Maintenance / Cleaning - Scheppach MTP860H Originalbetriebsanleitung

11. Maintenance & Cleaning
Cleaning the machine
m ATTENTION! - If using compressed air to clean the
machine, wear appropriate eye protection and a dust
mask.
Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its
life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever
you wish to till your garden.
Cleaning blades / tools (14)
Clean the tiller underside of the milling protection hous-
ing (17) after each use. The dirt washes off tines easier if
rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries.
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. The ON-/OFF switch (5) to position „ OFF " and dis-
connect the ignition cable (18a) from the spark plug
(18c).
3. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other mate-
rials that may have accumulated to the axle between
the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmis-
sion housing.
Checking the clutch
As clutch wears out, the same lever could have a
wider opening, being so uneasy to use. This means
that it is necessary to adjust the cable, setting clutch
lever on its original position acting on the adjustment
device and on counternut.
4. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a
light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or water
damage.
5. Replace spark plug wire.
m ATTENTION! Never use a "pressure washer" to
clean your tiller. Water can penetrate tight areas of
the tiller and its transmission case and cause dam-
age to spindles, gears, bearings, or the engine. The
use of pressure washers will result in shortened life
and reduce serviceability.
m CAUTION! The muffler and other parts of the engine
(e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during
operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the
engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler
and other parts while they are hot.
Adjusting the clutch
m ATTENTION! The machine must not start to rotate
until the clutch has been fully actuated.
This is achieved by adjusting the adjusting screws of
the clutch. In addition, the clutch lever must start the
machine first after max. 8 mm. If the settings are not
sufficient to meet these conditions (for example, if the
adjusting screw has been screwed up to the end of the
thread), please contact an authorized service center.
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Blades / Tools
m CAUTION! Never repair damaged tilling attachments
by welding, straightening or modifying the blades. This
may cause parts of the cutting tool to come off and result
in serious or fatal injuries.
Lubrication (Fig. 9)
Remove the blades / tools (14) to lubricate the shafts at
least once a season.
Oil change
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that
is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take
it in a sealed container to your local service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the
ground, or down a drain.
Engine oil
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with a low oil level will result in
serious engine damage.
(See engine manual)
Transmission oil
The gearbox is filled with transmission oil by factory and
sealed. At the beginning of each season, make sure that
the interior of the gearbox is adequately lubricated.
• Check gearbox oil level every 50 hours of operation.
• Allow the transmission to cool down before refilling
with transmission oil.
• After every 100 hours of operation it is necessary to
change the transmission oil:
1. Check that the machine is in the horizontal position
2. Open the closure (1g) by turning it and after the
closure (1f) (Fig.1).
3. Let the oil drain out of the gearbox until it is com-
pletely emptied.
4. Close the closure (1f).
5. Fill gearbox with SAE 15W-40 oil up to level (Fig.1)
6. Close the closure (1g).
Do not add too much transmission oil. Too much
transmission oil can create an overpressure that can
damage the seals.
Engine Maintenance
Follow the instructions in the engine manual!
Extra maintenance advisable
It is advisable to inspect the machine by a specialized
technician at an authorized service network at the end
of season, if used intensively, and every two years if with
normal use.
Any unauthorized changes and/or use of non-original re-
placement parts may result in serious injury or death to
the operator or third parties.
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