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SCH180L & SCH180GL Sodcutter Sodcutter Owner's Manual SCH180L & SCH180GL Original Instructions IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 5109837...
Intended Use • Read the Owner's Manual to familiarize yourself with the unit. Read how to operate and maintain your unit for This machine may only be utilized for the purpose for which optimum performance. it was designed. This machine is designed to cut 24" (61 cm) •...
Features and Controls G. 830502 - Decal, Oil Chain H. 371501 - Decal, Caster Left 371504 - Decal, Caster Right Instructional Decals The instructional decals shown below were installed on your new Sodcutter. If any decals are damaged or missing, 373500 - Decal, Console replace them before operation.
Drive Controls The drive controls are located on each side of the operator console. Engage the right lever to move forward (A, Figure 2). Engage the left lever to move in reverse (B). To increase speed, depress the lever gradually. Depress the lever fully for maximum speed.
Operation ground conditions allow, increase or decrease the ground speed of the unit. To gradually increase speed, gradually depress the lever. The unit operates at maximum speed Before Operation with the lever fully depressed. The unit operates at minimum speed with the lever minimally depressed. As with all mechanical tools, use reasonable care during operation.
5. Remove the damaged or worn drive belt (C) from engine Maintenance Each Use drive pulley (A). Operation Note: The idler arm (B) will swing free, and the idler arm Grease jackshaft bearings. spring (E) will become loose. Retain the spring to reattach after installing the new belt.
9. Check the unit for proper operation. If there is loose hardware or excessive vibration, do not operate the unit. DANGER Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Use heavy-duty work gloves while checking or replacing the Cable Maintenance blade to avoid risk of injury. If the blade strikes and object during operation, stop Adjusting Cable Tension immediately, disengage the blade lever, and turn off the unit.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. Engine Stop Switch is in Move Engine Stop STOP position. Switch to RUN position. Choke not engaged. Engage the choke. See Engine Controls. No gasoline, or bad/old gasoline. Add or replace gasoline. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug disconnected...
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373337 KEY HI PRO 5/32” X 5/8” KEY HI PRO 5/32” X 5/8” 9201072 9201072 PLATE, ENGINE MOUNT WA LESCO PLATE, ENGINE MOUNT WA LESCO 80103178 80103178 WSHR-STL, BLV, .402 X .877 X .063 CN MZ WSHR-STL, BLV, .402 X .877 X .063 CN MZ...
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Speed Control Assembly Speed Control Assembly...
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8165003 CAM, SPEED CONTROL WA CAM, SPEED CONTROL WA 373112 373112 BRACKET, SPEED CONTROL WA LESCO BRACKET, SPEED CONTROL WA LESCO 80103182 80103182 BEARING .500 ID x 1.125 OD X .313 THK BEARING .500 ID x 1.125 OD X .313 THK...
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