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Billy Goat SC121H Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

Billy Goat SC121H Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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MODEL SC121H
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
370406
F103104A

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  • Page 1 MODEL SC121H OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 370406 F103104A...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USE OF THE MANUAL...page 4 NOTICES ON THE MACHINE...page 5 TECHNICAL DATA...page 7 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION...page 8 MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE...page 9 CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS...page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HANDLEBARS AND END PART OF THE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER...page 11 SAFETY INFORMATION ) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...page 12 ) TRAINING...page 12...

  • Page 4: Use Of The Manual

    OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOD CUTTER MODEL SC121H FOREWORD This machine may only be utilized for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. to cut 30cm-wide strips of turf. Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Ma-nual and the enclosed Engine Manual is “PROHIBITED”.

  • Page 5: Notices On The Machine

    2. NOTICES ON THE MACHINE WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The symbols affixed to the machine serve to warn of danger during its use and maintenance. It is vitally important to understand the meaning of the danger notices and all messages should be kept in legible condition.
  • Page 6 370405 - Label Controls Instuction, Qty. 1 370300 - Label Instructions, Qty. 1 370406 F103104A...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE SOD CUTTER SC121H ENGINE : ENGINE CAPACITY : CUTTING WIDTH : CUTTING HEIGHT : SPEED GEARS : TRANSMISSION : GEARS : START : HANDLEBARS : TYRES : DIMENSIONS L x W x H (mm) : WEIGHT (kg) :...

  • Page 8: Lifting And Transportation

    4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The turf cutter is delivered in a cardboard box with the handlebars and end part of the cutting height adjustment lever disassembled. Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during transit and that the packaging has not been tampered or any parts removed.

  • Page 9: Main Parts Of The Machine

    5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE The machine consists of the following main parts: BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ENGINE COVER BLADE FORWARD-NEUTRAL GEAR SELECTOR LEVER ON/OFF SWITCH (1/0) 370406 Figure 1 F103104A...

  • Page 10: Controls And Adjustments

    6. CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENTS A) BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER This is used to engage and disengage the blade movement. Lowering the lever engages the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch. WARNING The blade will continue to move if the engine is running and the blade clutch is engaged, regardless of the position of the forward clutch.

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions For The Handlebars And End Part Of The Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

    I) ON SWITCH Two-position switch: (1) for starting the engine (0) for switching off the engine L) FORWARD-NEUTRAL GEAR SELECTOR LEVER This lever selects the gear forward (1st, 2nd) or neutral. Select the required gear only after disengaging the forward clutch by releasing the relative lever (Fig.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Before using the turf cutter it is essential that the operator has understood the warnings, do’s and don’ts and precautionary measures given in this manual and in the engine manual: the prevention of injury to the operator, third parties, animals or objects directly depends on observance of these instructions.

  • Page 13: D) Working Use

    Supervise the clothing of personnel operating the machine: a long-sleeved jacket with close-fitting cuffs, long, close-fitting trousers, heavy-duty footwear, and a protective cap or helmet should be worn. Avoid wearing loose-tailed clothing, unbuttoned jackets or torn, undone or partially zipped up items to prevent them from being caught up in the moving parts.
  • Page 14 During operation the lawn and turf are cut into strips. Should the cutter's wheels skid during use it is advisable to adjust the cutting height using the special lever (Fig. 3, ref.A). If this operation does not prevent this occurence check the state of the terrain. If it is too dry it should be wetted so that the blade encounters a slight resistance, thus making cutting operations easier.

  • Page 15: After Use

    E) AFTER USE Before moving away from the machine, place the gear lever in neutral (Fig. 2, ref. C) and switch off the engine by moving the switch (Fig.1,ref.I) to the 0 position. For greater safety shut off the feed cock (Fig. 4). 9.

  • Page 16: Description Of The Safety Systems And Guards

    10. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY AND GUARD SYSTEMS The safety devices must never be tampered with. It is necessary to understand how they work and safeguard their efficiency and correct operation. In the instance of doubt, problems or malfunction contact your dealer. FORWARD CONTROL AND BLADE MOVEMENT LEVERS When released both of these levers instantly disengage the transmission connected to them.

  • Page 17: Starting And Driving The Turf Cutter

    12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE TURF CUTTER The machine can be switched on once all the aforementioned preliminary operations have been carried out. Place the feed cock in the OPEN position (direction shown by the arrow, Fig. 4). Bring the choke to the CLOSED position for a cold start (direction shown by the arrow, Fig.

  • Page 18: Driving The Machine

    DRIVING THE MACHINE When using the machine for the first time it is advisable to get the feel of it by executing manoeuvres on flat ground free of foreign objects. After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous paragraph: 1.

  • Page 19: Cutting Tips

    13. CUTTING TIPS 1. Before commencing cutting operations, read the safety instructions given in the previous sections. 2. At first the setting of a relatively high cutting height is recommended (using the relative lever in figure 2, ref. A), lowering it gradually according to working conditions. 3.

  • Page 20: Belt Replacement And Adjustment

    B2) FORWARD CONTROL CABLE Make sure that there is no play between the upper end of the cable and the adjustment screw. If there is, or if the cable has stretched, restore to ideal position using the relative adjustment screw ( Fig. 5, ref. A). If adjustment using the relative screw proves ineffective, the belts, and hence the engine mounting, must be adjusted.

  • Page 21: D ) Service Brake Checking

    C2)FORWARD CONTROL BELT Remove the blade control belt following the instructions given in the preceding paragraph. Remove the blade (Fig.1 Ref. G) following the instructions provided in the section entitled “Blade removal and replacement”. Then remove the forward control belt from the lower pulley by turning the belt anticlockwise (Fig.
  • Page 22 Figure 6 Figure 7 370406 F103104A...
  • Page 23 Figure 8 Figure 9 370406 F103104A...

  • Page 24: E) Checking And Replacing The Blade

    E) CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE Always check the state of the blade before commencing work. Do not forget to switch the engine off! During work operations if the blade (Fig. 10, ref. A ) strikes stones or stumps stop straightaway and make sure that it has not become bent or broken.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Storage

    15. MAINTENACE AND STORAGE All operations on the machine must be carried out exclusively by authorized personnel. Always switch off the engine when checking, adjusting or servicing the machine. Allow the machine to cool down before inspection. The cover ( Fig. 1 ref. F) must always be correctly installed and intact. If it becomes damaged, have it repaired before the machine is used again.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Machine

    16. CLEANING THE MACHINE Proceed in the following order: Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire; Clean the engine and the outside of the machine with a cloth soaked in a little oil. Clean all parts of the machine, particularly the starting unit, air filter, exhaust and carburetor.

  • Page 27: Decommissioning And Scrapping

    (see engine manual supplied). 20. WARRANTY Should a Billy Goat Machine fail due to a defect in material and / or workmanship, the owner should make a warranty claim as follows: The Machine must be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased or to an authorized Servicing Billy Goat Dealer.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    21. TROUBLESHOOTING The following table illustrates some problems which may arise during operation. FAULT Belt slips Machine vibrates excessively Engine overloads during work operations ENGINE FAULT Engine sluggish at switch on Poor power Engine stalls Exhaust fumes dark Engine emits black smoke and power is poor Exhaust fumes bluish Silencer becomes red through...
  • Page 29 NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 370406 F103104A...
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  • Page 31 PART LIST 370252 LEVER CONTROL ( righthand ) 370257 GRIP 370253 LEVER TIGHTENER (LEFTHAND) 370178 SCREW M6X55 UNI 5931 370107 NUT LOCK M6 H6 370255 LEVER HAND ACCELERATOR 370112 WASHER FLAT M6 370254 CABLE ACCELERATOR 370148 NUT LOCK M6 H8 370281 SCREWCAP M10X20 370256...
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  • Page 33 PART LIST 370107 NUT LOCK M6 H6 370243 LEVER 370282 SCREWCAP M6X45 P.F. 370110 WASHER FLAT M8 370259 FORK 03216055 370260 CLIP FORK 370146 NUT M10 370147 SCREWCAP M10X50 P.F. 370145 WASHER WAVE M10 370228 SUPPORT HANDLE 370247 NUT SPECIAL FOR HANDLE SUPPORT 370292 SCREWCAP M8X16 370425...
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  • Page 35 PART LIST 370107 NUT LOCK M6 H6 370112 WASHER FLAT M6 370136 NUT M8 H5 370407 WASHER GROWER U 1751 8 370501 ARM CONTROL BLADE (RIGHT) 370157 KEY 8X7X25 370177 SCREW ALLEN M6 X 25 370128 SCREWCAP M6X14 370211 PULLEY FOR SHAFT WITH ECCENTRICS 370150 NUT M12 370197...
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  • Page 37 PART LIST 370126 SCREWCAP M8X16 370110 WASHER FLAT M8 370194 REAR WHEEL 3.00-4 TRACTOR 370277 TIBE INNER REAR WHEEL 370409 TIRE 3.00-4 TRACTOR 370195 HUB WHEEL 370158 PIN ELASTIC 10X40 370288 COVER DUST 370289 FELT PROTECTION 370305 RING SEAL 25 X 52 X 7 370114 RING SNAP INTERNAL 152 370131...
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  • Page 39 PART LIST 370182 PLASTIC KNOB Ø 12 370162 CAP PLASTIC 370163 WASHER FIBER 370159 SCREW ALLEN M 8 X 16 370226 LEVER ENGAGE-DISENGAGE 370264 SPRING GEAR FORK 6X25 370160 BALL 370410 FORK 1st-2nd 370161 CASING 370411 PIN FORK 370125 NUT LOCK M8 370412 GEAR Z8 370164...
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  • Page 41 PART LIST 370193 SHIM ENGINE 20X6 370110 WASHER FLAT M8 370234 SUPPORT ENGINE 370172 SCREW TTQST 8X40 370175 WASHER TOROIDAL M24 370125 NUT LOCK M8 370126 SCREWCAP M8X16 370238 GUIDE BELT No.1 370113 WASHER FLAT M5 370106 SCREW ALLEN M5X8 370237 GUIDE BELT 370176...

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