Important safety Instructions This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during the operation and maintenance of the Simpsons Power Weeder ISAM 800. Read these instructions carefully to become familiar with the Machines before trying to operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this document to warn of potential hazards or call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
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ONTENT INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATION * ISAM-800 * ISAM -550 SAFETY RULES SAM FEATURES AND CONTROLS 10-15 * ISAM-800 * ISAM-550 16-18 ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION GUIDELINES 19-20 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 21-27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28-29 WARRANTY POLICY 30-36 PARTS CATALOGUE AND PARTS DIAGRAM * ISAM - 800 * ISAM - 550 37-65 SERVICE COUPONS AND CHECK LIST...
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NTRODUCTION General View and Basic Components of Power Weeder The Below Shows the Power Weeder of Simpson SAM Family. This power weeder is simple, elegant, friendly, and multi-purpose one. This power weeder is suitable for dry fields, gardens, and high-altitude regions with small inclinations. This can be used for ploughing, weeding, rototilling, ditching, ridging, bund forming and harvesting purpose with suitable implements and accessories attached.
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ISAM - 550 Fig:2 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
AFETY RULES SAM Understand your machine: • Read this user manual completely to understand all the instructions, safety precautions, their proper operation, limitation, and potential hazards. • Be familiar with the controls (know how to quickly stop the machine and disengage the controls).
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Check your machine: • Check your machine before starting it. Make sure all the parts are securely tightened (like nut, bolt, etc.). • Never operate the machine when it needs repair or is in poor mechanical condition. • Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using it. •...
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EATURES AND CONTROLS ❖ ISAM-800 Fig:3 Accelerated Pulley Guard Forward / Reverse Gear shift Lever Top Cover Third Wheel adjustment Oil Dipstick Chassis Breather Plug Crash Guard Handlebar adjustment SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Fig:4 Handlebar Tine Blade Tine Lever (on / off) Centre Weeding Blade Third Wheel Assembly Wheel Assembly Tine shield CVT Bottom Cover Depth bar CVT Front Cover SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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CVT: CVT Driven pulley CVT Belt CVT Driver Pulley Fig:5 ENGINE: Fuel Filler Cap Fuel Tank Oil Drain Plug Oil Filler Cap/ Dipstick Muffler Air Cleaner Fig:6 Engine On/Off Recoil Starter Starter Grip Fuel Valve Lever Choke Lever Spark Plug Fig:7 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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❖ ISAM-550 Fig:8 Accelerated Pulley Guard Forward / Reverse Gear shift Lever Top Cover Third Wheel adjustment Oil Dipstick Chassis Breather Plug Crash Guard Handlebar adjustment SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Fig:9 Handle Clutch Tine Blade Handlebar Wheel Assembly Tine Lever (on / off) Pulley Bottom Cover Third Wheel Assembly Pulley Front Cover Tine shield Engine (Ref Engine Manual) SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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ENGINE: Fuel Filler Cap Fuel Tank Oil Drain Plug Oil Filler Cap/ Dipstick Muffler Fig:10 Air Cleaner Engine On/Off Recoil Starter Starter Grip Fuel Valve Lever Choke Lever Spark Plug Fig:11 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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DJUSTMENT Adjustment of Handlebar • Loosen the M8 Handle Bolt • Adjust the Height of the Handlebar • Tighten the Handle Bolt Adjustment of Third Wheel Fig:12 Fig:13 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Adjustment of Wheel Track Wheel Track can be adjusted from 1.75 Feet to 2.5 Feet’s according to row width in field. This can be adjusted by, • Removing the cotter pin from LH and RH Sides of the Wheels. • Pull or push the wheel outside or inside the wheel shaft.
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Adjustments of Throttle Lever and Cable The throttle control system should be so adjusted, i.e., • Pulling the control lever towards the operator increases the engine speed. Pushing the control lever against the operator decreases the engine speed. Adjustment of Third wheel •...
PERATING GUIDELINES Preparation before Operation and Starting the Engine Fill Engine Crankcase with Oil • Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. • Use a clean genuine oil. • Use no special additives with recommended oils. • Do not mix oil with Petrol. •...
• When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to “no choke” position and increase throttle speed. Stop the engine. To stop the engine at any time, move throttle lever to the lowest position. Turn the engine kill switch to “off” position. Emergency Stop •...
AINTENANCE AND STORAGE The maintenance schedule's goal is to maintain the Weeder in the greatest possible functioning condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below. The Importance of Maintenance For the engine to operate safely, economically, and without problems, it must receive proper maintenance.
Maintenance schedule Every Every Every 20 Every Each 50 hrs/ 300 hrs Refer Maintenance schedule hrs / 1 100 hrs / / 12 Manual month 6 months months months ✔ Check Transmission Oil ✔ ✔ Change ✔ Air Pressure in Tire Check ✔...
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Engine Maintenance: Fig:16 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Storage: If the weeder will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, follow the steps below to prepare your unit for storage. 1. Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days.
Oil Service Lubrication Specification Chart Model Lubricants Type Specifications Quantity Replacement 1.1L Engine Oil SAE 10W30 Every Service ISAM 800 2.4 L Transmission Oil SAE 20W40 200 Hrs or 5months Air Filter SAE 20W40 Oil Bath Every Service 0.6L Engine Oil...
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Oil Filling in Engine & Transmission SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Out of fuel Add fresh fuel Engine Switch Off Turn engine switch on Engine is not primed Turn choke on Spark plug wire Attach spark plug wire to disconnected spark plug Fouled spark plug Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if necessary Contaminated Fuel Take unit to an authorized...
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Remove debris from around Debris interfering with tines tines Tines loose Replace tine bolts and nuts Refer to “Belt Tension Tines will not rotate Improper drive cable Adjustment” Section to adjustment decrease belt tension Damaged drive belts Replace drive belts Refer to “Belt Tension Improper drive cable Tines continue to rotate...
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Brand: Simpson Complete Address: Phone Number: GST Number: Dealer Invoice Number & Date Weeder Serial Number & Engine No: 24 months from the date of Simpsons’ Invoice. Warranty Period: Buyer’s Name: Complete Address: Phone Number: Dealer’s Signature and Stamp Buyer’s Signature...
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Simpson & Co. Ltd., (Simpson) warrant this product to be from defects in material or workmanship. Normal wear and tear is not covered under Warranty Coverage this warranty. All the parts, excepting Nylon/Plastic/Rubber parts and consumables such as blades, filters, seals are not covered under this warranty.
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All parts/weeder assemblies, under claim, duly packed before despatch to avoid transit damage, should be sent to the Company’s Marketing Department, on freight prepaid basis, within 30 days from the date of failure, otherwise the Company may not entertain any claim. Procedure for In case the part/parts/weeder assembly found damaged due to rough submission of...
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*Simpson or its dealers reserve the right to carryout inspection of the claimed part or parts for examination. * Simpson is the final decision authority with respect to any warranty claim Jurisdiction: All disputes are subject to Chennai Court’s Jurisdiction. SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Pully Assembly – ISAM 800 SI5PRTP034 V BELT - BX 25/X17 x 635 SI5PRTP026 Driven Pulley, V Belt Assembly -5HP SI5PRTP027 Driver Pulley, V Belt Assembly -5HP SI5AVCP003 5/16-24 UNF bolt -20 mm, V Belt Assembly -5HP 15SDECA External Circlip - Shaft Dia Ø15mm...
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Crash Guard Assembly 74SG3073 M8 Hexagon Flanged Bolt - 16mm SI5ACGP001 Crash guard, Crash guard assembly S.NO PART NO DESCRIPTION SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Wheel Assembly -RH R Pin ¢2, Wheel Assembly 02RP01 Cotter Pin, ¢8x50, Wheel Assembly 08CP50 57C20003 M10 Hexagon Flanged Nut -P1.5 74SG3052 M10 Hexagon Flanged Bolt -18mm SI5AWHS004 Flange, Wheel Rim SI5AWHP003 Wheel Rim Inner, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP005 Tyre 4.00-8 IM45 PR, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP006 Tube 4.00-8 IM45 PR, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP002...
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Wheel Assembly -LH R Pin ¢2, Wheel Assembly 02RP01 Cotter Pin, ¢8x50, Wheel Assembly 08CP50 SI5AWHS004 Flange, Wheel Rim 57C20003 M10 Hexagon Flanged Nut -P1.5 74SG3052 M10 Hexagon Flanged Bolt -18mm SI5AWHP003 Wheel Rim Inner, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP005 Tyre 4.00-8 IM45 PR, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP006 Tube 4.00-8 IM45 PR, Wheel Rim Assy SI5AWHP002...
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Depth bar Assembly R Pin ¢2, Wheel Assembly 02RP01 Cotter Pin, ¢8x40, Wheel Assembly 08CP40 SI5ADBP004 Washer - M10x2 Cotter Pin, ¢10x75 10CP75 SI5ADBP002 Depth Bar, Depth Bar Assembly SI5ADBS003 Depth bar Bracket, Depth Bar Assembly S.NO DESCRIPTION PART NO SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Third Wheel Assembly SI5A3WS006 Bracket-2 Assembly SI5A3WP004 Screw Rod, Third Wheel Assembly SI5A3WS003 Outer Pipe Assembly SI5A3WS002 Inner Pipe Assembly SI5A3WS001 Wheel Assembly S.NO DESCRIPTION PART NO SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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Decal Name Plate Assembly 2154007 Rivet Name Plate SI5ADNP005 Grip, Decal & Name Plate Assembly SI5ADNP004 Simpson Logo Sticker, Decal & Name Plate Assembly SI5ADNP003 Decal - Forward/Reverse, Decal & Name Plate Assembly SI8ADNP001 Name Plate - 8HP, Decal & Name Plate Assembly PART N0 S.NO DESCRIPTION...
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FREE SERVICE COUPON AND CHECK LIST Free service FREE SERVICE COUPON (50 hrs or 1 month) (50 hrs or 1 month from date of sale Coupon No: whichever is earlier) Date of service: Model: Date of sale: Next Service Due Date: Engine No: Date of service: No.
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Free service FREE SERVICE COUPON (300 hrs or 12 month) (300 hrs or 12 months from date of Coupon No: sale whichever is earlier) Date of service: Model: Date of sale: Next Service Due Date: Engine No: Date of service: No.
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Check List for Free Service Mark √after each operation is completed SL.NO Mark Clean Weeder thoroughly Clean oil screen display. Clean air cleaner and filtering element Change oil. Check and tighten all nuts and bolts to the recommended torque. Tighten the Wheel Nuts Check abnormal noise and vibration Check gear shifter function, change the plunger if the shifter lever is not working properly.
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Address: 5/186, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Chennai - 600097 Regd office: 861/862, Anna Salai, Chennai -600002 Email: marketing.sam@simpson.co.in Phn: 044-24580068 SIMPSON SAM USER MANUAL...
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