Maintenance - Scheppach MTP560 Original Bedienungsanleitung

10.2 Tiling
Tilling is digging in, turning over and breaking up gar-
den 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 decompo-
sition 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 prop-
erly and used soon after tilling to preserve the mois-
ture content.
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 be-
fore 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 ma-
chine 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
50mm depth is always desirable.

11. Maintenance

Keeping your tiller in top running condition will pro-
long its life, and help you obtain optimum perfor-
mance whenever you wish to till your garden.
Cleaning Tine Area
Clean the tiller underside of the tine shield after each
use. The dirt washes off tines easier if rinsed off im-
mediately instead of after it dries.
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. "C" position and remove spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure.
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3. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other
materials that may have accumulated to the axle
between the inside set of tines and the seal on the
transmission housing.
Checking the clutch
1. As clutch wears out, the same lever could have
a wider opening, being so uneasy to use. This
means that it is necessary to adjust the cable,
setting clutch lever on its original position acting
on the adjustment device and on counternut.
2. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply
a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or
water damage.
3. Replace spark plug wire.
m ATTENTION! Never use a "pressure washer" to
clean your tiller. Water can penetrate tight areas
of the tiller and its transmission case and cause
damage to spindles, gears, bearings, or the en-
gine. The use of pressure washers will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Maintaining the spark plug (Fig. 17)
You must inspect the spark plug after every 50 hours
of actual operation.
Check the color of any deposits that have accumu-
lated on the end of the spark plug, it should be "light
brown".
Remove any deposits with a stiff brush, preferably a
brass-wire brush. Check the gap between the spark
plug electrodes and adjust it if necessary. This gap
must be between 0.7 and 0.8 mm.
Replacing the motor oil (Fig. 10)
When:
After 20 hours of operation
After 100 hours of operation
Place the machine on a flat stable surface, and let the
motor run for a few minutes.
Then shut off the motor. Remove the oil fill plug (15).
Place a receptacle underneath the motor to collect
the spent oil.
Unscrew the oil drain plug (14) and let the oil flow
out completely. Use a hose or any other appropriate
instrument to prevent the oil from running onto the
pump frame. Check the condition of the oil drain plug
(14), its joint, the fill plug (15) and its toric joint; replace
any defective parts. Screw the drain plug (14) back
on. Pour the new oil into the case, until the maximum
level is reached.
Air filter (22) (Fig. 18)
You must examine the condition of the air filter and
clean it after every 50 hours of actual use or every 3
months. Hold the air filter while unscrewing the wing
nut and remove the air filter.
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