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Failure to do so can result in U.S.A. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan.com • Español, p. 18 194793 Rev. 1 12.05.04 TR Printed in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF550 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in U.S.A. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan.com • Español, p. 18 194793 Rev. 1 12.05.04 TR Printed in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF550 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
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...indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up , transporting, adjusting or making repairs. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. The tines may catch in safe working condition. • Check shear pins, engine ...surfaces. • Handle fuel with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other reproductive harm. 2 PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is generally a warning...
...indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up , transporting, adjusting or making repairs. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. The tines may catch in safe working condition. • Check shear pins, engine ...surfaces. • Handle fuel with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other reproductive harm. 2 PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is generally a warning...
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Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER. The instructions will enable you the best possible dependability and performance. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON ...: (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Champion RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new...
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER. The instructions will enable you the best possible dependability and performance. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON ...: (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Champion RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new...
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Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Standard wrench sizes are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). FRONT overhead_views_8 LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION FIG. 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x... 5/16-18 4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See...
Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Standard wrench sizes are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). FRONT overhead_views_8 LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION FIG. 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4 (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x... 5/16-18 4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See...
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...See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). LOCK NUT WASHER TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL handles_38 FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1" HEX BOLT 5/16-18X3/4" 02051 CABLE(S) TILLER HANDLES HANDLE PANEL BOLTS INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut ... the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Tighten nut "A". • Depth stake must move freely. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle assembly up, route...
...See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). LOCK NUT WASHER TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL handles_38 FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1" HEX BOLT 5/16-18X3/4" 02051 CABLE(S) TILLER HANDLES HANDLE PANEL BOLTS INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut ... the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Tighten nut "A". • Depth stake must move freely. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle assembly up, route...
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... TINE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL TINE SHIELD TINES FIG. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to familiarize yourself with the product. Used when starting a cold engine. Engages tines in literature supplied with the location... of the American National Standards Institute. direction. 6 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Save this manual for future reference. DEPTH STAKE - Used to start the engine. Controls forward speed...
... TINE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL TINE SHIELD TINES FIG. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to familiarize yourself with the product. Used when starting a cold engine. Engages tines in literature supplied with the location... of the American National Standards Institute. direction. 6 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Save this manual for future reference. DEPTH STAKE - Used to start the engine. Controls forward speed...
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... always be below the wheels for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Also, the more the depth stake is regulated by the position of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip. • For ... clip and clevis pin. WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to stop forward move - Change wheel position. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before adding fuel and oil...
... always be below the wheels for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Also, the more the depth stake is regulated by the position of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip. • For ... clip and clevis pin. WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to stop forward move - Change wheel position. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before adding fuel and oil...
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... requires less choking to desired location. engine_art_4 FIG. 7 OIL FILLER PLUG • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with gasoline. Pull recoil starter handle until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Do not mix oil with other hand. Avoid creating any spilled...Drain gasoline from the tank to the engine. • Make sure spark plug wire is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of filler neck. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)...
... requires less choking to desired location. engine_art_4 FIG. 7 OIL FILLER PLUG • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with gasoline. Pull recoil starter handle until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Do not mix oil with other hand. Avoid creating any spilled...Drain gasoline from the tank to the engine. • Make sure spark plug wire is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of filler neck. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)...
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... speed which may contribute to use with little effort from the operator. • Tilling is digging into, turning over the ground). A properly adjusted tiller will probably not need to be advisable to till the soil at normal depth. 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 FIG. 9 CULTIVATING Cultivating is... destroying the weeds between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are much easier if you are straining or tiller is held by pressing handles down and engage tine control to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and...
... speed which may contribute to use with little effort from the operator. • Tilling is digging into, turning over the ground). A properly adjusted tiller will probably not need to be advisable to till the soil at normal depth. 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 FIG. 9 CULTIVATING Cultivating is... destroying the weeds between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are much easier if you are straining or tiller is held by pressing handles down and engage tine control to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and...
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... Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in dirty or dusty conditions. Change more often when operating in this manual. • Once a year you should replace the...plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to see if you should make...
... Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in dirty or dusty conditions. Change more often when operating in this manual. • Once a year you should replace the...plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to see if you should make...
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...viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more frequently to be used in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to prevent accidental starting of engine. Check your expected temperature. AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13) Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-fi...starting in cold weather, these multi viscosity oils will drain more often if engine is on a flat least once a year if the tiller is air cooled. Keep the engine free of all grass, dirt, and debris. Prevent fires! Tighten screws securely. For proper engine ...
...viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more frequently to be used in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to prevent accidental starting of engine. Check your expected temperature. AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13) Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-fi...starting in cold weather, these multi viscosity oils will drain more often if engine is on a flat least once a year if the tiller is air cooled. Keep the engine free of all grass, dirt, and debris. Prevent fires! Tighten screws securely. For proper engine ...
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... in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine shaft. CAUTION: Tines are hot. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. 12 FIG. 17 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling... season or after every 50 hours of this manual. A C C A FIG. 15 tine_5 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be different when tiller digs into contact with exhaust system.Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate...
... in tine hubs to holes "B" in tine shaft. CAUTION: Tines are hot. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. 12 FIG. 17 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling... season or after every 50 hours of this manual. A C C A FIG. 15 tine_5 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be different when tiller digs into contact with exhaust system.Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate...
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...PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement ... protection from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank...
...PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement ... protection from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank...
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... V-belt. 3. Carburetor out of power 1. CORRECTION 1. Loose spark plug wire. 6. Make necessary adjustments. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Ground too dry and hard. 2. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Remove fuel tank and clean. 9. Tilling too deep. 2. Clogged fuel tank...
... V-belt. 3. Carburetor out of power 1. CORRECTION 1. Loose spark plug wire. 6. Make necessary adjustments. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Ground too dry and hard. 2. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Remove fuel tank and clean. 9. Tilling too deep. 2. Clogged fuel tank...