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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
Your safe use of this Classen product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation.
HTS-20HD SAFETY This symbol means: NOTICE !!! 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. strongly warns against,...
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HTS-20HD SAFETY CAUTION WARNING Slicing blades will continue to run for If the seeder is used improperly or safety several seconds after turning off the seeder. precautions are not followed, the users Wait until the blades have completely risk serious injury to themselves, others stopped before lifting the seeder or and property.
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HTS-20HD SAFETY OPERATOR PREPARATION & TRAINING • Do not operate machine while under the READ THE OPERATION & influence of drugs or alcohol, or any other WARNING SAFETY MANUAL condition of impairment. • If an operator or mechanic • The owner/user can prevent and is respon-...
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HTS-20HD SAFETY MACHINE PREPARATION • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling WARNING machine towards you. • Read engine manual. • Stop operation if someone approaches. • Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep guards, shields and interlock safety de- STARTING vices in place and in proper working condition.
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HTS-20HD SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY INTERRUPTING OPERATION WARNING WARNING Before leaving the operator’s position, shut off engine. Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and • Stop the engine, disengage the blade, set best results. parking brake and wait until the blade stops rotating: •...
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HTS-20HD SAFETY STORAGE SAFETY FUEL SAFETY WARNING WARNING • Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. • Gasoline is flammable; gaso- line vapors are explosive. • Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. Use extra care when handling. •...
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HTS-20HD SAFETY VIBRATION AND NOISE WARNING REDUCTION To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emis- sion, limit the time of operation, as well as wear personal protective equipment. Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and noise exposure risks: •...
HTS-20HD LABELS WARNING LABELS Warning labels are an important part of the safety system incorporated in this machine. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. CAUTION WARNING ADVERTENCIA Antes de comenzar: MUFFLER AND -Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas.
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HTS-20HD LABELS Reverse See label at center of machine for: Do not lower blades further than 1/4” into soil. Before starting: Engage blades Seed Application Chart Read and understand Operator Manual and labels. Drop seed Replace or rotate blades when Lawn Preparation Wear hearing and eye protection.
HTS-20HD SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Units ship with no gas or oil. 1. Cut banding and roll seeder off pallet. 2. Unfold by pulling up on handle 1. Slide lock rings 2 down to lock handle in upright position. Slide linkage coupler 3 to the locked position.
HTS-20HD CONTROLS THROTTLE (A) Controls engine speed and vacuum suction level. CHOKE HANDLE (B) Move to the “CHOKE” position to apply the choke. Move to the “RUN” position to remove the choke. FUEL VALVE (C) Move to the “OFF” position to shut off the fuel whenever transporting the machine by trailer or truck or during storage.
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HTS-20HD CONTROLS BLADE / SEED HANDLE (J) Pull the depth adjustment lever out and move it towards the handles in order to lower the blades (deeper into soil). Never lower the blades while on hard surfaces. Blades should never be lowered into soil more than ¼”.
HTS-20HD OPERATION 5. Drive the machine to the area to be seeded. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Read the Operator and Engine Manuals. 6. Once on soil, move depth adjustment so that Become familiar with the controls, how each it is a maximum of 1/4” into the soil. Do not functions, and what it operates.
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HTS-20HD STORAGE STORAGE To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot). Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days: 1.
Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before performing any maintenance. When replacement parts are required, use genuine Classen 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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HTS-20HD MAINTENANCE GREASE BEARINGS Grease Bearings every 25 hours. There are four WHEEL grease bearings: two for the shaft assembly, and STEP 3, 4 5 two for the front wheels. Grease front wheel bearings: 1. Turn engine to the OFF position and remove the spark plug cable.
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HTS-20HD MAINTENANCE BLADE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 13. Move to right side of unit and slide shaft through shaft guard and bearing. Attach bearing collar and shaft guard to secure both to the unit with 1. Turn the engine to the OFF position and remove hardware removed in Step 3.
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HTS-20HD MAINTENANCE BLADE REEL BELTS REPLACEMENT Check the belts for wear every 25 hours of operation. Replace belt if it is cracked, squeals during operation, or slips. Do not place fingers between pulley and belt while rotating the assembly. Fingers can be pinched between pulley and belt.
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HTS-20HD MAINTENANCE GEAR BOX BELT REPLACEMENT Check the belts for wear every 25 hours of operation. Replace belt if it is cracked, squeals during operation, or slips. Do not place fingers between pulley and belt while rotating the assembly. Fingers can be pinched between pulley and belt.
HTS-20HD TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start. Out of gasoline. Fill gasoline tank. Spark plug lead wire loose or Reconnect spark plug lead wire. disconnected. Replace spark plug. Defective spark plug. Move throttle control lever to start position.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Classen Hydro Overseeder is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase under the following terms and conditions. Schiller Grounds Care’s responsibility under this limited warranty is restricted to repairing or replacing, at its option, any covered part found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
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