Weed Eater 174096 Instruction Manual
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1. KEY PART NO NO 13 72140506 14 9209R550 15 74760524 16 191474 18 30674 19 164937 23 8206H 28 19131312 34 3070J DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Panel Handle Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 Handle R H Cable Asm Clutch Lever Clutch Grip Handle Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Spring NOTE All component dimensions are given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART io NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION u 1 23230506 Screw Set 5 16 18 x 3 8 15 165504 Nut J Clip 8 2 130812 Sheave Engine 16 12000036 Ring Klip 4 74610812 Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 17 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 38 16 5 17490440 Bolt Thd Roller 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 18 161806 Pulley idler 6 165770 Shield Inner Guard Belt 19 162290 Arm Idler T 165503 Screw Hex Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 20 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 8 130155 Spacer Split 523 x 718 x2 21 106968X Shaft Idler Arm 9 165768X550 Guard Belt 25 73350500 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 10 109227X Pad Idler 12 9180R V Belt Drive NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 13 12000028 Ring Retainer 4 inch 25 4 mm 14 151223 Sheave Transmission 18 REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NO NO 9194R 74760520 74760512 73220500 10040500 73800600 4921H 1952J 122233X 326J 74780628 A m OONO A WM m 0 TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTI2. Bolt stake support to engine brackets with hex bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt ENGINE BRACKET HALVES DEPTH STAKE DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS BOLT SUPPORT FIG 3 HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual TILLING WIDTH e Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tiling conditions See TINE ARRANGEMENT inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual TINE OPERATION Check tine operation before first use See TINE OPERATION CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FNRA JS enge STOP O TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OL OR WARNING ON OFF FORWARD TINE CONTROL CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD TINES RECON STARTER HANDLE FIG
3. held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward e Iftines donot rotate place loop ofidlerspringina higher link of chain and retest NOTE If ON position check required adjustment recheck OFF position adjustment to insure tines do notrotate when control is OFF up TINE CONTROL OFF POSITION TINE CONTROL ON POSITION FIG 19 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 20 Remove cap nut and washer from side of belt guard Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of tine shield and cap nut on top of belt guard Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely BELT GUARD FIG 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V BELT See Fig 21 Replace V belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has cracks or frayed edges Belt guard must be removed to service belt See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD in this section of manual BELT REMOVAL e Remove V belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley ENGINE PULLEY BELTREPLACEMENT e Installnew V belt to engine pulley first then to transmis sion pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all b
4. section of this manual gt Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine
5. Whenengine starts slowly move choke controlto RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start Move throttle control to desired running position Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does notstart see troubleshooting points SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE OPERATION BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break in your belts pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling e Start engine tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine controlto start tine rotation Allow tines to rotate for five minutes Check tine operation and adjust if necessary See TINE OPERATION CHECK inthe Service and Adjust ments section of this manual TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until youare accustomedto handling your tiller start actual fielduse with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Toheip tiller move forward lift up the handles slightly thus lifting depth stake out of ground To slow down the tiller press down on handles Ifyou ave straining or tiller is shaking the wheels
6. and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil condition The harder or wetter the ground the slower the engine and tine speed needed Under these poor conditions at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground A properly adjusted tiller will dig with little effort from the operator Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps roct growth Besttilling depth is 4 to 6 10 15 cm A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soi Depending on the climate rainfall and wind itmay be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil e Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will notreadily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soll will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wetin order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation e Youwill find tilling much easier ifyou leave arow untilled between passes Then go back between tille
7. arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use whichever comesfirst Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFI CATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax Wedonotrecommendusing agarden hose toclean yourunit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT SEE FIG 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest handie height Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil Ifahigher handle heightis desired loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets e Slide handle panel to desired location e Tighten the four nuts securely ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER TINE ARRANGEMENT Your
8. e Never operate thetiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Donot overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Useonly attachments andaccessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness tobe sure the equipment is in safe working condition e Neverstore the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure e Always refer to the operators guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORT
9. spilled fuel before restarting e Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or eleciric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating onorcrossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers Afterstriking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Takeall possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage the tines shiftinto neutral and stop the engine e Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnectthe spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors e Do not run the engine Indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous
10. warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLIN DER S Remove spark plug Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug SOLLEN Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover yourunitwitha suitable protective coverthatdoes not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Dirty air cleaner Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire Bad spark plug or improper gap Carburetor out of adjustment Hard to start Throttle control not set properly Dirty air cleaner Bad spark plug or improper gap Stale or dirty fuel Loose spark plug wire Carburetor out of adjustment Loss of power Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Oil in fuel State or dirty fuel Water in fuel Clogged
11. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at direction which the tiller will dig THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 5 TINES e Release tine control to stop movement ENGINE Move throttle control to STOP position Never use choke to stop engine safety glasses FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN ON DOWN POSITION FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN OFF UP POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL L FIG 5 TINE OPERATION See Fig 5 Squeeze tine control to handle TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake shouid always be below the wheels for digging it serve
12. 6 18 x 2 3 4 12 151222 Transmission 14 9173R Spacer Split 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 73510500 Nut Keps 5 16 16 19091412 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga 17 19092016 Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 18 10040400 Washer Lock 1 4 19 74610412 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 20 Engine Briggs Model 137202 Order parts from engine Manufacturer NOTE Ali component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H DECALS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 162413 Decal Logo Control Panel 2 166807 Decal Logo Belt Guard 4 110613X Decal Tine Control 5 110614X Decal Hand Placement 7 171803 Decal Briggs amp Stratton 8 120076X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 9 171804 Decal 5 HP 10 162384 Decal Warning 174096 Manual Owner s English 174097 Manual Owner s French 22 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser wewill 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 This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine orcomponents parts thereof Pl
13. ANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE ISA POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essentialinformation that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point outimpor tant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ASOLINE CAPACITY 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30W Above 32 F 0 C SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F 0 C Champion RJI9LM DIL API SF SG SH CAPACITY 20 0z 0 6L BPARK PLUG GAP 930 0 76mm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAF
14. ETY RULES GUS OMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Foliowa regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller Follow instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT THiS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS IF ANY IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A SPARK ARRESTERIS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SPARK ARRESTER TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE verreesanneenunnen TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS TILLER WARRANTY ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of yourtiller all parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure pro
15. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL See Fig 7 With engine level remove engine oil filler plug e Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual e Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re level e With engine level refill to point of overflowing if neces sary Replace oil filler plug e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Tochange engine oil see the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual OL FILLES PLUG FIG 7 ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuelsystem should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank startthe engine and let t run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section
16. Not Remove OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO WEF500H 5 HP 24 Inch Tiller Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities 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 WEEDEATER 174096 1 18 00 TR PRINTED IN U S A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS A SAFETY RULES TRAINING Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know howto 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 e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particu larly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipmentis to be used and remove all foreign objects e Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor e Donotoperate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable o Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine e Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors e Replace gasoline cap securely andclean up
17. ON Pin Cievis Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 34 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 ER ar ott is 7 4 hs 19 KEY PART NO NO 13 1951J 15 5388J 16 121117X 17 9188R 18 19131311 19 9190R 20 73680600 21 74760516 22 73800500 SLOVO 9 S DESCRIPTION Support Depth Stake L H Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga Bracket Wheel Locknut Crown 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TINE ASSEMBLY TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H KEY PART NO NO 1 156926 2 3146R 3 156924 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer R H Retainer Spring Tine Inner R H 20 KEY PART NO NO 4 156923 5 156925 6 4929H DESCRIPTION Tine Inner L H Tine Outer L H Pin Clevis REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 2 74780652 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 3 19131311 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 5 73800600 Locknut Hex w washer 3 8 16 6 9056R550 Shieid Tine 7 165835 Bracket Engine R H 8 165834 Bracket Engine L H 9 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 10 73220500 Nut Hex 5 16 18 11 74760544 Bolt Hex 5 1
18. UBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES pa pi Sees sc IRRE C 30 o 19 20 30 aoe TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 11 NOTE Although multi viscosity oits 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once ayear ifthe tractor is notused for25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug anc tighten securely Remove oilfiller plug Becarefulnotto allow dirt to enter theengine e Refill engin
19. an or replace air cleaner cartridge Check oi level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Brain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen Clearvreplace muffler Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized service center depariment Check oil level change oil Clear engine air screen Clean cylinder fins air screen muffier area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer position Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Adjust wheels and depth stake Wait for more favorable soil conditions Engage tine control Inspect adjust V belt inspect V belt Set depth stake for shaliower tilling Check throttle contro setting Make necessary adjustments REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WEF500H HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO 137176X550 72140512 9266R 151473 73680500 19111116 19121414 74760516 74760512 10040500 73220500 98000129 DESCRIPTION Bracket Handie Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 UNC x 1 112 Grip Handle Handle L H Locknut Crown 5 16 18 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Nut Flanged 5 16 18 17
20. d rows See Fig 9 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it Setdepth stake and wheel height for shallow tiling when working extremely hard soil or sod Then work across the first cuts at normal depth 77 7 7 EES CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm You will probably not need to use the depth stake Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 10 FIG 10 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ii W Clean Engine Cylinder Fins u Replace Spark Plug 4 Cnange more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Sarvice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions amp y amp D Oy RS vi uZ 4 K a E 1 1 Ist I I SE sissi x ZEBREHBZE RRR SERRE el ed
21. e with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual gt gt al OIL LEVEL OIL FILLER amp w PLUG FIG 12 AIR CLEANER See Fig 13 Service aircleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions e Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover Remove air cleaner cover Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface e If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely CAUTION Petroleum solvents suchas kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Donotoil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge TRIDGE FIG 13 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 14 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean e Clean airscreen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Remove blower housing and clean as necessary Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff CYLINDER FINS BLOWER AIR SCREEN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard inspect periodically and replace if necessary If your engine is equipped with a spark
22. ease refertothe applicable manufacturer s i warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty mustbe paidby the purchaser unless such return is requested by Frigidaire Home Products The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the cate of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and mainiained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply toany product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are beits tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact In Canada contact Frigidaire Home Products 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 Frigidaire Home Products Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30909 USA giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your produc
23. elt guides and rests on idler pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION s See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD TRANSMISSION PULLEY V BELT IDLER PULLEY FIG 21 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS 14 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 CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure ME ER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
24. fuel tank Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen Dirty clogged muffler Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression Engine overheats Low oil level dirty oil Dirty engine air screen Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler Improper carburetor adjustment Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted Soil balis up or clumps 1 Ground too wet Engine runs but tiller Tine control is not engaged won t move V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Engine runs but labors when tilling Titling too deep Throttle control not properly adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment Ne 16 CORRECTION POM NONE N bad CA a ai iro ERDE Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in the Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments Place throttle contro in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling Cle
25. ie wo ESNEME A ARESTA BREESEN eases aa ee GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive fullvalue from the warranty operator must maintain tilleras D instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to ENGINE properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should bechecked at least once each season BEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATION ARM Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART Once ayear you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean airfilterassure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Check engine oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners IDLER SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 10 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent 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 ENGINE L
26. of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur for fuel expansion If gasoline is acci dentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top offueltankto prevent spilis and to allow source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gaso line near an open flame TO START ENGINE See Fig 8 CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when starting 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 Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected gt Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position Place throttle control in FAST position Move choke control to full CHOKE position Grasp recoil starter handie with one hand and grasp tille handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pul slightly harder at this point Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeat if necessary e Ifengine fires but does not start move choke contro to half choke position Pullrecoil starter handle until engine starts e
27. outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs A NORMAL TILLING 24 61 CM PATH SEE FIG 16 e Assembieholes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when handlingtines CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP INNER TINE FIG 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MID WIDTH TILLING 22 56cm PATH See Fig 17 e Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes C in tine shaft FIG 17 NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 75 32cm PATH See Fig 18 Remove outertines INNER TINES ONLY FIG 18 NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 Be sure tines do not rotate when engine is running and tine control is in the OFF position WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION e With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tinas should not rotate Iftines rotate place loop ofidier spring in a lower link of chain and retest FINAL CHECK ON POSITION With tine control ON
28. per tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Pair of pliers 1 Screwdriver 2 1 2 wrenches OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right orleft handis mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behinditiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION FIGURE 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 4 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 6 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 6 Lock Washers 5 16 ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON amp INSTALL HANDLE See Fig 2 CAUTION Becareful ofexposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE S e Cut cable ties securing handles e The handle may be assembled in high or low position Slowly lift handie assembly up and align handie holes with desired handle pane hole and slot e Loosely assemble hardware as shown Be sure the shorter 3 4 long hex bolt is assembledin lower hole of handle Repeatfor opposite side Tighten all hardware securely e Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid TILLER LOCK NUT WASHER HANDLE WASHER 5 16 18X3 4 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 e Loosen nut A Insertstake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down
29. s as a brake to slow the tillers forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip end clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip Fornormal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS See Fig 6 Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin Fornormaitilling set wheels at the second or third hole from the top HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER CAUTION Before lifting or transport ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring Push tiller handles down raising tines off the ground Push or puli tiller to desired location AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS
30. t and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions maynot apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 23 WEEDEATER
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