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MODEL: 744873D MATAWAY OVERSEEDER SELF-PROPELLED SCARIFIER POWER RAKE AND SEEDER...
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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.
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...
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 modified or changed in any manner not specifically the safety of others, read and follow the information authorized after original manufacture–including the...
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SAFETY MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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...
SAFETY MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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. Slow down and use caution when making turns - Shut off the engine.
MATAWAY SAFETY OVERSEEDER 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 OVERSEEDER 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 OVERSEEDER Banding is under tension and may snap back Do not operate this equipment until you when cut. Wear eye protection and stay clear have read the CONTROLS and OPERATION when cutting the band. sections of this manual thoroughly. 2.
MAINTENANCE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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.
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MAINTENANCE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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.
ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER MATAWAY OVERSEEDER DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Make intial depth adjustment with the unit on a level surface. 1. Lower the unit to the operating position. 2. Loosenlock nut H. 3. Turn adjusting screw G until the blades just touch the surface.
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER ADJUSTMENT FOR REEL AND DRIVE BELTS 5. Make sure the springs are in place on the drive Belt tension may need adjusting due to run in and belt idler arm and the reel belt idler arm. normal wear. Inspect belts daily to ensure proper operation of the unit.
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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 OVERSEEDER CLUTCH CONTROL OVER-CENTER: NOTE: The clutch control should positively lock over-center in the disengaged position. Adjust rod length if necessary. 18. Remove seed hopper drive cover, seed hopper drive belt, and 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 OVERSEEDER HOPPER DRIVE PULLEY SPROCKET ADJUSTMENT Remove the seed hopper drive cover and transmis- sion drive cover. Make sure the seed hopper drive belt is installed. Raise and lower the reel using the Reel Lift Lever, and check to make sure the sprocket C on the inside of the hopper drive pulley properly engages the drive chain D from the transmission.
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ADJUSTMENTS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER DISC ALIGNMENT 1. Tip unit forward and place on jack stands. Check the disc/blade alignment by placing a straight edge C against the concave side of the either the fifth or sixth disc A and the corresponding blade B on the reel.
BELT REPLACEMENT MATAWAY OVERSEEDER NOTE: Belt covers removed for clarity. REEL BELT AND DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 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.
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BELT REPLACEMENT MATAWAY OVERSEEDER SEED HOPPER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Belt covers removed for clarity. 1. Remove the seed hopper drive cover. 2. Roll old belt off hopper drive pulley A. 3. Wrap new belt around drive pulley C and idlers B, and roll onto hopper drive pulley A.
SERVICE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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. To prevent explosion, check air pressure Tires........4.10 / 3.50 - 4, 2-ply with air gauge before filling the tire.
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SERVICE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER REEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE: All references to front, rear, right and left are from the perspecitve 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.
SERVICE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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 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.
SERVICE MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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 OVERSEEDER 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 OVERSEEDER TRANSPORTING The unit may be transported under its 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.
SPECIFICATIONS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER SPECIFICATIONS Front axle......3/4" (19 mm) diameter Drive...."A" section belt from engine to gear box mounted in self-aligning ball bearings No. 40 roller chain from gearbox to front axle Rear axle........ 3/4" (19 mm) diameter Matched set of 3, V section belts from engine to reel welded to pivot arms Engine..Model No.
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