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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Does the eccentric shaft need grease or oil and if so how do you accomplish this