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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Dãno Reproductivo - www.65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ADVERTENCIA El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto con-...
Your safe use of this Classen 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.
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SOD CUTTER This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on Signal word definitions: accessories or product alterations that are not de-...
INTRODUCTION / SET UP INSTRUCTIONS SOD CUTTER Thank You DELIVERY CHECK LIST Thank you for purchasing the Classen Model SC-18A Review the operators manual with the customer. Read This Manual Explain the following: 1. Classen Mfg., Inc. warranty. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate 2.
SAFETY SOD CUTTER Machine Preparation Machine Preparation Operator preparation and • Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices in training place and in proper working condition. They are Read the Operation & Safety for your protection.
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SAFETY SOD CUTTER Starting — except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where • Start according to instructions in this manual or on the engine must be running. Keep hands and the machine. feet clear of moving parts in these circumstanc- •...
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SAFETY SOD CUTTER Blades Storage Safety WARNING The sod cutter blade is sharp and • Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing. can cut. Use extra caution when • Drain the fuel tank outdoors only. handling. Remove obstructions •...
LABELS SOD CUTTER WARNING Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements. --This label meets California 4442.6 100504 ®...
CONTROLS SOD CUTTER 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) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON”...
OPERATION SOD CUTTER FUEL PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Petrol (gasoline) is extremely (Operator’s responsibility) flammable and highly explo- • Review and follow all safety rules and safety sive under certain conditions. decal instructions. BE SURE to install fuel cap • Check that all safety decals are installed and after refueling.
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OPERATION SOD CUTTER ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER NOTICE: There are two locations on this engine that Preparation require oil, both the crankcase and the transmission 1. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e. (gearbox). Running the engine or gearbox with a sprinklers, hoses, toys, etc.).
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ADJUSTMENTS SOD CUTTER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Put shift lever in Neutral Position (N). Figure 1 2. Loosen locking nut A on clevis, them remove bolt B and turn the clevis one way or the other to adjust neutral. Figure 2. 3.
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ADJUSTMENTS SOD CUTTER BELT DISENGAGEMENT 1. Remove belt cover for access. 2. Move blade engagement lever until idler is about 1/8” to 1/4” away from the back plate Fig- ure 6 3. Adjust stop bolt E to the lever with idle 1/8”to 1/4”...
MAINTENANCE SOD CUTTER GENERAL MAINTENANCE To keep the sod cutter in good operating condition, WARNING perform the following: When replacement • Keep blade sharp; a sharp blade cuts cleaner, parts are required, use faster and more uniformly and places less load genuine Schiller Grounds on the machine.
STORAGE SOD CUTTER Storage Instructions Extended Storage WARNING Before the equipment is put into storage for any To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vapor- period exceeding 30 days: ized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for example, 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING SOD CUTTER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Blade will not stay in ground a. Bottom of blade is rounded off a. Blade should be sharpened or replaced Belts jump off a. Wrong type of belt a. Use only the special factory belt b.
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SPECIFICATIONS SOD CUTTER HSC185 & HSC188 ENGINE Model HSC185 .......4-cycle GX160 Honda ............. 9.9 cu. in. (163 cc) Model HSC188 .......4-cycle GX240 Honda ........... 14.8 cu. in. (242 cc) Starter .............. Recoil Governor....3400 RPM ± 200 RPM, no load Clutch .....spring loaded belt tightener type REDUCTION Engine to blade..........
EffectiveJanuary 1, 2015 For the period of two years from the date of purchase, CLASSEN will repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge, any part or parts found upon the examination of our factory authorized service station, or by the factory in Southampton, PA to be defective in material or workmanship.
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