Weed Eater 2000T Tine Maintenance, Check for Damaged or, Worn Parts, Check for Loose, Decals

5. Once the ground has been broken, contin- ue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator.

6. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your ef- fort.

7. To cultivate in confined areas or narrow rows, remove the left and right outer tines (see TINE REPLACEMENT).

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-	TINE MAINTENANCE
	WARNING: The tines will continue to
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erhead from power source) before performing	spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
maintenance.	trigger has been released. To avoid serious
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR	injury, make sure the tines have stopped
WORN PARTS	coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or
Contact an authorized service center for re-	disconnect powerhead from power source)
placement of damaged or worn parts.	before performing work on the tines.
S Tine Cover -- Discontinue use of cultivator if	WARNING: Always replace tines
tine cover is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE	that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
FASTENERS AND PARTS	damaged in any other way. Never attempt to
S Clevis pins	straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use
	only specified replacement tines. Wear pro-
S Hitch pin clips
	tective gloves when handling or performing
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
	maintenance on the tines to help avoid injury.
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

TINE REPLACEMENT

WARNING: The tines will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. To avoid serious injury, make sure the tines have stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing work on the tines.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the tines to avoid

injury. The tines become very sharp from use. 1. Remove the hitch pin clips and clevis pins.

Clevis Pin

Hitch Pin Clip

2.Remove the tines and felt cushions from the shaft.

3.Clean and oil the shaft.

4.Replace the tines and the felt cushions.

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