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MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
INTRODUCTION
Storage Instructions
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel,
do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in
enclosure with open ame (for example, a furnace or water
heater pilot light).
Daily Storage
1. Check engine oil level and air lter element daily.
2. Check oil level in gear case.
3. Close fuel valve at bottom of fuel tank.
4. Clean cutting blade (grass, dirt, etc.).
Extended Storage
Before the equipment is put into storage for any pe-
riod exceeding 30 days:
1. Drain all fuel from fuel tank and lines (use a hose
or fuel line, routed from fuel tank shut-off to proper
container).
2. Start engine and run until all fuel is used from the
carburetor oat bowl.
3. While engine is warm, check the transmission oil and
rell with the proper weight of oil corresponding to the
season when the equipment will next be used.
4. 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.
5. Lubricate all lubrication ttings.
6. Clean and oil cutting blade to prevent rust.
To put equipment into operation after an
extended storage:
1. Fill fuel tank with clean fresh fuel.
2. Check crankcase oil level, and start engine.
3. Check fuel system for fuel leaks.
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Classen Model SC-18HD
Read This Manual
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate sod cut-
ter correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your
sod cutter and should remain with it if you sell it.
Warranty
Refer to back page.
Measurements
U.S. units of measure are used in this manual.
Serial Numbers
Write frame and engine serial numbers, plus model num-
bers in “Owners Record” section below. Your dealer needs
these numbers when you order parts. The serial number is
located on a sticker on the center section of the frame.
Directions
“Right Hand” and “Left Hand” sides of the sod cutter are de-
termined by facing the back of the sod cutter as you would
operate the machine.
OWNER’S RECORD
Date Purchased __________________________________________________________________________________
Sod Cutter Model Number _________________________________________________________________________
Sod Cutter Serial Number __________________________________________________________________________
Engine Model Number _____________________________________________________________________________
Engine Serial Number _____________________________________________________________________________
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