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744844F JR SODCUTTER 6HP B&S 12" 744845F JR SODCUTTER 6HP B&S 18" 744944B JR SODCUTTER 5.5HP HONDA 12" 744945B JR SODCUTTER 5.5HP HONDA 18" OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4163593...
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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.
JR SODCUTTER IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with aN Operation and Parts Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual.
SAFETY JR SODCUTTER NOTICE !!! This symbol means: 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...
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SAFETY JR SODCUTTER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Blades WARNING In general The sod cutter blade is sharp and can cut. Use extra cau- Maintain machine according to manufacturer's tion when handling. Remove schedule and instructions for maximum safety obstructions with care. Wrap and best results.
SET-UP JR SODCUTTER SET-UP To prevent injury, wear eye protection and stand clear whe cutting banding. Banding is under tension and may snap back when cut. 1. Remove crate top, sides and plastic covering unit. Remove the banding attaching the Jr. Sodcutter to the pallet.
ADJUSTMENTS JR SODCUTTER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT DRIVE BELT Keep belt free of oil and dirt, and adjusted to PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY proper tension at all times. IDLER PULLEY Belt tension is adjusted by loosening four (4) ENGINE engine mounting bolts and shifting engine on the BOLT base.
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ADJUSTMENTS Sodcutter ADJUSTING OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL 1. To adjust operator presence cable, pull clutch control handle A rearward as far as possible. 2. Press operator presence handle (right handlebar) down as far as possible. 3. Adjust cable until the pivot arm C contacts the arm extending from the operator presence switch 4.
MAINTENANCE Sodcutter 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. Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless and deadly gas.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter Lubrication: The gear case is initially filled with 3 1/2 pints (1.7 L) of EP 140 Gear Lube. Do not add to this amount unless oil is changed or lost through leakage. Gear case drain plug D. On all pressurized lubrication fittings use a good grade of Lithium Based lubricant.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove shield on left side of unit. 2. Remove nut securing brake band to clutch control rod. 3. Remove cotter pin on outside of guard support rod and move brake band over to nut on rod. 4.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN SPROCKET SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 7 in drive chain removal 5. Install axle nut on end of shaft, opposite the side section. of snap ring previously removed. 2. Remove master link and remove chain from top 6.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter UPPER DRIVE SPROCKET & SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 2. Remove master link from chain. Chain does not need to be removed from lower sprocket. 3. Remove drive shifter assembly from gear case. 4.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter PULLEY SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 4 in belt replacement section and steps 2 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 2. Remove blade from unit and remove left side arm. 3. Remove blade shifter assembly. 4. Turn pulley until master link is on top of sprocket. Remove chain from top sprocket.
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MAINTENANCE Sodcutter BLADE SPROCKET SHAFT 1. Follow steps 1 thru 6 in pulley shaft section. 2. Loosen clamp screw on left pitman arm C and remove from shaft. 3. Loosen clamp screw in eccentric assembly D and remove. 4. Remove two (2) top screws securing the other side arm assembly.
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE Sodcutter IDLER GEAR SHAFT 1. Remove belt guards. 2. Follow steps 2 thru 6 in drive chain removal section. 3. Remove plug from right side of unit. 4. Remove snap ring C from groove by small gear B to left end of shaft A.
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