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SC181H Owner’s Manual SC181H Owner’s Manual Sod Cutter Owner’s Manual Sod Cutter Owner’s Manual SC181H, SC181HG SC181H, SC181HG Beginning Serial #: 110116001 Beginning Serial #: 110116001 Original Instructions Original Instructions IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No.
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About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing a BILLY GOAT® Sod Cutter. Your new machine has been carefully designed and Thank you for purchasing a BILLY GOAT® Sod Cutter. Your new machine has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable and productive service.
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Specifications Specifications SC181H SC181H SC181HG SC181HG Engine: HP Engine: HP 5.5 HP (4.1 kw) 5.5 HP (4.1 kw) 5.5 HP (4.1 kw) 5.5 HP (4.1 kw) Engine: Model Engine: Model GXV160UH2N1AH GXV160UH2N1AH GXV160UH2N1AH GXV160UH2N1AH Engine: Type Engine: Type Honda Honda...
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Instruction Labels Instruction Labels The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT® Sod Cutter. If any labels are damaged or The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOAT® Sod Cutter. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment.
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Uncrating Instructions Uncrating Instructions Your Billy Goat Sod Cutter is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled. Your Billy Goat Sod Cutter is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled. Be Sure To Be Sure To: : •...
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Operator Controls Operator Controls Drive Control Drive Control: The ground drive controls are located on each handlebar of the machine. The right side lever : The ground drive controls are located on each handlebar of the machine. The right side lever control moves the machine forward at varying speeds depending on how far the operator engages the control.
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Operation Operation Note: Note: Item numbers in ( ) will be referenced in the Parts Illustration and Parts List on pages Item numbers in ( ) will be referenced in the Parts Illustration and Parts List on pages 16-34. 16-34. Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
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Operation Continued Operation Continued 1. Choose a depth of cut. See instruction label on the unit 1. Choose a depth of cut. See instruction label on the unit (see (see Fig. 2 Fig. 2). Note: Sod should be cut ). Note: Sod should be cut leaving a minimum amount of dirt (1/4”-3/8”) attached to the roots.
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Chain configuration. These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn. Also see your Billy Goat Dealer for servicing your be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn. Also see your Billy Goat Dealer for servicing your machine.
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Maintenance Continued Maintenance Continued Belt Replacement Belt Replacement Note: Note: See See Fig. 10 Fig. 10 for belt configuration. for belt configuration. Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before carrying out any maintenance or repair work Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the machine.
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Maintenance Continued Maintenance Continued Drive Belt Drive Belt 1. Disconnect the spark plug, and then remove the guards. 1. Disconnect the spark plug, and then remove the guards. 2. Loosen the blade drive belt guides by loosening the nut and bolt holding them to the base. Do not complete- 2.
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Maintenance Continued Maintenance Continued Cable Control Adjustment Cable Control Adjustment To adjust the cables place the machine on flat ground, switch off To adjust the cables place the machine on flat ground, switch off the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Solution Solution Engine will not start. Engine will not start. • Rocker Stop switch on operators • Rocker Stop switch on operators • Move Rocker Stop switch on • Move Rocker Stop switch on console is in “stop”...
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Warranty Claim. • The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for con- • The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for con- sideration.
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Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Date Date Service Performed Service Performed Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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Gearbox Assembly Gearbox Assembly Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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Handle Bar Assembly Handle Bar Assembly Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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SPACER, ROUND 5/8 OD X .252 ID X 1/2 LNG SPACER, ROUND 5/8 OD X .252 ID X 1/2 LNG 373309 373309 373309 373309 CLEVIS, CLUTCH CONTROL SC181H CLEVIS, CLUTCH CONTROL SC181H 373290 373290 373290 373290 PIN CLEVIS 1/4” X 1 11/16” ZP PIN CLEVIS 1/4”...
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Height Adjust Assembly (Part 1) Height Adjust Assembly (Part 1) Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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Height Adjust Assembly (Part 1) Height Adjust Assembly (Part 1) SC181H SC181H SC181HG SC181HG Item No. Item No. Description Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. INSERT GLIDE 1 INCH 10-14 GA INSERT GLIDE 1 INCH 10-14 GA...
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Back Wheel Assembly (Part 1) Back Wheel Assembly (Part 1) Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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441150 441150 441150 WASHER, BELLEVILLE CONTACT WASHER, BELLEVILLE CONTACT 8181010 8181010 8181010 8181010 .323X.717X.05 .323X.717X.05 CASTER MOUNT SC181H WA CASTER MOUNT SC181H WA 373118 373118 373118 373118 BRACKET, CASTER 8”D X 3”W BRACKET, CASTER 8”D X 3”W 373302 373302 373302 373302 WHEEL, 8”...
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Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Part 1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 2 Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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Frame Assembly Part 1 Frame Assembly Part 1 Part No. 373506 Part No. 373506 373506_C_HI 373506_C_HI...
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