Controls – BlueBird SC550A_968999351 User Manual
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Using your sod cutter
8011-192chg
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Make sure that the work area and blades in
particular are free from metallic objects such
as wire, nails, etc. that could be thrown out and
injure persons in the vicinity and damage the
equipment.
•
Make sure that everyone, including children and
animals, are not in the sod cutting area. Debris
can be thrown out and injure people and
animals.
•
Be sure engine oil is at engine
manufacturer’s recommended level. (Refer
to engine manufacturer’s manual.)
•
Make sure centrifugal clutch case has the
proper amount of oil.
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Put the sod cutter into neutral before starting.
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Place blade in transport position before
starting.
1.
Position the sod cutter at your starting point
with the blade out of the ground.
2.
Unscrew knob and thread into a desired hole
for the correct deph of cut. (See Figure)
3.
Pull the blade engagement lever up.
4.
Place the shift lever in slow gear (setting #1).
5.
Pull the throttle while maintaining a slight
down pressure on the handlebar and cut a
short distance, then stop. Put shift lever in
neutral.
6.
Lift the edge of the sod to check the cut
depth.
7.
To change the depth, push the blade engage-
ment lever down, unlock the depth lock knob
and select the appropriate hole and repeat
steps 3 thru 6.
8.
End cuts by pushing the blade engagement
lever down while holding the throttle to cut
the end of the sod strip as the blade exits the
ground.
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