KRISHITEK POWERTEK 5.5WP User manual

INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD .
POWER WEEDER/MINI TILLER
Model: POWERTEK 5.5WP
Maintenance Manual
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Using old or stale fuel will impair starting and running of machine.
Make sure that the machine has fresh unleaded fuel and always remove fuel
before storing for long periods.
MAINTENANCE :
Do not touch rotating blade.
Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before doing any repairs or
maintenance. For four stroke engines, check regularly the oil level and add
some oil or replace it if necessary.
Frequently check the weeder and ensure that all deposits are removed from
the weeding blade.
For security and condition - Check the blade, in order to obtain a good cut, the
blade should always be sharp and well balanced. At regular intervals, check
the tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
If the blade hits an obstacle, stop the weeder, assess for damage. If beyond
safe repair you must replace it.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
Whilst carrying out maintenance you must wear correct
PPE, suggested PPE but not limited too;
Cleaning.
Keep the machine clean. Do not use chemical solvent to clean it.
Remove all debris and remnants of other materials from the blades and machine.
Air Filter.
Your machine will run more efficiently if you clean the air filter after every 8 workinghours.
Remove filter, check for contamination and clean as required.
Clean filter by blowing air through it using an air gun not exceeding 30psi.
Never use a brush to clean the filter it will only drive dirt into the fibres of thefilter.
Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body by using a moist rag, be careful to prevent dirt or debris
entering the air ducts into the carburettor.

When storing any type of power equipment in an un-ventilated or material
storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
Spark plug.
Spark plug type (or equivalent) F7RTC.
To check spark plug, remove spark plug cap and remove spark plug using the supplied
spark plug wrench.
Clean the spark plug electrode also making sure that there is no damage to the insulator or
electrode.
The spark plug gap should be 0.70mm to 0.80mm adjust as necessary by carefully
bending side electrode.
Install cleaned and adjusted spark plug by hand to avoid cross-threading.
After spark plug seats then tighten as necessary but avoid over-tightening.
Attach spark plug cap.
The Tiller Blade.
The blade is made of pressed steel, in order to obtain a good cut sharpen the blade
frequently, around every 25 hours of work.
Make sure that the blade is always well balanced.
To remove the blade, unscrew the bolt, check the blade support and change all spare parts
if they are worn out or damaged.
Storage.
The following steps should be taken to prepare your weeder for storage:
Following the final use of the season, drain the fuel tank and run engine until it stops, to
drain the carburettor of fuel.
Clean and lubricate weeder thoroughly.
Lightly coat weeder cutting blade with oil to prevent rusting. Store mower in a dry, clean
area.
Loose spark plugs can overheat and damage engine.
Spark plug
Spark plug cap

TROUBLESHOOTING.
Engine Troubleshooting - N.B. Where necessary all corrective actions should be carried
out by suitably qualified person/s.
If the starter rope becomes disconnected from the rope guide on handle, disconnect the
spark plug cap. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine
slowly and re- engage in guide. Re connect spark plug cap.
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Machine will
Not start.
Does the machine have fuel?
Fill with fuel.
Is the throttle set to stop?
Set throttle to
Is the HT lead on correctly?
Check HT lead is pushed onto
spark Plug correctly.
Is the Spark plug clean and
correctly Set?
Clean and adjust.
Spark plug gap too large.
Set gap to 0.7 mm to 0.8 mm
Spark plug defective.
Replace
Incorrect/Stale fuel.
Drain tank/carburettor and replace
With fresh unleaded petrol.
2. Machine runs
But stutters.
Choke set incorrectly.
Set choke to correct position.
3. Engine does not
reach full speed
Air filter dirty.
Clean and replace as necessary.
Spark plug dirty.
Clean and replace as necessary.
Spark plug gap too large.
Set gap to 0.7 mm to 0.8 mm.
Incorrect/Stale fuel.
Drain tank/carburettor and replace
With fresh unleaded petrol.
4. Machine is
difficult to
control when
weeding
(machine jumps or
moves forward)
Incorrect depth regulator bar
adjustment.
Lock wheels in tilling position
Lower the depth regulator bar.
5. Tines turn,
machine does not
move
Incorrect depth regulator bar
adjustment.
Lower the tines for deeper tilling by
raising the depth regulator lever.
6. Excessive heat
builds up in
transmission /tine
area during
weeding.
Oil level is below bottom line.
Tine area chocked up with
vegetation.
Check transmission fluid and fill if
needed.
Remove vegetation from tines.

ATTENTION OF OPERATING ENGINE:
RUNNING –IN OF NEW ENGINE:
If your engine has not breaking in yet,improper usage will shorten the life of engine.the initial 20
hours is the break-in-period.
1. RUNNING IN FOR 5-MINS AFTER FIRST START. Running with low speed and low load before
the engine gets hot. Avoid running with high speed and full load speed and no load.
2. AVOID RUNNING WITH OVERLOAD. During break-in-period, the engine can’t run with full
load,but can run with 3600 rpm and 50% load.
3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL REGULARLY. After working for 20 hrs,change the oil when engine is still
warm,otherwise it will be difficult to drain the residual oil in the engine.
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS :

SERVICE:
Your krishitek power weeder is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular
scheduled maintenance will help your power weeder achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not
equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to a krishitek service dealer for
servicing. To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the krishitek dealer
do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your krishitek dealer for
servicing.
SKILL LEVEL
LEVEL 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
LEVEL 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
LEVEL 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required. Recommended that the unit be
returned to your krishitek dealer for servicing.
Switch off the engine before maintenance and wait for the engine to cool down.

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE :

Notes

Krishitek Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No.40, Prime Industrial Park, Santej, Ta-Kalol, Di-Gandhinagar
Gujarat, India, Pin-382721
Contact No.:- 09925012936, Email :- [email protected]
www.krishitek.com