11
OPERATION
!
WARNING
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
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.
OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER
Preparation
1. Police lawn area for obstacles and debris (i.e. sprin-
klers, hoses, toys, etc.). Remove all items.
2. Make sure underground sprinkler heads and other hid-
den obstacles are marked to prevent damage.
3. Mark other areas where sod cutting will be a problem
or too risky (i.e. mud, tree roots, steep hills).
When replacement parts are
required, use genuine Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc. parts or
parts with equivalent character-
istics, including type, strength
and material. Failure to do so
may result in product malfunc-
tion 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.
Operating
1. Start the engine. CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not
place your feet or other body parts under 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 illustra-
tion) and the cutter blade speed handle (#4 on illustra-
tion) 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 recommended for
smooth operation.
8. After cutting a short distance, stop machine by letting
the finger throttle control go back to its original posi
-
tion. 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 posi-
tion for the next cut.
10. When finished cutting sod, reverse steps 6 through 3,
leaving the wheel drive handle on for transportation.
