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Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement

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  1. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Ensure the device is powered down and cool to the touch before starting your repair.

    • Firmly grip the base of the spark plug wire's connector and pull it away from the spark plug to disconnect it.

  2. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the ground wire: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the ground wire: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the throttle assembly's ground wire.

    • Remove the ground wire.

  3. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the power wire: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the power wire: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Grip the throttle cable's black wire bullet connecter and pull to disconnect it from the engine.

  4. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, De-route the wires: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, De-route the wires: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, De-route the wires: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grab both ends of the throttle wires and feed them out, past the metal engine guard.

  5. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Cut the wire cable tie: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a pair of flush cutters to cut the cable tie securing the throttle wires together.

    • During reassembly, replace this cable tie.

  6. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Move the throttle lever: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Move the throttle lever: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Move the throttle lever all the way into the SLOW position, towards the front of the device, to loosen tension on the throttle cable.

  7. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle cable screw: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle cable screw: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the screw securing the throttle cable to the actuator arm on the motor.

    • You may need to use a 10 mm wrench to hold the nut in place as you remove the screw.

  8. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle assembly bolts: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the two bolts securing the throttle assembly to the frame.

  9. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Lower the throttle assembly: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Lower the throttle assembly: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Grip the throttle assembly from underneath and lower it down through its cutout in the frame.

    • Don't attempt to fully remove the throttle assembly yet. Let the assembly hang in place.

  10. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Holding the throttle assembly in place, pull the throttle cable through the hole on the throttle lever.

    • Remove the throttle cable.

    • During reassembly, be careful not to fray the throttle cable tip, or you won't be able to install the cable.

    • During reassembly, ensure the throttle cable guide shoulder is fully recessed into its section on the throttle assembly.

  11. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Prepare for fuel drips and spills: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Place a rag or shop towel underneath the petcock fuel lines to prevent drips and spills from getting on the device.

  12. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the fuel tubes: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the fuel tubes: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the fuel tubes: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grip one of the clear fuel tubes near where it connects to the petcock and squeeze it completely closed.

    • Pull the tube directly away from the petcock nipple to remove it.

    • This may require some force due to suction within the tubes.

    • Use a pick tool to lift one end of the tube up to break suction if needed.

    • Residual fuel in the fuel lines may leak out after the tube is removed.

    • Disconnect the second fuel tube from the petcock.

  13. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the throttle assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Thread the throttle wires out from underneath the metal engine guard.

    • Remove the throttle assembly.

    • Only the throttle assembly remains.

  14. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the petcock bolts: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 3 mm hex key to remove the two bolts securing the petcock to the throttle assembly.

  15. Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the petcock: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Wacker 4-Stroke Rammer BS504AS REV 101 (2019) Petcock Replacement, Remove the petcock: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the petcock.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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