HTS-20 - Classen
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1. Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions Flowing fuel can generate static electricity To prevent static electricity sparks Keep containers electrically grounded Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle When practical remove gasoline 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 container opening until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change it immediately STORAGE SAFETY Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing Drain the fuel tank outdoors only Store fuel in an approved container in a cool dry place Keep the machine and fuel containers in alocked storage place to prevent tampering and to keep children from playing with them Do not store the fuel container or equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Appliances such as furnaces and water heaters with a pilot light have an open flame Keep gasoline storage area free of grass leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard Clean debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to help prevent fir2. Allow the seeder to come to a complete stop when stopping operation to clear blockages unclog inspect the machine do maintenance or repair Reduce the throttle setting during engine shutdown and if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of operation OPERATING ON SLOPES A Use Extra Care When Working On Slopes Do not operate on slopes if uneasy or uncertain Ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes rests with the operator Do not operate on steep slopes Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not seed near drop offs ditches or embank ments The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel runs over the edge or an edge caves in Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and downhill when possible Be sure of your footing on slopes BLADES SAFETY HTS 20 MAINTENANCE SAFETY IN GENERAL Maintain machine according to manufacturer s schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results Park machine on level ground Never allow untrained personnel to service machine Guards should only be removed by a qualified technician for maintenance or service Replace when work is completed Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped and the seeder has stopped moving Disconnect spark plug wire s before doing any maintenance Replace parts if worn damaged or faulty For best results always repl
3. INC 100505 DATE OF MANUFACTURE ROTATING BLADE KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY WARNING BEFORE STARTING Read and understand Operator manual and labels Wear hearing and eye protection Replace labels and Operator manual if lost or damaged ROTATING PARTS DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVER REMOVED Antes de comenzar Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Ingl s Use protecci n ocular y auditiva No haga funcionar sin los protectores en su lugar Pare el motor antes de dar servicio La gente a m s durante la operaci n 4165977 4168760 CONTROLS CONTROLS THROTTLE A Controls engine speed and vacuum suction level CHOKE B Move to the CHOKE position to apply the choke Move to the RUN position to remove the choke FUEL SHUT OFF C Move to the OFF position to shut off the fuel whenever transporting the machine by trailer or truck or during storage Move to the ON position before starting the engine The OFF position also can be used to KILL the engine as a KILL switch is combined with the fuel shutoff FREE WHEEL HANDLE D Pull the free wheel rod out to engage the transmission Push it back in to disengage RECOIL STARTER HANDLE E Pull to turn over the engine to start it Guide the recoil starter handle back to the rope guide for best r
4. in but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident free operation For best protection study the manuals thoroughly Learn the proper operation of all controls Observe all safety precautions Follow all instructions and warnings completely Do not remove or defeat any safety features Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are See a Classen dealer for any service or parts needed Classen service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Classen products You can trust Classen 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 machine only as directed in the manuals keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions You ll always be glad you did Classen Schiller Grounds Care Inc 1028 Street Road Southampton PA 18966 4217 TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES This Operator Parts Manual is part of the machine Suppliers of both new and second hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine 04 2014 SAFETY NOTICE Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage Schiller Grounds Care Inc strongly warns against rejects an
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6. slow Spark plug gap incorrect Air cleaner dirty Oil level low Engine cooling fins or baffles clogged with dirt and debris Carburetor out of adjustment Fill gasoline tank Reconnect spark plug lead wire Replace spark plug Move throttle control lever to start position Start engine with choke fully open Drain clean tank and system and refill with fresh gasoline Turn engine switch to ON position Fill crankcase to proper oil level Make sure front cover is secured properly on unit Tighten spark plug lead wire Replace spark plug Properly adjust carburetor Clean and service air cleaner See the engine Operation and Maintenance illustrations Clean vent in gasoline tank cap and carburetor Adjust carburetor idle speed or idle mixture Set spark plug gap see your Engine Manual Clean and service air cleaner See the engine Operation and Maintenance illustrations Fill crankcase to proper oil level Clean and remove obstructions Readjust carburetor BLADE ASSEMBLY HTS 20 SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT To replace the shaft assembly 1 On right side of unit from operator position first remove the 2 bolts holding on the right shaft cover C400455 and then remove cover Next remove bolts from both sides of bearing collar and loosen set screw Then remove the shaft guard C400454 and the bearing from shaft On left side of unit first remove fron
7. MAN 4170647 Rev A 04 2014 Original Language Instructions CLASSEN HYDRO OVERSEEDER MODELS HTS 20H Hydro Overseeder Honda GX270 O SCHILLER sz OPERATOR S MANUAL 4170646 OPERATOR S MANUAL CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning A WARNING Diesel Engine ENASI ANA SOME The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer i of California to cause cancer birth ee SROLOMIBIISDIODUCUNS defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals wiring insulation and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING HTS 20 IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Classen product You have purchased a world class product one of the best designed and built anywhere This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual Parts and Service Manual and Engine Manual The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals Treat your machine properly lubricate and adjust it as instructed and it will give you many years of reliable service Your safe use of this Classen product is one of our prime design objectives Many safety features are built
8. ace with parts recommended by the manufacturer Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or restraining forces which may cause parts to move suddenly Provide adequate support e g jack stands for lifted machine or parts if working beneath Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly Replace faulty mufflers To reduce fire hazards keep the engine muffler and fuel storage area free of grass leaves debris buildup or grease Never attempt to make adjustments while the engine is running except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted such as for carburetor adjustment where the engine must be running Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances A WARNING Blades are sharp and can cut Use extra caution when handling Wear appropriate personal protective Qe equipment Only replace blades Never straighten or weld them Keep other persons away from blades FUEL SAFETY A WARNING Lh Gasoline is flammable gasoline vapors are explosive Use extra care when handling Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel When refueling or checking fuel level Stop the engine and allow to cool Do not smoke Refuel outdoors only Use a funnel Do not overfill If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks securely
9. d disclaims any modifications add on accessories or product alterations that are not designed developed tested and approved by Schiller Grounds Care Inc Engineering Department Any Schiller Grounds Care Inc product that is altered modified or changed in any manner not specifically authorized after original manufacture including the addition of after market accessories or component parts not specifically approved by Schiller Grounds Care Inc will result in the Schiller Grounds Care Inc Warranty being voided Any and all liability for personal injury and or property damage caused by any unauthorized modifications add on accessories or products not approved by Schiller Grounds Care Inc will be considered the responsibility of the individual s or company designing and or making such changes Schiller Grounds Care Inc will vigorously pursue full indemnification and costs from any party responsible for such unauthorized post manufacture modifications and or accessories should personal injury and or property damage result Schiller Grounds Care Inc 1028 Street Road Southampton PA 18966 USA Phone 215 357 5110 Fox 219 357 8045 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER HTS 20 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 manual and on the saf
10. djusting the wheel height up lowers the blades Figure 1 SEEDING The proper height setting for over seeding is approximately 1 4 into the ground Adjust the wheel height up approximately one notch If set deeper grass seed being applied may not germi nate SLICING The proper height setting for slicing is 1 2 to 3 4 into the ground Adjust wheel height up one or two notches For crawling grasses such as Zoysia Bermuda Ba hia etc raise the wheels only one notch Crawling grasses should not be sliced too deeply For single strand grasses like Bluegrass or Rye aer ate in perpendicular directions for more even slicing For example slice in a North south direction on the first pass switching to an East West direction on the second pass As the seeder blades wear they may be rotated to provide a new cutting edge The wheels may be raised to allow the blades to penetrate deeper into the ground The slice blade assembly C600040 is recommend FIG U RE 1 ed for slicing verticutting or aerating when a thinner blade is preferred This is the recommended blade for use on golf course greens MAINTENANCE STORAGE HTS 20 MAINTENANCE A WARNING Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire before performing any maintenance When replacement parts are required use genuine Classen parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including type strength and material Failure to do so may result in
11. e manufacturer Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire or any other debris that may be thrown or get tangled in the aerator 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 Only USE in daylight or in good artificial light Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property MACHINE PREPARATION Read engine manual Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices Keep guards shields and interlock safety devices in place and in proper working condition They are for your protection Keep all fasteners such as nuts bolts and pins well Secured Visually inspect seeder and the assembly for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged parts Verify that machine and attachments if any are in good operating condition Do not engage seeder until ready to use SAFETY OPERATING SAFELY IN GENERAL Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Never operate without guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Never leave a machine unattended Turn off seeder and stop engine before leaving the machine Use extreme caution when pulling machine towards you Stop opera
12. es Clean up any spilled gasoline or oil in the storage area SPECIFICATIONS HTS 20 HTS 20 Dimensions 31 787 mm 57 1448 mm 46 1168 mm 45 1143 mm 33 838 mm 32 813 mm Forward 3 m p h Reverse 1 5 m p h Honda 9 0 h p 4 cycle Starter Recoil on off switch Governor 3600 RPM no load Fuel Tankian 1 4 gal 5 3 L Drive Machine Hydro Gear Transmission Primary Sheaves and Belts Wheels Front 8 Rear 13 bX 5 00 6 Seeding Seeding Width Blade Depth 10 position 0 1 63 Productivity 26 400 sq ft hour Number of blades double blade 26 total S 20 LABELS WARNING LABELS Warning labels are an important part of the safety system incorporated in this machine Replace labels if damaged or illegible 44 CAUTION MUFFLER AND SHIELDS MAY EXCEED 150 F 100060 ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS AN ODORLESS DEADLY POISON DO NOT OPERATE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA 100070 WARNING Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation A Spark Arrestor May be Required The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements This label meets California 4442 6 100504 IMPORTANT EMMISIONS INFORMATION THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO 2009 CALIFORNIA EVP REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES UNDER 13CCR SECTION 2766 b SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE
13. ety labels attached to Schiller Grounds Care Inc machines For your safety and the safety of others read and follow the information given with these signal words and or the symbol shown above DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which ifnot avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or property damage CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY result in property damage MODEL NUMBER This number appears on sales literature technical manuals and price lists and serial tag SERIAL NUMBER This number appears only on your unit It contains the model number fol lowed consecutively by the serial number Use this number when ordering parts or seeking war ranty information SAFETY HTS 20 OPERATOR PREPARATION amp TRAINING READ THE OPERATION amp SAFETY MANUAL If an operator or mechanic cannot read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them If any portion of this material is unclear contact your factory representative for c
14. found upon the examination of our factory authorized service station or by the factory in Southampton PA to be defective in material or workmanship All transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser This warranty does not include engines or engine parts tires batteries or gearboxes that are covered under separate warranties furnished by their manufacturer or supplier nor does it include normal maintenance parts including but not limited to spark plugs points filters blades and lubricants All service 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 defective parts is the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any defect malfunction or breach of warranty Liability for incidental or consequential damages under any and all warranties is excluded to the extent permitted by law NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SELLER AND THE USER The Distributor or Dealer is responsible for the proper assembly and preparation of the product for delivery to the end user The User is responsible for reading the Manual and Instructions The User
15. is responsible for proper operation and maintenance as described in the manual The User is responsible for the replacement of wear items such as blades belts tires batteries etc The User is responsible for damage due to improper operation and maintenance as well as abuse All claims must be received by the factory 30 days after the end of the warranty period to receive warranty consideration CLASSEN SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE INC 1028 STREET ROAD P O BOX 38 SOUTHAMPTON PA 18966 PHONE 877 596 6337 FAX 215 357 8045 2014 Schiller Grounds Care Inc All Rights Reserved See the complete line of Turf Care Products CLASSE COMPACT AERATORS CA 18H CA 18B STAND ON AERATOR SA 25 SPLIT DRIVE AERATORS TA 25D TA 17D TURF AERATORS TA 19D TA 19B RECIPROCATING AERATORS RA 21H RA 21B TOW 3PT AERATORS 48RT 60RT HYDRO OVERSEEDER HTS 20 TURF SEEDERS TS 20H TS 20B TRAILERS AST TURF RAKES TR 20H TR 20B TRS 20H TRS 20B TR 20RH TR 20RB SOD CUTTERS SC 18 5 5 SC 18 8 0 HYDRO DRIVE SOD CUTTERS SCHV 18 5 5 W SCHV 18 8 0 W Classen reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously Classen or its dis tributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifi cations of its products and the statements and descriptions contained
16. larification Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs Be prepared to stop the engine quickly in an emergency Do not operate or allow another person to operate this machine if there are any questions about safety All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Wear appropriate clothing including safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating Wear substantial footwear and long pants Do not operate barefoot or wearing open sandals Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Wear appropriate hearing protection Never allow children unskilled or improperly trained people to operate this equipment Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Never pick up or carry the unit while the engine is running Keep warning labels and this operator s manual leg ible and intact Replacement labels and manuals are available from the factory Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or any other condition of impairment The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property SITE PREPARATION amp CIRCUMSTANCES Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely perform the job Only use accessories and attachments approved by th
17. line petrol Use a funnel to avoid spill ing Pull out free wheel actuator handle to lock in hydro static transmission STARTING THE ENGINE Drive HTS 20 to the area to be seeded Open the fuel valve Move depth adjustment lever to the appropriate set Move the switch to the ON position ting for desired depth Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position for cold starts Choke may not be required to start a warm engine Too much choke use may flood the engine and cause hard starting Move the throttle to midway between the fast and TRANSPORTING THE SEEDER slow positions Push down left engagement arm to engage the main shaft Release engagement arm to stop 1 Position the depth adjust lever to the start transport Pull the recoil starter slowly until resistance is felt position Figure 1 then pull firmly to start the engine After the engine starts slowly back the choke off until 2 Start motor and run motor at half throttle the engine runs with no choke at all 3 Pull right engagement arm up to move forward or Set the desired engine speed with the throttle push down to move in reverse U OPERATION HTS 20 SEEDING AND SLICING OPERATION 1 The seeding blades are used for cutting grooves for over seeding and can also be used for verticutting grasses To set the height properly place unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel height up A
18. ope life Allowing the rope to snap back will shorten rope life ENGINE SWITCH F Move to the OFF position to stop the engine Move to the ON position before starting engine BRAKE ROD G Pull brake rod up and to the left from operators position to disengage parking brake to push or use the hydro transmission When done using the unit pull brake rod all the way up and then to the right allowing it to rest in the groove to engage parking brake DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER H Use the depth adjustment lever by first pulling it out to the right of the unit and then moving it toward the front or rear of the machine to select the desired depth to cut Release the lever to allow it to lock into the desired setting RIGHT CONTROL HANDLE I Pull right control handle up to move the unit forward or push down to move in reverse LEFT CONTROL HANDLE J Push down left control handle to engage the main shaft and release to disengage HTS 20 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE SEEDER 1 Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual Be come familiar with the controls how each functions and what it operates Release both right and left engagement arms to neutral position Check the engine oil level and transaxle fluid level Start the engine Add if necessary 7 Move brake rod to lower position to release the park Fill the fuel tank with good quality clean unleaded ing brake regular gaso
19. product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and or bystanders Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless and deadly gas Never start or run the engine where exhaust fumes can collect Provide enough fresh air to keep fumes from getting too strong Replace any warning decals that become illegible immediately DAILY MAINTENANCE Hardware Tighten any hardware nuts bolts etc that are found loose Replace any broken or missing hardware nuts bolts cotter pins etc Check to see that set screws on pulley are tight Engine See engine manual for air cleaner service intervals and servicing procedure Oil See engine manual for air cleaner service intervals and servicing procedure Seeder Stop engine and remove spark plug wire before servic ing seeder Guards e Check condition of guards for damage or wear Replace broken worn or damaged shield plates Belts e Check condition of belts for damage or wear Replace broken worn or damaged belts Belt Replacement e Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to replace any belt Storage To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame for example a furnace or water heater pilot Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days 1 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines 2 S
20. t belt shield 4170715 Next remove bolts from pulley hub and slide pulley 4169749 and the 2 belts off the shaft Remove left shaft cover C400453 and then remove bolts from both sides of bearing collar loosen set screw and slide bearing off shaft Begin reassembling with new shaft on left side of unit by sliding on bearing and then lock down set screw with medium strength thread lock blue Next bolt bearing to unit and reinstall the left shaft cover Slide the pulley with hub back onto shaft with both belts making sure the key is in the keyway and is engaged with the hub When the pulley is on and the belts are straight lock down pulley by tightening the 2 bolts that go into the hub Next reinstall front belt shield Move to right side of unit and slide shaft through shaft guard and then slide bearing onto shaft Tighten down bolts through the bearing collar and shaft guard to secure both to the unit and then lock down set screw on bearing withmedium strength thread lock blue 13 Lastly reinstall right shaft cover NOTES HTS 20 2 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE AND CL A S S E mM WARRANTY POLICY Schiller Grounds Care Inc 1028 Street Road Southampton PA 18966 Telephone 1 800 366 6268 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Effective April 1 2007 For the period of two years from the date of purchase CLASSEN will repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts
21. tart the engine and run until all the fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops While the engine is still warm drain the crankcase oil and replace with the proper weight oil corresponding to the season the equipment will be next used Remove the spark plug and squirt a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder Slowly pull the starter a few times to distribute oil in the cylinder and reinstall the spark plug 5 Top off if necessary See engine manual for details To put the equipment into service after an extended period of storage 1 Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary 2 Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil level Start the engine and check for fuel leaks Repair any leaks before operating the unit TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HTS 20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A Engine will not start B Loss of power hard starting C Engine will not idle properly D Engine runs hot or overheats 14 Out of gasoline Spark plug lead wire loose or disconnected Defective spark plug Throttle control lever not in proper position Engine flooded or flooding Stale or contaminated gasoline Engine switch off Oil level low Front cover is loose on unit Spark plug lead wire loose Defective spark plug Carburetor out of adjustment Air cleaner dirty Air vents clogged or plugged Idle speed too
22. tion if someone approaches STARTING Start according to instructions in this manual or on the machine Before attempting to start the engine make sure the seeder is disengaged When starting the engine make sure hands and feet are clear of the seeder Do not engage seeder at full throttle Throttle to idle or lowest possible engine speed Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury INTERRUPTING OPERATION Before leaving the operator s position shut off engine Stop the engine disengage the blade set parking brake and wait until the blade stops rotating before refueling before making depth adjustment unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s position Stop the engine disengage the seeder set parking brake and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages or unclogging before checking cleaning or working on the machine after striking a foreign object Inspect the machine for damage and have repairs made as needed before restarting ifthe machine begins to vibrate abnormally shut off machine immediately Inspect and have HTS 20 repairs made as needed before restarting except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted such as for carburetor adjustment where the engine must be running Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances
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