Billy Goat SC120H Quick guide

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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING
THE POWERFUL BILLY GOAT SOD CUTTER
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: SC120H
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 KW)
ENGINE: TYPE Gasoline, HONDA GX 160 K1
ENGINE: CAPACITY 5.5 hp (4.0 kW)
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 3.0 qt. (2.84L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.66 qt. (0.6 L)
WEIGHT: UNIT 160.9 # (73 Kg)
MAX. ENGINE OPERATING SLOPE: 15°
UNIT SIZE: 30.7 in x 16.5 in x 24.0 in (0.78 m x 0.42 m x 0.61 m)

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OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 from this Manual
and the enclosed Engine Manual is "PROHIBITED".
Failure to comply with instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Manual re-
leases the manufacturer from all liability, in particular for any damage resulting
from improper or incorrect use, through negligence, superficial interpretation or fla-
grant disregard for the safety requirements herein.
Get your dealer to explain how to use the machine in optimum safety conditions.
Always perform the checks as prescribed herein before each work session with the
machine.
Should any information given in the following pages be unclear or not straightfor-
ward please contact the manufacturer directly.
1. USE OF THE MANUAL
This Manual consists of numbered pages and enclosures featured in the list of con-
tents.
Before operating the machine the user must read the instructions in the Operator's
Manual carefully as well as those of the Engine Manual enclosed.
Use of the sod cutter by more than one operator (individually), means that they
must have carefully read the Operator's Manual and the Engine Manual before us-
ing it.
The aforementioned manuals form an integral part of the machine and must there-
fore be kept intact and in good condition, in a known, easily accessible place for
the entire working life of the machine, even if the sod cutter is passed on to an-
other owner. The purpose of these manuals is to provide the information necessary
for the safe and competent use of the product. In the instance of wear or purely for
a greater technical working knowledge, the manufacturer may be contacted di-
rectly. The Notes Section at the end of the Sod cutter Manual is for the addition of
any complementary notes.

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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
8. Safety information
a) General instructions
b) Training
c) Preparation
d) Working use
e) Service brake checking
9. Transportation of the machine
10. Description of the safety systems and guards
11. Operations to be carried out before switching on
12. Starting and driving the sod cutter
13. Cutting tips
14. Checks
A) Tire pressure
B) Cable control adjustment
C) Belt replacement and adjustment
D) Checking and replacing the blade
E) Service brake checking
15. Maintenance and storage
16. Cleaning the machine
17. Seasonal long-term storage periods
18. Decommissioning and scrapping
19. Technical assistance
20. Warranty
21. Troubleshooting

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2. NOTICES 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 the instructions
given may result in injury to persons and animals or damage to property.
WARNING
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to 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 vitally important to understand the meaning of the danger notices and all mes-
sages should be kept in legible condition. In the instance of wear these notices
should be replaced and use of the machine suspended while without such notices.
The operator is advised to observe the warnings given on the affixed notices.
The symbols affixed to the machine serving to warn of danger during its use and
maintenance are as follows:
400268 – Label Hot Engine, Qty. 1
400424 – Label Warning, Qty. 2

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370302 – Label Controls Instruction, Qty. 1
370300 – Label Instructions, Qty. 1
3. TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE SOD CUTTER SC120H

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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 : front tires = GARDEN 3.00-4
rear tires = GARDEN 4.10/3.50-4
DIMENSIONS L x W x H (mm) : 780 x 420 x 610 mm
WEIGHT (kg) : 73
ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to DIR.98/37/EC :86,2 dBA
ACOUSTIC POWER, measured according to ISO 374 : LWA 97,0 dBA
VIBRATION LEVEL TRANSMITTED TO THE HANDLEBAR ( EN 1033) AW = 7,8 m/s2
Environmental conditions
Unless otherwise stated at the time of ordering it is understood that the machine is
to work normally in the environmental conditions covered by the following points.
Environmental conditions other than those described may cause mechanical
breakage resulting in the creation of dangerous situations for persons.
A
LTITUDE
The altitude of the place in which the machine is to be used must not exceed 1500
m above sea level.
T
EMPERATURE
Minimum ambient temperature: -5°C
Maximum ambient temperature:+50°C
A
TMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
The electrical equipment will function correctly in atmospheric conditions with a
relative humidity up to 50% at a temperature of 40°C and at 90% with a tempera-
ture up to 20°C (without condensate).
A
TMOSPHERE WITH RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE
The standard machine herein described is not designed to work in explosive at-
mospheres or in those with risk of fire.
4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION

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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 transit
and that the packaging has not been tampered or any parts removed. Report any
damage or missing parts immediately to the carrier and the manufacturer with
photographic documentation.
After assembling the handlebars and the end part of the cutting height adjustment
lever as per the instructions given in paragraph 7 of this manual, the machine may
be moved on its own wheels.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by transportation of the ma-
chine after its delivery.
WARNING
Extreme care must be taken during handling to prevent overturning. Avoid steep
gradients to prevent loss of control.
Make sure that there are no persons present within the danger area.

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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 – GX 160 K1 engine
F – Cover
G – Blade
H – Forward -neutral-reverse gear selector lever
I – On/off switch (1/0)
Figure1

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6. CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENTS
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
engaged, regardless of the position of the forward clutch.
B) ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER
This is used to adjust the number of engine revolutions according to the operations
to be carried out. Hence at switch on the lever will be positioned on the minimum
setting whilst during work operations it will be positioned as required by use.
C)FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
This lever only has two positions: engage and disengage. Lowering the lever
engages the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch.
This lever automatically operates the service brake: when released the lever
engages the brake, when engaged the lever disengages the brake.
Fig. 2

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D) CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
This lever serves to adjust the cutting height according to the type of terrain and
the thickness of the turf to be cut. (Fig.2 Ref. A)
F) COVER
The cover ( Fig. 1, ref. F) prevents any contact with the moving parts of the
machine. Use of the machine without the said cover is strictly prohibited.
I) ON SWITCH
Two-position switch:
(1)for starting the engine
(0 for switching off the engine
L) FORWARD-NEUTRAL-REVERSE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
This lever selects the gear (forward, neutral, reverse).
WARNING : Select the required gear only after disengaging the forward clutch by
releasing the relative lever ( fig. 1, ref. C).