Billy Goat SC12 Owner's Manual

Billy Goat SC12 Owner's Manual

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SC12 Owner's Manual
BILLY GOAT SOD CUTTER
Owner's Manual
SC121H
Part No 370505
1
370505_B_LO

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  • Page 1 SC12 Owner’s Manual BILLY GOAT SOD CUTTER Owner's Manual SC121H Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SC12 Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® 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. This manual provides complete operating and maintenance instructions that will help to maintain your machine in top running order. Read this manual carefully before assembling, operating, or servicing your equipment.
  • Page 3: Serial Plate Data, Specifications, And Safety

    SC12 Owner’s Manual SERIAL PLATE DATA Record the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and where purchased. Purchase Date: Purchased From: Specifications SC121H Engine: HP 5.5 HP (4.1 kw) Engine: Model GX160K1QX2 Engine: Type Honda Engine: Fuel Capacity 3.88 qt. (3.6 L) Engine: Oil Capacity 0.69 qt.
  • Page 4: General Safety

    This symbol indicates that this manual and the engine manufacturer’s manual should be read carefully before assembling, operation, or servicing this equipment. ® This symbol indicates important information that will prevent damage to your BILLY GOAT Sod Cutter. This symbol indicates the engine oil level should be checked before operating this equipment.
  • Page 5 SC12 Owner’s Manual WARNING: IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. DO NOT run this equipment indoors or in any poorly ventilated area. Refueling outdoors is recommended.
  • Page 6: Sound And Vibration

    SC12 Owner’s Manual SOUND SOUND LEVEL 86 dB(a) at Operator Position 106 dB(a) Sound tests were conducted in accordance with 2000/14/EEC, and were performed on 9-13-04 under the conditions listed below. Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model covered in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.
  • Page 7: Instruction Labels

    SC12 Owner’s Manual INSTRUCTION LABELS ® The labels shown below were installed on your BILLY GOA Sod Cutter. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. Item numbers from the Illustrated Parts List and part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering replacement labels. The correct position for each label may be determined by referring to the Figure and Item numbers shown.
  • Page 8: Packing Checklist & Assembly

    SC12 Owner’s Manual PACKING CHECKLIST Your Billy Goat Sod Cutter is shipped from the factory in one crate, completely assembled except for the handles and controls. READ all safety instructions before assembling unit. TAKE CAUTION when removing the unit from the box.
  • Page 9: Operation Controls/Operation

    SC12 Owner’s Manual OPERATOR CONTROLS 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 10 SC12 Owner’s Manual OPERATION Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine. Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
  • Page 11 SC12 Owner’s Manual CUTTING OPERATION Make sure to saturate the ground with water to allow the blade to travel through the sod with little resistance. CAUTION: Shut off the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Replace blade and traction belts Note: Blade, and drive belts are normal wear items. These should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if worn. Also see your Billy Goat Dealer for servicing your machine. CHECKING AND REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION OIL Check the transmission oil level using the relative oil level screw (fig.
  • Page 13 SC12 Owner’s Manual BELT REPLACEMENT Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the machine. If a belt is worn or breaks it should be replaced as follows: -remove the metal guard (fig. 6 ref. A), by unscrewing and taking out the screws shown in figure 6 ref.
  • Page 14 SC12 Owner’s Manual CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE Always check the state of the blade before commencing work. Do not forget to switch the engine off! -Remove the sparkplug wire. -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 15: Troubleshooting And Warranty Procedure

    Warranty Claim.  The distributor service manager will sign off on the claim and submit it to BILLY GOAT for consideration.  The Technical Service Department at BILLY GOAT will study the claim and may request parts to be returned for examination.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts & Part Lists

    SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 1/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 17 370257 Knob 370253 Lever Tightener (lefthand) 370178 Screw M6x55 UNI 5931 370107 Nut Lock M6 H6 370509 LEVER, THROTTLE HAND W/ SWITCH, SC12 370112 Washer Flat M6 370254 Cable Accelerator 370148 Nut Lock M6 H8 370281 Screw cap M10x 20...
  • Page 18 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 2/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 19 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST 2/6 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 370125 Nut Lock M8...
  • Page 20 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 3/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 21 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST 3/6 370107 Nut Lock M6 H6 370112 Washer Flat M6 370136 Nut M8 H5 370407 Washer Grower Arm Control Blade 370224 (Righthand) 370157 Key 8x7x25 370177 Screw Allen M6 x 25 370128 Screwcap M6 x 14...
  • Page 22 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 4/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 23 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST 4/6 370126 Screwcap M8x16 370110 Washer Flat M8 370194 Rim Rear wheel 370277 Tube Inner Rear Wheel 370409 Tire Rear 370195 Hub wheel 370158 Pin Elastic 10x40 370288 Cover Dust 370289 Felt protection 370305 Ring Seal 25 X 52 X 7...
  • Page 24 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 5/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 25 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST 5/6 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 Fork pivot...
  • Page 26 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS DRAWING SC 6/6 Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...
  • Page 27 SC12 Owner’s Manual PARTS LIST 6/6 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...
  • Page 28: Maintenance Record

    SC12 Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Service Performed Part No 370505 370505_B_LO...

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