Husqvarna SC18/968981201 User's Manual
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1. s Husqvarna Operators manual Models Please read these instructions carefully and make SC1 8 968981 201 sure you understand them before using the machine 1 8 1968999352 MANUAL NO 540200156 REV 01 12 01 05 CONTENTS Index Operator s Guide Page PCI I LING D OU DT 2 Features and Controls iecit esc Vernnsihnnddinncneasannigarsdiannentandohen 3 General Operating Instructions 4 Warning cre Q 4 Operating Instructions Page Operators orc 4 Operating on 5 Before You Start 5 Transporting rm 5 Sod CUMING 5 Maintenance and Service Instructions Page Safety and Malnt nariGe 6 Saloy oe 6 Engine Service and Warranty 6 Lubrication SS MNS eet E 6 lg esimiedhereje f 6 Blade Weal em 7 7 eE P 7 Adjusting CHAIN TENSION 7 iia A MH 7 Trouble Shooting Guide 8 ST TE S2. loose Check and tighten all bolts periodically Use Grade 8 bolts with lock nuts to bolt wheels to axle Only cut in first or second gear Tire wear is normal and to be expected Running the machine on excessively hard or abrasive surfaces can increase wear SOUND AND VIBRATION STATMENT Sound Test Sound rest conducted was in accordance with WA und was performed on AVA under the canditions listed Creneral Condition Temperature T lt Wind Speed 1 mph Wind Direction Hurniciey 45 Barometre Pressure B33mbar 12 Vibration Vibration Level 2 0g Vibration levels at the aperatars handles were measured in the vertical lateral and longitudinal directions cabhrated vihratson best equipment Tests were performed on under che bested General Conditian Temperature Wind Speed 1 mph Humidiry 45 Barometric Pressure __ 833 mbar This page left black intentionally H Husqvarna Technical assistance For technical assistance please contact your Local Dealer
3. 12 Vibration c 12 WARNING Engine exhaust some of it s constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm SPECIFICATIONS Engine Honda hipping Weight Width Height engih Cutting Depth Cutting Width 18 46 cm U S Metric FEATURES AND CONTROLS Single Clutch Throttle Antivibration Handle 18 inch Blade 10 inch Tractor Tread Tires Powered by 4 wheel Drive Oil used in the engine gray cap 1 Refer to your engine manual for oil type viscosity weight and capacity Oil used in the Clutch Gear Box 1 Refer to your engine manual for oil type viscosity weight and capacity Reducer yellow cap Transmission grease used 1 You should not need to service the transmission Call Tecumseh or your servicing dealer if needed 2 Transmission is located directly behind the front axle underneath the engine 3 There is no dipstick for transmission 4 Tecumseh Bentonite Grease part 788067 or equivalent 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equip ment Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine Do not hesitate to call your dealer or Husqvarna if additional information is required The following safety symb
4. Chain Idler Sprocket to the Transmission Input Sprocket fixed Idler Sprocket position is adjusted by adding or subtracting washers between the sprocket and the idler arm The Engine Sprocket is adjusted by sliding it on the engine output shaft TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Chain Drive is coming off drive sprocket wearing Sprockets Pulleys not staying tight or coming off Blade Replacement Blade doesn t move or stops cutting Lock Blade not cutting full depth or inconsistent depth ANSWER COMMENT The Transmission Output Sprocket is a fixed non adjustable sprocket which is splined and snap ringed in place 1 1 N Align the Axle Sprockets double set screws to the Transmission Output Sprocket Position the Axle the same distance from the chassis wall Replace the Tensioner Sprocket if it has a bent or twisted bracket or bent teeth Check chain tension between Axle Sprockets 1 4 3 8 deflection at mid span Inspect shaft pulleys and keys for damage Note Gear box pulley has double set screws Replace any damaged parts Use blue loctite on the set screws Replace when worn to 1 1 2 from the cutting edge to the back edge Sharpen blade from top only Maintain a flat lower surface Sharpen sides of blades from outside only If the operator tries to cut deeper than 2 1 2 pivoting the machine back on its rear wheels while cutting can cause machine to cut too deeply Make sure the b
5. ar DO NOT LIFT This 330lb machine is not intended to be lifted by hand SOD CUTTING See Figure Page 3 1 Position the sod cutter at your starting point with the blade out of the ground 2 Pull the blade engagement lever toward you with one hand while lifting the handlebar with the other hand 3 Place the shift lever in slow gear turtle icon 4 Pull the throttle while maintaining a slight down pressure on the handlebar and cut a short distance then stop Put shift lever in neutral 5 Lift the edge of the sod to check the cut depth 6 To change the depth push the blade engagement lever forward unlock the depth lock knob red knob and turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise for less depth or counterclockwise for more depth then lock the depth lock knob 7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 as necessary to set depth of cut 8 End cuts by pushing the blade engagement lever forward while holding the throttle to cut the end of the sod strip as the blade exits the ground SAFTEY AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Any modifications or additions to this equipment without written authorization from the manufacturer will void all manufacturer s warranties Do not operate this machine without first reading owners manual CAUTION Husqvarna parts have been designed and specified to meet commercial operating standards for strength and durability For reliability and preservation of design safety standards replacements should only be made with genui
6. d Off Kit how to tighten bolts Bolts breaking Tires wearing too quickly TROUBLESHOOTING ANSWER COMMENT 10 Be sure the Belt Idler Assembly is adjusted correctly 11 1 2 3 See Technical Bulletin Inspection Procedure for Belt Tension Important Engine must be off before checking clearance of pulleys Adjust tap bolt for 1 8 to 1 4 clearance between all pulleys Belt Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Right Angle Drive Pulley with belt removed Lock adjustment with jam nut Contact Action Center to order Depth Control Rod Assembly and two red bushings Steam cleaning machines without lubricating threads afterwards will cause rust resulting in locked threads Note that the Rod End is a left handed thread Flood frozen joints with penetrating oil The transmission contains a centrifugal clutch and may creep if left in gear Some creeping is normal because of the lubricant resistance between the clutch plates Also too heavy a lubricate in Gear Reducer can cause creeping T 2 3 Tuna e Put in neutral unit will not creep RPM at idle should be 1 400 200 150 Clutch will en gage at 1 800 RPMs A high idle RPM may cause creeping If unit continues to creep contact your local Honda dealer or servicing dealer Remove rubber bushings Remove bolt Apply blue loctite Hold stand off with pliers vice grips etc and tighten bolt The vibration of the machine may cause bolts to come
7. e Use your hand tool to gauge the effectiveness of your watering Allow the grass to dry before cutting to provide adequate traction for sod cutting OPERATING ON HILLS WARNING DO NOT operate on hills exceeding 35 grade to prevent machine from rolling over Please be aware that when operating on hills you may experience The need to exert greater effort to steer and maintain the balance of the machine Uneven cutting depth when operating across a hill The shifted center of gravity may cause the downhill side of the blade to penetrate to the maximum depth while the uphill side may not With these factors in mind you may find it more effective to Operate the machine cutting down rather than across hills You will achieve even cutting depth and enhance stability Avoid hill side turns Back up hills in reverse gear then cut going down BEFORE YOU START Read and understand this manual Be sure engine oil is at engine manufacturer s recommended level Refer to engine manufacturer s manual Put the sod cutter into neutral before starting Place blade in transport position before starting TRANSPORTING Push the blade engagement lever forward to raise the blade Select the desired gear slow fast reverse Pull the throttle while maintaining a firm grip on the handlebar To make turns push down on the handlebar to do wheelie then turn Load into truck or trailer by driving up ramps in low ge
8. e Transmission Chain or wrapped around the transmission output shaft Ensure the unit has a Skid Pan installed Contact your servicing dealer Ensure the Drive Chain is on all sprockets Ensure the Transmission Chain is on all sprockets Ensure the Chain Idler Spring is attached Check for side play in the Transmission Output Drive Sprocket If there is side play the transmission could be damaged Verifiy the Shift Linkage is attached at the Shift Lever and at the Bell Crank and Rod End is attached at Bell Crank and Transmission Arm Check sprockets for proper alignment Adjust Shift linkage Tighten Shift Lever Pivot Bolt to hold shift lever in place The bushings are wearable items Grease polyurethane compatible ID and OD of bushings before installing Ensure that proper Blade Lift Springs are installed Springs have 1 5 inch OD Be sure the maximum RPM is set correctly at 3000 See Technical Bulletin Throttle Cable Adjustment Be sure red bushings are installed This is normal Trim with knife if desired Right Angle T drive leaking 1 Contact your local Tecumseh dealer or servicing dealer What RPM should my 1 3000 RPM maximum engine be set to See Technical Bulletin Throttle Cable Adjustment Chain Transmission wearing The Transmission Input Sprocket is a fixed non adjustable prematurely or coming off sprocket which is splined and snap ringed in place k 2 3 Align the Engine Sprocket and
9. f anchors Reattach or replace as necessary Check to see if the Tension Cable is out of pulley Install cable in pulley and squeeze bracket sides to minimize the gap to pulley RPM may be too high Set to 3000 RPM See Technical Bulletin Throttle Cable Adjustment Align pulleys See Technical Bulletin Inspection Procedure for Belt Tension Replace the Belt Idler Pulley Arm if it is bent Limit maximum depth of cut to 2 1 2 Be sure the updated Blade Lift Springs are installed Springs have 1 5 inch OD If the Blade Lift Springs are worn they will allow the blade to cut too deeply which causes the belt to slip Replace if necessary Be sure the maximum RPM is set at 3000 See Technical Bulletin Throttle Cable Adjustment Be sure the correct Husqvarna belt is being used If not replace with a Husqvarna belt Check if belt is being stretched by comparing with a new belt Check to see if the Tension Cable is out of pulley Install cable in pulley and squeeze bracket sides to minimize the gap to pulley If the Gear Box Pulley or the Engine Pulley is wet oily or damaged clean or replace Belt tension can be increased by tightening the Cable Tension nut If additional adjustment is unavailable add a 1 2 stack of washers between Tension Nut and Cable Bracket 10 PROBLEM Belt glazed or slipping Depth Control Rod broke Depth Control Rod will not turn frozen Unit is creeping Handle Stan
10. grass Do not operate on slopes exceeding 35 grade Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts Do not run engine in an unventilated area Do not shift with throttle engaged Do not run engine while servicing Remove spark plug wire before servicing Do not remove guards when operating Do not lift this 330 Ib machine OPERATOR S TIPS To engage reverse gear you may have to push the machine back and forth while pulling the shift lever Stop before shifting gears Cut going down hill on unlevel ground End cuts by pushing the blade engagement lever forward while still holding the throttle to cut the end of the sod strip as the blade rises Soil conditions will effect cutting depth Readjusting the blade depth may be required as you move from hard soil to soft or moist soil conditions 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt sharp turns while cutting Should water before cutting It is usually not necessary to water before cutting In extreme conditions such as clay soil that is very compacted a simple test as follows will determine if you need to water before cutting Use a garden hand spade weed tool or even a large screwdriver to test the ground s hardness You should be able to push the tool into the ground 2 to 3 inches with little effort If you are unable to do so then watering may be advisable Watering the day before should give sufficient time for the soil to absorb the moistur
11. lade is sharp Moisture oil or grease on the belt will cause it to slip Replace with a Husqvarna belt Tension can be increased by tightening the Cable Tension Nut If additional adjustment is not available add a 1 2 stack of washers between Tension Nut and Cable Bracket IMPORTANT Engine must be off before checking clearance of pulleys Adjust tap bolt for 1 8 to 1 4 clearance between all pulleys Belt Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Right Angle Drive Pulley with the belt removed adjustment with jam nut Replace the Depth Control Bushings when worn Be sure the Depth Control Rod is installed properly See Technical Bulletin Installation of Depth Adjuster Assembly Control If blade is dull or improperly sharpened sharpen it from top only see page 7 or replace Check to see if the cutting surface is uneven Replace the Blade Lift Springs when worn or broken PROBLEM Blade not disengaging Belt coming off Belt glazed or slipping TROUBLESHOOTING ANSWER COMMENT New Unit or New Belt 1 Run the machine with the blade engaged until the belt stretches Used Unit or Old Belt 1 Adjust the Belt Keeper so each leg touches when idler pulley is not engaged and so idler pulley clears Belt Keeper when engaged Be sure the correct Husqvarna belt is being used If not replace with a Husqvarna belt Belt Idler Pivot Bolt may be too tight or need lubrication Belt Idler Return Spring may be broken or came of
12. ne Husqvarna parts or material of equivalent type and strength TWO MINUTE WARNING Sod Cutters may be tipped on their engine guard for cleaning and access for no more than 2 minutes Engine damage may result from gasoline draining into the crankcase if prolonged See engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions ENGINE SERVICE AND WARRANTY Contact your nearest engine manufacturers authorized servicing dealer for engine service and warranty questions Follow the engine manufacturers maintenance instructions Should any mal function occur with the engine during the warranty period take it to an Authorized Service Dealer DO NOT tear down the engine as this may void the Engine Manufacturer s Warranty PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A Inspection Schedule Item Each Use Every 20 hrs Engine Oil see engine manual Clutch Tension Chain Tension Decals and Warnings Fasteners and fittings e Throttle cable X Blade condition and wear Frame condition rust cracks etc X Clutch and cable X Excessive vibration X Engine air cleaner see engine manual X Depth adjuster X lt gt lt gt lt x lt B Lubrication Schedule Item Lubricant Every 20 hrs Every 60 hrs As Required Storage e Engine Oil see engine X X X owner s manual e Chain 30W Motor oil or X X X X Chain lubricant e Linkage 30W oil X Grease depth X X adjust screw SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BLADE WEAR Sod cut
13. ols are used throughout the manual to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations DANGER indicates immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or death WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury death and or major equipment or property damage CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury and or minor equipment or property damage This equipment should not be modified without the manufacturer s prior written authorization Doing so without our written permission may not only affect the equipments performance and durability but also create safety hazards for the operator and the surroundings Warranty will be void if changes are made to the equipment without the manufacturer s prior written authorization SAFETY PROCEDURES DO Only start with shift lever in neutral Read all maintenance and service instructions before attempting work Follow engine manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions Inspect area to be cut and remove rocks wire string and other objects that might present hazard before starting Identify and mark all in ground objects to be avoided such as sprinkler heads stakes water valves clothes line anchors etc This machine was designed for sod cutting only It is not intended for any other use DO NOT Do not start in gear Do not cut at high transport speeds Do not use on any surface other than
14. ter blades may wear quickly depending on soil condition Replace blade when worn to 1 1 2 3 8cm or less Maintain lower blade surface im 1W or Less Maintain Lower Surface Regular cleaning and washing will prolong the service of your machine CLEANING AND WASHING Note Use care with power washers to avoid damage to Warning Decals Operator Instruction Labels Bearings Chain and Engine Avoid direct spray on these items DO NOT EXCEED 1000 PSI WATER PRESSURE FOR CLEANING ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION Upper Chain No adjustment is required Lower Chain Remove chain guard Tilt the sod cutter forward onto the front weight Tighten the 1 2 lock nut on the chain idler until the 40 chain flexes approximately 1 4 6mm at mid span Install chain guard Set sod cutter back to level STORAGE 1 Refer to engine manufacturer s instructions for engine storage information 2 Clean machine 3 Cover all scratches with touch up paint 4 Lubricate according to Lubrication Schedule see page 6 5 Lightly oil or mil board paint blade to inhibit rust 6 Covered or indoor storage is recommended TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Transmission shaft broke Ti 2 3 Drive wheels won t engage 1 4 5 6 Unit jumps out of gear 1 Bushings on depth control assembly 1 are wearing quickly 2 3 4 Bushings ooze out when installed 1 ANSWER COMMENT Ensure debris is not caught in th
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