16
Jr.
Sodcutter
MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Operator Presence System
For the engine to run, the Operator Presence
Lever must be held when the red Master Clutch
Control is engaged.
To Check:
1. Start the engine and run at 1/2 throttle with the
master clutch disengaged.
2. Engage the master clutch holding the Operator
Presence Lever. Release the operator presence
lever and the engine should stop.
Repair the machine before using if the Operator
Presence System does not kill the engine.
Blades:
Check for damage. Replace any broken, cracked
or otherwise damaged blades. Do not weld
or straighten blades. Replace or sharpen dull
blades. See sharpening instructions.
Hardware:
Tighten any nuts and bolts that are found loose.
Replace any broken or missing cotter pins.
Repair any other problems before operating.
Engine:
See engine manual for oil change intervals and
oil specications. See engine manual for air
cleaner service intervals and service procedure.
Lubrication:
The gear case is initially lled with 3 1/2 pints
(1.7 L) of EP 140 Gear Lube. Do not add to this
amount unless oil is changed or lost through
leakage. Gear case drain plug D.
On all pressurized lubrication ttings use a good
grade of Lithium Based lubricant.
The Jr. Sodcutter has 6 lubrication ttings.
Lubricate pitman arms (1 each side) and side
arms (1 each side) after every 4 hours of use.
Lubricate side arm pivots (1 each side - top of
unit) after every 8 hours of use.
Check gear case lubricant level using dipstick
E located on top of gear case. Check lube with
dipstick sitting on threads, do not screw in.
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