Schiller Grounds Care Classen HSC185E, Operators Safety Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER
Preparation
1. Check lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e.
sprinklers, hoses, toys, etc.). Remove all items.
2. Make sure underground sprinkler heads and other
hidden obstacles are marked to prevent damage.
3. Mark other areas where sod cutting will be a prob-
lem or too risky (i.e. mud, tree roots, steep hills).
Operating
1. Start the engine. CAUTION: To avoid injury, keep
your feet or other body parts away from the blade
while starting the engine.
2. Select the correct cutting depth desired up to 2
1/2 inches. Loosen the tee handle from the depth
gauge plate, located under the height adjustment
bar, (#3 on illustration) and put it to the correct
height setting. Tighten the tee handle.
3. Push the wheel drive transport handle (#5 on il-
lustration) and the cutter blade speed handle (#4
on illustration) to the desired speed, toward the
engine.
4. Raise the main handle upward so the front nose
of the sod cutter rests on the ground.
5. Loosen the 1/2” handle nut (#2 on illustration)
and lower the height adjustment bar to rest on
the depth gauge. Now tighten the 1/2” handle nut
securely so it will not loosen with the vibration of
the machine.
6. Go to the back of the machine and lower the
handle until the cutting blade rests on the ground.
You are now ready to cut sod.
7. Turn the throttle to the desired operating speed by
pulling the finger throttle control (#6 on illustration)
toward you. Maximum engine rpm is recommend-
ed for smooth operation.
8. After cutting a short distance, stop machine by let-
ting the finger throttle control go back to its origi -
nal position. Check thickness of cut and adjust if
necessary.
9. At the end of each cutting pass, lift up on the
handle bar to clear the cutting blade from the
sod. Retard the throttle control and turn machine
around into the position for the next cut.
10. When finished cutting sod, reverse steps 3
through 6, leaving the wheel drive handle on for
transportation.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions,
and what each operates.
2. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary,
following the engine manufacturer’s recommen-
dations. Refer to engine manual supplied with
machine.
3. Check Hydro gear oil, add 20W50 oil if necessary.
4. Open the fuel valve.
5. Fill the fuel tank with the amount and type of fuel
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
Starting Engine
1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position.
2. Turn choke on (closed).
3. Turn ignition switch to “on”.
4. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
5. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).
6. Allow engine to run one minute before cutting sod.
7. Check engine rpm setting before operating. DO
NOT exceed 3600 rpm.
Stopping Engine
1. Release finger throttle control.
2. Turn off ignition switch.
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SOD CUTTER