Summary of Contents for Weed Eater TILLER WET6500A
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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•...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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"...
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.
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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. •...
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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. •...
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).
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.
"[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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