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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulanpro.com Gasoline containing up to do so can result in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF900 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this machine. 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 this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. The use in U.S.A.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulanpro.com Gasoline containing up to do so can result in serious injury. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: HDF900 FRONT TINE TILLER WARNING: Read this machine. 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 this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. The use in U.S.A.
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...; Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: Gives essential ... • Disengage all units with extreme care. It means CAUTION!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read this Manual carefully. Look for an extended period. - it cannot contact spark plug in hard ground. IMPORTANT ...
...; Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: Gives essential ... • Disengage all units with extreme care. It means CAUTION!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read this Manual carefully. Look for an extended period. - it cannot contact spark plug in hard ground. IMPORTANT ...
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... SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 3 It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Please read and retain this unit. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your ...8226; Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. Should you experience any problems you the best possible dependability and performance.
... SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 3 It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Please read and retain this unit. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your ...8226; Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. Should you experience any problems you the best possible dependability and performance.
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... HARDWARE PACK (1) Manual (4) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 (6) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (6) Lock Washers 5/16 (6) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 4 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind... tiller handles). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) ...
... HARDWARE PACK (1) Manual (4) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 (6) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (6) Lock Washers 5/16 (6) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 4 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind... tiller handles). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) ...
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... suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in high or low posi- tion. Tighten all hardware securely. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • The handle may be adjusted to...TINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of cartoning material. If it does not, loosen support bolt. Fig. 2 5 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 ...
... suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in high or low posi- tion. Tighten all hardware securely. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • The handle may be adjusted to...TINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of cartoning material. If it does not, loosen support bolt. Fig. 2 5 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 ...
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...and disables the ignition system. Engages tines in literature supplied with the product. These symbols may appear on your tiller to familiarize yourself with your Tiller or in forward direction. 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 when starting a cold engine. The engine switch enables sage between the fuel tank and the ...
...and disables the ignition system. Engages tines in literature supplied with the product. These symbols may appear on your tiller to familiarize yourself with your Tiller or in forward direction. 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 when starting a cold engine. The engine switch enables sage between the fuel tank and the ...
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... a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Use ear protectors to avoid damage to run slowly for digging. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to start engine. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow the engine to hearing. IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY,...SWITCH FUEL VALVE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by the position of the depth stake and wheel height. TILLING The speed and depth of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6) Adjust depth stake by removing ...
... a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Use ear protectors to avoid damage to run slowly for digging. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to start engine. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow the engine to hearing. IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY,...SWITCH FUEL VALVE WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by the position of the depth stake and wheel height. TILLING The speed and depth of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6) Adjust depth stake by removing ...
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...to desired location. ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel, it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of the way toward the "FAST" position. 5. Acidic gas can be emptied before storage of fuel ...has run until engine reaches start a cold engine, move machine away from engine. 2. OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to point of this point). 6. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which...
...to desired location. ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel, it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of the way toward the "FAST" position. 5. Acidic gas can be emptied before storage of fuel ...has run until engine reaches start a cold engine, move machine away from engine. 2. OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to point of this point). 6. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which...
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...CHOKING TO START. 8. Move throttle control to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tiller, start actual field use the depth stake. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. The decomposition of unwanted vegetation. First, wide turns ... CONTROL FUEL ENGINE VALVE SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL • Tilling is held by pressing handles down the rows at the end of ground). A tiller will find tilling much easier to excessive bounce and difficult handling of weeds and grass (See Fig. 10). Tines will not readily penetrate...
...CHOKING TO START. 8. Move throttle control to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tiller, start actual field use the depth stake. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. The decomposition of unwanted vegetation. First, wide turns ... CONTROL FUEL ENGINE VALVE SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL • Tilling is held by pressing handles down the rows at the end of ground). A tiller will find tilling much easier to excessive bounce and difficult handling of weeds and grass (See Fig. 10). Tines will not readily penetrate...
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... replace air filter, and check tines and belts for loose fasteners. Service more often when operating under a heavy load or in this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE ...Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug ...
... replace air filter, and check tines and belts for loose fasteners. Service more often when operating under a heavy load or in this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE ...Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug ...
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... grade according to your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to avoid possible engine damage from tank before oil change. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Fig. 12 AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13...in very dusty conditions. • Loosen air cleaner screws, one year. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is not used in increased oil consumption when used to clean or dry cartridge. Do not allow dirt to fall into carburetor. • Clean by...
... grade according to your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to avoid possible engine damage from tank before oil change. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Fig. 12 AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13...in very dusty conditions. • Loosen air cleaner screws, one year. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is not used in increased oil consumption when used to clean or dry cartridge. Do not allow dirt to fall into carburetor. • Clean by...
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...• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff. Do not tamper with automotive type wax. 12 CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air .... MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is sealed and will shorten the useful life of your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of use, whichever comes first. Inspect periodically and replace...
...• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff. Do not tamper with automotive type wax. 12 CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air .... MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is sealed and will shorten the useful life of your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of use, whichever comes first. Inspect periodically and replace...
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...in tine hubs to desired location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. If lever and cable are sharp. ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF...clip. 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from inner wire of control cable when control is in the "OFF" (up) position. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. tine_6 Fig. 15 INNER TINES ONLY TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer ...
...in tine hubs to desired location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. If lever and cable are sharp. ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF...clip. 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from inner wire of control cable when control is in the "OFF" (up) position. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. tine_6 Fig. 15 INNER TINES ONLY TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer ...
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... at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Allow the engine to rust. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in ... SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING: Never store the tiller with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace ...
... at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Allow the engine to rust. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in ... SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING: Never store the tiller with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace ...