SC180H Owner’s Manual
Part No 371508
Form No F102215A
6
OPERATION
Note
: Item numbers in ( ) will be referenced in the Parts Illustration and Parts List on pages 11-20
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment
are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
STARTING ENGINE
See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and
filling oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is fixed.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position.
CHOKE: Found on engine above fuel on switch.
PULL: Pull the starting rope to start engine.
FORWARD CONTROL AND BLADE MOVEMENT LEVERS: See page 8 Operator’s Controls.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn blade, loose blade bolts, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING
Use loading ramps to move unit into truck or trailer for transport.
DO NOT operate the blade when loading.
Never load this machine by hand.
CUTTING OPERATION
The unit performs best when the ground is wet. If possible sprinkle the work area several hours before starting.
CAUTION
: Shut off the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads and under all conditions where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
CLEARING DEBRIS FROM UNDERSIDE OF MACHINE
: Turn engine off and wait for blade to stop completely.
Disconnect spark plug wire and place the unit in gear to prevent the unit from rolling.
Wearing durable gloves, remove debris.
Danger
, the debris may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
CAUTION
: Use extreme care when operating the blade. Inspect the work area for foreign objects that could cause damage
to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade. Never operate the blade with bystanders in the work area.
GENERAL OPERATION
Position the turf cutter outdoors on sufficiently firm, flat soil. Read the instructions provided by the engine manufacturer in the
relative manual and follow them carefully to prevent situations arising which may endanger either persons or the machine.
WARNING:
When using the machine for the first time it is advisable to get the feel of it by executing maneuvers on flat
ground free of foreign objects.
After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous paragraph:
WARNING: DO NOT adjust cutting depth while machine is in motion. Choose a cutting depth suitable for the type of
terrain the machine is to be used on.
Cutting height is set using the removable pin and placing it into the desired slot for
depth. Then loosening the locking lever to allow the arm to be raised or lowered. The arm should be resting against the pin for
the desired cutting height. Make sure to engage the locking lever before blade operation.
Operation continued next page.
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