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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELNO.HDF550L
5 HP26 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• 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
181102 Rev. 2 2.14.02 rad/TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHiND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Keep children and pets away. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to familiar with the controls and the proper use of the till too deep at too fast a rate. equipment. Know howto stopthe unitand disengagethe • Never operate the machine at highspeeds on slippery controls quickly. surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow c
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining, cadng for and using your tiller. Unleaded Re_lular • Follow instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual. (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN _PARK PLUG: ChampionRC12YC INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENG
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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 FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSI
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ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut"A". Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. when handling or disposing of cartoning • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock I& CAUTION: material. Becarefulofexposedstaples washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut =A". Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING support bolt. TILLER, BE CAREFUL N
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrationswithyour tillerto familiarize yourselfwiththe location of various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning. FNR& e RuN" TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW OIL OR WARNING ON OFF FORWARD _NE REVERSE _NE CON
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OPERATION 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 your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. TILLING HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the positionof Know howto operate all controls before adding fuel and oil the depth stake and wheel height. or attemp
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.) cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain ]_ AUTION: Before lifting or transport- I IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES gasoline from fuel tank. BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING. AROUND THE YARD •
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OPERATION You will find tillingmuch easier if youleave a row untilled NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture (See Fig. 9) There are two reasons for doing this. First, may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about- Adjustments section of this manual faces. Second, the tillerwon't
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level I_ V' Change Engine Oil <2 Oil Pivot Points V' Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler I_' Inspect Air Screen I_ - Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I_' Replace Spark Plug 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. LUBRICATION CHAR
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES i Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental startingof 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 debds. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause bums. ENGINE AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13) Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hour
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TRANSMISSION Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubdsaUon exhaust system. Damaged mufflers orspark arresters could unless serviced. create a fire hazard. Inspect pedodically and replace if CLEANING necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and Donotclean yourtiller whenthe engine andtransmissionare inspection. Replace if d
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers fromside of belt guard. from spark plug to prevent starting while • Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of & WARNING: Disconnectsparkplugwire checking tine operation. tine shield. • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. For proper tineoperation, forward tine control lever must be • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be against control
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT E NGIN E ENGINE PULLEY TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TRANSMISSION BELT GUIDE PULLEY / The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- L ment should not be necessary. However, engine pedor- mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, eontactyour nearest authorized service center/department REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS F
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STORAGE Immediately prepare yourtillerforstorage attheendofthe ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oU. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual). gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame A CYLINDER(S) or spark. Allow the engine to cool • Remove spark plug. before storing in any enclosure. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml)
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS pROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Walt several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 7. Loose sparkplugwire. 7. Make sure sp
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 2 16 I 3 € 4 3 5 28 1 7 I I 8 I I I I / n I I 10 9 13 12 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180814X4_ Panel Pnt Control 13 72140506 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr. 5 2 _140512 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1',2 14 181452X428 Panel, Handle 3 9266R Grip, Handle 16 166377 Handle, R.H. 4 166376 Handle, L.H. 18 166868 Cable, Control, Tine 5 7368O50O Locknut, Crown 5/16-18 19 151229 Lever, Control, Tine 6 19111116
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 29 11 12 14 15 25 16 24 32 23 1B 21 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 18O377 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 19 165914 Bolt, Belt Guard 2 9484R Clip, Cable 20 12000035 Ring, Klip 3 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, 21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Thd. Cutting #I0-24x 112Type D 22 161806 Pulley, Idler 4 74610812 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4 23 175377 Arm, Idler 5 7366O6O0 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 24 74
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 9 7 6 1 2 10 2 11 4 7 < 21 17 19 20 2O 19 18 16 17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9194R Pin, Clevis 15 5388J Spring, Stake 2 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 3 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 17 9188R Wheel 4 7322O5OO Nut, Hex 5/16-18 18 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11Ga. 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 19 9190R Bracket,-Wheel 6 738(X)600 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L ITNE ASSEMBLY 2 1 / 3 2 I,, 4 6 6 6 I 6 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156934 4 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H. Tine, Outer, R.H. 5 156933 2 3146R Tine, Outer, L.H. Retainer, Spring 4929H 3 156932 6 Pin, Clevis Tine, Inner, R.I-I. 20
