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- Page 1 MODELS: 544946A ” JR. SODCUTTER, HONDA 18...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Your safe use of this CGC, Inc. 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. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly. -
Page 4: Safety
Inc. product that is altered, modified or changed in to CGC, Inc. machines. For your safety and the any manner not specifically authorized after original safety of others, read and follow the information manufacture–including the addition of “after-market”... -
Page 5: Labels
LABELS Sodcutter 009034910 524541 This decal instructs the operator to read and The top symbol shows fingers or hands being cut or understand the Operation & Safety manual. To severed. DO NOT place hands or fingers under Jr. prevent injury, they must be familiar with the Sodcutter while operating the unit. - Page 6 LABELS Sodcutter 524486 This decal shows the direction of lever movement used to engage the drive wheels of the Jr. Sodcutter. Movement in the opposite direction will stop the drive wheels. 524480 This decal shows the direction of lever movement used to engage the drive belt of the Jr.
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Page 7: Set-Up
SET-UP Sodcutter GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. NEVER disable the operator presence control by 7. Insert one cotter pin on each side of brake band, altering or modifying it in any way. - Page 8 SET-UP Sodcutter 9b. NOTE: in this step, it is necessary to do three things at one time. 10. Connect the flat end of the clevis assembly to the 1. The clevis assembly must be positioned just idler arm as shown in Figure 3. The hardware to the right side of the belt, near the belt idler needed is on the clevis assembly.
- Page 9 SET-UP Sodcutter FIGURE 7 14. Route the throttle cable on the inside of the bracket. See Figure 5. 15. Route the throttle cable through the throttle bracket as shown in Figure 10. The cable end shoulder should be positioned as shown against the end of the throttle bracket.
- Page 10 SET-UP Sodcutter 17. Move throttle control on control panel to low idle FIGURE 13 speed position while inserting cable end through the swivel. See Figure 11. 18. Rotate engine throttle to high idle speed posiiton. Move throttle control to high idle spped. Tighten swivel screw to secure cable.
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Page 11: Controls
CONTROLS Sodcutter JR SODCUTTER CONTROLS Clutch Control Lever - A Engages or releases drive belt and applies brake action to drive belt when pulled FIRMLY to rear. Throttle Control - B Speeds up or slows down the engine. Engine Switch Turn to "ON"... - Page 12 CONTROLS Sodcutter JR SODCUTTER CONTROLS Blade (H) and Wheel (J) Shifter Handles : Engage or disengage blade for cutting and gears for driving Sodcutter. GEAR GEAR CASE CASE "DISENGAGED" "ENGAGED" SHIFTER SHIFTER HANDLE...
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION Sodcutter PRE-OPERATION CHECK Before operating, check the area and remove any object which may present a safety hazard or 1. Visually check all moving parts and all fasteners. damage the equipment. If loose or broken, tighten or replace. Check belt for fraying, wear and proper adjustment (see STARTING ENGINE SERVICE section). -
Page 14: Service
SERVICE Sodcutter When replacement parts are required, use genuine CGC, INC. parts or parts with equivalent 840697 characteristics, including type, strength and STOP engine and disconnect spark plug wire material. Failure to do so may result in product before servicing or making adjustments to unit. - Page 15 SERVICE Sodcutter DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Keep belt free of oil and dirt, and adjusted to DRIVE proper tension at all times. BELT PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY Belt tension is adjusted by loosening four (4) IDLER engine mounting bolts and shifting engine on the PULLEY base.
- Page 16 SERVICE Sodcutter DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL 6. Using a screwdriver, lift cover to break sealant bond and remove cover. 1. Raise unit, place on adequate supports and remove belt guard. 7. Drain oil out of front cavity on case, and turn drive wheels until master link is on top of 2.
- Page 17 SERVICE Sodcutter UPPER DRIVE SPROCKET & SHAFT 1. Remove drive chain according to steps 1 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 2. Remove master link from chain. Chain does not need to be removed from lower sprocket. 3. Remove drive shifter assembly from gear case. 4.
- Page 18 SERVICE Sodcutter DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN SPROCKET SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 7 in drive chain removal 5. Install axle nut on end of shaft, opposite the side section. of snap ring previously removed. 2. Remove master link and remove chain from top 6.
- Page 19 SERVICE Sodcutter ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT 1. Make a trial run in turf. Set depth to cut approximately 3/4" of soil. 2. Loosen depth gauge handle. Adjust depth gauge G to contact bottom on depth control lever D. 3. Loosen depth control locking lever E and lower depth control D until it rests on depth gauge G.
- Page 20 SERVICE Sodcutter PULLEY SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 4 in belt replacement section and steps 2 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 2. Remove blade from unit and remove left side arm. 3. Remove blade shifter assembly. 4. Turn pulley until master link is on top of sprocket. Remove chain from top sprocket.
- Page 21 SERVICE Sodcutter BLADE SPROCKET SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 6 in pulley shaft section. 2. Loosen clamp screw on left pitman arm C and remove from shaft. 3. Loosen clamp screw in eccentric assembly D and remove. 4. Remove two (2) top screws securing the other side arm assembly.
- Page 22 SERVICE Sodcutter IDLER GEAR SHAFT 1. Remove belt guards. 2. Follow steps 2 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 3. Remove plug from right side of unit. 4. Remove snap ring C from groove by small gear B to left end of shaft A. 5.
- Page 23 SERVICE Sodcutter BRAKE BAND REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove belt guard. Brake Band Lock Nut 2. Remove old brake band from Jr. Sodcutter. Retain all hardware. 3. Install new brake band with the large loop and hardware at the lower mounting point (on guard support rod).
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Page 24: Storage
STORAGE Sodcutter STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 2. Start engine and run until all fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl. To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame 3. -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Sodcutter . f f l l i . e l . e l . t l . f f . t u . t u e l l . l e . t i , t l e l l e l l s i l e l l... -
Page 26: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Sodcutter Models: 544946A Engine Model....#GX160-K1QX2, GX160 OHV 4 cycle 5.5 H.P. Honda 9.9 cu. in. (163 cc) Starter............Recoil Governor..3600 RPM + 100 RPM, no load Clutch....spring loaded belt tightener type Noise Level Sound pressure level..92dB(A)(pressure based) Sound power level.. -
Page 27: Parts Section
PARTS SECTION Sodcutter PARTS SECTION... -
Page 28: Drive Assembly And Side Cover
DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND SIDE COVER Sodcutter FIGURE 1 TO SPARK PLUG WIRE... - Page 29 DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND SIDE COVER Sodcutter FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 103867 WSHR,.31.69.06 YS FLT 1-46 540244.2 GUARD AY, FRONT 64006-05 LOCKWSHR-HELICAL 1/2 1-47 547398 CHAIN AY,#50 RLR F1002 NUT, JAM 1/4-20 UNC ZP 1-48 4163415.7 MOUNT-HOUR METER 64123-67 BLT-HEX 3/8-16X2...
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Page 30: Gear Case
GEAR CASE Sodcutter FIGURE 2... - Page 31 GEAR CASE Sodcutter FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64006-03 WSHR, 3/8 HELICAL LOCK 1 2-43 546037.7 COVER AY, GEAR CASE 64123-67 BLT-HEX 3/8-16X2 2-44 519404 GEAR,DRIVE 64123-80 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X1-1/4 (INCLUDES ITEMS 45-47) 64006-02 LCKWSHER-HELICAL 5/16 64164-19 KEY WOODRUFF.19X.75 #9 3 2-45 548775...
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Page 32: Side Arms, Pitman Arms And Handles
SIDE ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND HANDLES Sodcutter FIGURE 3... - Page 33 SIDE ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND HANDLES Sodcutter FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64123-50 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1 3-39 548183 LWSHR,.31.09 HI-COLLAR 64123-68 BOLT-HEX 5/16-18X1 3-40 800198 NUT,.5-20 YS HX CRNLCK 64123-61 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X1-3/4 3-41 800513 SCRW-SCKT 5/16-18-1-1/4 328018 SCRW,.44-14 1.12 YS HX 3-42 548056...
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Page 34: Handlebar Assembly
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Sodcutter FIGURE 4... - Page 35 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Sodcutter FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 111898 CLAMP,CABLE 4-45 009034910 DECAL-WARNING 120052 LOCKWASHER 4-46 64163-55 WASHER .328X.75X14 GA 4161125 LABEL-RYAN 4-47 306464 SCRW,.31-18 2.50 YS HX 64025-04 NUT-3/8-24 HEX (OPTIONAL- USED TO ATTACH ITEM 35) 64006-02 LCKWSHER-HELICAL 5/16 306391...
- Page 36 COMMERCIAL GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.cgcequip.com BOB-CAT BUNTON RYAN STEINER...
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