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Weed Eater TILLER WET6500A Owner's Manual

Weed Eater TILLER WET6500A Owner's Manual

6.5 hp 17 inch tiller
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.WET6500A
6.5 HP 17 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
•
Operation
Maintenance
•
Service and Adjustments
•
Storage
•
Troubleshooting
•
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:
call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
WEED EATER
186100
Rev. 1 02.21.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO.WET6500A 6.5 HP 17 Inch Tiller Assembly • Operation Maintenance • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 WEED EATER MANUAL Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts call 1-800-849-1297 186100 Rev.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TRAINING Read the Owner's Manual carefully, Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment, Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 ozJ0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°C) SPARK PLUG : - Champion GAP: .030"/0,76mm) RJ19LM CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket if necessary. END OF CONTROL CLUTCH CABLE BRACKET CONTROLBAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE FIG. 6 ASSEMBLY CONNECT Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.

  • Page 7: Operation

    KNOWYOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrationswith your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for" futui'e reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. your tiller and while tilling. We recommend standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. Place shift leverindicatorin"F' (forward) position. Tines will not turn. Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines.

  • Page 10: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) "DISENGAGED" position when start- _[]L CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in ing engine. When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine•...

  • Page 11: Operation

    TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See 'q-INE REPLACEMEN'I "_in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1- Change moreoften whenoperatingunder a heavyloador in high ambienttemperatures.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

  • Page 14: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 21) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. • Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER...

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE CAUTION: Disconnect contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • First loosen handle lock lever. • Handle can be positioned at different settings between "HIGH"...

  • Page 16: Tine Replacement

    SERVICE TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) gloves or other protection when han- I_1) CAUTION: dling tines, Tines are sharp. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.
  • Page 17 SERVICE TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5 cm). • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. •...
  • Page 18 SERVICE ENGINE ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to "FAST" position. •...

  • Page 19: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. TILLER Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" inthe Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. Clogged fuel tank. Louse spark plug wire. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjustment. Hard to start Throttle control not set propedy.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER WET6500A HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175769 Control, Throttle 150744 Grip, Handle 159227 Bar, Control 71191008 Screw, Pan Hd. #10-24 8389J Grip, Handle 4497H Clip, Hairpin 108281X Rod, Shift 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 109229X Lock, Handle 73680600...

  • Page 22: Left Side

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER WET6500A MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 Shield, Inner, Belt Guard 164329 Pin Spiral Flared 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator 86777...

  • Page 23: Right Side

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER WET6500A MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X CounterWeight, 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4497H Clip, Hairpin 126875X Rivet, Drilled PART 102190X 183122X624 R.H.

  • Page 26: Tine Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER WET6500A TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 6554J Tine, Inner, LH. 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, LH. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 PART DESCRIPTION 74610616...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER WET6500A DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 162846 Decal, Logo 186761 Decal, Logo 143678 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 102180× Decal, Shift Indicator 141906 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 156199 Deal, Reverse 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Wrng Dom 186100 Manual, Owner's (English) 186101...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    "[he Manufacturer warrar;ts to the (_riginal consumer purchaser thatthis fects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

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