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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF900 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this machine. The use in this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulanpro.com Gasoline containing up to do so can result in U.S.A. Failure to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 115 73 27-32 Rev. 2 02.04.16 BY Printed in serious injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF900 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this machine. The use in this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulanpro.com Gasoline containing up to do so can result in U.S.A. Failure to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 115 73 27-32 Rev. 2 02.04.16 BY Printed in serious injury.
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... fill fuel tank indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up , transporting, adjusting or making repairs. 2 CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. • Handle fuel with electric drive motors or electric starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without proper guards, plates, or other bolts at high speeds...
... fill fuel tank indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up , transporting, adjusting or making repairs. 2 CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. • Handle fuel with electric drive motors or electric starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without proper guards, plates, or other bolts at high speeds...
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...-COVERED, BRUSHCOVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 3 FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY: Unleaded Regular OIL (API:SG-SL): (Capacity: 16 oz./0.45L) SPARK PLUG : (GAP...
...-COVERED, BRUSHCOVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 3 FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY: Unleaded Regular OIL (API:SG-SL): (Capacity: 16 oz./0.45L) SPARK PLUG : (GAP...
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Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of your tiller all parts and hardware you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). To...
Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of your tiller all parts and hardware you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). To...
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... bolts, lock washers and nuts. HANDLE PANEL TILLER HANDLE CABLE TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL BOLTS NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHERS HEX BOLTS 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut "A". • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to better suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable...
... bolts, lock washers and nuts. HANDLE PANEL TILLER HANDLE CABLE TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL BOLTS NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHERS HEX BOLTS 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut "A". • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to better suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable...
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... TINE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. 6 Save this manual for future reference. DEPTH STAKE - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with the location of the American National Standards Institute. FORWARD TINE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL VALVE ENGINE ON/ OFF SWITCH RECOIL STARTER HANDLE TINE SHIELD TINES Fig. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to start the engine. Used to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. and disables the ignition system. OPERATION...
... TINE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. 6 Save this manual for future reference. DEPTH STAKE - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with the location of the American National Standards Institute. FORWARD TINE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL VALVE ENGINE ON/ OFF SWITCH RECOIL STARTER HANDLE TINE SHIELD TINES Fig. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to start the engine. Used to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. and disables the ignition system. OPERATION...
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... as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip. • For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole from the top. HANDLES? THROTTLE CONTROL 1 TINE CONTROL "OFF" (UP) POSITION TINE CONTROL "ON" (DOWN) POSITION ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin. •...
... as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip. • For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole from the top. HANDLES? THROTTLE CONTROL 1 TINE CONTROL "OFF" (UP) POSITION TINE CONTROL "ON" (DOWN) POSITION ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin. •...
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... should change engine oil, see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on its wheels and then re-level. 5. Drain the gas tank, start a cold engine, move machine away from area of spill. See Storage Instructions for fuel expansion. Make sure spark plug wire is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of ignition until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Turn the engine switch to allow for additional information. PULL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE UNTIL ENGINE STARTS. 8 USE CLEAN...
... should change engine oil, see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on its wheels and then re-level. 5. Drain the gas tank, start a cold engine, move machine away from area of spill. See Storage Instructions for fuel expansion. Make sure spark plug wire is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of ignition until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Turn the engine switch to allow for additional information. PULL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE UNTIL ENGINE STARTS. 8 USE CLEAN...
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... digging into, turning over the ground). OPERATION 7. SPARK PLUG THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL ENGINE VALVE SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL • Tilling is less wet in rough condition, promoting no further growth of this manual. Depending on handles. Wait until it may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of the growing season to further condition the soil. • Soil conditions are not set properly in your tiller, start the engine, gradually...
... digging into, turning over the ground). OPERATION 7. SPARK PLUG THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL ENGINE VALVE SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL • Tilling is less wet in rough condition, promoting no further growth of this manual. Depending on handles. Wait until it may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of the growing season to further condition the soil. • Soil conditions are not set properly in your tiller, start the engine, gradually...
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... REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE TINE CONTROL BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check...
... REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - SERVICE DATES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE TINE CONTROL BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check...
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...; Catch oil in the Operation section of cover. • Remove air cleaner cover. • Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Clean muffler area of the cartridge. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil. PRE-CLEANER COVER AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER SCREWS Fig. 13 11 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Keep the engine free of engine. Remove fuel from running low on level surface. • Oil will result...
...; Catch oil in the Operation section of cover. • Remove air cleaner cover. • Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Clean muffler area of the cartridge. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil. PRE-CLEANER COVER AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER SCREWS Fig. 13 11 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Keep the engine free of engine. Remove fuel from running low on level surface. • Oil will result...
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... around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are shown in engine will not require lubrication unless serviced. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. If your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Spark plug type and gap setting are hot...
... around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are shown in engine will not require lubrication unless serviced. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. If your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Spark plug type and gap setting are hot...
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... location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. Tines should not rotate. • If tines rotate, inner wire of cable, and retighten cable clip. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE "A" "A" TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire...
... location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. Tines should not rotate. • If tines rotate, inner wire of cable, and retighten cable clip. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE "A" "A" TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire...
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... wire of manual. BELT GUIDE IDLER PULLEY Fig. 21 V-BELT 14 NOTE: If "ON" position check required adjustment, recheck "OFF" position adjustment to remove slack and retighten clip. • Recheck in "OFF" position and adjust if necessary. Belt guard must be removed to trans- BELT REMOVAL • Remove V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to service belt. See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of control cable...
... wire of manual. BELT GUIDE IDLER PULLEY Fig. 21 V-BELT 14 NOTE: If "ON" position check required adjustment, recheck "OFF" position adjustment to remove slack and retighten clip. • Recheck in "OFF" position and adjust if necessary. Belt guard must be removed to trans- BELT REMOVAL • Remove V-belt from transmission pulley first and then from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to service belt. See "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD" in this section of control cable...
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... FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of this manual). Warranty repairs must be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with gasoline in the tank inside a building where...
... FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of this manual). Warranty repairs must be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with gasoline in the tank inside a building where...
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...Dirty engine air screen. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 7. Check oil level/change oil. 4. Wheels & depth stake incorrectly adjusted. 1. Fuel valve "OFF". 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 7. Turn engine switch to the "ON" position. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Engine overheats 1. Remove and clean muffler. Engine runs but labors 1. Loss of fuel. 2. Clean/replace muffler. 12. PROBLEM Will not start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Turn fuel valve to the "ON" position. 4. Throttle control not set properly...
...Dirty engine air screen. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 7. Check oil level/change oil. 4. Wheels & depth stake incorrectly adjusted. 1. Fuel valve "OFF". 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 7. Turn engine switch to the "ON" position. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Engine overheats 1. Remove and clean muffler. Engine runs but labors 1. Loss of fuel. 2. Clean/replace muffler. 12. PROBLEM Will not start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Turn fuel valve to the "ON" position. 4. Throttle control not set properly...