Schiller Grounds Care Ryan 554870 Guide

OP / PARTS MANUAL

MAN 4170071

Rev. A 01-2015

554870

REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON

W/ FLAIL BLADE

554871

REN-O-THIN V HONDA

W/ FLAIL BLADE

554872

REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON

W/ SPRING TINE

554873

REN-O-THIN V HONDA

W/ SPRING TINE

554874

REN-O-THIN V BRIGGS & STRATTON

W/ FIXED BLADE

554875

REN-O-THIN V HONDA

W/ FIXED BLADE

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some

of its constituents are known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other reproductive

harm.

Californie Proposition 65 Avertissement

Les échappements des moteurs diesel et

certains de leurs composés sont recon-

nus par l’Etat de Californie pour être

cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts con-

génitaux etd’autresdangersenmatièrede

reproduction.

ADVERTENCIA

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

containschemicalsknowntotheState

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

California Advertencia

de la Proposicion 65

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diesel y algunos de sus componen-

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CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Battery posts, terminals, wiring

insulation, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

REN-O-THIN

01-2015

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product,

one of the best designed and built anywhere.

This machine comes with a Technical Manual containing safety, operation, parts, maintenance and service

information. 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 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 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 precau-

tions. 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 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. service

ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products. You

can trust Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high

precision and quality as the original parts.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man-

ner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety

warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

One Bob Cat Lane

Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469

TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................ PAGE

SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................2-6

LABELS........................................................................................................................................................7, 8

CONTROLS......................................................................................................................................................9

SET-UP...........................................................................................................................................................10

OPERATION..............................................................................................................................................10-12

ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................................................13

MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................14

BLADE/ SPRING REPLACEMENT...........................................................................................................15-17

STORAGE......................................................................................................................................................18

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................19

SEED BOX ACCESSORY INSTALLATION....................................................................................................20

PARTS SECTION...........................................................................................................................................21

WHEELAND CHASSIS GROUP..................................FIGURE 1...........................................................22, 23

ENGINE AND GUARD GROUP ..................................FIGURE 2...........................................................24, 25

HANDLE GROUP.........................................................FIGURE 3...........................................................26, 27

FLAIL BLADE REEL ....................................................FIGURE 4...........................................................28, 29

FIXED BLADE REEL ..................................................FIGURE 5...........................................................30, 31

SPRING TINE REEL ..................................................FIGURE 6...........................................................32, 33

SEED BOX ASSY (OPTIONAL) ..................................FIGURE 7...........................................................34, 35

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MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on

sales literature, technical manuals and price lists.

SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only

on your mower. It contains the model number

followed consecutively by the serial number.

Use this number when ordering parts or seeking

warranty information.

SAFETY

NOTICE !!!

Unauthorized modications may present extreme

safety hazards to operators and bystanders and

could also result in product damage.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against,

rejects and disclaims any modications, add-on

accessories or product alterations that are not

designed,developed,testedandapprovedbySchiller

Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered,

modied or changed in any manner not specically

authorized after original manufacture–including the

additionof“after-market”accessoriesorcomponent

parts not specically approved by Schiller Grounds

Care, Inc.–will result in the Schiller Grounds Care,

Inc. Warranty being voided.

Any and all liability for personal injury and/or

property damage caused by any unauthorized

modications, add-on accessories or products not

approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will be

considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or

company designing and/or making such changes.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will vigorously pursue

full indemnification and costs from any party

responsibleforsuchunauthorizedpost-manufacture

modications and/or accessories should personal

injury and/or property damage result.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT!

Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

Signal word denitions:

The signal words below are used to identify levels

of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this

manualandonthesafetylabelsattachedtoSchiller

Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and

thesafetyofothers,read andfollowtheinformation

given with these signal words and/or the symbol

shown above.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,WILLresult in death

or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTIONindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,MAY resultinminorormoderate

injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

practices or property damage.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, MAY result in property damage.

REN-O-THIN SAFETY

SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES

– Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely

perform the job. Only use accessories and

attachments approved by the manufacturer.

– Clear the area to be dethatched of objects such

as rocks, toys, wire or other debris that may be

picked up or thrown by the dethatcher.

– Be sure the area is clear of pets and people,

especially young children. Never assume they

will remain where you last saw them. Stop the

machine if any enter the area.

– Operate only in daylight or in good articial light.

– Do not operate on wet grass.

PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION

Operator preparation and training

Read the Operation & Safety

Manual

– If an operator or mechanic cannot read, it is the

owner's responsibility to explain this material

to them. If any portion of this material is

unclear, contact your factory representative for

clarication.

– Become familiar with the safe operation of the

equipment, operator controls and safety signs.

Be prepared to stop the engine quickly in an

emergency. Do not operate or allow another

person to operate this machine if there are any

questions about safety.

– All operators and mechanics should be trained.

The owner is responsible for training the users.

– Wear appropriate clothing, including long

trousers, substantial shoes and safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields when operating

dethatcher. Wear substantial footwear. Do not

operate barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long

hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in

moving parts.

– Wear appropriate hearing protection.

– Never allow children, unskilled or improperly

trained people to operate this equipment. Local

regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

– Keep warning labels and this operator's manual

legible and intact. Replacement labels and

manuals are available from the factory.

– Do not operate machine while under the

inuence of drugs, alcohol or any other condition

of impairment.

– The owner/user can prevent and is responsible

for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,

other people or property.

DANGER

All rotary blades are potentially dangerous. They

can amputate hands and feet and throw objects.

Failure to follow these safety and operating in-

structions could result in injury.

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SAFETY

MACHINE PREPARATION

– Check blade clutch operation. Adjust or have any

problems repaired before using.

– Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.

Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices

in place and in proper working condition. They

are for your protection.

– Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins

well secured.

– Visually inspect blades, blade bolts and the reel

assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or

damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve

balance.

– Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are

in good operating condition.

– Do not engage blades until ready to dethatch.

OPERATING SAFELY

In General

– Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck.

– Slow down and use caution when making turns

and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades

when not dethatching.

– Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

– Never leave a machine unattended. Always turn

off blades and stop engine before leaving the

operator position.

– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

– Walk, never run.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirection

on slopes.

– Do not operate on excessively steep slopes.

– Work across slopes with walk behind machines.

–Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

dethatcher towards you. Be sure the area behind

is clear.

–Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away

from the blades.

–Neverpickuporcarrythemachinewhiletheengine

is running.

– Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready

to start dethatching.

– Obey safety instructions. Failure to do so may

cause injury to yourself or others.

STARTING

– Start only according to instructions in this manual

or on the machine.

– Before attempting to start the engine, make sure

the blade clutch is disengaged.

_ When starting the engine, make sure hands and

feet are clear of the blades.

_ Do not tilt the machine when starting.

– Do not change engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Operating the engine

at excessive speed can increase the hazard of

personal injury.

REN-O-THIN SAFETY

INTERRUPTING OPERATION

- Before leaving the operator's position:

- Park on level ground.

- Disengage the blades.

- Shut off the engine.

- Disengage the blades and wait until the blades

quit rotating:

- when not dethatching;

- for transport;

- when crossing surfaces other than grass.

- Stop the engine, disengage the blades and wait

until the blades quit rotating:

- before refueling;

- before making height adjustment .

- Stop the engine, disengage the blades, and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s):

- before clearing blockages or unclogging;

- before checking, cleaning or working on the

machine;

- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

machine for damage and have repairs made

before restarting;

- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally:

shut off machine immediately. Inspect

and have repairs made as needed before

restarting;

- except for repairs or adjustments as specically

noted, such as for carburetor adjustment,

where the engine must be running. Keep

hands and feet clear of moving parts in these

circumstances.

- Allow the blades to come to a complete stop

when stopping operation to clear blockages,

unclog, inspect the machine, do maintenance or

repair.

- Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-

down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-

off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of

mowing.

MANUEVERING SAFELY

In General

Operating on Slopes

USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES

BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE, EVALUATE

THE RISKS INVOLVED.

- Withwalkbehindmachines,operateacrossslopes,

not up and down. With ride-on machines, operate

up and down slopes, not across, except zero turn

machines.

- Bealerttodipsandriseswhich changethegeneral

slope. Watchforholes,rocksandrootsintheterrain

and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop

offs. Avoid ground conditions which will cause the

machine to slide.

- If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the

machinesstability,operationontheseslopesshould

cease immediately.

- The ultimate responsibility for safe operation on

slopes, rests with the operator.

- Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution

on slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent

tippingandloss ofcontrol. Useextracaution when

changing direction on slopes.

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY

In general

- Maintain machine according to manufacturer's

schedule and instructions for maximum safety

and best results.

- Park machine on level ground.

- Never allow untrained personnel to service ma-

chine.

- Guards should only be removed by a qualied

technician for maintenance or service. Replace

guards when work is complete.

- Adjust or repair only after the engine has been

stopped and the blades have quit rotating.

- Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before making any

repairs.

- Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty.

For best results, always replace with parts

recommended by the manufacturer.

- Do not dismantle the machine without releasing

or restraining forces which may cause parts to

move suddenly.

- Provide adequate support, e.g. jackstands for

lifted machine or parts if working beneath.

- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

- Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly.

- Replace faulty mufers.

- To reduce re hazards, keep the engine, muf-

er, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves,

debris buildup or grease.

- Particular care must be taken when adjusting

the carburetor while the engine is running. Keep

hands and feet clear. Shut off PTO.

- Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsormachines,

make sure adequate support is provided.

- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

- Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

- Use only replacement parts supplied by original

manufacturer.

- Stop the engine and allow to cool before storing

- Do not store the machine or fuel container near

heating appliances with an open ame such as a

water heater or an appliance with a pilot light.

- Keep petrol (gasoline) storage area free of grass,

leaves and excessive grease to reduce re haz-

ard.

Blades

- Only replace blades. Never

straighten or weld them.

- Keep other persons away

from blades.

Fuel

- Gasoline and diesel fuels

are ammable; gasoline

vapors are explosive. Use

extra care when handling.

- Drain the fuel tank out-

doors only.

- Store only in containers specically designed for

fuel.

- When refueling or checking fuel level:

- Stop the engine and allow to cool;

- Do not smoke;

- Refuel outdoors only;

- Use a funnel;

- Do not overll;

- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors

have cleared.

- Replace caps on fuel containers and tanks

securely.

Sparks from static electricity can start res or cause

explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static electric-

ity. To prevent static electricity sparks:

- Keep fuel containers electrically grounded.

- Do not ll containers in a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on

the ground away from the vehicle.

- When practical, remove petrol (gasoline) pow-

ered equipment from the truck or trailer and

refuel it on the ground. If equipment must be

refueled on the truck or trailer, refuel from a por-

table container rather than a dispenser nozzle.

- Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling

is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open

device.

WARNING

SAFETY

- Keep the machine and fuel containers in a locked

storage place to prevent tampering and to keep

children from playing with them.

REN-O-THIN LABELS

BEFORE STARTING:

- Read and understand Operator Manual and labels.

- Wear hearing and eye protection.

- Replace labels and Operator Manual if lost or damaged.

MOVE FORWARD

TO LOWER REEL

PULL BACK

TO RAISE REEL

RELEASE BAIL

TO DISENGAGE REEL

PULL BAIL TOWARD

HANDLE TO ENGAGE REEL

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

- Remove objects that could be thrown.

- Do not allow children or untrained persons to operate.

- Do not operate unless guards and shields are in place

and working.

- Do not operate when children or others are around.

- Reel continues to rotate for a few seconds after bail is

released.

4171070

4171071

- Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas.

- Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las

etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Inglés.

- Use protección ocular y auditiva.

- No haga funcionar sin los protectores en su lugar.

- Mantenga las manos, pies y ropa alejandos de las

piezas móviles.

- Pare el motor antes de dar servicio.

- La gente a más durante la operación.

ROTATING BLADES

-Keep hands and feet clear.

-Stop engine, let blades stop.

-Remove spark plug wire

before accessing blades.

-Do not operate without drag

shield in place.

THROWN OBJECTS

-Keep area clear of people

and pets.

-Remove objects blades

may strike or throw.

-Stop blades to cross gravel

or paved areas.

4171072

- ROTATING PA RTS.

- DO NOT OPERATE WITH

COVER REMOVED 2000577

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4171830

OPTIONAL SEEDER LABELS

SEED APPLICATION CHART

THESE SETTINGS ARE APPROXIMATE GUIDELINES. SEEDING RATES

ARE SPEED DEPENDANT. FASTER SPEED DELIVERS LESS SEED.

LAWN PREPARATION:

MOW LAWN TO 1 TO 2 INCH HEIGHT.

DO NOT WATER PRIOR TO

SEEDING. POWER RAKE TO

DETHATCH LAWN AND REMOVE

THATCH IN EXCESS OF 1/2 INCH.

AERATE LAWN WITH CORE TYPE

AERATOR. FERTILIZE LAWN WITH

BROADCAST SPREADER.

SEEDING

RECOMMENDATIONS:

FOR BEST RESULTS, OVERSEED IN

TWO PASSES OF 1/2 APPLICATION

RATE AT RIGHT ANGLES IN A

CRISSCROSS PATTERN. WATER

HEAVILY IMMEDIATELY THEN

LIGHTLY FOR 10 TO 14 DAYS

KEEPING SOIL MOIST. AFTER

GERMINATION, WATER LESS OFTEN

TO PROMOTE ROOT GROWTH.

RATE LBS./

SEED TYPE 1000 SQ. FT. SETTING

BENT GRASS 0.5 20

1.0 23

1.5 24

BERMUDA 2.0 17

2.75 19

BLUEGRASS 2.13 15

4.28 18

FESCUE 2.85 22

(CREEPING) 3.5 25

4.98 27

6.05 28

7.0 30

RATE LBS./

SEED TYPE 1000 SQ. FT. SETTING

FESCUE 3.56 23

(TALL ) 4.98 25

6.07 27

7.83 30

RYEGRASS 1.4 16

2.18 18

2.85 20

4.6 22

5.0 25

7.0 27

10 30

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