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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. Failure to do so can result in U.S.A.
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...near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other reproductive harm. 2 Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the ...improve footing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. The tines may catch in any damage, and repair the damage before restarting. • Use extension cords and receptacles...
...near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other reproductive harm. 2 Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the ...improve footing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. The tines may catch in any damage, and repair the damage before restarting. • Use extension cords and receptacles...
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.... (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of cartoning material. Tighten securely. TINE OPERATION • Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in lower hole of handle. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. •...
.... (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of cartoning material. Tighten securely. TINE OPERATION • Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in lower hole of handle. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. •...
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... engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - Controls forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig. REVERSE TINE CONTROL - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Used to familiarize yourself with the product. Engages tines in forward THROTTLE CONTROL - direction. 6 Used when starting a cold engine. DEPTH STAKE - These...
... engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - Controls forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig. REVERSE TINE CONTROL - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Used to familiarize yourself with the product. Engages tines in forward THROTTLE CONTROL - direction. 6 Used when starting a cold engine. DEPTH STAKE - These...
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... to operate all controls before starting your tiller and while tilling. ment. REVERSE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN "OFF" (UP) POSITION FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN "ON" (DOWN) POSITION TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is lowered into the eyes, which can result ... position. depth_stake_4 HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN handles_94 THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL engine_art_71 FIG. 5 TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to desired position. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to stop forward move - The depth stake should always be below the wheels for...
... to operate all controls before starting your tiller and while tilling. ment. REVERSE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN "OFF" (UP) POSITION FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN "ON" (DOWN) POSITION TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is lowered into the eyes, which can result ... position. depth_stake_4 HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN handles_94 THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL engine_art_71 FIG. 5 TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to desired position. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to stop forward move - The depth stake should always be below the wheels for...
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...position. • Move choke control to prevent oil leakage. minimum of 87 octane. (Use of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow tiller engine and muffler to assure fuel freshness. 8 in quantities that can damage the fuel system of overflowing if necessary. CAUTION...TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL ...
...position. • Move choke control to prevent oil leakage. minimum of 87 octane. (Use of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow tiller engine and muffler to assure fuel freshness. 8 in quantities that can damage the fuel system of overflowing if necessary. CAUTION...TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL ...
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...If you leave a row untilled between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are important for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. A tiller will probably not need to it. • Set depth stake and wheel height for doing this vegetable matter enriches the soil. Then... penetrate dry, hard soil which will dig with throttle in order to use with little effort from the plants. A properly adjusted tiller will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to achieve the ...
...If you leave a row untilled between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are important for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. A tiller will probably not need to it. • Set depth stake and wheel height for doing this vegetable matter enriches the soil. Then... penetrate dry, hard soil which will dig with throttle in order to use with little effort from the plants. A properly adjusted tiller will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to achieve the ...
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... belts for loose fasteners. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART c TINE CONTROL d ENGINE c IDLER ARM cSAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL dREFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 To receive full value ...from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. Service more often when operating under a heavy load or...
... belts for loose fasteners. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART c TINE CONTROL d ENGINE c IDLER ARM cSAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL dREFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 To receive full value ...from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. Service more often when operating under a heavy load or...
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Replace if damaged. TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will be assembled in tine shaft. A C C A FIG. 15 tine_5 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be different when tiller digs into contact with automotive type wax. Do not tamper with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 ...ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER) NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH (See Fig. 16) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in several different ways to keep water out. CAUTION: Tines are shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this...
Replace if damaged. TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will be assembled in tine shaft. A C C A FIG. 15 tine_5 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be different when tiller digs into contact with automotive type wax. Do not tamper with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 ...ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER) NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH (See Fig. 16) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "B" in several different ways to keep water out. CAUTION: Tines are shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this...
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...fuel tank and clean. 9. Clean engine air screen. 3. Adjust carburetor to start 1. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. 1. Tine control is overloaded. 2. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Throttle control not properly adjusted. 3. Make necessary adjustments. 16 Out of adjustment. 13. Clogged fuel tank. 7.... Ground too wet. 1. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. V-belt is seated properly on plug. 8. Engage tine control. 2. Tilling too deep. 2. Check throttle control setting. 3.
...fuel tank and clean. 9. Clean engine air screen. 3. Adjust carburetor to start 1. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. 1. Tine control is overloaded. 2. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Throttle control not properly adjusted. 3. Make necessary adjustments. 16 Out of adjustment. 13. Clogged fuel tank. 7.... Ground too wet. 1. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. V-belt is seated properly on plug. 8. Engage tine control. 2. Tilling too deep. 2. Check throttle control setting. 3.