Summary of Contents for Schiller Grounds Care Ryan 554870
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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...
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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.
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.
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 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.
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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 –...
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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.
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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.
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.
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./...
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”...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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