10
HEAVY DUTY
SOD CUTTER
8. Remove the air filter cover, air filter, and air filter
base. Move cable clamp to rear position. Route
the convoluted tubing
E
along the handle, Connect
the Z-bend
F
to the throttle lever on the engine.
(Figure 6) Install tubing in clamp on side of gear
case. (Figure 5)
9. Set throttle to 1/16-1/8" (1.5-3mm) from maximum.
Pull back on the conduit to remove slack while
securing the conduit to the engine with the cable
clamp. Reinstall air filter base, air filter, and air filter
cover.
10. Disconnect red wires M and connect red wire from
operator presence control
N
to the red wires you
just disconnected.(Figure 7) Use zip ties to tie down
wire harnes as shown (Figure 10).
11. Attach the cutting blade
H
to the side arms
G
.
Secure with six 5/16-24x1" screws, lockwashers
and nuts.Torque to 25 ft.-lbs. (34N·m) (Figure 8)
NOTE:
If sod hold-downs are being used, install
them at this time. Refer to the installation instructions
included with the sod hold-down accessory P/N
535637.
12. Attach the cut-off blade
2
and blade mount
1
with
3/8-16x1-1/4" screws and nylon inserts. (6 bolts
and nuts for 18" (457mm) and 4 for 16" (406mm).
(Figure 7)
13. Check engine oil before starting sodcutter.
1
2
FRONT
OF
UNIT
FIGURE 8
FIGURE6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 5
SET-UP
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
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