Tine Inspection And Replacement - Oreck SF600 Owner's Manual

Tine Inspection and Replacement

When inspecting or replacing the tines, place the machine on a flat, open area.
Always be sure to switch off the engine as there is a danger of injury.
When replacing or repairing tines, always have the work performed by someone with
the correct tools and experience.
The inspection or replacement of blades should be performed by 2 people. The handlebars
should be held firmly to stop the rear of the machine from falling down. Not taking this precaution
can cause injury.
To avoid injury, wear safety gloves when performing inspection or replacement and wrap the tips
of the tines in cloth.
Replace the tines if you detect any abnormalities. If you ignore wear and tear, cracks, and
bending, there is a danger that the tines could break and fly out of the machine, severely
injuring the operator or any bystanders.
When replacing the tines, be sure to also replace the nuts and bolts which tighten the tines.
This prevents accidents caused by wear and tear on the nuts and bolts. Never use nuts and bolts
that are not recommended for this specified purpose.
3. Inspect for any cracks, bending and wear.
4. Inspect all the tine setting bolts to be sure they are securely tightened
Replacing Tines
Place the rotor on flat surface and check from behind. When each tine's edge has no overlap,
it's time to replace.
We recommend purchasing a replacement set in advance.
1. Stop the engine and move the fuel valve to [ CLOSE] position
and remove the spark plug cap
2. Lift the machine's handlebars up to raise the rotor part
of the machine.
Do not leave the machine in a tilted position, as
the fluids may shift and prevent the engine from
starting properly.
Tine distributions
Remove the tine setting bolts when replacing
tines.
Please refer to the picture on the left, when
attaching new tines.
Please check the curb directions and position
of offset tines. Securely tighten with the tine
setting bolts.
The picture shown is the view from behind
the machine.
Please check the rotating direction as well.
When you replace, go from the left to right,
one by one this will help you complete correctly.
If the direction or positon is incorrect, there
may beclumping and uneven tilling.