CLASSEN SCHV-12-5.5 Hydro Drive Sod Cutter Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- CLASSEN
Table of Contents
CLASSEN SCHV-12-5.5 Hydro Drive Sod Cutter
Product Information
Model:
SCHV-18 Hydro-Drive Walk-Behind Sod Cutter
Product Specifications
- Model Numbers:
- SCHV-12/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-12/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-16/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-16/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-18/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-18/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-20/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-20/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-24/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- Manufacturer: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
- Address: 1028 Street Road Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A
- Phone: 215-357-5110
- Fax: 215-357-8045
Safety Information:
This product manual contains important safety information. The following signal words are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness:
- DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
- WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or property damage.
It is important to read and follow the safety information provided in this manual and on the safety labels attached to the machine.
Product Usage Instructions
Storage Instructions:
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store the equipment with fuel in the tank or carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame (e.g., furnace or water heater pilot light).
Sod Cutter Setup:
- Remove the crate top, sides, and plastic covering unit.
- Remove the banding attaching the Sod Cutter to the pallet.
- Roll the Sod Cutter off the pallet. Alternatively, it can be driven off the pallet. Before doing so, make sure to read the Safety, Controls, and Operation sections of this manual, and check the oil and add gas.
- Dispose of the pallet, crate, plastic, and banding responsibly.
Maintenance Safety:
In general, keep the machine, muffler, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, debris buildup, or grease. Take extra caution when handling the sharp sod cutter blade. When removing obstructions, wrap the blade or wear gloves.
Fuel Safety:
Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks:
- Do not fill fuel containers on or near the machine.
- Do not smoke while handling fuel or near fuel containers.
- Use approved containers for transporting and storing fuel.
- Turn off the machine and let it cool before refueling.
Blade Safety:
The sod cutter blade is sharp and can cut. Use extra caution when handling. Remove obstructions with care. Wrap the blade or wear gloves.
Parts Manual:
For detailed information on specific parts and their identification numbers, refer to the Parts Manual.
NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and
bystanders and could also result in product damage. Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on
accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested
and approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, modified or changed in
any manner not specifically authorized after original manufacture–including
the addition of “after-market” accessories or component parts not specifically
approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will result in the Schiller Grounds
Care, Inc. Warranty being voided. Any and all liability for personal injury
and/or property damage caused by any unauthorized modifications, add-on
accessories or products not approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will be
considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or company designing and/or
making such changes. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will vigorously pursue full
indemnification and costs from any party responsible for such unauthorized
post-manufacture modifications and/or accessories should personal injury
and/or property damage result.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
- 1028 Street Road
- Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A
- Phone: 215-357-5110
- Fax: 215-357-8045
MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on sales literature, technical manuals
and price lists.
SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only on your machine. It contains the
model number followed consecutively by the serial number. Use this number when
ordering parts or seeking warranty information.
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
Signal word definitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness.
These words appear in this manual and on the safety labels attached to
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and the safety of
others, read and follow the information given with these signal words and/or
the symbol shown above.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or property damage.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in property damage.
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
In general
- Maintain machine according to manufacturer’s schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results.
- Park machine on level ground.
- Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
- Guards should only be removed by qualified maintenance technician for maintenance/service. Replace when work is complete.
- Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped and the blade has stopped moving.
- Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any maintenance.
- Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty. For best results, always replace with parts recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or restraining forces which may cause parts to move suddenly.
- Provide adequate support, e.g. jack stands for lifted machine or parts if working beneath.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
- Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly.
- Replace faulty mufflers.
- To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease.
Blades
The sod cutter blade is sharp and can cut. Use extra caution when handling.
Remove obstructions with care. Wrap the blade or wear gloves.
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Only replace blade. Never straighten or weld.
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Keep other persons away from blades.
Fuel -
Petrol (gasoline) and diesel fuels are flammable; petrol (gasoline) vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling.
-
Store only in containers specifically designed for fuel.
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When refueling or checking fuel level:
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Stop the engine and allow to cool;
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Do not smoke;
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Refuel outdoors only;
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Use a funnel;
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Do not overfill;
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared.
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Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks securely.
Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks: -
Keep fuel containers electrically grounded. Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the ground away from the vehicle.
-
When practical, remove petrol (gas) powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container rather than a dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. Storage Safety
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Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing.
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Drain the fuel tank outdoors only.
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Store fuel in an approved container in a cool, dry place.
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Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked storage place to prevent tampering and to keep children from playing with them.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container near heating appliances with an open flame, such as a water heater, or an appliance with a pilot light.
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Keep gasoline (petrol) storage area free of grass, leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard.
-
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers and engine to help prevent fires.
To prevent injury, wear appropriate eye protection and stand clear when cutting banding. Banding is under tension and may snap back when cut.
-
Remove crate top, sides and plastic covering unit.
Remove the banding attaching the Sodcutter to the pallet. -
Roll the Sodcutter off the pallet. The unit can also be driven off the pallet, but first read the Safety, Controls, and Operation sections of this manual, then check the oil and add gas.
-
Dispose of pallet, crate, plastic and banding in a responsible manner.
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
Storage Instructions
WARNING!
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store
equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in enclosure with open flame (for
example, a furnace or water heater pilot light).
Daily Storage
- Check engine oil level and air filter element daily.
- Check oil level in gear case. Hydro gear uses 20W50 oil.
- Close fuel valve at bottom of fuel tank.
- Clean cutting blade (grass, dirt, etc.).
Extended Storage
Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days:
- Drain all fuel from fuel tank and lines (use a hose or fuel line, routed from fuel tank shut-off to proper container).
- Start engine and run until all fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl.
- While engine is warm, check the transmission oil and refill with the proper weight of oil corresponding to the season when the equipment will next be used.
- Remove the spark plug and squirt a small quantity of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine over a few times to distribute the oil.
- Lubricate all lubrication fittings.
- Clean and oil cutting blade to prevent rust.
To put equipment into operation after an extended storage:
- Fill fuel tank with clean fresh fuel.
- Check crankcase oil level, and start engine.
- Check fuel system for fuel leaks.
- Check hydro gear oil. (20W50 oil)
WARNING!
When replacement parts are required, use genuine Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
parts or parts with equivalent characteristics, including type, strength and
material. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible
injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Carbon monoxide present in the
exhaust is an odorless and deadly gas. Never start or run the engine inside
where exhaust fumes can collect. Provide enough fresh air to keep fumes from
getting too strong. Replace any warning decal that becomes illegible
immediately.
HYDRO DRIVE SOD CUTTER PARTS MANUAL
- SCHV-12/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-12/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-16/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-16/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-18/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-18/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-20/5.5 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-20/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
- SCHV-24/8.0 – S.N. 000101 & UP
HYDRO-DRIVE SOD CUTTER MAIN FRAME
KEY| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION| |
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1| C400386| 1| SOD CUTTER FRAME|
2| C400247| 1| SMALL GUARD|
3| C500101| 1| 5/16” NUT|
| KEY| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION|
4| C500115| 8| 5/16” LOCK WASHER|
23| C100555| 1| DECAL, “SCHV-16”|
5| C500140| 7| 5/16” X 3/4” BOLT|
23| C011556| 1| DECAL, “SCHV-18”|
6| C500083| 1| 5/16” FLAT WASHER|
23| C100557| 1| DECAL, “SCHV-20”|
7| C300002| 1| AXLE PIN|
23| C100558| 1| DECAL, “SCHV-24”|
8| C100017| 1| TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, 9x350x4|
24| C100069| 1| DECAL, “DANGER”|
9| C500016| 2| 5/32” X 1-1/2” COTTER PIN|
25| C100096| 1| DECAL, “ALL GUARDS” (NOT SHOWN)|
10| C400248| 1| CHAIN GUARD|
26| C100489| 1| DECAL “HYDRO-DRIVE “ (NOT SHOWN)|
11| C500219| 1| 5/16” X 5” BOLT|
27| C100501| 1| 3/8” VLIER PIN|
12| C400234| 1| LARGE GUARD|
28| C400251| 1| NETURAL HANDLE|
13| C500130| 6| 3/8” LOCK WASHER|
29| C100106| 1| DECAL, SERIAL NUMBER (NOT SHOWN)|
14| C500129| 5| 3/8” NUT|
30| C100073| 1| LUBRICATION TAG (NOT SHOWN)|
15| C100010| 2| IDLER PULLEY|
31| C400237| 1| BUMPER|
16| C500042| 7| 3/8” FLAT WASHER|
32| C400011| 2| 12” BLADE ADAPTOR|
17| C500091| 2| 3/8” X 2” BOLT|
33| C500133| 12| 5/16” X 1” BOLT|
18| C100021| 2| BRASS BUSHING|
34| C300133| 2| 16” BLADE ADAPTOR|
19| C500001| 1| GREASE FITTING, 1/4”-28|
35| C500142| 6| 5/16” X 2” BOLT|
20| C400443| 1| ARM, BLADE CLUTCH HYDRO|
36| C300047| 2| 20” BLADE ADAPTOR|
21| C500043| 2| 3/8” X 1” BOLT|
37| C400188| 2| 24” BLADE ADAPTOR|
22| C100074| 1| DECAL, “CLASSEN”|
38| C100502| 1| 3/8” SNAP RING|
23| C100554| 1| DECAL, “SCHV-12”|
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HYDRO-DRIVE POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY
KEY| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION| |
---|---|---|---|---|---
| 22| C100043| 1| IDLER SPROCKET|
1| C100005| 1| HONDA 5.5 HP ENGINE W/ DEFLECTOR|
23| C500147| 4| 5/16” X 1-1/2” BOLT|
1| C100114| 1| HONDA 8.0 HP ENGINE W/ DEFLECTOR|
24| C100013| 2| 3/4” PILLOW BLOCK WITH COLLAR|
2| C100028| 1| PULLY W/ HUB AND BOLTS, 4” X 22MM|
25| C500083| 8| 5/16” FLAT WASHER|
3| C100491| 1| B55 V-BELT 5HP|
26| C500115| 8| 5/16” LOCK WASHER|
3| C100503| 1| B58 V-BELT 8HP|
27| C500101| 8| 5/16” NUT|
4| C500011| 1| 3/16” X 1-3/4” SQUARE KEY|
28| C100493| 1| #40 X 54 WELDED SPROCKET AND HUB|
5| C200054| 1| 2BK62H SHEAVE AND 15MM HUB|
29| C100495| 1| #40 CHAIN X 50 ROLLER|
6| C100492| 1| SPRING PLUNGER|
30| C100025| 2| CHAIN CONNECTING LINK|
7| C500174| 8| 1/2” X 1-3/4” BOLTS|
31| C500158| 8| 1/2” X 3-1/2” BOLT|
8| C200044| 1| 13 TOOTH SPROCKET|
32| C700024| 4| DRIVE WHEEL (TWO WHEELS ON SC-12)|
9| C500004| 1| 1/4” X 1” SQUARE KEY|
33| C300001| 1| DRIVE SHAFT SPACER|
10| C500130| 4| 3/8” LOCK WASHER|
34| C600004| 1| DRIVE SHAFT|
11| C500129| 4| 3/8” NUT|
35| C500136| 2| 1/4” NUT|
12| C100513| 1| B38 V-BELT|
36| C500137| 2| 1/2” LOCK WASHER|
13| C500003| 4| 1/4” X 7/8” HALF MOON KEY|
37| C100027| 1| THROTTLE SPRING|
14| C700002| 2| ECCENTRIC HUB|
38| C500157| 2| 1/4” X 3-1/2” BOLT|
15| C100004| 4| 1” PILLOW BLOCK WITH COLLAR|
39| C500146| 4| 3/8” X 1-1/2” BOLT|
16| C600003| 1| ECCENTRIC SHAFT|
40| C200001| 1| DRIVE SHAFT SPROCKET|
17| C500034| 8| 1/2” FLAT WASHER|
41| C100311| 1| HYDRO-GEAR (20W50 OIL)|
18| C500006| 16| 1/2” LOCK WASHER|
42| C500168| 2| 5/16 X 4-1/2 BOLT|
19| C500106| 16| 1/2” NUT|
43| C500074| 2| 5/16 X 1-3/4 BOLT|
20| C200002| 1| 6” PULLEY WITH 1” HUB|
44| C100494| 1| #40 CHAIN X 76 ROLLER|
21| C500181| 2| 1/4” X 1-1/2” SQUARE KEY|
|
HYDRO-DRIVE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
KEY| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION| 26| C500001| 6| GREASE FITTING, 1/4”-28| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| C100018| 2| HANDLE GRIP| 27| C100490| 1| DECAL, “HYDRO MANUAL ROLL” (NOT
SHOWN)|
2| C400380| 1| MAIN HANDLE| 28| C500130| 6| 3/8” LOCK WASHER|
3| C400382| 1| MAIN CONTROL HANDLE| 29| C500129| 7| 3/8” NUT|
4| C500043| 6| 3/8” X 1” BOLT| 30| C400007| 1| CUTTING BLADE ADJUSTMENT ARM|
5| C100486| 1| THUMB THROTTLE AND CABLE| 31| C500007| 1| 1/2” HANDLE NUT|
6| C400383| 1| RUBBER MOUNTING BRACKET| 32| C500006| 3| 1/2” LOCK WASHER|
7| C500118| 1| 1/4” X 1-3/4” BOLT| 33| C500034| 14| 1/2” FLAT WASHER|
8| C400384| 1| HANDLE BRACE| 34| C400001| 1| HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BAR|
9| C500137| 1| 1/4” LOCK WASHER| 35| C400238| 1| PITCH ADJUSTMENT BAR|
10| C100007| 4| RUBBER GRIP| 36| C300039| 1| DEPTH GUAGE|
11| C400008| 1| HANDLE ENGAGEMENT| 37| C400239| 1| 1/4” THREADED T-HANDLE|
12| C500019| 1| SMALL HANDLE SPRING| 38| C200005| 1| HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BOLT|
13| C500139| 1| 1/4” LOCK NUT| 39| C200004| 1| PITCH ADJUSTMENT BOLT|
14| C100029| 1| 12” CUTTING BLADE| 40| C500106| 7| 1/2” NUT|
14| C100416| 1| 16” CUTTING BLADE| 41| C400250| 1| HANDLE, SHIFTER|
14| C100016| 1| 18” CUTTING BLADE| 42| C500151| 2| 1/2” X 3” FINE BOLT|
14| C100110| 1| 20” CUTTING BLADE| 43| C100001| 12| 3/4” NYLON WASHER|
14| C100329| 1| 24” CUTTING BLADE| 44| C100002| 12| SEAL|
15| C500154| 1| 3/8” X 2-1/2” BOLT| 45| C600001| 6| STEEL SLEEVE|
16| C500042| 2| 3/8” FLAT WASHER| 46| C800001| 2| ECCENTRIC ARM|
17| C400381| 1| WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL HANDLE| 47| C100003| 6| BEARING|
48| C800002| 2| BLADE ARM|
18| C400547| 4| RUBBER BUSHING|
49| C100488| 1| DECAL, “HYDRO SPEED” (NOT SHOWN)|
19| C500026| 3| 3/8” CLEVIS YOKE|
50| C500241| 2| 1/2” X 1” BOLT|
20| C500134| 3| 3/8” X 1-1/4” BOLT|
51| C500132| 1| 1/2” X 4” BOLT|
21| C500146| 1| 3/8” X 1-1/2” BOLT|
52| C500065| 1| SPRING|
22| C500133| 7| 5/16” X 1” BOLT|
53| C400253| 1| 3/8” LINKAGE ARM|
23| C500101| 8| 5/16” NUT|
54| C400249| 1| CLUTCH ARM|
24| C500115| 7| 5/16” LOCK WASHER|
55| C400385| 1| RUBBER T-HANDLE MOUNT|
25| C100134| 1| DECAL, “WHEEL DRIVE” (NOT SHOWN)|
|
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HYDRO-DRIVE SOD CUTTER ASSEMBLY
PARTS ARE LISTED IN HANDLE ASSEMBLY
CE REQUIRED KITS
KIT P/N| DESCRIPTION|
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C400322| CE MUFFLER GUARD & HARDWARE, HONDA GX120/GX160| (USED ON 5.5HP HONDA
ENGINES ONLY)
C400323| CE MUFFLER GUARD & HARDWARE, HONDA GX240| (USED ON 8.0HP ENGINES
ONLY)
C400328| MUFFLER GUARD-5.5HP B&S|
C400326| CE HYDRO-DRIVE GUARDS-5.5HP|
C400327| CE HYDRO-DRIVE GUARDS-8.0HP|
C400269| L.H. HANDLE GUARD W/ RUBBER & HARDWARE|
C400270| R.H. HANDLE GUARD W/ RUBBER & HARDWARE|
C400271| THROTTLE FRICTION BRACKET AND HARDWARE|
C400379| CE 6” PULLEY GUARD & HARDWARE|
C100506| CE LABEL-MEDIUM|
C100507| CE LABEL-SMALL|
C100508| CE LABEL-LARGE|
OPTIONAL KITS
(NOT SHOWN ON PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
KIT P/N| DESCRIPTION|
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C100076| ELECTRICAL SHUT-OFF SWITCH & HARDWARE|
C400037| SET PF 2 SIDE BUMPERS & HARDWARE|