HEAVY DUTY
SOD CUTTER
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SOD CUT-OFF AND METERING WHEEL
OPERATION.
The Ryan Heavy Duty Sodcutter has a cut to length
feature.
The factory cut-off length setting is
approximately 6feet (1.83M). See Adjustment
Section to set cut-off length and depth.
The sod cut-off blade can cut or crush.
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Keep hands and feet out from beneath the
machine.
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Stop the engine before performing servicing or
making any adjustments.
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Raise the metering wheel before turning. The
cut-off continues to operate as long as the
metering wheel is on the ground.
NOTES:
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Operate at full engine speed to set cut-off length
and depth. At slower speeds the cut-off may not
work correctly.
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Cut-off length may vary for a setting depending
on sod conditions.
To cut sod to the preset length:
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Lower the metering wheel at the start of the cut.
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As the machine moves forward the metering
wheel rolls along the sod and trips the cut-off
mechanism when it has traveled past the preset
distance.
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When the cut-off mechanism is tripped, the cut-
off blade comes down and cuts the sod strip. It
is normal for the handle to jump slightly when the
cut-off blade cycles.
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Raise the metering wheel before turning the sod
cutter.
NOTE: If the handle jumps excessively when the cut-
off blade cycles, depth may need to be adjusted.
See Adjustment Section.
WALKING RAM AUTO CUT-OFF OR
ROLLING RAM CUT-OFF AND SULKY ROLLER
If the Sulky Roller Accessory (P/N 545505) is to be
used, the sodcutter must be converted from the auto
walking ram cut-off. Use Rolling Ram Accessory(P/N
545395) for this conversion. Refer to the Accessories
page.
SULKY ROLLER OPERATION
- Position the machine at the start of the cut.
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Connect the sulky with its hitch pin.
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Lower the blade to start cut.
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At the end of the pass, disengage the master
clutch and disconnect the sulky roller.
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Re-engage the master clutch to run the machine
as it is raised out of the cut and turn around.
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Position the unit in the ground for the next cut.
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Disengage the master again before reconnecting
the sulky for the next pass.
OPERATION
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