GB-5
Jr.
Sodcutter
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
544844D
Jr. Sodcutter - 12 inch (305 mm)
544845D
Jr. Sodcutter - 18 inch (457 mm)
544944A
Jr. Sodcutter - 12 inch (305 mm)
544945A
Jr. Sodcutter - 18 inch (457 mm)
INDEX
Adjustments:
Blade angle
10
Blade, depth adjustment
10
Operator presence switch
10
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Serial Number and Model Number plate
4
GENERAL INFORMATION
Inside Front Cover
OPERATION
Controls
8-9
Cutting sod
11
Daily maintenance checklist
9
Moving of unit
10
Ownership change
Inside Front Cover
Starting engine
10
Storage
11
Transporting unit
11
SET-UP
4-8
SPECIFICATIONS
Pictorial decals
1-2
Sodcutter
3
Touch-up paint
3
Warranty
12-13
SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS: 544844D, 544845D
Engine
4 cycle 6 H.P. B&S Vanguard, Model
117432, Type 0530, Trim E1,
11.1 cu.
in. (182 cc) w/recoil starter. Governor
set at 3600 + 100 rpm, no load.
Noise Level
Sound pressure level -88 dB(A)
(pressure based)
Sound power level - 99 dB(A)
(power
based)
Vibration
Handlebar vibration level in z-axis 29.4
meters per second squared
Clutch
Spring loaded belt tightener type.
Reduction
Engine to blade 2.94:1
Engine to drive wheels 55.8:1
Wheels
Drive: 8 (203 mm) dia. w/knobby
tread vulcanized to hub.
Rear: 8 x 1.75 semi-pneumatic
w/pre-packed ball bearings.
Drive
A section belt from engine to gear
case, roller chain in gearcase to drive
shaft and blade drive.
Gear Case
Lubrication: EP140 Gear Lube
Capacity: 3 1/2 Pints (1.7L)
Cutting width 11 3/4 (298 mm)“ 18 (457 mm)
Blade speed 1225 oscillations/min. at 3600 rpm
Blade pitch
Hand lever adjustment, variable from 0
to 9 degrees
Weight
269 lb. (122.1 Kg)
327 lb. (148.5 Kg)
Dimensions
Width: 24 (600 mm)
Height: 33 (838 mm)
Length: 49 (1,244 mm)
Wheelbase: 19 (483 mm)
Standards
Conforms to European Community (EC)
standard 89/392 and amendments 91/
368 and 93/44. CARB, EPA.
MODELS: 544944A, 544945A
Engine
4 cycle 5.5 H.P. Honda GX160 OHV,
Model GX160-K1QX2 9.9 cu. in. (163
cc) w/recoil starter. Governor set at
3600 + 100 rpm, no load.
Noise Level
Sound pressure level -92 dB(A)
(pressure based)
Sound power level - 105 dB(A)“ (power
based)
Vibration
Handlebar vibration level in z-axis 32.4
meters per second squared
Clutch
Spring loaded belt tightener type.
Reduction
Engine to blade 2.94:1
Engine to drive wheels 55.8:1
Wheels
Drive: 8 (203 mm) dia. w/knobby
tread vulcanized to hub.
Rear: 8 x 1.75 semi-pneumatic
w/pre-packed ball bearings.
Drive
A section belt from engine to gear
case, roller chain in gearcase to drive
shaft and blade drive.
Gear Case
Lubrication: EP140 Gear Lube
Capacity: 3 1/2 Pints (1.7L)
Cutting width 11 3/4 (298 mm)“ 18 (457 mm)
Blade speed 1225 oscillations/min. at 3600 rpm
Blade pitch
Hand lever adjustment, variable from 0
to 9 degrees
Weight
269 lb. (122.1 Kg)
327 lb. (148.5 Kg)
Dimensions
Width: 24 (600 mm)
Height: 33 (838 mm)
Length: 49 (1,244 mm)
Wheelbase: 19 (483 mm)
Standards
Conforms to European Community“(EC)
standard 89/392 and amendments 91/
368 and 93/44. CARB, EPA.
TOUCH-UP PAINT
Ransomes Green 16 oz. (0.5L) spray
can, order Part No. 838140
1 qt. (0.95L) can, order Part No. 838141
SPECIFICATION
