Billy Goat SC121H Quick guide

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MODEL SC121H
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. USE OF THE MANUAL.........................................................................page 4
2. NOTICES ON THE MACHINE...............................................................page 5
3. TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................page 7
4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION..........................................................page 8
5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE...........................................................page 9
6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS......................................................page 10
7. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HANDLEBARS AND
END PART OF THE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER..........page 11
8. SAFETY INFORMATION
A) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................page 12
B) TRAINING.........................................................................................page 12
C) PREPARATION.................................................................................page 12
D) WORKING USE..................................................................................page 13
E) AFTER USE........................................................................................page 15
9. TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE................................................page 15
10. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND GUARDS..............page 16
11. OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE SWITCHING ON......page 16
12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE TURF CUTTER.................................page 17
13. CUTTING TIPS.....................................................................................page 19
14. CHECKS
A) TYRE PRESSURE...........................................................................page 19
B) CABLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ...................................................page 19
C) BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT.....................................page 20
D) SERVICE BRAKE CHECKING.........................................................page 21
E) CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE.....................................page 24
15. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE..........................................................page 25
16. CLEANING THE MACHINE..................................................................page 26
17. SEASONAL LONG-TERM STORAGE PERIODS..................................page 26
18. DECOMMISSIONING AND SCRAPPING.............................................page 27
19. TECHNICALASSISTANCE...................................................................page 27
20. WARRANTY..........................................................................................page 27
21. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................page 28
- SOD CUTTER MANUAL -
CONTENTS

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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 cut
30cm-wide strips of turf.
Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Ma-nual and the
enclosed Engine Manual is “PROHIBITED”.
Failure to comply with instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Manual releases the
manufacturer from all liability, in particular for any damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use, through negligence, superficial interpretation or flagrant 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 straightforward
please contact the manufacturer directly.
1. USE OF THE MANUAL
This Manual consists of numbered pages and enclosures featured in the list of contents.
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 turf cutter by more than one operator (individually), means that they must have
carefully read the Operator’s Manual and the Engine Manual before using it.
The aforementioned manuals form an integral part of the machine and must therefore be
kept intact and in good condition, in a known, easily accessible place for the entire working
life of the machine, even if the turf cutter is passed on to another 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 directly. The Notes Section at the end of the Turf
cutter Manual is for the addition of any complementary notes.
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.

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2. NOTICES ON THE MACHINE
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 messages
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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370300 - Label Instructions, Qty. 1
370405 - Label Controls Instuction, Qty. 1

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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 : height-adjustable
TYRES : front tyres GARDEN 3.00-4
rear tyres TRACTOR 3.00-4
DIMENSIONS L x W x H (mm) : 780 x 420 x 610 mm
WEIGHT (kg) : 73
ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to EN 12733: 86,2 dBA
ACOUSTIC POWER, measured according to EN 12733: LWA 97 dBA
VIBRATION LEVEL TRANSMITTED TO THE HANDLEBAR ( EN 12 733) AW: 1,8 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.
ALTITUDE
The altitude of the place in which the machine is to be used must not exceed 1500 m
above sea level.
TEMPERATURE
Minimum ambient temperature: -5°C
Maximum ambient temperature: +50°C
ATMOSPHERIC 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 temperature up to 20°C
(without condensate).
ATMOSPHERE WITH RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE
The standard machine herein described is not designed to work in explosive atmospheres
or in those with risk of fire.

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4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION
All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The turf 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 machine
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 - ENGINE
F - COVER
G - BLADE
H - FORWARD-NEUTRAL GEAR SELECTOR LEVER
I - ON/OFF SWITCH (1/0)
Figure 1

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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.
Figure 2
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.