Schiller Grounds Care Classen HSC185E Operators Safety Manual

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MODELS:
HSC185E
HSC188E

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  • Page 1 PRO SOD CUTTER MODELS: HSC185E HSC188E...
  • 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

    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.
  • Page 4: Safety

    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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Labels

    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:...
  • Page 9 LABELS SOD CUTTER...
  • Page 10: Controls

    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”...
  • Page 11: Set Up/ Pre-Operation

    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.
  • Page 12: Operation

    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.
  • Page 13: Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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. •...
  • Page 16: Storage

    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.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SOD CUTTER HSC185E & HSC188E ENGINE Model HSC185E .....4-cycle GX160 Honda ............. 9.9 cu. in. (163 cc) Model HSC188E .....4-cycle GX240 Honda ........... 14.8 cu. in. (242 cc) Starter .............. Recoil Governor....3400 RPM ± 200 RPM, no load Clutch .....spring loaded belt tightener type REDUCTION Engine to blade..........
  • Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 21: Parts Section

    PARTS SECTION SOD CUTTER PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 22 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 1 24 41 18 21...
  • Page 23: Main Frame Assembly

    MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4172975 S-MAIN BODY HSC18 27 C500043 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1 C400237.17 BUMPER 28 C500154 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 2-3/4 4172976 S-SHIELD,BELT, MAIN 29 C500134 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 (INCLUDES ITEMS 43, 46 &47) (USED ON 5.5HP MODEL) C500146...
  • Page 24: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 2...
  • Page 25 HANDLE ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4172975 S-MAIN BODY HSC18 4172978 S-MAIN HANDLE HSC18 (INCLUDES ITEMS 34 & 35) 4171190.7 WLDMNT-HANDLE, ENGAGEMENT 1 4171914.7 LINKAGE-ENGAGEMENT RH 4171191.7 WLDMNT-HANDLE, CONTROL 4171192 WLDMNT-HYDRO LINK 4171228.7 ARM-SHIFTER 4176912.7...
  • Page 26: Cutter Assembly

    CUTTER ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 3 5 20...
  • Page 27 CUTTER ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4175303 BLT-HEX 5/16-24X1 FL THD C500001 GREASE FITTING, 1/4 x 28 64025-51 NUT, 5/16-24 C500115 WASHER, 5/16 LOCK C100003 BEARING C100001 WASHER, 3/4 NYLON C100002 SEAL 4176911-02 GRIP-YELLOW 1X.125X4 C100016.7 BLADE, 18"...
  • Page 28 POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 4 38 9...
  • Page 29: Power Train Assembly

    POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY SOD CUTTER FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION C100493 SPROCKET, #40x54 w/ HUB C500147 BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4175021 S-WHEEL, MOLDED C500034 WASHER, 1/2 FLAT C100005 ENGINE HONDA 5.5HP C500174 BOLT, 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 C100114 ENGINE-HONDA 8HP C500006...
  • Page 30: Kits

    OPTIONAL KITS SOD CUTTER BLADE CONVERSION KITS: KITS: C900007 20" BLADE CONVERSION KIT C900014 12" BLADE CONVERSION KIT C900019 24" BLADE CONVERSION KIT C900037 16" BLADE CONVERSION KIT ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 C500115 WASHER, 5/16 LOCK 2 C500101 NUT, 5/16-18 3 C400011 12”...
  • Page 31 OPTIONAL KITS SOD CUTTER NOTE: THIS TRAILER HITCH IS FOR USE WITH CLASSEN AST AERATOR/SODCUTTER TRAILER TRAILER HITCH KIT (970544) Item Description 4172014.7 WLDMNT-HSC18 TRAILER HITCH 33148-01 SPACER-.379X.75X.25 C500134 BLT-3/8-16 X 1-1/4 C500042 WSHR-3/8" FLAT C500041 NUT-3/8-16 LOCK...
  • Page 32 All claims must be received by the factory 30 days after the end of the warranty period to receive warranty consideration. CLASSEN ® SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. 1028 STREET ROAD, P.O. BOX 38 SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966 PHONE 877-596-6337 • FAX 215-357-8045 ©2015 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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