Classen SC-20-8.0, SC-18-8.0, SC-16-5.5, SC-20-5.5, SC-12-8.0 User Manual

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Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc.

1028 Street Road • Southampton, PA 18966

Telephone: 1-800-366-6268 • Teléfono: + (877) 596 6337

SOD CUTTER

OPERATOR’S/PARTS MANUAL

SC-12/5.5 - S.N. 000405 & UP; SC-12/8.0 - S.N. 000139 & UP SC-16/5.5 - S.N. 000105 & UP; SC-18/5.5 - S.N. 004713 & UP SC-18/8.0 - S.N. 000503 & UP; SC-20/5.5 - S.N. 000152 & UP SC-20/8.0 - S.N. 000182 & UP; SC-24/8.0 - S.N. 000178 & UP

Model SC-18 shown Modelo SC-18 ilustrado

CORTADOR DE TEPE MANUAL

DEL OPERADOR/PIEZAS

SC-12/5.5 - S.N. 000405 Y SIG; SC-12/8.0 - S.N. 000139 Y SIG SC-16/5.5 - S.N. 000105 Y SIG; SC-18/5.5 - S.N. 004713 Y SIG SC-18/8.0 - S.N. 000503 Y SIG; SC-20/5.5 - S.N. 000152 Y SIG

SC-20/8.0 - S.N. 000182 Y SIG; SC-24/8.0 - S.N. 000178 Y SIG

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Thank You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

OWNER’S RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

DELIVERY CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Handle Fuel Safely - Avoid Fires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read Safety Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operate Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Protect Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Avoid Tipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operate Safely On Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Practice Safe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Start Engine Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Engine Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Transmission Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Stopping Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

OPERATING THE SOD CUTTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BLADE ANGLE (PITCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SOD CUTTER PARTS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Main Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power Train Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ÍNDICE

INTRODUCCIÓN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Gracias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lea este manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mediciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Números de serie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Instrucciones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

REGISTRO DEL PROPIETARIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LISTA DE COMPROBACIÓN ANTERIOR A LA ENTREGA

. . 11

LISTA DE COMPROBACIÓN DE ENTREGA . . . . . . . . . . 11

SEGURIDAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Manipule el combustible con cuidado – Evite los

incendios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lea los letreros de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Haga funcionar de forma segura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Proteja a los niños . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Evite los vuelcos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Haga funcionar de forma segura en pendientes . . . . . . 12

Practique un mantenimiento seguro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Arranque el motor de forma segura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PROCEDIMIENTOS DE ARRANQUE DEL MOTOR. . . . 12

Compruebe el nivel de aceite del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Compruebe el nivel de aceite de la transmisión. . . . . . . 12

Arranque del motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parada del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CÓMO HACER FUNCIONAR EL CORTADOR DE TEPE. . 13

Preparación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ÁNGULO DE LA HOJA (INCLINACIÓN). . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MANTENIMIENTO GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TABLA DE LOCALIZACIÓN Y RESOLUCIÓN DE

PROBLEMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MANUAL DE PIEZAS DEL CORTADOR DE TEPE . . . . 15

Bastidor principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Conjunto del sistema de transmisión . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Conjunto de manillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE DOS AÑOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

Check the following before you deliver the sod cutter to the customer.

1. Guards and shields fastened in place.

2. Decals fastened and legible.

3. Tire pressure.

4. Gas lever on engine turned on.

5. All eight lubrication points greased.

6. 2:1 gearbox oil level.

7. Engine oil level.

8. Air cleaner.

9. Touch up scratches.

10. Chain tight.

11. Engine belt tight.

12. Levers working properly.

13. All controls.

14. Add fuel, start engine, test run.

DATE SET UP __________/__________/__________

DELIVERY CHECK LIST

Review the operators manual with the customer. Explain the following:

1. Classen Mfg., Inc. warranty.

2. Safe operation and service.

3. How to use controls.

4. Operating the machine correctly.

5. Transporting the sod cutter.

6. Correct fuel and lubricants.

7. Daily and periodic inspections.

8. Changing oil after break-in period.

9. Servicing the sod cutter regularly and correctly.

10. Classen Mfg., Inc. parts and service.

11. Give the customer the operators manual and encourage customer to read it.

DATE DELIVERED __________/__________/__________

SIGNATURE _______________________________________

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing the Classen Model SC-20, SC-18, or SC-12 sod cutter.

READ THIS MANUAL

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate sod cutter correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your sod cutter and should remain with it if you sell it.

WARRANTY

Refer to back page.

MEASUREMENTS

U.S. units of measure are used in this manual.

SERIAL NUMBERS

Write frame and engine serial numbers, plus model numbers in "Owners Record" section below. Your dealer needs these numbers when you order parts. The serial number is located on a sticker on the center section of the frame.

DIRECTIONS

"Right Hand" and "Left Hand" sides of the sod cutter are determined by facing the back of the sod cutter as you would operate the machine.

OWNER’S RECORD

DATE PURCHASED _________________________________

SOD CUTTER MODEL NUMBER______________________

SOD CUTTER SERIAL NUMBER______________________

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER __________________________

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER___________________________

SAFETY

HANDLE FUEL SAFELY - AVOID FIRES

Handle gasoline with care; it is highly flammable. Use an approved gasoline container.

Fill the fuel tank outdoors. DO NO

T fill tank completely full. DO NOT smoke while you fill fuel tank. DO NOT remove gas cap if engine is running.

READ SAFETY SIGNS

Carefully read and follow all caution stickers.

WARNING

ALL GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE

WHILE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION

OPERATE SAFELY

Carefully read this manual and operate sod cutter correctly.

PROTECT CHILDREN

Keep children and pets out of the area where you are cutting sod.

AVOID TIPPING

Make sure you do not get too close to sharp drop-offs to avoid tipping sod cutter over.

OPERATE SAFELY ON SLOPES

You may cut sod any direction on slopes, however, make sure you do this carefully. Cutting on slopes can be dangerous. To avoid any accidents, make sure to leave yourself room to correct the problem if one arises. Always park your sod cutter on level ground.

PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE

Keep all machine parts in good condition and fastened in place. Fix damages immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Whenever you work on the sod cutter, disconnect spark plug wire.

START ENGINE SAFELY

Make sure hands and feet are out of the way of moving parts when starting engine.

WARNING

KEEP HANDS & FEET AWAY

FROM MOVING PARTS

ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES

NOTICE: There are two locations on this engine that require

oil, both the crankcase and the transmission (gearbox). Running the engine or gearbox with a low oil level can cause engine damage. Refer to the engine manual for complete engine information and recommendations.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

1. BEFORE CHECKING ENGINE:

• make certain the engine is level

• the engine switch is in the OFF position

• the sod cutter blade is NOT engaged

• the drive wheels 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 information.

5. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.

TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK

1. Check the transmission oil level with the engine stopped and in a level position.

2. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler hole. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4. If the oil level is low, add oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick. Use the same oil that is recommended for the engine, SAE 10W-30.

5. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.

ARTING ENGINE

1. Turn fuel cock to the "open" position.

2. Turn choke on (closed).

3. Turn ignition switch to "on".

4. Move throttle lever on engine to half throttle position.

5. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.

6. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).

7. Allow engine to run one minute before cutting sod.

8. Check engine rpm setting before operating. DO NOT exceed 3600 rpm.

STOPPING ENGINE

1. Turn throttle to "slow" position.

2. Turn off ignition switch.

OPERATING THE

SOD CUTTER

PREPARATION

1. Police 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 problem or too risky (i.e. mud, tree roots, steep hills).

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 handle (#5 on illustration) and the cutter blade handle (#4 on illustration) to the "on" position 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 twisting the 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 twist grip throttle control go back to its original 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 6 through 3, leaving the wheel drive handle on for transportation.

BLADE ANGLE (PITCH)

Under normal operating conditions, the blade angle is slight (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. At this time, it may help to angle the blade down. A short trial run will indicate what blade angle is best. To do this, you will loosen the pitch adjustment bolt (#7 on illustration) and move it slightly toward the engine, then retighten bolt and nut.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

To keep the sod cutter in good operating condition, perform the following:

• Keep blade sharp; a sharp blade cuts cleaner, faster and more uniformly and places less load on the machine. Sharpen cutting edge on bevel or top side only.

• Keep drive belt at proper tension and free of oil and dirt at all times.

• Check engine oil level and air filter element daily.

• Check for loose bolts and connections.

• All grease fittings are pressurized type. Use a good grade Lithium Base Grease or equivalent. Grease eccentric arms sparingly every 4 hours of service, all others daily. Wipe off all grease fittings before and after each greasing (there are a total of 8 grease fittings).

• To make sure the chain on the front drive wheels is tight, you will need to remove the chain guard to check this. If tightening is required, loosen nuts and bolts on the 3/4" pillow block bearings and push the bearings toward the back of the sod cutter until chain is tight. Make sure both bearings go back evenly to keep jackshaft running even with the frame. After doing this, retighten nuts and bolts on the bearing and replace the chain guard.

• Engine (refer to Honda owner’s manual).

SAFETY WARNING

DO NOT STORE GASOLINE (FUEL) UNNECESSARILY OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXPLOSION,

STORE ONLY IN AN APPROVED "SAFE"

CONTAINER. TO PREVENT EXPLOSION OF

VAPORIZED FUEL, DO NOT STORE MACHINE

WITH FUEL IN TANK OR CARBURETOR IN AN

ENCLOSURE WITH OPEN FLAME.

(EXAMPLE: FURNACE OR WATER HEATER

PILOT LIGHT.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY

Blade will not stay in ground a. Bottom of blade is rounded

off

a. Blade should be sharpened

or replaced

Belts jump off a. Wrong type of belt

b. Pulley misalignment

a. Use only the special factory

belt

b. Realign pulley

NOTES:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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