Start the engine. CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not place your feet or other body parts under the blade while starting the engine.
Select the correct cutting depth desired, up to 2-1/2 inches. Remove the tee handle from the depth gauge plate, located under the height adjustment bar, and put it to the correct height setting. Replace the tee handle and tighten.
Push the wheel drive handle and the cutter blade handle to the “on” position toward the engine.
Raise the main handle upward so the front of the sod cutter rests on the ground.
Loosen the 1/2” handle nut and lower the height adjustment bar to rest on the depth gauge. Now tighten the 1/2” handle nut securely so it will not loosen with the vibration of the machine.
Go to the back of the machine and lower the handle until the cutting blade rests on the ground. You are now ready to cut sod.
Turn the throttle to the desired operation speed by twisting the throttle control toward you. Maximum engine rpm is recommended for smooth operation.
After cutting a short distance, stop machine by letting the twist grip throttle control go back to its original position. Check thickness of cut and adjust if necessary.
At the end of each cutting pass, lift up on the handle bar to clear the cutting blade from the sod. Retard the throttle control and turn machine around into the position for the next cut.
When finished cutting sod, reverse steps 6 through 3, leaving the wheel drive handle on for transportation.
BLADE ANGLE (PITCH)
Under normal operating conditions, the blade angle is slight (blade bottom is flat). In extremely hard soil or when cutting with a dull blade, the blade may want to ride out of the ground. Under these conditions, it may help to angle the blade down. A short trial run will indicate what blade angle is best. To do this, loosen the pitch adjustment bolt and move it slightly toward the engine, then retighten bolt and nut.
DISCLAIMER
This information sheet is provided by the lessor solely as a supplement to information provided by the manufacturer (which is available upon request). Ordinary rules of safety require machinery or equipment be operated only in the manner and for the purposes for which it was designed.
