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Schiller Grounds Care RYAN 744873D Operator's Manual

Mataway overseeder self-propelled scarifier power rake and seeder
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744873D
MATAWAY OVERSEEDER
SELF-PROPELLED SCARIFIER POWER RAKE AND SEEDER

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  • Page 1 MODEL: 744873D MATAWAY OVERSEEDER SELF-PROPELLED SCARIFIER POWER RAKE AND SEEDER...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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...
  • Page 5 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...

  • Page 6: Operating Safely

    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. - Shut off the engine. Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage Safety

    SAFETY MATAWAY 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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Rotating Parts

    SAFETY AND OPERATION DECALS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER Blades Cut -Amputation Hazard -Move clutch control lever -Keep hands and feet clear. rearward to stop blades and -Remove spark plug wire before cleaning or wheels. servicing. -Move clutch lever forward to engage wheel drive. -Thrown Object Throttle Control -Squeeze latch to clutch lever...

  • Page 10: Controls

    CONTROLS MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION MATAWAY OVERSEEDER 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.

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION MATAWAY OVERSEEDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Be familiar with controls, how each functions and what each operates. Ensure the engine is level, then check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. Open the fuel valve. STARTING THE ENGINE 1.
  • Page 13 OPERATION MATAWAY OVERSEEDER OVERSEEDER OPERATION 1. Adjust reel to desired cutting depth, not to exceed 1/4" (6mm) maximum. See adjustment section. NOTE: Cutting depth exceeding 1/4" (6 mm) may be too deep for most seed and may prevent germination. 2. Make a test run to check for desired blade penetration.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MATAWAY OVERSEEDER CROSSHATCH OVERSEEDING DETHATCHING Making two passes over the same area with the For the de-thatching operation, make sure there is feed cam set at half the desired seed flow rate will no seed in the hopper, seed gate will still open provide faster fill in.

  • Page 15: Daily Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 16: Adjustments

    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.

  • Page 17: Seed Hopper Chart

    OVERSEEDER SEED CHART MATAWAY OVERSEEDER...

  • Page 18: Storage

    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.

  • Page 19: Transporting

    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.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    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.

  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity 4166932 REV A The Undersigned Manufacturer: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. One Bob-Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038 Chuck Clark Director of Operations Date: 25th July 2011 EU Authorized Representative: Earlsmere Limited Unit 18 Valley Road Station Road Industrial Estate...
  • Page 22 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010...

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