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PARTS, OPERA

TOR'S & SAFETY

  MANUAL

MAN 4172935

Rev

. B 1

1-2018

MODELS:

HSC185E

HSC188E

PRO SOD CUTTER 

Summary of Contents for Classen HSC185E

Page 1: ...PARTS OPERATOR S SAFETY MANUAL MAN 4172935 Rev B 11 2018 MODELS HSC185E HSC188E PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 2: ...equipped with a spark arrestor as defined in Section 4442 maintained in effective working order or the engine is con structed equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire To acquire a spark arrestor for your unit see your Engine Service Dealer Please refer to the engine manufacturer s information included with the machine Labeled power ratings are supplied by the engine manufacturer in accor...

Page 3: ...assen replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts Classen designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner For longest life use this product only as directed in the manual keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instruc tions You ll always be glad you did Classen 1028 Street Road So...

Page 4: ...perty damage result This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT Your safety and the safety of others is involved Signal word definitions The signal words below are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness These words appear in this manualandonthesafetylabelsattachedtoClassen machines For your safety and the safety of others read and follow the information given with these signal words and or the...

Page 5: ...ocks toys wire or other debris that may be thrown or get tangled in the sod cutter Identify and mark objects to be avoided such as sprinkler heads stakes water valves etc Be sure the area is clear of pets and people espe cially young children Never assume they will remain where you last saw them Stop the machine if any enter the area Cut sod only in daylight or in good artificial light Machine Pre...

Page 6: ... clearing blockages before checking cleaning or working on the ma chine after striking a foreign object Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally shut off machine immediately Inspect and make re pairs as needed before restarting except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted such as for carburetor adjustment where the eng...

Page 7: ... on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle When practical remove petrol gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer refuel from a portable container rather than a dispenser nozzle Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or contain...

Page 8: ...7 ATTENTION SLOPE HAZARD Do not use on wet or slippery slopes Mow across slopes Do not use on slopes greater then 120 THROTTLE CONTROL Squeeze throttle to increase engine rpm Release throttle to decrease engine rpm ROTATING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT AMPUTATION HAZARD Do not operation with cover removed Stop engine before servicing ATTENTION Read Operator Manual before servicing or repairing Remove spark ...

Page 9: ...t or damaged ATTENTION UNDERGROUND UTILITY HAZARD Contacting underground utilities may cause leaks explosions or electrocutions Do not operator where underground utilities are present ATTENTION Wear hearing protection and safety glasses ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL Pull to increase engine speed Release to decrease engine speed CUTTER BLADE HANDLE Push towards engine to engage cutter blade Pull up towar...

Page 10: ... blades and wheels when the blades and or wheel drives are engaged CUTTER BLADE HANDLE E Move the Cutter Blade handle forward to engage the blade drive Move the Cutter Blade handle back to disengage the blade drive HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NUT G Loose the Height adjustment nut to allow raising or lowering the cutter blade WHEEL DRIVE HANDLE F Move the Wheel Drive Handle forward from the neutral position ...

Page 11: ...ood condition Replace if damaged Check to make sure all shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and debris Pay particular attention to the cooling fins gov ernor parts and muffler Clean air intake screen Check air cleaner service is necessary Inspect area Remove stones or other...

Page 12: ...ut 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 ha...

Page 13: ...ease engine RPM The machine should NOT move If machine moves then repeat Steps 1 3 until set properly BELT ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove belt cover 2 Loosen the pulley and move up the slot for tighter belt tension Figure 4 3 After tension has been adjusted check the over center adjustment 4 Loosen bolt D and move to where the lever snaps over center and stays engaged Figure 5 Note Too much over center may c...

Page 14: ...st stop bolt E to the lever with idle 1 8 to 1 4 from back plate Figure 7 4 Reinstall belt cover REAR WHEEL LOCK OR SWIVEL To allow rear wheel to swivel 1 Pull pin F up and turn Figure 8 9 To lock rear wheel 1 Turn pin F 2 Move wheel back and forth until pin drops back into locking hole FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 ADJUSTMENTS 12 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 15: ...heels are disengaged 2 Remove the filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 4 If the oil level is low fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use Refer to engine oil recommendations in engine manual for other viscosities and ...

Page 16: ...fuel tank and lines use a hose or fuel line routed from fuel tank shut off to proper container 2 Start engine and run until all fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl 3 While engine is warm check the transmission oil and refill with the proper weight of oil correspond ing to the season when the equipment will next be used 4 Remove the spark plug and squirt a small quantity of engine oil into ...

Page 17: ...ls 57 2 to 1 WHEELS Drive 8 5 8 219 mm Dia w knobby tread vulcanized to hub Rear 8 x 1 75 203 X 45mm semi pneumatic tires CUTTING WIDTH HSC18 18 45 7cm LUBRICATION Hydro Drive 20W50 Transmission Gearbox 10W30 Cutting depth up to 2 1 2 6 35cm Blade speed 1200 RPM 3400 engine RPM DIMENSIONS Wheel Base 22 56cm HSC185E 52 L x 38 H x 24 5 W 132cm x 96cm x 62cm HSC188E 55 L x 38 H x 24 5 W 140cm x 96cm ...

Page 18: ...se in the Environment Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V Vibration Directive 2002 44 EC Non Road Emissions 2004 26 EC Sound Sound levels were determined in accordance with Directives 2000 14 EC Annex V and standards EN ISO 3744 2009 Guaranteed Sound Power Level 105 dB Model HSC185E Sound Pressure 85 dB Model HSC185E Vibration Hand arm vibration was measured at the right and left operator handles as per ...

Page 19: ...EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise in the Environment Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V Vibration Directive 2002 44 EC Non Road Emissions 2004 26 EC Sound Sound levels were determined in accordance with Directives 2000 14 EC Annex V and standards EN ISO 3744 2009 Guaranteed Sound Power Level 105 dB Model HSC188E Sound Pressure 85 dB Model HSC188E Vibration Hand arm vibration was measured at the right and ...

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Page 21: ...PARTS SECTION PARTS SECTION 19 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 22: ... 30 34 2 5 22 24 3 29 32 33 24 31 20 21 26 6 11 11 16 23 17 10 4 22 22 24 22 24 9 7 27 23 16 23 18 21 21 16 14 16 20 15 21 13 12 43 37 39 40 8 36 19 38 1 23 46 44 24 41 9 24 33 22 35 28 16 25 16 41 41 41 45 47 48 20 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 23: ...HER 5 16 LOCK 8 25 64268 03 NUT 3 8 16 NYLOCK 1 26 C400443 7 ARM BLADE CLUTCH HYDRO 1 27 C500043 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 2 28 C500154 BOLT 3 8 16 X 2 3 4 1 29 C500134 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 2 USED ON 5 5HP MODEL C500146 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 2 USED ON 8 HP MODEL 30 C500016 PIN 5 32 X 1 1 4 COTTER 1 31 4173099 7 CHAIN GUARD 1 32 C500219 BOLT 5 16 X 5 1 33 C500101 NUT 5 16 18 3 34 C500001 GREASE FITTING 1 4 X 28...

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Page 25: ... BOLT 1 2 13 X 3 1 4 NC 1 24 C500115 WASHER 5 16 LOCK 5 25 C500101 NUT 5 16 18 7 26 C500134 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 7 27 C500083 WASHER 5 16 FLAT 2 28 C500131 NUT 1 2 13 LOCK 1 29 C500041 NUT 3 8 16 LOCK 2 30 C500163 BLT CRG 5 16 18 X 3 4 2 31 C500065 SPRING SPEED STOP 1 32 64268 08 NUT FL NYLON LOCK 5 16 18 2 33 64221 07 E RING 375 1 34 4171618 LABEL THROTTLE HSC18 1 35 4177109 LABEL WARNING EU 1 36 ...

Page 26: ...CUTTER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 3 10 24 21 22 32 14 25 23 15 1 4 9 7 30 28 29 21 31 18 3 5 20 6 19 16 2 17 7 11 13 10 11 6 15 6 11 15 6 7 5 7 20 2 8 27 26 8 12 13 33 34 35 28 24 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 27: ... 2 13 x 1 2 18 C500249 BOLT FINE THREADED 2 19 C500152 BOLT 1 2 13 X 2 3 4 2 20 C600001 STEEL SLEEVE 4 21 C400411 7 ARM ECCENTRIC ENHANCED 2 22 4172692 KNOB PLASTIC 1 23 C200004 7 BOLT PITCH ADJUSTMENT 1 24 C200005 7 BOLT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 25 C300039 17 PLATE DEPTH GAUGE 1 26 C400001 7 BAR HIEGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 27 C400238 7 PITCH ADJUSTMENT BAR 1 28 C100626 WASHER PLASTIC 1 4 ENHCD 4 29 C100625 BE...

Page 28: ...34 38 9 12 11 37 10 3 13 36 26 17 16 23 2 47 8 18 5 7 6 42 22 29 20 21 1 19 4 43 25 14 35 41 8 64 28 31 31 32 32 33 39 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 48 56 46 45 44 43 22 21 21 21 18 30 52 53 56 58 54 55 60 59 33 15 45 44 63 62 26 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 29: ...LS 31 C500115 WASHER 5 16 LOCK 6 32 C500101 NUT 5 16 18 6 33 C500083 WASHER 5 16 FLAT 4 34 C500131 NUT 1 2 13 LOCK 1 35 C100433 RING 1 2 SNAP 1 36 C200054 S SHEAVE 2BK62H BUSHING 1 37 C100311 HYDROSTAT 1 38 C500168 BOLT 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 2 39 C500074 BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 3 4 2 40 C200044 SPROCKET 13 TOOTH 1 41 C500135 BOLT 1 2 13 x 21 2 1 42 C100495 40 X 50 ROLLERS CON LINK 1 43 C700035 7 HUB ECCENTRIC ...

Page 30: ...37 16 BLADE CONVERSION KIT 1 C500115 WASHER 5 16 LOCK 16 2 C500101 NUT 5 16 18 2 3 C400011 12 BLADE ADAPTOR 2 C300417 16 BLADE ADAPTOR 2 C300047 20 BLADE ADAPTOR 2 C400188 24 BLADE ADAPTOR 2 4 C500142 5 16 x 2 BOLT 16 20 24 6 C500133 5 16 x 1 BOLT 12 12 BLADE CONVERSION KITS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 28 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 31: ...AILER HITCH 1 2 33148 01 SPACER 379X 75X 25 2 3 C500134 BLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 2 4 C500042 WSHR 3 8 FLAT 4 5 C500041 NUT 3 8 16 LOCK 2 TRAILER HITCH KIT 970544 OPTIONAL KITS NOTE THIS TRAILER HITCH IS FOR USE WITH CLASSEN AST AERATOR SODCUTTER TRAILER 29 PRO SOD CUTTER ...

Page 32: ...e under this warranty will be furnished or performed by our factory authorized service stations There is no other expressed warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to two years from the date of purchase and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded The above remedy of repair and replacement of ...

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