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REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON
REN-O-THIN V HONDA
REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON
REN-O-THIN V HONDA
REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON
REN-O-THIN V HONDA
554870
W/ FLAIL BLADE
554871
W/ FLAIL BLADE
554872
W/ SPRING TINE
554873
W/ SPRING TINE
554874
W/ FIXED BLADE
554875
W/ FIXED BLADE

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  • Page 1 554870 REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON W/ FLAIL BLADE 554871 REN-O-THIN V HONDA W/ FLAIL BLADE 554872 REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON W/ SPRING TINE 554873 REN-O-THIN V HONDA W/ SPRING TINE 554874 REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON W/ FIXED BLADE 554875 REN-O-THIN V HONDA W/ FIXED BLADE...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly.
  • 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 REN-O-THIN PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Operator preparation and training SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES Read the Operation & Safety – Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely Manual perform the job. Only use accessories and – If an operator or mechanic cannot read, it is the attachments approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 SAFETY REN-O-THIN MACHINE PREPARATION STARTING – Check blade clutch operation. Adjust or have any problems repaired before using. – Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine. – Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices –...
  • Page 7 SAFETY REN-O-THIN INTERRUPTING OPERATION MANUEVERING SAFELY Before leaving the operator's position: In General - Park on level ground. Operating on Slopes - Disengage the blades. - Shut off the engine. USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE, EVALUATE Disengage the blades and wait until the blades THE RISKS INVOLVED.
  • Page 8 SAFETY REN-O-THIN M AINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked In general storage place to prevent tampering and to keep Maintain machine according to manufacturer's children from playing with them. schedule and instructions for maximum safety Blades and best results.
  • Page 9: Labels

    LABELS REN-O-THIN - Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas. - Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Inglés. - Use protección ocular y auditiva. - No haga funcionar sin los protectores en su lugar. - Mantenga las manos, pies y ropa alejandos de las piezas móviles.
  • Page 10: Seed Application Chart

    OPTIONAL SEEDER LABELS REN-O-THIN SEED APPLICATION CHART LAWN PREPARATION: MOW LAWN TO 1 TO 2 INCH HEIGHT. THESE SETTINGS ARE APPROXIMATE GUIDELINES. SEEDING RATES DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO ARE SPEED DEPENDANT. FASTER SPEED DELIVERS LESS SEED. SEEDING. POWER RAKE TO DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE RATE LBS./ RATE LBS./...
  • Page 11: Controls

    CONTROLS REN-O-THIN 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) NOTE: B & S Engines A and B are combined. Move to the “OFF”...
  • Page 12: Set-Up

    SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION REN-O-THIN SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 3. Roll the machine off the pallet onto a smooth, level WARNING surface. Banding is under tension and may snap back when 4. Check the oil level in the engine, add if necessary. cut. Wear eye protection and stay clear when cutting banding.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION REN-O-THIN Engage the reel ONLY when you are in the DO NOT operate this equipment until you have proper operator's position behind the handle. thoroughly read and understand the operation section of this manual. The clutch bail is designed to be held by the operator to keep the reel belt engaged ONLY DO NOT operate equipment without all shields in during use.
  • Page 14 OPERATION REN-O-THIN STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve A to "ON" position. 2. Push stop switch B to "ON" position. 3. Move manual choke control lever C to "CHOKE" position. 4. Move engine throttle control lever D to "FAST" position.
  • Page 15: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS REN-O-THIN BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust blade height: 1. Lower the blades to the operating position by moving the lift lever forward. 2. Turn the adjusting knob to raise or lower the front wheels . Make the initial adjustment on a hard level surface.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REN-O-THIN When replacement parts are required, use genuine Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. parts or parts with equivalent characteristics, including type, strength and material. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
  • Page 17: Blade/ Spring Replacement

    BLADE / SPRING REPLACEMENT REN-O-THIN BLADE/SPRING REPLACEMENT Reel Remove/Replace 2. Install the bearing on the other end of the reel 1. Remove belt cover and belt. assembly, again with the lock collar to the inside and with flangettes on each side of the bearing. 2.
  • Page 18 BLADE / SPRING REPLACEMENT REN-O-THIN FLAIL BLADE REELS NOTE: Work on only one of the six blade shaft assemblies at a time. 1. Remove reel assembly from machine. 2. Remove the cotter pin from one of the blade shafts and pull the shaft out. 3.
  • Page 19: Blade/ Spring Replacement

    BLADE / SPRING REPLACEMENT REN-O-THIN SPRING TINE REELS 1. Remove reel assembly from machine. 2. Remove the cotter pin from one of the spring tine shafts. Pull the shaft out. Replace the shaft if worn. 3. Install spring tines as the shaft is slid back into place. Secure with a new cotter pin. 4.
  • Page 20: Storage

    STORAGE REN-O-THIN STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS To put equipment into operation after an extended storage: To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel 1. Fill fuel tank with clean fresh fuel. in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot 2.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS REN-O-THIN SPECIFICATIONS Chassis:........12 gauge steel, formed and welded Reduction: ............1.33:1 (engine to reel) Wheelbase:........14 5/8" (371 mm) at level position Reel Speed: ................. 1700 RPM Cutting Width: ..............18" (457mm) Cutting Depth:..............7/8" (22mm) Blade Adjustment:..1" (25mm) above ground level to 7/8" (22mm) below ground level Weight (less reel): ............
  • Page 22: Seed Box Accessory Installation

    970524-SEED BOX ACCESSORY REN-O-THIN SEEDER ACCESSORY (970524) SEEDING RATES: INSTALLATION: (Use Figure 7 for reference) A seed chart label is provided to give a starting point 1. Install the latch assembly to the right front of the for seed gate control settings. Due to the variable machine.
  • Page 23: Parts Section

    PARTS SECTION REN-O-THIN PARTS SECTION...
  • Page 24: Wheel And Chassis Group

    WHEEL AND CHASSIS GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 1...
  • Page 25 WHEEL AND CHASSIS GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4171048 S-ENGINE DECK 4170043 WLDMT-AXLE 4170503.7 HANDLE-LIFT 38404-03 GRIP-CONTROL LEVER 4170034 WLDMT-CLEVIS 4169668 PLATE-LIFT 4170027 TRUNNION-.500 4170028 TRUNNION-5/8-11 4170079-02 SHAFT-2 GROOVE 2.50 LG 1 4170044 WLDMT-ADJ SCREW 4170045.7 WLDMT-LIFT HOUSING...
  • Page 26: Engine And Guard Group

    ENGINE AND GUARD GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 2...
  • Page 27 ENGINE AND GUARD GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4166692 ENGINE-B&S 6.5HP 540354 ENGINE-HONDA GX160 4171048 S-ENGINE DECK 4169608 PULLEY-ENGINE 4169631 BELT-REEL DRIVE 4169684.2 COVER-BELT 4170042.7 WLDMT-IDLER 4171047 GUIDE-BELT 517137 PULLEY-4 INCH"A" 521856 BEARING BALL 521857 COLLAR BRG LOCKING 548942...
  • Page 28: Handle Group

    HANDLE GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 3...
  • Page 29 HANDLE GROUP REN-O-THIN FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4170041.7 HANDLE-RENOTHIN 4169665.7 BRKT-HANDLE LH 4169666.7 BRKT-HANDLE RH 4169638 CABLE-CONTROL 4169676 BRKT-HANDLE REST 64262-011 BLT-FLG HD 3/8-16 X 1 4170053.7 BAIL-CONTROL 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 4168156 LOCK-HANDLE 4168728 SPACER-PIVOT 64262-012 BLT-FLG HD 3/8-16 X 1-1/4...
  • Page 30: Flail Blade Reel

    FLAIL BLADE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 4...
  • Page 31: Flail Blade Reel ....................................................Figure 4

    FLAIL BLADE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4170067.7 WLDMT-FLAIL SHAFT 516897 BLADE FLAIL 517155 SHAFT 517162 SPACER .328 (8mm) 517163 SPACER .891 (23mm) 64140-1 COTTER PIN-1/8X1 64163-67 WSHR-.516X1X12GA 64164-19 KEY-3/16X3/4 #9 WDRUFF * NOT ILLUSTRATED...
  • Page 32: Fixed Blade Reel

    FIXED BLADE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 5...
  • Page 33 FIXED BLADE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4169622 SHAFT-FIXED BLADE REEL 516905 SPACER .900 (23mm) 516898 BLADE, 1/8" (3.2mm) 516903 SPACER .500 64163-113 WSHR-.890X1.50X.090 64001-15 NUT-HEX JAM 7/8-14 820484 WASHER FLAT 1.17x1.75x.134 2 * NOT ILLUSTRATED...
  • Page 34: Spring Tine Reel

    SPRING TINE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 6...
  • Page 35 SPRING TINE REEL REN-O-THIN FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4169624 ROD-SPRING MOUNTING 4169626 TINE-SPRING 4170068.7 WLDMT-SHAFT SPRING TINE 1 64140-1 COTTER PIN-1/8X1 64164-19 KEY-3/16X3/4 #9 WDRUFF * NOT ILLUSTRATED...
  • Page 36: Seed Box Assy (Optional)

    SEED BOX ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL 970524) REN-O-THIN FIGURE 7 34 3...
  • Page 37 SEED BOX ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL 970524) REN-O-THIN FIGURE 7 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4170999.2 PLATE-MAIN BODY CLOSE 1 4171000.7 SEED GATE FLAT 2183063-01 SPACER 32MM LONG 38404-03 GRIP-CONTROL LEVER 38524 KNOB-4 PRONG 3/8-16 4165854 WASHER-UHMW PE 4166457 CLEVIS-CABLE 4168826 LABEL-RYAN OVAL 9"...
  • Page 38 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 ©Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 2010 www.schillergc.com...

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