GB-12
Jr.
Sodcutter
CAUTION
•
To prevent possible hearing loss, hearing
protection should be worn when operating the Jr.
Sodcutter. The preceding decal is used on the Jr.
Sodcutter to remind operators to always wear
adequate hearing protection.
Starting Engine
1.
Be sure gas is turned on. Check shut-off
valve located on the bottom side of the fuel
tank.
2.
Place all controls in "Disengaged" position.
3.
Put throttle lever at half speed.
4.
Turn engine switch to "ON" position.
5.
Pull recoil starter, and choke as required to
start engine. Allow engine to warm up.
Moving of Unit
To move unit without running blade:
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Place blade shifter handle in "disengaged"
position (handle will point straight out from unit). Refer
to Figure 21.
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Set engine speed at slow speed.
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Engage drive shifter handle.
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Depress operator presence control.
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Engage operator presence control.
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Engage clutch control lever.
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Adjust throttle to desired walking speed.
To move unit without running engine, put drive shifter
handle and clutch control lever in "Disengaged"
position.
Adjusting Operator Presence
Control
1.
To adjust operator presence cable, pull
clutch control handle rearward as far as
possible.
2.
Press operator presence handle (right
handlebar) down as far as possible.
3.
Adjust cable until the pivot arm contacts the
arm extending from the operator presence
switch (see Figure 22).
4.
Tighten cable clamp to secure cable. Check
for proper operation.
FIGURE 22
1. Clutch Control Handle
2. Operator Presence Switch Arm
3. Pivot Arm
Adjusting Blade Angle
Loosen blade angle control locking lever and move H-
frame forward or backward until blade is at desired
angle of pitch. Tighten blade angle control locking
lever. See Figure 19.
Adjusting Depth of Cut
1.
Make a trial run in turf. Set depth to cut
approximately 3/4" of soil.
2.
Loosen depth gauge handle (see Figure 19).
Adjust depth gauge to contact bottom on depth
control lever.
3.
Loosen depth control locking lever and lower
depth control until it rests on depth gauge.
4.
Tighten depth control locking lever.
Numbers on depth gauge do not necessarily represent
thickness of sod being cut.
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