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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 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.
Ryan designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instruc- tions. You'll always be glad you did. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469...
Schiller of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and...
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SAFETY MATAWAY PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Site preparation and circumstances Evaluate the terrain to determine what Operator preparation and training accessories and attachments are needed to Read the Operation & Safety properly and safely perform the job. Only use Manual accessories and attachments approved by the If an operator or mechanic manufacturer.
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SAFETY MATAWAY OPERATING SAFELY Interrupting operation In general Before leaving the operator's position: Use extra care when loading or unloading the - Park on level ground. machine into a trailer or truck. - Disengage the master clutch. - Shut off the engine. Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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SAFETY MATAWAY MANEUVERING SAFELY Do not operate near dropoffs, ditches or In general embankments. The machine could suddenly turn Slow down before turning. over if a wheel runs over the edge or an edge caves in. Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
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SAFETY MATAWAY Blades Storage WARNING Only replace blades. Never Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing straighten or weld them. Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. Keep other persons away Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry from blades.
SET-UP MATAWAY over center to keep the reel from working loose. Do not operate this equipment until you have read the SAFETY, CONTROLS and 9. Install the belt shield G under the frame and OPERATION sections of this manual secure it with (1) 5/16-18 X 3/4 screw and thoroughly.
CONTROLS MATAWAY THROTTLE (A) Move throttle lever forward to increase engine speed. Move the lever all the way back to stop the engine. LIFT LEVER (B) Raises and lowers the frame mounted reel. Pull the lever back and down to lower the reel and to start seed flow from the hopper.
OPERATION MATAWAY PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY Review and follow all safety rules and safety Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly decal instructions. explosive under certain conditions. BE SURE to install fuel cap after refueling. Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition.
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OPERATION MATAWAY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Be familiar with controls, how each functions and what each operates. Check the engine oil level. Add if necessary. Open the fuel valve. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Move the lift lever to the raised position. 2.
MAINTENANCE MATAWAY DAILY MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Operator Presence System The Mataway has 7 grease fittings. For the engine to run, the Operator Presence Lever must be held when the Clutch Control is 1. Wipe each fitting before and after lubrication. engaged. Start the engine and engage the clutch control without holding the Operator Presence 2.
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MAINTENANCE MATAWAY REEL BLADE REPLACEMENT 1. Remove reel. See Reel Removal and Installation NOTE: Note how the blades and spacers are arranged on the reel and the direction of the blades before disassembly so that it can be reassembled in the same manner.
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MAINTENANCE MATAWAY BLADE REPLACEMENT Remove the reel in the reverse order of installation as stated in the Set-Up instructions in this manual. Blades are removed from the reel by removing the pillow block and the reel nut on the end of the reel, opposite the drive pulley.
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY ADJUSTMENT FOR REEL AND DRIVE BELTS 5. Make sure the springs are in place on the drive belt idler arm and the reel belt idler arm. Belt tension may need adjusting due to run in and normal wear. Inspect belts daily to ensure proper operation of the unit.
ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY NOTE: Belt cover removed for clarity. 6. Square the engine with the chassis. If measurement D(Figure 1) is over 3/4" (19mm) slide the engine forward as necessary to obtain proper measurement D. If measurement D is under 3/4" (19mm) slide the engine rearward as necessary to obtain proper measurement.
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY CLUTCH CONTROL OVER-CENTER: NOTE: The clutch control should positively lock over- center in the disengaged position. Adjust rod length if necessary. 18. Remove the transmission belt cover. 19. Loosen the jam nut on top of the clevis at the bottom of the clutch lever E (below).
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Make initial depth adjustment with the unit on a level surface. 1. Lower the unit to the operating position. 2. Loosen locknut H. 3. Turn adjusting screw G until the blades just touch the surface. 4. Raise the unit to the transport position. Turn the adjustment screw G counterclockwise to get deeper penetration or clockwise to reduce NOTE: Never cross hard surfaces or objects...
BELT REPLACEMENT MATAWAY REEL BELT AND DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Belt covers removed for clarity. NOTE: Reel belts are serviced in matched sets of three. When replacement is required, replace all three belts. It is a good idea to replace all belts (drive and reel) on the unit at the same time.
SERVICE MATAWAY TIRE PRESSURE Keep the tires to the recommended pressure. Improper inflation will shorten the life of the tires Due to low air volume of tires, over-inflation and cause unsatisfactory operation. can be reached in a matter of seconds. Tires........4.10 / 3.50 - 4, 2-ply To prevent explosion, check air pressure with air gauge before filling the tire.
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SERVICE MATAWAY REEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE: All references to front, rear, right and left are from the perspective of an operator in the operator position. 1. Remove the guards covering the belts and transmission. Tilt the unit forward and support the rear of the chassis with jack stands.
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SERVICE MATAWAY TRANSMISSION GEAR REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the transmission from the unit. 2. Remove the sprocket, pulley and keys. 3. Remove the plug and drain the oil from the gear case. 4. Remove the remaining hardware. Take note of which side is the input side and which is the output side so that they can be reassembled correctly.
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SERVICE MATAWAY OUTPUT SHAFT 12. Remove large gear L , large double gear M and key N from shaft P. Check the shaft for wear and replace if necessary (if shaft needs to be replaced, install the existing snap ring O on new shaft).
STORAGE MATAWAY STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS To prevent possible explosion or ignition of To put the equipment into service after an vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with extended period of storage: fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water 1.
TRANSPORTING MATAWAY TRANSPORTING The unit may be transported under it's own power. With the lift lever up and the clutch control disengaged, start the engine and compress and hold the operator presence lever. Engage only the drive transmission clutch by pushing the clutch control forward without pulling the reel control lever back.
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