Wizard WAR500A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO WAR500A 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance cal...

Page 2: ...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 smal...

Page 3: ...nimproved 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...

Page 4: ...et 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...

Page 5: ...HANDLE LOCK 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 a...

Page 6: ...eparate 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 pu...

Page 7: ...VER 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 L...

Page 8: ...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 th...

Page 9: ...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 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine...

Page 10: ...akes 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 TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 CAUTION...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ners 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 Ai...

Page 13: ...nning low on oil Change the oil after every 25 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 an...

Page 14: ...1 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...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...perb 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...

Page 17: ...able 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 engage...

Page 18: ...gh speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance c...

Page 19: ...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 accep...

Page 20: ...ighten 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 com...

Page 21: ...able 31 150696 Bolt Pivot 33 72140404 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 37 102604X Grip Bar Control 41 102744X Clamp Bar Control 1 180634 Control Throttle 2 9266R Grip Handle 4 159228 Bar Assembly Contro...

Page 22: ...Fin Hex 5 16 24 x 1 2 23 102190X Tire 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 4497H Clip Hairpin 26 165501X603 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley I...

Page 23: ...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 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve 15 Engine Briggs Model 120402 Order parts from engine manufac...

Page 24: ...Plastilube 1 1 180677 Transmission Assembly In cludes Key Nos 2 54 2 180627 Gearcase L H w Bearing In cludes Key No 4 3 161963 Gasket Gearcase 4 5020J Bearing Needle 5 1370H Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x...

Page 25: ...ine 15 161414X603 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 7493063...

Page 26: ...N 1 4459J Tine Outer L H 2 132673 Clevis Pin 3 6554J Tine Inner L H 4 3146R Retainer Spring 5 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 6 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 NOTE All component...

Page 27: ...71077 Decal OHV N I C 9 141906 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 10 186020 Decal Logo 11 171078 Decal Rewind Intek 12 162215 Decal Warning Till 13 175643 Decal B S Tiller 184981 Manual Owner s English 1849...

Page 28: ...uct 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...