Weed Eater WEF550B - Service and Adjustments

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 recessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark
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 comes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPECI-
FICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.
TRANSMISSION
Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrication
if serviced.
CLEANING
e 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.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered
to keep water out. Water in engine can resultin 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 handle height. Se-
lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.
Hardie height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
o fahigher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts
securing handie panel to engine brackets.
e Glide handie panel to desired location.
e Tighten the four nuts securely.
ENGINE
BRACKETS
HANDLE
PANEL
NUTS (ALSO 2
LO oN LEFT SIDE
OF TILLER)
FIG. 15
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Your outertines can be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.
CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when han-
dling tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 24"/61 cm PATH (See Fig. 16)
e Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “B” in tine
shaft.
CLEVIS
g PIN
HAIRPIN CHP
INNER TINE
FIG. 16