Maintenance And Cleaning - Scheppach MTP470 Original Operating Instructions

Better growth will be obtained if an area is tilled properly
and used soon after tilling to preserve the moisture con-
tent.
The type of soil and working conditions will determine
the actual setting of the tilling depth. In some soils, the
desired depth is reached by first passing over garden. In
other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going over
the garden two or three times. In later case, the depth
regulator rod should be lowered before each succeeding
pass over the garden. Passes should be made across
the length and width of the garden alternately. Do not try
to dig too deeply in the first pass. If the machine jumps
or bucks, allow the unit to move forward at a lightly faster
rate.
If the tiller stops forward motion and tries to dig in one
spot, rock the handles from side to side to start it moving
forward again.
Rocks which are turned up should be removed from the
garden area.
10.3 Cultivating
Cultivating is loosening or digging around growing plants
to disrupt weeds and aerate soil. Less than 50 mm depth
is always desirable.
11. Maintenance & Cleaning
Cleaning of the device
m ATTENTION! - Protective goggles and a dust mask
must be worn when using compressed air to clean the
device.
Regular maintenance ensures your mower is kept in an
optimal condition, extends its service life and supports
the optimal performance when working on your garden.
Cleaning of the cutter (15)
Clean the mower on the underside of the cutter protec-
tive housing (17) after each use. Dirt can be washed off
more easily if it is immediately rinsed off with water and
can not dry.
1. Switch off the engine. The engine must be cold.
2. Disconnect the ignition cable (14b) from the spark
plug (14a).
3. Remove plants, strands and other materials which
may have accumulated at the axis between the
cutters and the seal of the gearbox housing.
Inspection of the clutch The clutch abrades. In
the case of abrasion, the opening of the lever can
enlarge and its operation be made more difficult.
This means that the cable has to be adjusted. To do
so, set the clutch lever to its original position and
adjust the adjustment device and the counter nut
accordingly.
4. Rub the mower dry after each use and apply a light
grease or silicone film to prevent rust formation and
water damages.
5. Refit the ignition cable.
m ATTENTION! Never use a "pressure washer"
to clean your tiller. Water can penetrate tight
areas of the tiller and its transmission case and
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cause damage to spindles, gears, bearings, or
the engine. The use of pressure washers will result
in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
m CAUTION! The exhaust and other parts of the engine
(e.g. cooling fins or spark plug) become hot during oper-
ation and it takes a while for them to cool down after the
engine is shut off. Do not touch the exhaust and other
hot parts to avoid any burns.
Adjusting the clutch
m ATTENTION! The cutter must only begin rotating
when the clutch has been fully actuated.
This is achieved by adjusting the adjusting screws of
the clutch. The clutch lever must also only set the cutter
in motion after max. 8 mm has been covered. If the
settings are not sufficient to achieve these conditions
(e.g. if the adjusting screw has been screwed as far as
the thread end), please get in touch with an authorized
customer service centre.
Cutting machine
m CAUTION! Never repair damaged cutting tools by
welding, straightening or changing the shape. This can
lead to parts of the cutting tool becoming detached and
cause severe or even fatal injuries.
Lubrication
Dismount the cutters at least once per season and lubri-
cate the shafts of the tines.
Oil change
REMARK: Dispose of waste oil in an environmentally
friendly manner. We recommend taking it to your local
waste management company in a sealed container for
recycling. Do not throw it into the garbage, do not pour it
on the ground and not into the gutter.
Motor oil
CAUTION!
Operating the engine with too little oil can lead to
serious damage of the engine.
Gearbox oil
The gearbox is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory.
Ensure that the interior of the gearbox is sufficiently
lubricated before each season begins.
• Check the gearbox oil level every 50 operating
hours.
• Let the gearbox cool down before refilling the gear-
box oil.
• Change the gear oil every 100 operating hours:
1. The device must be horizontal.
2. Untwist the closure (1b) and then the closure (1e)
(Fig. 1).
3. Allow all of the oil filling to drain from the manual
gearbox.
4. Twist the closure (1e) back again.
5. Fill the gearbox with 1l oil SAE 15W-40 until the
mark (Fig. 1).
6. Twist the closure (1b) back again.
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