Page 3 - SOD CUTTER MANUAL; CONTENTS
3 370406 F103104A 1. USE OF THE MANUAL......................................................................... page 4 2. NOTICES ON THE MACHINE............................................................... page 5 3. TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................
Page 4 - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SOD CUTTER MODEL SC121H; FOREWORD
4 370406 F103104A OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOD CUTTER MODEL SC121H FOREWORD This machine may only be utilized for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. to cut30cm-wide strips of turf.Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Ma-nual and theenclosed Engin...
Page 5 - NOTICES ON THE MACHINE; WARNING
5 370406 F103104A 2. NOTICES ON THE MACHINE WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The symbols affixed to the machine serve to warn of danger during its use and maintenance.It is vital...
Page 7 - TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE SOD CUTTER SC121H; ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to EN 12733:
7 370406 F103104A 3. TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE SOD CUTTER SC121H 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 : 2 forward gears TRANSMISSION : mechanical GEARS : in oil bath START : recoil HANDLEBARS...
Page 8 - LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION
8 370406 F103104A 4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The turf cutter isdelivered in a cardboard box with the handlebars and end part of the cutting heightadjustment lever disassembled.Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has ...
Page 9 - MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE; The machine consists of the following main parts:
9 370406 F103104A 5. MAIN 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 - ENGINE F - COVER G - BLADE H - FORWARD-NEUTRAL GEAR SELECTOR LEVER I ...
Page 10 - CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENTS; A) BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER; Figure 2; D) CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
10 370406 F103104A 6. CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENTS A) BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER This is used to engage and disengage the blade movement. Lowering the lever engagesthe clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch. WARNING The blade will continue to move if the engine is running and the blade clutch is e...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HANDLEBARS AND; Figure 3
11 370406 F103104A I) ON SWITCH Two-position switch:(1) for starting the engine(0) for switching off the engine L) FORWARD-NEUTRAL GEAR SELECTOR LEVER This lever selects the gear forward (1st, 2nd) or neutral. WARNING Select the required gear only after disengaging the forward clutch by releasing th...
Page 12 - SAFETY INFORMATION; A) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
12 370406 F103104A 8. SAFETY INFORMATION Before using the turf 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 dir...
Page 13 - Clean the cooling fan and fins regularly
13 370406 F103104A Take care when handling fuel. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapours explosive : - Only use an approved container - Take care not to remove fuel caps or top up the tank with the engine running. - Allow the engine to cool before proceeding with fuel-filling operations. - Do not s...
Page 14 - Inspect the damage; EXERCISE CAUTION WITH GRADIENTS. Danger of machine overturning.
14 370406 F103104A WARNING During operation the lawn and turf are cut into strips. Should the cutter's wheels skidduring use it is advisable to adjust the cutting height using the special lever (Fig. 3, ref.A).If this operation does not prevent this occurence check the state of the terrain. If it is...
Page 15 - TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE; LOADING AND UNLOADING FROM A VEHICLE; times the vehicle bed’s height from the ground.
15 370406 F103104A 9. TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE LOADING 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 blockthe tyres with chocks to p...
Page 16 - New machines straight from the factory do not have any engine oil.
16 370406 F103104A 10. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY AND GUARD SYSTEMS WARNING The safety devices must never be tampered with. It is necessary to understand how theywork and safeguard their efficiency and correct operation. In the instance of doubt, problemsor malfunction contact your dealer. FORWARD CO...
Page 17 - STARTING AND DRIVING THE TURF CUTTER; Figure 4
17 370406 F103104A 12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE TURF CUTTER The machine can be switched on once all the aforementioned preliminary operationshave 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 start ...
Page 18 - DRIVING THE MACHINE
18 370406 F103104A After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous paragraph: 1. Move the gear lever ( fig. 2) to the 1st speed position. WARNING If the gear engages with difficulty, partially engage the clutch for an instant before trying toengage the gear again. 2. E...
Page 19 - switch-on and gear engagement operations.; Take great care because the blade moves at very high speed.; B) CABLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
19 370406 F103104A 13. CUTTING TIPS 1. Before commencing cutting operations, read the safety instructions given in the previous sections. 2. At first the setting of a relatively high cutting height is recommended (using the relative lever in figure 2, ref. A), lowering it gradually according to work...
Page 20 - Figure 5; C) BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT; If a belt is worn or breaks it should be replaced as follows:
20 370406 F103104A B2) FORWARD CONTROL CABLE Make sure that there is no play between the upper end of the cable and the adjustmentscrew. If there is, or if the cable has stretched, restore to ideal position using the relativeadjustment screw ( Fig. 5, ref. A).If adjustment using the relative screw p...
Page 21 - To fit the new belt follow the procedure in the reverse order.; D) SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL LEVER
21 370406 F103104A C2)FORWARD CONTROL BELT Remove the blade control belt following the instructions given in the precedingparagraph. - Remove the blade (Fig.1 Ref. G) following the instructions provided in the sectionentitled “Blade removal and replacement”. - Then remove the forward control belt fr...
Page 25 - MAINTENACE AND STORAGE
25 370406 F103104A 15. MAINTENACE 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 machine.Allow the machine to cool down before inspection.The cover ( Fig. 1 ref. F) must always b...
Page 26 - CLEANING THE MACHINE
26 370406 F103104A Figure 11 16. CLEANING 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, a...
Page 27 - which are printed on the Billy Goat Serial Plate (See owner’s manual).
27 370406 F103104A 18. DECOMMISSIONING AND SCRAPPING After the working life of the turf cutter the user must have it dismantled and its componentsremoved as per EEC directives or in accordance with current legislation in force in hiscountry, taking particular care over the dismantling of the followi...
Page 28 - ENGINE
28 370406 F103104A 21. TROUBLESHOOTING The following table illustrates some problems which may arise during operation. ENGINE FAULT CAUSE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN Engine sluggish at switch on 1. accelerator not in start-up position 2. Choke not closed 3. Petrol does not arrive 4. Air bubbles or water in...
Page 29 - NOTES
29 370406 F103104A NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...
