ryan 544853G, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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HEAVY DUTY 

SOD CUTTER

08-2011

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product.  You have purchased a world class product, 
one of the best designed and built anywhere.  

This machine comes with an Operation /Safety/ Parts Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from 
this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. Treat your machine 
properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.

Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives.  Many safety 
features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation.  For best 
protection, study the manual thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precau-
tions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely.  Do not remove or defeat any safety features.  Make sure 
those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are. 

See a Ryan dealer for any service or parts needed.  Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. service ensures that you continue 
to receive  the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products.  You can trust Ryan replacement 
parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.  

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man-
ner.  For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety 
warnings and instructions.  You'll always be glad you did. 

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

One Bob Cat Lane

Johnson Creek, WI   53038-0469

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ PAGE

SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................2-6
LABELS ......................................................................................................................................................... 7,8
SET-UP ........................................................................................................................................................ 9,10
CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................................12-15
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 16,17
BELT / CHAIN REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................ 18,19
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE ......................................................................................................................20-36
STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 38,39
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................. .40
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................41
NOTES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 42
PARTS SECTION ............................................................................................................................................43
CUT-OFF CLUTCH ..............................................FIGURE 1 .................................................................... 44,45
GEAR CASE.........................................................FIGURE 2 .....................................................................46,47
GEAR CASE (CON'T) ..........................................FIGURE 3 .....................................................................48,49
ENGINE, MOUNT, & COVERS ............................FIGURE 4 .....................................................................50,51
CONTROL HANDLES, PITMAN, & SIDE ARMS .FIGURE 5 .....................................................................52,53
BLADE, MOUNTS, ROCKER ARMS & RAM .......FIGURE 6 .....................................................................54,55
CUT-OFF CASE, METERING WHEEL ................FIGURE 7 .....................................................................56,57
HANDLEBARS .....................................................FIGURE 8 .....................................................................58,59
REAR SHEELS ....................................................FIGURE 9 .....................................................................60,61
ACCESSORIES (ROLL DIVERTER) ...................FIGURE 10 ....................................................................62,63
ACCESSORIES (SULKY ROLLER) ....................FIGURE 11 ....................................................................64,65