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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-...
SOD CUTTER IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Classen product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This product comes with Parts and Operator's Manuals. The useful life and good service you receive from this product depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual.
SAFETY SOD CUTTER 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. Classen strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims Signal word definitions any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested...
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SAFETY SOD CUTTER Machine Preparation Machine Preparation • Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep Operator preparation and guards, shields and interlock safety devices in place training and in proper working condition. They are for your Read the Operation & Safety protection.
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SAFETY SOD CUTTER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Operating On Slopes In general Use Extra Care When Working On Slopes • Maintain machine according to manufacturer’s • Do not operate on slopes if uneasy or uncertain. Ulti- schedule and instructions for maximum safety mate responsibility for safe operation on slopes rests and best results.
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SAFETY SOD CUTTER Blades Storage Safety 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.
LABELS SOD CUTTER THROTTLE CONTROL: -Squeeze throttle to increase engine rpm. -Release throttle to decrease engine rpm. ATTENTION: SLOPE HAZARD -Do not use on wet or slippery slopes. -Mow across slopes. 12°+ -Do not use on slopes greater then 120°. 4171618 C100607 ROTATING PARTS:...
CONTROLS SOD CUTTER 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”...
SET UP/ PRE-OPERATION SOD CUTTER SET UP INSTRUCTIONS PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST To prevent injury, wear appropriate eye protection and (operator’s responsibility) stand clear when cutting banding. Banding is under tension and may snap back when cut. • Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions.
OPERATION SOD CUTTER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Operating 1. Start the engine. CAUTION: To avoid injury, keep 1. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions, your feet or other body parts away from the blade and what each operates. while starting the engine.
ADJUSTMENTS SOD CUTTER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Put shift lever in Neutral Position (N). Figure 1 2. Loosen locking nut A on clevis, them remove bolt B and turn the clevis one way or the other to adjust neutral. Figure 2. 3.
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ADJUSTMENTS SOD CUTTER BELT DISENGAGEMENT 1. Remove belt cover for access. 2. Move blade engagement lever until idler is about 1/8” to 1/4” away from the back plate Figure 3. Adjust stop bolt E to the lever with idle 1/8”to 1/4” from back plate.
MAINTENANCE SOD CUTTER GENERAL MAINTENANCE Transmission (Gearbox) Oil Level Check (This unit is bolted to the engine) To keep the sod cutter in good operating condition, perform the following: 1. Check the transmission oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position. •...
STORAGE SOD CUTTER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vapor- ized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot light). Daily Storage 1.
EC Declaration of Conformity The Undersigned Manufacturer: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 1401 Logan Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Kurt Knudsen Director of Operations Date: 6th October, 2015 EU Authorized Representative Authorized to compile Technical File: Earlsmere Limited Unit 18 Valley Road...
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EC Declaration of Conformity The Undersigned Manufacturer: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 1401 Logan Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Kurt Knudsen Director of Operations EU Authorized Representative Date: 6th October, 2015 Authorized to compile Technical File: Earlsmere Limited Unit 18 Valley Road...
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