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ARTS MANUAL

MAN 4175987

Rev

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  04-2018

544951H

JR SODCUTTER 6.5HP B&S 12"

(S/N 0700 and above)

 

544952H

JR SODCUTTER 6.5HP B&S 18"

(S/N 1400 and above) 

544953C

JR SODCUTTER 5.5HP HONDA 12"

(S/N 1300 and above) 

544954C

JR SODCUTTER 5.5HP HONDA 18"

(S/N 7500 and above) 

Summary of Contents for Ryan 544951H

Page 1: ...987 Rev A 04 2018 544951H JR SODCUTTER 6 5HP B S 12 S N 0700 and above 544952H JR SODCUTTER 6 5HP B S 18 S N 1400 and above 544953C JR SODCUTTER 5 5HP HONDA 12 S N 1300 and above 544954C JR SODCUTTER 5 5HP HONDA 18 S N 7500 and above ...

Page 2: ...e exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals wiring insulation and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING ...

Page 3: ...ho operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are See a Ryan dealer for any service or parts needed Schiller Grounds Care Inc service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care Inc products You can trust Ryan replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts Schi...

Page 4: ...s or products not approved by Schiller Grounds Care Inc will be considered the responsibility of the individual s or company designing and or making such changes Schiller Grounds Care Inc will vigorously pursue full indemnification and costs from any party responsibleforsuchunauthorizedpost manufacture modifications and or accessories should personal injury and or property damage result This symbo...

Page 5: ...esponsible for training the users Wear appropriate clothing including safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating Do not operate barefoot or wearing open sandals Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Wear hearing protection Wear safety glasses Never allow underage children unskilled or improperly trained people to operate this equipment Local reg...

Page 6: ...lutch and wait until the blade stops moving before refueling before making blade adjustment Stop the engine disengage the red master clutch and disconnect the spark plug wire s before clearing blockages before checking cleaning or working on the machine after striking a foreign object Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally shut...

Page 7: ... the engine and allow to cool Do not smoke Refuel outdoors only Use a funnel Do not overfill If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions Flowing fuel can generate static electric ity To prevent static electricity sparks Keep containers electrically grounded Do not fill...

Page 8: ...ove crate top sides and plastic covering unit Remove the banding attaching the Jr Sodcutter to the pallet 2 Roll the Jr Sodcutter off the pallet The unit can also be driven off the pallet but first read the Safety Controls and Operation sections of this manual then check the oil and add gas 3 Dispose of pallet crate plastic and banding in a responsible manner ...

Page 9: ...ward to decrease engine speed RED MASTER CLUTCH Move lever forward to engage Move lever rearward to disengage SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in the vacuum is the warning labels found on the vacuum Replace labels if damaged or illegible 4163592 4164033 4164033 ...

Page 10: ...N US AND 76000 IN CANADA FOR A VIDEO WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4175984 4175984 Set Depth Loosen the depth gauge lock knob and set top of depth gauge to desired depth Tighten the depth gauge lock knob to secure the depth gauge setting 4175983 ...

Page 11: ... not depressed YELLOW BLADE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER D Raises or lowers cutting blade GREEN BLADE DEPTH CONTROL LOCKING LEVER E Locking lever holds blade depth control in desired position BLACK BLADE ANGLE LOCKING LEVER F Locks blade angle DEPTH STOP G Allows resetting of blade depth to the previous cutting height YELLOW BLADE AND RED WHEEL SHIFTER HANDLES H J Engage and disengage blade for cutting and...

Page 12: ...y explosive under certain conditions BE SURE to install fuel cap after refueling Fill fuel tank with good quality clean unleaded regular gasoline to the level recommended by the engine manufacturer TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL Use a funnel to avoid spilling Do it outdoors Do not smoke Stop the engine allow to cool Do not overfill Clean up spilled fuel BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Be familiar with the cont...

Page 13: ...on Contacting a buried gas line could result in an explosion This precaution is especially important when using attachments such as the mole blade or trencher which operate at greater depths 1 Move machine to the area where sod is to be cut With the engine off and the red master clutch disengaged stand on the right side of the machine Loosen the green blade depth control locking lever with your ri...

Page 14: ...king loosen the locknut turn the adjusting screw in then retighten the locknut Start the machine and check for proper operation Readjust if necessary IF the engine kills when engaging the red master clutch control lever the brake may be set too tight Brake Band Lock Nut Adjusting Screw Guard Support Rod ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT 3 4 20mm is a good general starting depth of cut Depth of cut can be var...

Page 15: ...ame forward or backward until blade is at desired angle pitch 2 Tighten black blade angle control locking lever F SIDE ARM DRIVE WHEEL BLADE BOTTOM BLADE ANGLE Pitch BLADE ANGLE PITCH Under normal operating conditions blade angle is minimal blade bottom is flat In extremely hard soil or when cutting with a dull blade the blade may want to ride out of the ground It may then help to adjust blade ang...

Page 16: ... force and raise the handle HANDLE STOP BOLTS These two bolts Y limit the amount of handle movement This prevents damage to the handle isolators and provides positive control of the machine when extra effort is required to lift or turn The rear stop bolt position is adjustable Loosen the two bolts X on the bolt centering plates on each side and tighten with the stop bolts centered in the two handl...

Page 17: ...ailure 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 Never start or run the engine inside where exhaust fumes can collect Provide enough fresh air to keep fumes from getting too strong Replace any warning decal that becomes illegible immediately MAINTENANCE ...

Page 18: ...s and bolts that are found loose Replace any broken or missing cotter pins Repair any other problems before operating Engine See engine manual for oil change intervals and oil specifications See engine manual for air cleaner service intervals and service procedure 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 change...

Page 19: ... back at 15O to less than 1 16 1 5mm 3 Hand file side blades at 45O until no flat remains 4 To keep cutting edge less than 1 16 1 5mm on 45O angle grind milled surface back at 15O to less than 1 16 1 5mm THIS 1 16 Maximum 45O 15O FILE DIRECTION SURFACE SMOOTH No Burrs BOTTOM BLADE 1 5mm MILLED EDGE FILE DIRECTION 1 16 MAX THIS SURFACE SMOOTH No Burrs FILE DIRECTION SIDE BLADE 1 5mm ...

Page 20: ...ace on adequate supports and remove belt guard 2 Remove four 4 screws securing gear case cover 3 Remove throttle cable from engine and lay behind cam case 4 Remove dipstick from cover 5 Remove screw flat washer nut and bushing from right lower side of H frame 6 Using a screwdriver lift gear case cover to break sealant bond and remove cover 7 Drain oil out of front cavity on case and turn drive whe...

Page 21: ...move old brake band Retain all hardware 3 Install new brake band with the large loop and hardware at the lower mounting point on guard support rod 4 Loosen the lock nut and the adjustment screw on the new brake band Engage the red Clutch Control lever and tighten the adjustment screw until the brake band is pulled snug against the belt See Brake Band Adjustment pg 5 Tighten the lock nut on brake a...

Page 22: ... 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 Remove blade and side arms from pivot brackets for easier access 5 Remove plugs on both ends of shaft 6 Remove snap rings B from left bearing 7 Using a punch and soft hammer lead leather etc drive shaft out left side of unit and remove ...

Page 23: ...Remove four 4 bearing cage screws and pull gears out left side of unit Dog clutch and double sprocket will slide off as shaft is removed 7 To remove gear and bearing remove snap ring slide gear off shaft and remove key Remove bearing snap ring and remove bearing 8 Assemble in reverse procedure After blade shifter assembly is installed adjust dog clutch to provide 015 0 39 mm clearance between clut...

Page 24: ... of case to catch oil from case cavity 6 Push shaft to left of case lift right end of shaft out of case with bearings and sprocket intact 7 To remove sprocket press bearing from shaft and slide sprocket off 8 Assemble in reverse procedure After blade shifter assembly is installed adjust dog clutch to provide 015 0 39 mm clearance between clutch faces as shown NOTE End play on shaft must not exceed...

Page 25: ...ly Storage 1 Check engine oil level and air filter element daily 2 Check oil level in gear case 3 Close fuel valve at bottom of fuel tank 4 Clean cutting blade grass dirt etc EXTENDED STORAGE Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days 1 Drain all fuel from fuel tank and lines use a hose or fuel line routed from fuel tank shut off to proper container 2 Start engine an...

Page 26: ...l l u p n e h w t h g i t l e v a r t f o t i m i l t u n g n i k c o l n o r a e w d a e r h T A d e t s u j d a y l r e p o r p t o n t u n g n i k c o L B t u n g n i k c o l e c a l p e R A e t i s o p p o n o t u n g n i k c o l n e t h g i T B d o r e i t f o d n e s y e l l u p n i s b a r g t l e B red clutch is not engaged en h w s p e e r c t i n u d n a e p y t e h t t o n s i r o d e y...

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Page 28: ...h 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 75 203 X 45mm semi pneumatic tires with pre packed ball bearings Drive Engine to gear case A section belt Gear case to drive shaft and blade drive roller chain Gear case Lubrication EP140 Gear lube Capacity 3 1 2 Pints 1 7L Cutting...

Page 29: ...27 JR SODCUTTER PARTS SECTION PARTS SECTION ...

Page 30: ...52 27 15 13 13 57 62 57 65 61 10 12 61 64 22 54 31 25 26 5 31 45 21 12 34 46 9 31 35 12 6 2 43 12 2 44 55 56 48 49 3 8 28 57 65 63 57 4 2 23 50 58 31 16 24 3 7 53 11 14 19 39 29 36 18 17 60 59 38 66 33 61 6 2 2 6 37 61 12 47 51 31 61 6 2 2 6 30 20 42 41 9 40 71 72 ...

Page 31: ...35 524473 2 PLATE ENGINE MOUNT 1 36 64139 02 BLT WLF 1 4 20X1 2 2 37 4163353 S GUARD ASSY 1 38 4175997 S WLDMT REAR WHL SPRT 1 ITEMS 13 15 INCLUDED 39 4164477 7 WLDMT CLEVIS 1 40 831888 SWIVEL 1 41 831889 WASHER SWIVEL 1 42 831890 SCRW SWIVEL THROTTLE 1 ITEMS 40 42 USED ON HONDA ENGINES ONLY 43 545380 2 GUIDE AY BELT 1 44 64123 87 BOLT HEX 3 8 16X1 3 4 2 45 4164580 7 BRKT BELT GUARD BTTM 1 46 4175...

Page 32: ...6 5 25 44 47 50 58 58 50 12 55 14 55 13 50 58 41 8 16 15 56 57 10 60 6 42 43 67 62 63 64 65 66 68 73 72 69 70 70 64 71 22 72 22 45 17 18 19 17 18 19 17 18 19 2 1 11 7 4 21 31 32 30 61 26 33 25 29 27 28 50 58 48 20 52 35 36 40 37 39 38 5 40 35 36 4 7 52 3 9 59 23 3 59 ...

Page 33: ... LOCK 1 34 544217 7 SHIFTER AY 1 35 545050 CAGE AY BEARING 1 INCLUDES ITEM 36 36 814474 CUP TPRD RLR BRG 1 37 516160 SPROCKET 1 38 521253 SHAFT ECCENTRIC 1 39 548336 LOCK RING KC 1 40 814473 CONE TPRD RLR BRG 1 00 2 41 545710 SHAFT AY 1 42 546033 7 DIPSTICK AY 1 43 546037 7 COVER AY GEAR CASE 1 44 519404 GEAR DRIVE 1 INCLUDES ITEMS 45 47 45 548775 PLUG 25 18NPTF HS 1 46 516222 HUB 1 47 548329 RING...

Page 34: ...RE 3 SIDE ARMS PITMAN ARMS AND HANDLES 27 45 45 45 45 23 2 24 25 36 32 34 8 57 54 47 35 50 51 11 52 10 53 13 47 33 13 37 1 42 56 37 7 44 30 6 3 30 9 5 46 38 48 41 39 14 15 16 17 28 20 43 31 29 40 26 21 19 18 18 22 55 49 58 ...

Page 35: ... 26 4176189 ARM AY SIDE 2 INCLUDES ITEMS 27 31 49 27 521436 BALL BEARING 1 28 521438 GREASE SEAL 1 29 548138 BRG NDL 88 1 12 1 00 2 30 548340 LOCK RING KC 2 31 85010N ZERK 1 4 28 STR SFTH 4 32 4164541 7 WLDMT LEVER 1 33 4176171 S H FRAME W DECAL 1 INCLUDES ITEM 55 34 545449 7 HANDLE AY 1 35 524549 ROD TIE LOWER 1 36 524550 ROD TIE UPPER 1 37 64268 05 NUT FL NYLCK 1 2 13 2 38 64025 03 NUT HEX 5 16 ...

Page 36: ...0 70 10 72 52 45 21 31 27 61 52 13 36 19 44 4 12 18 33 17 20 48 11 34 41 38 14 22 42 16 5 51 75 15 9 1 71 24 46 56 70 29 26 25 3 58 57 59 60 61 63 61 35 47 46 64 62 66 65 54 35 53 66 65 67 78 66 16 81 74 80 28 76 55 77 82 83 84 37 50 37 73 80 13 5 32 68 8 13 79 15 16 30 49 ...

Page 37: ...BLT HEX SOC 1 4 20X5 8 2 37 2722682 BEARING 9IN WHEEL 2 38 64123 270 BLT HEX 3 8 24X2 1 4 1 39 805421 SPRING EXTENSION 1 40 806800 SWITCH STOP LIGHT 1 41 524577 BUSHING 328X 63X 41 2 42 64151 18 NUT CENTER LOCK 3 8 16 2 43 814585 BUSHING 1 44 64139 06 BOLT WLH 5 16 18X5 8 2 45 800896 SCRW SET 1 4 20X3 8 1 46 64163 84 WSHR 1 015 X 1 75 X 125 2 47 4164551 SPRING COMP 1 06X1 28X1 1 48 64163 61 WSHR 8...

Page 38: ...36 JR SOD CUTTER FIGURE 5 MOLE BLADE KIT ...

Page 39: ...IP 1 1 4 USED ON 544673 3 544692 BLADE AY MOLE 1 1 4 1 INCLUDES ITEMS 9 13 544689 BLADE AY MOLE 3 4 1 INCLUDES ITEMS 9 13 4 808222 LINK CHAIN CONN 1 5 64006 03 WSHR 3 8 HELICAL LOCK 4 6 64025 04 NUT 3 8 24 HEX 4 7 64123 21 BLT HEX 3 8 24X1 1 4 4 8 546089 7 BRACKET MOLE BLADE 1 9 64025 02 NUT HEX 5 16 18 1 10 316943 PIN SPIROL 250 750 PS 1 11 515691 SWIVEL 1 12 547052 CHAIN AY 1 13 800513 SCREW SCK...

Page 40: ...38 JR SOD CUTTER FIGURE 6 TRENCHING BLADE ...

Page 41: ...IPTION QTY JR SOD CUTTER FIGURE 6 TRENCHING BLADE 1 546199 BLADE KIT 1 INCLUDES ITEMS 2 6 2 64006 03 WSHR 3 8 HELICAL LOCK 3 3 64025 04 NUT 3 8 24 HEX 3 4 64123 21 BLT HEX 3 8 24X1 1 4 3 5 546089 7 BRACKET 12 MOLE BLADE 1 6 546198 BLADE AY TRENCHING 1 ...

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