Classen SC-18A/5.5 Operator's And Safety Manual

Classen SC-18A/5.5 Operator's And Safety Manual

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ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS
SC-18A/5.5
SC-18A/8.0

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  • Page 1 SOD CUTTER ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS SC-18A/5.5 SC-18A/8.0...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Dãno Reproductivo - www.65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ADVERTENCIA El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto con-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4 SC-18 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, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on Signal word definitions: accessories or product alterations that are not de-...
  • Page 5: Introduction / Set-Up Instructions

    SC-18 INTRODUCTION / SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Thank You DELIVERY CHECK LIST Thank you for purchasing the Classen Model SC- 18AHD Review the operators manual with the customer. Explain the following: Read This Manual 1. Classen Mfg., Inc. warranty. 2. Safe operation and service.
  • Page 6: Safety

    SC-18 SAFETY Machine Preparation Machine Preparation Operator preparation and • Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices in training place and in proper working condition. They are Read the Operation & Safety for your protection.
  • Page 7 SC-18 SAFETY Starting — except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where • Start according to instructions in this manual or on the engine must be running. Keep hands and the machine. feet clear of moving parts in these circumstanc- •...
  • Page 8 SC-18 SAFETY Blades Storage Safety WARNING The sod cutter blade is sharp and • Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. can cut. Use extra caution when • Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. handling. Remove obstructions • Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry with care.
  • Page 9: Labels

    LABELS SC-18 WARNING Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements. --This label meets California 4442.6 100504 WARNING - ROTATING PARTS.
  • Page 10: Controls

    SC-18 CONTROLS FUEL SHUT OFF (A) - Move to the “OFF” position to shut off the fuel whenever transporting the machine by trailer, truck or during storage. Move to the “ON” position before starting the engine. SWITCH (B) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON”...
  • Page 11: Operation

    SC-18 OPERATION FUEL PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Petrol (gasoline) is extremely (Operator’s responsibility) flammable and highly explo- • Review and follow all safety rules and safety sive under certain conditions. decal instructions. BE SURE to install fuel cap • Check that all safety decals are installed and after refueling.
  • Page 12 OPERATION SC-18 ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER NOTICE: There are two locations on this engine that Preparation require oil, both the crankcase and the transmission 1. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e. (gearbox). Running the engine or gearbox with a sprinklers, hoses, toys, etc.).
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SC-18 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING To keep the sod cutter in good operating condition, perform the following: When replacement • Keep blade sharp; a sharp blade cuts cleaner, parts are required, use faster and more uniformly and places less load genuine Schiller Grounds on the machine.
  • Page 14: Storage

    SC-18 STORAGE Storage Instructions Extended Storage WARNING Before the equipment is put into storage for any To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vapor- period exceeding 30 days: ized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, 1.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SC-18 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Blade will not stay in ground a. Bottom of blade is rounded off a. Blade should be sharpened or replaced Belts jump off a. Wrong type of belt a. Use only the special factory belt b.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SC-18 SC-18A/5.5 & SC-18A/8.0 ENGINE 4 cycle 5.5 HP Model SC18A/5.5......Honda Model GX160 9.9 cu-in (163 cc) 4 cycle 8 HP Model SC18A/8.0......Honda Model GX270 16.5 cu-in (270 cc) Starter............Recoil Governor..3400 RPM ± 200 RPM, no load Clutch...spring loaded belt tightener type...
  • Page 17: Parts Section

    SC-18 PARTS SECTION PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 18: Main Frame Assembly

    MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY SC-18 FIGURE 1 24 18...
  • Page 19 PULLEY, IDLER 31 C500091 BOLT, 3/8-16 x 2 32 C500106 NUT, 1/2-13 33 C500006 WASHER, 1/2 LOCK 34 4170316 DECAL, CLASSEN 35 2000577 DECAL, DANGER 36 C500142 5/16” x 2” BOLT (SC-16, SC-20, SC-24) 37 C100131 DECAL , “SC-18” 38 C100504...
  • Page 20: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY SC-18 FIGURE 2 23 24 22 21 34 52...
  • Page 21 HANDLE ASSEMBLY SC-18 FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4176911-02 GRIP-1x.125x4 YELLOW C300039.17 PLATE, DEPTH GAUGE C100018 GRIP, L.H. HANDLE C400001.7 BAR, HIEGHT ADJUSTMENT C100132 DECAL, CUTTER BLADE C400238.17 PITCH ADJUSTMENT BAR C100133 DECAL, SLOW / FAST 4172692 KNOB-PLASTIC C100134...
  • Page 22: Power Train Assembly

    POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY SC-18 FIGURE 3 HARDWARE FOR MOUNTING 8HP ENGINE 48 19 33 4 30 38 54 54 4 30...
  • Page 23 POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY SC-18 FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION C100004 BEARING 1” PILLOW BLOCK C500136 NUT, 1/4-20 C100005 ENGINE, 5.5 H.P. HONDA C500146 BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 C500147 BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 C100008 REDUCTION BOX C500154 BOLT, 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 C100010...
  • Page 24 EffectiveJanuary 1, 2015 For the period of two years from the date of purchase, CLASSEN will repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge, any part or parts found upon the examination of our factory authorized service station, or by the factory in Southampton, PA to be defective in material or workmanship.

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