Engine Maintenance - Southland SFTT142 Manual De Operación

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Servicing the Tiller
The following information will help you make the necessary
checks and perform the procedures required to follow the
normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If
you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these
checks and perform the required procedures for you.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug wire
must be removed and secured from spark plug before
checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
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CHANGE BELTS
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool completely before
proceeding.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
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Engine Maintenance

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet
for information on engine maintenance. Your engine
manual provides detailed information and a maintenance
schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours
of operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil
while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
3. Check spark plug yearly or every 25 hours of operation.
4. Service air cleaner.
5. Keep engine and parts clean.
6. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You
must add engine oil before starting engine.
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level
by removing oil fill plug.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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3. Remove the front belt cover.
• Remove the belt from the engine pulley:
- Remove the four engine plate-to-frame bolts.
- Slightly lift the engine and engine plate as an
assembly.
- Slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
- Remove the belt from the front pulley.
• Install new belt:
- Place belt around transmission pulley in groove.
- Place belt onto engine pulley in groove.
- Place backside of belt around idler pulley and belt
guides.
- Reinstall and tighten four engine plate bolts.
- Slowly pull engine rope and observe belt
movement to verify correct routing of belt.
- Reinstall front belt cover.
4. Attach spark plug wire.
5. Follow Operating Instructions- start the engine and
operate the clutch lever.
WARNING
The tines should not rotate with the engine running and the
drive lever not engaged.
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Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for
proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts at 10
hour intervals using 30 weight oil.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller backward. Block the tiller in position so that
it rests on the upper handle and the tines are exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material
that may have accumulated on the axle between the
inside set of tines and the seal cover on the
transmission housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
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