Poulan 190388 User's Manual
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1. reverse position e Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or HARD TO SHIFT GEARS e Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller TRANSPORT POSITION SHALLOWEST TILLING Se ee DEEPEST TILLING DEPTH STAKE FIG 10 TILLING See Fig 11 e Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position e Place shift lever indicator in till position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate IMPORTANT ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL Seen MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER P K DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSIT LOCKED POSITION NUT B OUTER SIDE SHIELD i yruqs OPERATION TURNING e Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Place shift lever indicator in F forwa2. Shift lever set in between counter rotating till 1 Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward drive control bar position and forward rotating till position rotating till position engaged 2 Tines jammed 2 Clear tines 20 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de fects in materials and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limita tions and exclusions This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by Electrolux Home Products The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnishe
3. you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 18 and 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF Su e Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container e Remove drain plug e Tip tiller forward to drain oil e After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine e Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL in the Operation section of this manual 13 AIR FILTER See Fig 20 Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions e Remove cover screw and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER e Remove foam pre cleaner from air cleaner cover e Wash it in liquid detergent and water e Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth e If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner e Reinstall pre cleaner into air cleaner cover e Reinstall cover and secure screw TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE e Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering
4. 0 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION QEP 1 GREASE MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance Clean muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 100 F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e FIG 18 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time
5. 1975 Poulan
6. 8 STORAGE 2 e ei E A ethnic sneer seceecaccusrenueentere 19 TROUBLESHOOTING cccssceseeeesesseesseeesseesseeeseneeees 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER sssesseeeeeeeeeerseeesseessees 21 27 WARRANT cscsceeseseesesseeeeeseeessnnneessneeesesesnsneeeeeees 28 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench 0 a 2 gt ke S oO o gt 6 OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION N 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins amp Clips ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 A IMPORTANT CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLIN
7. A OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO HDR500M 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 Poulan 190388 03 23 04 TR PRINTED IN U S A SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS A TRAINING Read the Owners Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade quate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting Use ext
8. E FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE check Engine orter LW wt change Enge on S Mat Poupwvotoins SNo inspect Spark Arrester Mutter Jv Inspect Air Screen v cnr pe roenan _ Toemen vines rosna SS ee S E E eae e E pt tt tT tt eRe eee siS 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check tine operation e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 12 LUBRICATION CHART THROTTLE CONTR RL STAKE PIN LEVELING SHIELD HINGES RER BRACKET SAE 3
9. G TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame Let handle assembly rest on tiller Remove top frame of carton Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly HANDLE ASSEMBLY Sh BY SHIFT ROD FIG 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 Insert one handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO LOOSEN HANDL LOCK LEVER TO MOVE FIG 4 Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment Place flat washer on threaded end of handle l
10. If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows e With engine not running move remote throttle control lever to FAST position e If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop no further adjustment is necessary If throttle lever does not touch high speed stop continue with adjustment procedure e Loosen cable clamp screw e Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position e Tighten cable clamp screw securely CLAMP SCREW CASING AND WIRE Fe e THROTTLE CONTROL FIG 29 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset atthe factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center department IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may
11. NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproduc tive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C SAE 5w 30 Below 32 F 0 C Champion RC12YC Gasoline Capacity Oil API SF SJ Capacity 20 oz 0 6L Spark Plug Gap 030 0 76mm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES eye TOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe th
12. OL Used when starting a cold engine OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 9 TINES AND DRIVE e Release drive control bar to stop movement e Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position If equipped with stop switch move switch to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE e Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position e Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to 2 till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Move shift lever indicator to R
13. carburetor e Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with screw IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCHAS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OILCARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIRTO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE FOAM PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE FIG 20 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean e Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff CYLINDER FINS BLOWER HOUSING MUFFLER AIR SCREEN 14 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea son or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right ha
14. d This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments stan dard hardware and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service deal er Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada contact Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept Electrolux Canada Corp 250 Bobby Jones Expressway 7075 Ordan Drive Augusta GA 30909 USA Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WAR RANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of
15. dle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON OFF SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL GY E DRIVE CONTROL BAR DEPTH STAKE FNRA JDS eNe ENGINE RUN aO FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tiller DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans mission is in RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine CHOKE CONTR
16. e Move choke control to choke position e Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point e Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter e If engine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts e When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start e Move throttle control to desired running position e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE If at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see troubleshooting points CHOKE CONTROL FIG 13 CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling yourtiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE e Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 10 15 cm A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decompo
17. e safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller e Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unitis equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator Inthe state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands See your Sears Authorized Service Center Department for spark arrester Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ccccsseesseesseeesseeeseeseeeeeeenseeeeeesnneeaes 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIEG cssecesseeeseesees 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS scsscesseesseesereseees 3 ASSEMBLY siesccsecceeticecccetecivecdscescctegueteteceseecuaceestatecatens 4 6 OPERATION csccsseesseesseeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeseseneeeeeeennenenes 7 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 0 seeceeseeteeereeees 12 MAINTENANCE ccscesseeeesereseerseseeseenensneesseesenes 12 14 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS ccssecssessseeeseeeees 15 1
18. e tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission e If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried e Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 FIG 15 11 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel e Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle e Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks e Repeat preceding steps on left hand side NOTE In extremely rough conditions and while cultivat ing the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP FIG 17 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL
19. een 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments 13 Poor compression 13 Contact an authorized service center department Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Dirty engine air screen 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Dirty engine 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area 4 Partially plugged muffler 4 Remove and clean muffler 5 5 Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor to richer position Excessive bounce difficult handling 1 Ground too dry and hard Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Wait for more favorable soil conditions Soil balls up or clumps 1 Ground too wet 1 Engine runs but tiller won t move Drive control bar is not engaged 1 Engage drive control V belt not correctly adjusted 2 Inspect adjust V belt V belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt Engine runs but labors when tilling Tilling too deep 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling Throttle control not properly adjusted 2 Check throttle control setting Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Make necessary adjustments Tines will not rotate 1 Shear pin s broken 1 Replace shear pin s Hard to shift into gear 1 Gears not timed 1 Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears Tiller shuts off when 1
20. ension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OFERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or o
21. ge rubber REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 23 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel Remove wheel and tire Repair tire and reassemble CLEVIS PIN SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 24 25 and 26 CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when han dling tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Most important worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced NEW TINE Y TINE FIG 24 COUNTER TINE ROTATION SHARP EDGE SHEAR PIN e To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches 9 cm they should be replaced or straightened as necessary e New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 28 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above FIG 25 HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE FIG 26 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT See Fig 27 See Figs 27 and 28 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis e Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT pin from left w
22. heel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch GUARD 2 5 cm e Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then e Remove two 2 screws from side of belt guard remove from transmission pulley e Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard e Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and located behind wheel into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TO GUIDES e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure e Check belt adjustment as described below BELT GUARD e Replace belt guard e Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip AND WAS GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT AND WASHER LOCATED BEHIND RE See Fig 28 For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch when drive control bar is in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as follows e Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable HAIRPIN CLIP AND e Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for CLEVIS PIN more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged e Tighten cable clip screw securely FIG 27 CABLE CLIP ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY i EXTENSION SPRING TRANSMISSION PULLEY FIG 28 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary
23. nd side gear case grease fitting with oz of EP 1 grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller e Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 22 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil First loosen handle lock lever Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOCK HANDLE LOW POSITION 15 TIRE CARE A TO CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can dama
24. ner Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLIN DER S Remove spark plug e Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder e Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to an other e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start 1 Out of fuel 1 Fill fuel tank 2 Engine not CHOKED properly 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Engine flooded 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Dirty air cleaner 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 5 Water in fuel 5 Drain fuel
25. ng any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur OPERATION TILLING HINTS A TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 A CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected e Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position e Place throttle control in FAST position e Turn fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to open position
26. ock le ver Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton HANDLE LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER GEARCASE SLOT CARRIAGE BOLT LOCKNUTS FIG 5 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 e Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket if necessary CONTROL BAR BRACKET END OF CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 7 e Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator e Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure HAIRPIN SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR FIG 7 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE e Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 e Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield e Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance e Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm HANDLE HEIGHT e Han
27. rd position Tines will not turn e Lift handle to raise tines out of ground e Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines e When you have completed your turn around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 11 The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transporting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD e Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi tion This prevents tines from scuffing the ground e Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn e Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank e Transport in upright position
28. reach an open flame or spark Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TELEN Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT _ IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS cen PAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN TORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage contai
29. sition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil e Soilconditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation e You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un tilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 14 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it e Donotleanon handle This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake 10 OPERATION TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If th
30. tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Clogged fuel tank 6 Remove fuel tank and clean 7 Loose spark plug wire 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 8 Bad spark plug or improper gap 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 9 Make necessary adjustments Hard to start 1 Throttle control not set properly 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Bad spark plug or improper gap 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Stale or dirty fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 5 Loose spark plug wire 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 6 Make necessary adjustments Loss of power 1 Engine is overloaded 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge 3 Low oil level dirty oil 3 Check oil level change oil 4 Faulty spark plug 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Oil in fuel 5 Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air scr
31. ther safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex tended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT
32. to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS SRECE ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil e With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug e Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A P I Service Classification SF SJ e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte nance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual OIL DRAIN PLUG ARa GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tankto prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is ac cidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creati
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