Operation; Working Instructions - Scheppach MTP900 Original Bedienungsanleitung

Depth regulator rod
lt regulates the tilling depth and helps the operator
control the direction and speed of the tiller.
Insert the depth regulator rod in the groove at the
rear of the chassis, with the pointed end downward
and the notched side inward.
Lowering the depth regulator rod will slow the tiller
and make it till deeper. Raising the depth regulator
rod will allow it to move faster and till shallower.
To adjust the tilling depth:
1. Loosen adjusting bar (T), cotter pins (S) and
clevis pins (R)
2. Insert the depth regulator rod into grooves to
desired position.
3. Tighten clevis pins (R), cotter pins (S) and
adjusting bar (T)

9. Operation

9.1 Adding fuel
Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the separate Engine
Manual.
Do not fi ll the tank less than 12.5 mm (1/2 ") below
the bottom of the fi ller neck to provide space for the
expansion.
9.2 Starting engine
The controls required to start and run the tiller are
located on the engine and are marked "CHOKE"
and "THROTTLE". Throttle can be adjusted by the
throttle control lever (2) mounted on the right upper
handle through a control cable.
A detailed description of the engine operation and all
precautions and procedures involved you can fi nd in
separately packaged manual.
Cold start
1. Turn choke lever on the engine to full choke posi-
tion .
2. Pul l the starting rope slowly several times to allow
the gasoline to fl ow into the engine's carburetor.
Then hold the start handle fi rmly and pull the rope
out for a short distance, until you feel some resist-
ance. Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly,
and allow the rope to return gently. Do not let the
rope snap back. If necessary, pull the rope several
times until the engine starts.
3. Allow the engine to run for several seconds to
warm up. Then, gradually move choke lever to
" " position and adjust the throttle control to
desired speed.
4. Grip the handles fi rmly with both hands. Squeeze
down on the clutch control lever - this will engage
the tines and move the tiller in a forward direction.
Warm start
Restarting an engine that is already warm from
previous running does not normally require use of
the choke.
1. Set the throttle lever at half way position.
2. Hold the start handle fi rmly and pull the rope out
for a short distance, until you feel some resist-
ance. Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly, and
allow the rope to return gently. Do not let the rope
snap back.
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3. Adjust the throttle control to desired speed.
4. Grip the handles fi rmly with both hands. Squeeze
down on the clutch control lever to engage the tine
and move the tiller in a forward direction.
9.3 Idle Speed
Set throttle control lever (2) to its "
reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being
performed. Lowering the engine speed to idle the
engine will help extend the life of the engine, as well
as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the
machine.
9.4 Shifting Speed
Shift between forward speed and reverse speed:
Pressing the clutch control (4), the tiller moves for-
ward. Release the clutch control (4) and set the lever
(7) accordingly. Then pressing the clutch control (4)
again, to change the direction of the machine.
9.5 Shutting Down
Release tine clutch control lever (41) to neutral posi-
tion to stop the tines. Set engine stop switch (1) to its
"OFF" position to stop the engine.
m ATTENTION! Do not move choke control to
„ " to stop engine. Backfi re or engine damage
may occur.
9.6 Operating Speed
For normal tilling:
• set the throttle control lever to "
action.
Cultivating:
• The throttle should be set to control forward move-
ment to a slow walking speed "

10. Working instructions

10.1 Depth regulator
Besides depth regulator rod setting, variation of
pressure on the handles also helps further control of
tilling depth and travel speed. A downward pres-
sure on the handles will reduce the tilling depth and
increase the forward speed. An upward pressure
on the handles will increase the working depth and
reduce the forward speed.
10.2 Tiling
Tilling is digging in, turning over and breaking up
garden soil and preparing a seedbed for planting.
Best tilling depth is 100 mm to 150 mm. A tiller will
also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The
decomposition of this vegetation matter enriches the
soil.
Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will pulverize and
produce a dust that will not hold water
- Water a few days before tilling.
Also, tilling soil that is too wet will produce unsatis-
factory clods.
- Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the soil to
dry.
Better growth will be obtained if an area is tilled
properly and used soon after tilling to preserve the
moisture content.
" position to
" for best tiller
"for cultivating.
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