Page 2 - SOD CUTTER MODEL-SC120H; SE OF THE; ing it; In the instance of wear or purely for
370310 F112003A 2 O PERATING AND S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SOD CUTTER MODEL-SC120H FOREWORD This machine may only be utilized for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. agricultural use, for the cutting of shoots, grass and brushwood. Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible f...
Page 3 - Contents of the SOD CUTTER Manual
370310 F112003A 3 Contents of the SOD CUTTER Manual 1. Use of the Manual 2. Notices on the machine 3. Technical data 4. Lifting and transportation 5. Main parts of the machine 6. Controls and adjustments 7. Assembly instructions for the handlebars and end part of the cutting height adjustment lever ...
Page 4 - OTICES ON THE MACHINE; WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
370310 F112003A 4 2. N OTICES ON THE MACHINE In this Manual all safety information appears in special boxes headed "WARNING". WARNING This heading is used to draw the user's attention to hazardous areas or moving parts of the machine. It is also used in instances where failure to comply with...
Page 6 - IFTING AND
370310 F112003A 6 ENGINE : Gasoline, HONDA GX 160 K1 ENGINE CAPACITY : 5.5 hp (4.0 kW) CUTTING WIDTH : 12” (30 cm) CUTTING HEIGHT : adjustable up to 35 mm SPEED GEARS : 1 forward gear - 1 reverse gear TRANSMISSION : mechanical GEARS : in oil bath START : recoil HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS TIRES : f...
Page 7 - gradients to prevent loss of control.
370310 F112003A 7 All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The sod cutter is delivered in a cardboard box with the handlebars and end part of the cutting height adjustment lever disassembled. Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during tran...
Page 8 - AIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE
370310 F112003A 8 5. M AIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE The machine consists of the following main parts A – Blade clutch control lever B – Accelerator control lever C – Forward clutch control lever D – Cutting height adjustment lever E – GX 160 K1 engine F – Cover G – Blade H – Forward -neutral-reverse gea...
Page 9 - BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
370310 F112003A 9 6. C ONTROL AND A DJUSTMENTS A) BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER This is used to engage and disengage the blade movement. Lowering the lever engages the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch. WARNING The blade will continue to move if the engine is running and the blade clutch is...
Page 12 - AFETY INFORMATION; The electrical parts of the engine must be protected at all times.; Do not use the machine near other persons or within enclosed areas.
370310 F112003A 12 8. S AFETY INFORMATION Before using the sod cutter it is essential that the operator has understood the warnings, do's and don'ts and precautionary measures given in this manual and in the engine manual: the prevention of injury to the operator, third parties, animals or objects d...
Page 13 - WORKING; Clean the cooling fan and fins; . Clean the air filter at the same time as well.
370310 F112003A 13 ! Supervise the clothing of personnel operating the machine: a long-sleeved jacket with close-fitting cuffs, long, close-fitting trousers, heavy-duty footwear, and a protective cap or helmet should be worn. Avoid wearing loose-tailed clothing, unbuttoned jackets or torn, undone or...
Page 15 - RANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE; Do not stand in front of the machine
370310 F112003A 15 9.T RANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE L OADING AND UNLOADING FROM A VEHICLE ! For transportation it is preferable to use a vehicle with an open bed. ! Choose firm, flat ground. ! Switch off the vehicle's ignition, put into reverse gear, pull on the hand brake and block the tires with c...
Page 16 - ESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY AND GUARD SYSTEMS; lems or malfunction contact your dealer.; FORWARD CONTROL AND BLADE MOVEMENT LEVERS; PERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE SW ITCHING ON; Oil recommendations
370310 F112003A 16 10. D ESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY AND GUARD SYSTEMS WARNING The safety devices must never be tampered with. It is necessary to understand how they work and safeguard their efficiency and correct operation. In the instance of doubt, prob- lems or malfunction contact your dealer. FORWA...
Page 17 - TARTING AND DRIVING THE SOD CUTTER; Figure 4 Figure 4b; Figure 4a
370310 F112003A 17 12. S TARTING AND DRIVING THE SOD CUTTER The machine can be switched on once all the aforementioned preliminary opera-tions have been carried out. Place the feed cock in the OPEN position (direction shown by the arrow) (fig. 4) Bring the choke to the CLOSED position for a cold sta...
Page 18 - RIVING THE MACHINE; To select a different gear the forward clutch and the blade; UTTING TIPS; chine switch-on and gear engagement operations.; WARNING. Take great care because the blade moves at very high speed.
370310 F112003A 18 D RIVING THE MACHINE WARNING. When using the machine for the first time it is advisable to get the feel of it by executing manoeuvres on flat ground free of foreign objects. After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous para-graph: 1. Move the gear...
Page 19 - HECKS
370310 F112003A 19 14. C HECKS - Adjust the belt and cable control tension after the first few working hours to compensate initial loosening. - Briefly operate all the machine's components to detect any abnormal noises or overheating. - During the initial running in period avoid heavy-duty usage to ...
Page 20 - section entitled “Blade removal and replacement”.
370310 F112003A 20 C)BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the machine. If a belt is worn or breaks it should be replaced as follows: - remove the metal guard ( fig. 6 ref. A), by unscrewing and ...
Page 23 - To remove the blade proceed as follows:
370310 F112003A 23 D) S ERVICE B RAKE C ONTROL L EVER The service brake (Fig. 9 Ref. A) is connected to the forward control lever (Fig. 1 Ref. C). With the forward control lever released and the brake engaged ensure that there is play of approximately 2 or 3 mm between the adjustment screw and the b...
Page 24 - IG; AINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Allow the machine to cool down before inspection.
370310 F112003A 24 F IG . 10 15. M AINTENANCE AND STORAGE ! All operations on the machine must be carried out exclusively by authorized personnel. ! Always switch off the engine when checking, adjusting or servicing the ma-chine. ! Allow the machine to cool down before inspection. ! The cover ( Fig....
Page 26 - LEANING THE MACHINE; Proceed in the following order:; EASONAL LONG; Disconnect the spark plug wire
370310 F112003A 26 16. C LEANING THE MACHINE Proceed in the following order: - Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire; - Clean the engine and the outside of the machine with a cloth soaked in a little oil. - Clean all parts of the machine, particularly the starting unit, air filter...
Page 27 - Dealer
370310 F112003A 27 18. D ECOMMISSIONING AND SCRAPPING After the working life of the sod cutter the user must have it dismantled and its components removed as per EEC directives or in accordance with current legisla-tion in force in his country, taking particular care over the dismantling of the fol-...
Page 28 - ROUBLESHOOTING
370310 F112003A 28 21. T ROUBLESHOOTING The following table illustrates some problems which may arise during operation. FAULT CAUSE ACTION Belt slips 1. Belt tension inadequate 2. Too great a working depth 3. Belt worn 1. Adjust the belt tension 2. Reduce the working depth 3. Replace belt Machine vi...
Page 30 - NOTES
370310 F112003A 30 NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...
Page 33 - PARTS LIST 1/6 CONTINUED; Bushing
33 PARTS LIST 1/6 CONTINUED 72 370102 Nut 8 H 6.5 1 112 370294 Adjuster M6 X 40 1 113 370295 Cable Control Brake 1 114 370296 Bushing Sheath 1 115 370297 Nut M6 H4 1
Page 42 - PARTS LIST 5/6 CONTINUED
42 PARTS LIST 5/6 CONTINUED 63 370171 O-ring 108 (8.73 x 1.78) 1 66 370291 Screw Stud M8 UNI 5911 6 67 370241 Gasket Cover (lefthand) 10 69 370230 Cover Left 1 70 370169 Pin Cylindrical 6x35 1
Page 45 - PARTS LIST 6/6 CONTINUED
45 PARTS LIST 6/6 CONTINUED 46 370263 Spring Accelerator Return 1 47 370107 Nut Lock M6 H6 2 48 370307 Drum Wire Holder 1 49 370297 Nut M6 H4 1 50 370308 Screwcap M6 X 18 1