BlueBird SC550A_968999351 - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sod Cutter 550A
Table of Contents ...................................... 3
Introduction ................................................ 5
Congratulations ..................................... 5
Use ........................................................ 5
Insure your machine .............................. 5
Good service ......................................... 5
Serial number ........................................ 5
Symbols and decals ................................... 6
Safety instructions ..................................... 7
General use ........................................... 7
Preparation ............................................ 9
Operation ............................................... 11
Movement/Transport .............................. 13
Storage .................................................. 13
Children ................................................. 13
Fuel System .......................................... 14
Maintenance .......................................... 15
Customer Responsibility ....................... 16
Protective Equipment ............................... 17
Personal Equipment .............................. 17
Set-Up ......................................................... 18
Equipment set-up .................................. 18
Controls ...................................................... 20
Presentation .......................................... 20
Main Components and
Operating Instructions ........................... 20
Engine ................................................... 21
Cutting Unit ............................................ 21
Operation .................................................... 27
Starting the Engine................................. 27
Operating on Hills .................................. 29
Transport ............................................... 29
Maintenance ............................................... 30
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 30
Replacing the Air Filter ............................ 31
Cleaning the Sludge Reservoir ............... 32
Ignition System ....................................... 33
Adjusting the Drive Belt .......................... 34
Blade Wear ............................................ 34
Blade Replacement ................................ 35
Chain Tension Adjust .............................. 35
Chain Replacement ................................ 35
Two Minute Rule ..................................... 35
Cleaning & Washing ............................... 35
Lubrication ................................................. 36
Lubrication Schedule .............................. 36
Lubricating the Chains ............................ 38
Torque Chart .............................................. 38
Troubleshooting ........................................ 39
Storage ....................................................... 42
Winter Storage ....................................... 42
Service ................................................... 42
Technical Data ............................................ 43
Service Journal .......................................... 44
Delivery Service ..................................... 44
After the First 20 Hours .......................... 44