Weed Eater 186100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...aintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO WET6500A 6 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 01029 weedeater ...

Page 2: ... 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 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into n...

Page 3: ... should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state 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 the above is required by law Sec tion 4442 of the California Publ...

Page 4: ...UIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 1 Center Locknut 3...

Page 5: ...ing lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position FIG 3 GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY HANDLE LOCK LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD FLAT WASHER CARRIAGE BOLT GEARCASE LOCKNUTS PIVOT BOLT HANDLE LOCK SLOT HANDLE BASE FIG 5 Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See...

Page 6: ...re REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling perfo...

Page 7: ...NTROL BAR THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans mission is in RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTRO...

Page 8: ...LE HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Brieflyengagedrivecontrolbarandreleaseorrocktiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Al...

Page 9: ... days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top offueltanktopreventspillsandtoallow for fuel expansion If gasoline is ac cidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATU...

Page 10: ...e than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it Do not lean on handle This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake PRIMER TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine Wh...

Page 11: ...iller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT 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 If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the we...

Page 12: ...tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Air Screen Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug B E F O R E E A C H U S E E V E R Y 2 5...

Page 13: ...5 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 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 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0...

Page 14: ... of EP 1 grease MUFFLER AIR SCREEN BLOWER HOUSING CYLINDER FINS FIG 21 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 CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission...

Page 15: ...ARE CAUTION When mounting tires un lessbeadsareseated overinflationcan cause an explosion Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm2 of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 23 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel Remove wheel ...

Page 16: ...laced FIG 25 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches 9 cm they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 28 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above 3...

Page 17: ...can be attained as follows Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely LESS TENSION ENGINE PULLEY IDLER PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY CABLE CLIP SCREW DRIVE CONTROL CABLE MORE TENSION 5 8 EXTENSION SPRIN...

Page 18: ...position Tighten cable clamp screw securely CABLE CLAMP SCREW FIG 29 THROTTLE CABLE THROTTLE LEVER HIGH SPEED STOP TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center departm...

Page 19: ...ank 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 Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mi...

Page 20: ...ark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments 13 Poor compression 13 Contact an authorized service center department Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Dirty engine air screen 2 Clean...

Page 21: ...nc 19 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 109228X Lever Lock Handle 21 150217 Handle 26 159232 Cable Clutch 29 73731000 Nut Keps 10 24 Unc 31 150696 Bolt Pivot 34 145821 Bracket Clutch Cable 35 146480 Grommet Handle 36 180456X550 Bracket Handle 37 102604X Grip Bar Control 39 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 38 73800500 Locknut 5 16 18 41 72110514 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 42 121248X Bushing Snap NOT...

Page 22: ...0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 22 74770508 Bolt Hex 5 16 24 x 1 2 23 102190X Tire 183122X624 Rim 795R Tire Valve KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 4497H Clip Hairpin 26 165501X550 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley Idler 29 12000032 Ring Klip 30 159229 Bracket Idler 31 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 102141X Shaft Idler Arm 33 74760616 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 34 102383X Counterwe...

Page 23: ...3220600 Nut Hex 3 8 16 10 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 4497H Clip Hairpin 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 102190X Tire 183122X624 Rim 795R Tire Valve 14 73970500 Nut Hex Flange 15 Engine Tec Model No OHH65 Order parts from engine Manufac turer REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WET6500A MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ...

Page 24: ...ey Nos 2 53 2 180627 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 3 161963 Gasket Gearcase 4 5020J Bearing Needle 5 1370H Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 6 137335 Pinion Input 7 145101 Shaft Input 8 4895H Bearing Needle 9 154467 Washer Seal 10 7392M Ball Steel 11 100371K Spring Shift Fork 12 106160X O Ring 13 142145 Arm Shift 14 8353J Fork Shift 15 12000039 Ring Klip 16 154466 Shaft Shift 18 4358J Was...

Page 25: ... 5 16 18 12 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 13 72110510 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124343X Bracket Shield Tine 15 161414X550 Shield Side Outer R H 16 73900400 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 Unc 18 72040410 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 102701X Grip 20 73220600 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 72140404 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 25 6712J Cap...

Page 26: ...ESCRIPTION 1 4459J Tine Outer L H 2 132673 Clevis Pin 3 6554J Tine Inner L H 4 3146R Clip Hairpin 5 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 6 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 2 11 11 10 9 9 4 4 5 6 7 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 9 9 8 tine_ipb_1 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WET6500A TINE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 27: ...n Tilling 5 141907 Decal Hand Placement 6 102180X Decal Shift Indicator 9 141906 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 10 156199 Deal Reverse 12 162215 Decal Tine Shield Wrng Dom 186100 Manual Owner s English 186101 Manual Owner s Spanish 6 1 3 4 9 5 12 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER WET6500A DECALS 10 ...

Page 28: ...es not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments stan dard hardware and normal maintenance 6 In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authori...