CGC Ryan 544946A, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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5
Jr.
Sodcutter
SET-UP
GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW
ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS.
NEVER disable the operator presence control by
altering or modifying it in any way.
The Sodcutter is very heavy, to prevent serious
injury, use an adequate lifting device (i.e., hoist,
fork lift, etc.) to remove from shipping pallet.
1. Cut the banding securing the aerator to the pallet
Banding is under tension and may snap back
when cut. Wear eye protection and stay clear
when cutting the band.
2. Remove and discard reinforced tape securing
handlebar and clutch control assembly to pallet.
3. Using an adequate lifting device, remove Jr.
Sodcutter from shipping pallet.
4. Remove hardware bag and empty contents onto
a surface where they will not be misplaced or
lost.
5. Loosen, remove and retain hardware securing
large belt cover guard to side of unit, Remove
guard to allow access to idler assembly and
brake band components.
6. Slide adjustment end of brake band over the
guard support rod as shown in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
A. Brake Band
B. Cotter Pin Holes
C. Adjustment Screw
7. Insert one cotter pin on each side of brake band,
using the two cotter pin holes shown in Figure
1. BE SURE the heads of the cotter pins are
on the pulley side of the support rod to prevent
interference between cotter pin and belt.
NOTICE
To prevent loss of gear lube from bottom hole in
gear case, tip unit forward until lifting handle on
front of unit is resting on the ground.
8. Remove and retain the upper two screws and
lockwashers from the rear of the gear case.
Loosen the lower screw in the slot behind the
wheel far enough to allow the handle bar to slide
behind the screw and washer. Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
A. Crankcase Screws
B. Handlebar Support
C. Guard Support Rod
9a. Apply Permatex gasket compound or an
equivalent to the three screws in step 8.