GRIP, HANDLE 4161125 LABEL-RYAN , OVAL,SMALL 1 4164043 LABEL-CONTROL PANEL 64163-86 WSHR-.265X.625X.125 4164025 S-CONTROL PANEL HD 4163620.7 BRKT-HANDLE MTG 540232 CONTROL-KILL SWITCH 540255 CONTROL AY,THROTTLE 4164021.7...
  • Page 62 REAR WHEELS HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 9...
  • Page 63 REAR WHEELS HEAVY DUTY FIGURE 9 SOD CUTTER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64006-06 LOCKWSHR-HELICAL 7/16 2 304364 NUT-HEX 7/16-14 64001-6 NUT-HEX JAM, 3/8-16 64006-03 LOCKWASHER, 3/8 64123-75 BOLT, 3/8-16X3 HEX 311397 SCRW,.44-14 3.00 YS HX G5 2 316942 PIN,SPIROL.250.500 PS 515759...
  • Page 64: Accessories (Roll Diverter)

    ACCESSORIES-ROLL DIVERTER (4166954) HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 10 FRONT OF UNIT ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE...
  • Page 65 ACCESSORIES-ROLL DIVERTER (4166954) HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 10 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 120177 LOCKWASHER 64123-67 BLT-HEX 3/8-16x2 64140-3 PIN,COTTER.09 x.75 64025-05 NUT, 3/8 - 16 64123-16 BLT-HEX 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 64123-171 BLT-HEX 3/8-16X3-1/2 64123-147 BLT-HEX 1/2-13x4 64163-55 WASHER, 5/16"...
  • Page 66 ACCESSORIES-SULKY ROLLER (545505) HEAVY DUTY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 11...
  • Page 67: Accessories-Sulky Roller

    ACCESSORIES-SULKY ROLLER (545505) HEAVY DUTY FIGURE 11 SOD CUTTER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64006-05 LOCKWSHR-HELICAL 1/2 547042 CLAMP 64006-03 WASHER, 3/8 HELICAL LCK 12 547346 RACK-PRIMARY 64123-67 BLT-HEX 3/8-16X2 (INCLUDES ITEM 44) 64140-1 COTTER PIN, 1/8 X 1.0 64123-50 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1 316949...
  • Page 68 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010...

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