General Information; Engine Maintenance; Machine Maintenance; Ordinary Maintenance - Fort 180 Serie 2a Instrucciones Para El Uso Y El Mantenimiento

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5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

As it was designed, the Motor hoe does not need
special maintenance. Anyhow, in order to have the
machine work at its max. capacity and in order to
constantly have a perfectly efficient machine, some
precautions must be followed.
We here below list some operations of ordinary main-
tenance. It is important to keep in mind that lower
operating cost and the utmost durability of the ma-
chine depend on the procedure and constant compli-
ance with these rules.
For whatever problem or explanation, contact the area
dealer of the Manufacturer's technical department.
The several maintenance and adjustment opera-
tions shall be performed with the engine shut off
and with the machine well locked on a firm level
ground.

5.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

As for the engine maintenance, make reference to the
specific engine instructions manual. Approximately,
every 8 working hours: check and top the engine oil
level up, if necessary. Check, moreover, the engine
air filter and clean it if necessary.
Every 50/60 working hours, replace the engine oil.
For the engines equipped with oil bath air filter, check
the oil level periodically and replace it when it is dirty
or otherwise; the replacement schedule depends on
the environment where the machine works.

5.3 MACHINE MAINTENANCE

Periodically wash the machine and clean thoroughly
each part. If a washing system with high pressure wa-
ter is used, pay attention that no water goes inside the
fuel or the carburetor and that no part is damaged.
After each washing, it is necessary to lubricate all parts
subject to friction.
Periodically check and if necessary restore the gear-
box oil level.
Every 150 working hours or at least once a year,
change the oil in the gearbox (only use EP320 oil);
first oil: AGIP blasia 320.
To change the oil, do as follows:

Ordinary maintenance

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- We suggest to disassemble the cutter unit or other
assembled accessory from the machine.
- For your convenience, we suggest to disassemble
the rotary hoe unitor any other attachment from
the machine.
- Lift the machine (please make reference to the spe-
cific chapter 3.1) so that an oil drain tray may be
put under the gearbox casing and secure it.
- Remove the oil drain plug (1 Fig. 8) and the oil filler
cap (2 Fig. 8).
- Drain all the used oil into the drain tray.
- Put the oil drain plug again and pay attention not to
damage the seal.
- Pour 2.1 lt. of new oil through the oil filler cap and
check the oil level.
After filling and also periodically, check the oil level
through the oil plug (3 Fig. 8). This must be done
with the machine in a horizontal position.
The oil must be changed when the machine is still
hot, so to facilitate the exhaust of all oil in the gearbox.
5.3.1 ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLUTCH
CONTROL
Periodically check the clutch lever clearance (12 Fig.
1/1A).
When it doesn't move or moves too much, adjust it
as follows:
- Loosen the nut and the lock nut (19 Fig. 1/1A).
- Act on the adjusting screw (18 Fig. 1/1A) until the
travel is about 4-5 mm. when the clutch is disen-
gaged.
- Then tighten the nut and the lock nut again (19 Fig.
1/1A).
The clutch lever shall always have a 4-5 mm clear-
ance.
5.3.2 ADJUSTMENT OF THE
ACCELERATOR CONTROL
It is strictly forbidden to change the limits set by the
manufacturer. If it is necessary to adjust the accel-
erator, apply to an authorized After-Sales Service
Center.
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