Wen 56040, Manual

Page 1: ...upply you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8A...

Page 2: ...__________________ PURCHASED FROM ______________________________________________ ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ Identification 2 2 3 4 4 7 8 10 12 15 16 20 Service Record Introduction Safety Information Know Your Rammer Preparation Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting Exploded View and Parts List Warranty Statement Date Date Date Date Date Date Change Oil Chan...

Page 3: ...Per Minute 640 to 680 impacts per minute Dimensions Length 29 75 in Width 18 3 in Height 41 75 in Weight 158 lbs Engine Engine Type 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system Spark Plug Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Spark Plug Torque 25 ft lb Displacement 149cc Fuel Tank Capacity 2 3 gallons 2 5 L Engine Oil Capacity 11 8 fl oz 35 L Cylinder Oil Capacity 37 0 fl oz 1 1 L Oil Type ...

Page 4: ...cy of the information in this manual WEN reserves the right to change this product manual and specifications at any time without notice Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tamping rammer QUESTIONS PROBLEMS In order to answer questions and solve problems in the most efficient and speedy manner contact Customer Service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST NOTICE REGAR...

Page 5: ...s engine may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn t directly in contact with gasoline 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Do not operate near open flame 2 Do not smoke near the tamping rammer 3 Always turn the rammer off before refueling Allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes before re...

Page 6: ...atigued or ill 17 Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before starting 18 Always wear proper respiratory hearing and eye protection during operation 19 Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications This will also void the warranty 20 Never use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by WEN for this model of tamping rammer ...

Page 7: ... 5 6 7 8 9 Throttle Fuel Shut Off Engine Switch Recoil Starter Bellows Oil Fill Bellows Oil Window Gauge Bellows Oil Drain Engine Oil Fill 2 Gas Fill 2 13 15 8 8 14 16 DIRECTION OF TRAVEL DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Operating Handle Choke Lever Primary Air Filter Assembly Secondary Air Filter Assembly Bellows Aluminum Cylinder Transportation Handle not for use during operation 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 8: ...ping rammer s engine is shipped without oil User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the unit for the first time The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 11 8 fl oz For general use we recommend 10W 30 engine oil To add oil follow these steps 1 Make sure the tamping rammer is on a level surface Tilting the rammer to assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the engine areas an...

Page 9: ...ypes of parts prior to operation to best prevent injury Remove dirt and dust particularly around the area of the recoil starter and the foot of the machine WHICH SIDE TO STAND ON During operation users must stand on the gas tank throttle side of the tamping rammer the higher handle of the two sides The other side of the tamping rammer features a spinning transporta tion handle This handle is stric...

Page 10: ...e vapors which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn t directly in contact with gasoline Before starting the tamping rammer make sure you have read and performed the steps in the Preparation section of this manual If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps in this manual please call 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for custome...

Page 11: ...ulting in irregular move ments of the rammer It is recommended to perform a warm up run while moving the throttle lever repeatedly between MAX and MIN positions before attempting to use the rammer 4 The tamping rammer has been designed to advance forward during its tamping operations To advance at a quicker speed push down slightly on the handle so that the flat surface of the foot at the rear end...

Page 12: ...an x Change regap x Fuel tank Check level x Clean x Carburetor Drain x Check for Cracks Leaks x Tighten Ramming Shoe Engine Cylinder Screws and External Hardware x x Clean Engine Cooling Fins x Clean Recoil Starter x Clean Muffler and Exhaust Port x Replace Fuel Filter Cup x STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Bring the throttle lever quickly from the MAX THROTTLE position to the MIN THROTTLE position Fig 4 Run...

Page 13: ...ir filter assembly and the engine To drain the carburetor open up the carburetor drain with a screwdriver and drain out any gasoline that has built up inside Once the fuel has drained close the drain back up with the same screwdriver It is best to do this after every use and required before storing the rammer for long periods of time If you have trouble accessing the carburetor it may be best to r...

Page 14: ...ations above 8000 feet the engine may experience a decrease in performance even with the proper altitude kit Operating this without said kit may increase the engine s emissions and decrease both fuel economy and performance The kit should be installed by a qualified mechanic Refer to the instructions included with your altitude kit for information about installation WARNING To prevent serious inju...

Page 15: ...sn t work Operating speed of throttle incor rectly set Set throttle lever to correct position Excess oil Drain the excess oil Clutch has slipped Replace or adjust the clutch Spring failure Replace spiral spring Incorrect Engine Speed Adjust the engine speed to meet the task at hand Not enough power behind rammer Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace the air cleaner element Air in fuel line Bleed ai...

Page 16: ...16 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 28 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 23 25 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 36 8 9 4 3 32 33 34 35 2 1 37 37 38 39 40 41 ...

Page 17: ... 56040 016 Locked Nut M6 2 17 56040 017 Throttle Lever Assembly 1 18 56040 018 Inner Hexagon Bolt M6 30 2 19 56040 019 Rammer Plate Handle 1 20 56040 020 Engine 1 21 56040 021 Clutch Assembly 1 22 56040 022 Key 4 16 1 23 56040 023 Nut M12 1 25 1 24 56040 024 External Hexagon Bolt M10 50 2 25 56040 025 Flat Gasket Ø10 8 26 56040 026 Nylon Stopper 2 27 56040 027 Connecting Rod Pin 1 28 56040 028 O R...

Page 18: ...11 56040 111 Hexagonal Thread Plug M12 1 25 1 12 56040 112 Oil Lever Gauge M16 1 5 1 13 56040 113 O Ring 102 3 1 14 56040 114 Inside Cylinder 1 15 56040 115 Column 1 16 56040 116 Small Spring Ø6 5 56 230 1 17 56040 117 Big Spring Ø9 76 5 230 1 18 56040 118 Piston Cap 1 19 56040 119 Piston Cap Nut M18 1 5 1 20 56040 120 O Ring 95 4 1 21 56040 121 Inclined Block 1 22 56040 122 Copper Gasket Ø8 1 23 ...

Page 19: ...56040 210 Clip Ø52 1 10 56040 211 Big Gear 1 11 56040 212 Deep Groove Ball Bearing 6207 1 12 56040 213 Small Gear 1 13 56040 214 Key 5 20 1 14 56040 215 Deep Groove Ball Bearing 6304 1 15 56040 216 Crank Case 1 16 56040 217 Inner Hexagon Bolt M10 20 4 17 56040 218 Spring Gasket Ø10 4 18 56040 219 Shock Absorber 2 19 56040 220 Deep Groove Ball Bearing 6204 RS 1 20 56040 221 Clip Ø47 2 21 56040 222 ...

Page 20: ... 15 56040 1015 Muffler bracket 1 16 56040 1016 Air deflector 1 Crankcase No Part No Description Qty 1 56040 1101 Crankcase body 1 2 56040 1102 Flat washer M10 2 3 56040 1103 Sealing plug screw M10 1 25x15 2 4 56040 1104 Oil seal Ø8xØ14 1 5 56040 1105 Speed regulating arm 1 6 56040 1106 Pin clip 1 7 56040 1107 Oil seal Ø25xØ41 25 1 8 56040 1108 Pan head screw M5x35 1 9 56040 1109 Speed regulating l...

Page 21: ... 2 7 56040 1407 Valve oil seal 1 8 56040 1408 Valve plunger 1 9 56040 1409 Push rod 2 10 56040 1410 Valve lifter 2 11 56040 1411 Camshaft assembly 1 NP 56040 1412 Valve assembly 1 Consists of parts 56040 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1 NP 56040 1413 Valve assembly 2 Consists of parts 56040 1404 1405 1406 1408 1 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Starter Assembly No Part No Description Qty 1 56040 1501 Locati...

Page 22: ...4 Fan 1 5 56040 1705 Starting disc 1 6 56040 1706 Flanged hex nut M14 1 Governor System No Part No Description Qty 1 56040 1801 Throttle handle assembly 1 2 56040 1802 Speed regulating limit spring 1 3 56040 1803 Cross recessed pan head screw M5x35 1 4 56040 1804 Flanged hex bolt M6x16 1 5 56040 1805 Bushing 1 6 56040 1806 Governor spring 1 7 56040 1807 Speed regulating bracket 1 8 56040 1808 Flan...

Page 23: ...06 Stud M6x72 2 7 56040 1907 Double headed stud M6x74 1 8 56040 1908 Breather tube carburetor 1 9 56040 1909 Breather tube cylinder head exhaust 1 10 56040 1910 Tube clip 1 11 56040 1911 Tube clip combination 1 Muffler No Part No Description Qty 1 56040 2001 Flanged hex bolt M8x16 4 2 56040 2002 Muffler 1 3 56040 2003 Outlet gasket 1 4 56040 2004 Stud M8x34 2 5 56040 2005 Hex nut M8 2 EXPLODED VIE...

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