Maintenance - Sima COBRA MKNO Manual De Instrucciones Original

7. MAINTENANCE.

Maintenance should be carried out by technicians that are experience in these types of machines.
• Any engine maintenance should be carried out while the engine is off and cool.
• The technician should bear in mind the safety measures in this manual as well as the guidelines in the
motor´s manual.
• Grease the blade axle every 80 hours of use.
• Check oil level of the motor, always when the motor is horizontal.
• Use the oil recommended by the engine manufacturer.
• For all other maintenance instructions consult the engine manual.
• Clean the machine when necessary and if the machine starts to underperform have a technician look at it.
• Keep the shock absorber pillion clean.
• Don´t forget to remove all tools used for maintenance on the machine before restarting.
• Cover the machine in waterproof material when not in use.
• All modifications to the machine and use of unofficial spare parts are prohibited. SIMA S.A will not be held
responsible for any accidents or incidents caused by modifications made to the machine.
7.1 TIGHTENING OR CHANGING TRANSMISSION BELTS.
Transmission belts are parts that over time can become slack and fall below the permitted standards of
tightness. It is necessary to check the tightness of the belts periodically by performing a simple manual test by
prodding the belt with your finger to check the tightness, The ´give´
should be around 8mm.
The belts can also deteriorate through normal use so it may
be necessary to change the belt completely
Procedure to tighten the belt:
1. Remove the blade guard.
2. Loosen the 4 screws indicated in the picture here on the
right.
3. Use a flat spanner on the flange and tighten down as
shown in the picture. It will not require much force.
4. Tighten the four screws while keeping the flange in
place.
5. Replace the blade guard.
Changing the belt:
1. Loosen the flange screws and let the belt go loose.
2. Move the belt towards the outer rim of the pulley. Turn
the transmission while pushing the belt up and over
the lip to disconnect it.
IMPORTANT: The
tightened after a full day (8hrs ) use. It is common for
the belt to stretch in the first 8 hrs of use. After this
period the stretching will stop and the belt will work
normally.
belts should be checked an
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