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JR SODCUTTER
03-2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. PAGE
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
SET-UP .............................................................................................................................................................6
LABELS ........................................................................................................................................................ 7, 8
CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................................................9
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 10, 11
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................12-14
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ......................................................................................................................15-23
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................25
NOTES ...........................................................................................................................................................26
PARTS SECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 27
DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND SIDE COVER ...................... FIGURE 1 ...........................................................28,29
GEAR CASE................................................................FIGURE 2 ...........................................................30,31
SIDE ARMS, PITMAN ARMS, AND HANDLES ........... FIGURE 3 ............................................................32,33
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY ...........................................FIGURE 4 ............................................................34,35
MOLE BLADE KIT ....................................................... FIGURE 5 ............................................................36,37
TRENCHING KIT .........................................................FIGURE 6 ........................................................... .38,39
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Ryan product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best de-
signed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operation and 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 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 precautions. 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. Ryan service ensures that you continue to receive the best
results possible from our products. You can trust Ryan replacement parts because they are manufactured with
the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Ryan designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life,
use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instruc-
tions. You'll always be glad you did.
One Bobcat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469