5. POWER TILLER MAINTENANCE
As this machine is used in agriculture, the friction, wear and tear and the changes in workload, parts of the machine may get loose or
get worn, the petrol engine may switch off, the consumption of fuel may increase, all of which will have serious repercussions for the
performance of the machine. To reduce the problems listed above, strictly follow the scheduled maintenance for longer service life and
good technical performance.
A. INTEGRATION.
1. Please, consult the petrol engine instructions manual.
2. A new power tiller must be initially operated with no load under light load conditions and five hours immediately starting the engine
and when all the lubricating oil is hot in the petrol engine and the crankcase.
B. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE OF THE POWER TILLER
Types of maintenance (before and later)
1. Listen and observe whether there are abnormal phenomena (strange noises, overheating, loose screws, etc...)
2. Check the petrol engine and the gearbox for oil spillage.
3. Make sure that oil levels in the engine and gearbox are within the recommended ranges.
4. Keep the machine clean and free form weeds, grease and dirt.
5. Fill in the maintenance table.
1. Level 1 maintenance (after 150 hours of work).
· Clean the gearbox and replace oil.
· Check and service the clutch, the gearbox and the reverse.
2. Level 2 maintenance (after 800 hours of work)
· Clean the gearbox and replace oil.
· Check and service the clutch, the gearbox and the reverse.
· Check all the gears for wear and replace when necessary.
· If the tines or the connection screws are damaged, replace them for new ones.
3. Technical repair ( after between 1500 and 2000 hours of work).
· 1) You must disassemble, clean and check for worn parts. Replace or repair as required.
· Please, contact a professional for clutch maintenance.
4. Maintenance of the machine and petrol engine. Please check the petrol engine instructions manual.
C. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE OF THE TILLER ( THE SIGN * IS SHOWN IN THE CONTENT TABLE TO INDICATE THAT MAINTENANCE
IS REQUIRED).
D. LONG TERM MAINTENANCE OF THE POWER TILLER.
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